Buying Guide
The Best PC Cases With USB-C
Five PC cases ranked on GPU clearance and CPU cooler clearance, where the D33 has the longest GPU clearance; the 3200D RS is the cheapest route in.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read5 products evaluated
A front USB-C port saves reaching behind the PC for fast drives and phone charging. Every pick has one, ordered from the lowest price.
Rankings weigh max GPU length, max CPU cooler height and largest radiator as the makers state them; if a maker skips max GPU length, the guide says so rather than guess, since we have not benched them.
Quick Picks
Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Lowest Price Here
CORSAIR 3200D RSA lower price than the XR and the rest when we checked.
Best for: Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere than into the XR.
Check price for CORSAIR 3200D RS on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
MONTECH XRTwo side-mounted reverse-blade ARGB fans.
Best for: Buyers who want two side-mounted reverse-blade ARGB fans.
Check price for MONTECH XR on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
Phanteks XT View Matrix Mid-TowerA 600-LED matrix display on the front.
Best for: Buyers who want 600-LED matrix display on the front.
Check price for Phanteks XT View Matrix Mid-Tower on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Worth a Look
Cooler Master NR200P V2A choice of tempered glass or vented steel side panel.
Best for: Buyers who want choice of tempered glass or vented steel side panel.
Check price for Cooler Master NR200P V2 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Longest GPU Clearance
JONSBO D33The longest GPU clearance here (435mm).
Best for: Buyers who put GPU clearance first.
Check price for JONSBO D33 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it stands out | Best for | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A lower price than the XR and the rest when we checked. | Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere than into the XR. | Check price for CORSAIR 3200D RS on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| Two side-mounted reverse-blade ARGB fans. | Buyers who want two side-mounted reverse-blade ARGB fans. | Check price for MONTECH XR on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| A 600-LED matrix display on the front. | Buyers who want 600-LED matrix display on the front. | Check price for Phanteks XT View Matrix Mid-Tower on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| A choice of tempered glass or vented steel side panel. | Buyers who want choice of tempered glass or vented steel side panel. | Check price for Cooler Master NR200P V2 on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| The longest GPU clearance here (435mm). | Buyers who put GPU clearance first. | Check price for JONSBO D33 on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 5
CORSAIR 3200D RS
The 3200D RS is Corsair's lowest-cost mid-tower here, yet it has a front USB-C port, three ARGB fans and a GPU support arm.
Best for
- Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere than into the XR.
Skip if
- The maker gives no GPU clearance, so skip it if that figure decides your choice.
Why we like it
Radiators up to 360mm fit in the roof. It has room for nine 120mm fans with three RS120 ARGB fans included, plus a shroud and plenty of tie-down points. It suits a first build.
Reversible panels and a built-in shroud keep cables out of sight. It takes a 360mm radiator at the top. On largest radiator size it ties with the XR and the D33 at 360mm.
Confirm GPU length for the 3200D RS with its maker. The 3200D RS takes 360mm radiators; mind RAM height. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the XR was the next step up. Buyers who need a confirmed GPU clearance should compare it with the D33, which comes in at 435mm.
Key specs
- Largest radiator
- 360mm
- Fans included
- 3
- Front USB-C
- Yes
Pros
- Fits a 360mm radiator
- 3 fans included
- A front USB-C port
- Built-in GPU anti-sag arm
Cons
- No published GPU clearance
Also Consider2 of 5
MONTECH XR
The Montech XR lists the most complete set of figures in this price range: 420mm for the GPU, 175mm for the cooler and 230mm for the power supply.
Best for
- Buyers who want two side-mounted reverse-blade ARGB fans.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the 3200D RS cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
Three ARGB fans come fitted, and the glass front and side show off the build. On GPU clearance it sits mid-pack at 420mm: the D33 comes in at 435mm, and the NR200P V2 comes in at 357mm. It matches the 3200D RS and the D33 on largest radiator size (360mm).
It also comes with mounting for up to nine fans. GPU limit in the XR: 420mm, before front fans. The XR takes 360mm radiators; mind RAM height.
230mm is the XR's PSU length cap. When we checked, only the 3200D RS cost less, and the XT View Matrix cost more.
Key specs
- Max GPU length
- 420mm
- Max CPU cooler height
- 175mm
- Largest radiator
- 360mm
- Max PSU length
- 230mm
- Fans included
- 3
- Glass
- Panoramic front and side glass
- Front USB-C
- Yes
Pros
- Room for graphics cards up to 420mm long
- Takes tower air coolers up to 175mm tall
- Fits a 360mm radiator
- 3 fans included
Cons
- Costs more than the 3200D RS at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
Phanteks XT View Matrix Mid-Tower
The XT View Matrix is built around a 600-LED matrix display on the front, with support for rear-connector motherboards on top.
Best for
- Buyers who want 600-LED matrix display on the front.
Skip if
- Skip it if you need to know its GPU clearance before buying; the maker doesn't publish one.
Why we like it
A 600-LED fabric matrix screen shows system stats and animations on the front. It supports rear-connector motherboards, and glass on the front and side shows off the build. It ships with three D-RGB fans and has room for nine 120mm fans.
The top takes a 360mm radiator without restrictions. Confirm GPU length for the XT View Matrix with its maker. When we checked, only the XR and cheaper picks cost less, and the NR200P V2 cost more. If you want a confirmed GPU clearance, look to the D33 instead: it comes in at 435mm, while this one gives no figure.
Key specs
- Motherboards
- ATX, rear-connector ATX
- Glass
- Tempered glass front and side
- Front USB-C
- Yes
Pros
- Tempered glass front and side
- A front USB-C port
- 600-LED matrix display on the front
- Support for rear-connector motherboards
Cons
- No published GPU clearance
- No published largest radiator size
- Costs more than the 3200D RS at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
Cooler Master NR200P V2
The NR200P V2 is the easiest way into small form factor: 18.25 litres, a 357mm GPU limit and a top 280mm radiator position.
Best for
- Buyers who want choice of tempered glass or vented steel side panel.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: needs an SFX power supply.
Why we like it
You choose glass or a vented steel side panel, but it needs an SFX power supply. It lists support for GPUs up to 357mm and top radiators of 240 or 280mm, and it accepts SFX power supplies only. Its 357mm GPU clearance is the shortest in this group; the D33 leads at 435mm.
On largest radiator size it trails the group at 280mm, while the 3200D RS comes in at 360mm. It also comes with bottom-to-top airflow from a 120mm bottom fan. The NR200P V2 takes 280mm radiators; mind RAM height.
SFX power only in the NR200P V2. Boards: Mini-ITX. Its price falls between the XT View Matrix and the D33, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Max GPU length
- 357mm
- Largest radiator
- 280mm
- Volume
- 18.25L
- Motherboards
- Mini-ITX
- PSU type
- SFX only
- Front USB-C
- Yes
Pros
- A compact 18.25L footprint
- A front USB-C port
- Choice of tempered glass or vented steel side panel
- Bottom-to-top airflow from a 120mm bottom fan
Cons
- Needs an SFX power supply
- GPU clearance trails the D33 (435mm)
- Largest radiator size trails the 3200D RS (360mm)
The catch
If GPU clearance is your priority, the D33 (435mm) is the stronger choice.
Longest GPU Clearance5 of 5
JONSBO D33
The D33 offers 435mm of GPU room and a 172mm cooler limit, the most generous figures in this Micro-ATX group.
Best for
- Buyers who put GPU clearance first.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the 3200D RS cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It also takes back-connect mATX BTF boards and has a front USB-C port. Nothing else here matches its 435mm GPU clearance; the XR comes closest at 420mm. On largest radiator size it ties with the 3200D RS and the XR at 360mm.
You also get nine fan positions, a magnetic front grille and two 3.5-inch and two 2.5-inch drive bays. GPU limit in the D33: 435mm, before front fans. The D33 takes 360mm radiators; mind RAM height.
Boards: Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, mATX BTF. It was the highest-priced of the 5 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the NR200P V2 and the rest.
Key specs
- Max GPU length
- 435mm
- Max CPU cooler height
- 172mm
- Largest radiator
- 360mm
- Motherboards
- Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, mATX BTF
- PSU type
- ATX or SFX
- Front USB-C
- Yes
Pros
- Room for graphics cards up to 435mm long
- Takes tower air coolers up to 172mm tall
- Fits a 360mm radiator
- A front USB-C port
Cons
- Costs more than the 3200D RS at the time of writing
How We Chose These PC Cases With USB-C
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- What we compared
- We compared five cases on GPU clearance, CPU cooler clearance, largest radiator size and fans included from manufacturer specifications. Nothing was tested in-house; 1 of the 8 fields compared are stated for every pick, while GPU clearance and CPU cooler clearance have gaps.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the 3200D RS to the D33, state front USB-C and share front USB-C.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The 3200D RS and the XT View Matrix give no GPU clearance; the 3200D RS, the XT View Matrix and the NR200P V2 give no CPU cooler clearance.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the 3200D RS ($50 to $100) to the D33 ($100 to $150).
What to Look for in a PC Case With USB-C
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Largest radiator size across these picks
Here largest radiator size runs from 280mm on the NR200P V2 to 360mm on the 3200D RS, a 29% spread. If largest radiator size is your first filter, the 3200D RS sets the ceiling at 360mm. The XT View Matrix gives no largest radiator size figure, so 4 of 5 picks are compared here.
How much GPU clearance you need
Across these 3 picks GPU clearance spans 357mm (the NR200P V2) to 435mm (the D33). For less, the XR is the runner-up at 420mm ($50 to $100 tier). The 3200D RS and the XT View Matrix give no GPU clearance figure, so 3 of 5 picks are compared here.
A glass-panel PC case with lit fans on a desk How much CPU cooler clearance you need
The XR tops CPU cooler clearance at 175mm and the D33 sits lowest at 172mm. The XR is the pick for CPU cooler clearance. The 3200D RS, the XT View Matrix and the NR200P V2 give no CPU cooler clearance figure, so 2 of 5 picks are compared here.
Front USB-C
The 3200D RS, the XR, the XT View Matrix, the NR200P V2 and the D33 have it. Settling front USB-C first narrows 5 picks to 5.
A PC case with red-lit glass panels next to a monitor Setup checks
Confirm GPU length for the 3200D RS with its maker. GPU limit in the XR: 420mm, before front fans. Confirm GPU length for the XT View Matrix with its maker.
How to Choose a PC Case With USB-C
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere than into the XR | 3200D RS | A lower price than the XR and the rest when we checked |
| Buyers who want two side-mounted reverse-blade ARGB fans | XR | Two side-mounted reverse-blade ARGB fans |
| Buyers who want 600-LED matrix display on the front | XT View Matrix | A 600-LED matrix display on the front |
| Buyers who want choice of tempered glass or vented steel side panel | NR200P V2 | A choice of tempered glass or vented steel side panel |
| Buyers who put GPU clearance first | D33 | The longest GPU clearance here (435mm) |
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Key specs side by side
The 3200D RS leads on largest radiator size at 360mm, ahead of the XR at 360mm. "Not listed" marks GPU clearance where the 3200D RS and the XT View Matrix leave the figure out.
| Case | Max GPU length | Max CPU cooler height | Largest radiator | Fans included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3200D RS | Not listed | Not listed | 360mm | 3 |
| XR | 420mm | 175mm | 360mm | 3 |
| XT View Matrix | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| NR200P V2 | 357mm | Not listed | 280mm | Not listed |
| D33 | 435mm | 172mm | 360mm | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
The 3200D RS was the lowest-priced pick ($50 to $100) and the D33 the highest ($100 to $150) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Cases |
|---|---|
| About $50 to $100 | 3200D RS, XR, XT View Matrix, NR200P V2 |
| About $100 to $150 | D33 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the XR compare with the D33 on GPU clearance?
Between the top two, it is 435mm on the D33 against 420mm on the XR, a 4% difference. The NR200P V2 is at the other end of this group with 357mm. The 3200D RS and the XT View Matrix don't state a GPU clearance figure, so they sit outside this comparison; 3 of 5 picks are ranked.
Which has the tallest CPU cooler clearance: the XR or the D33?
The XR tops CPU cooler clearance at 175mm; the D33 follows at 172mm, 2% apart. The 3200D RS, the XT View Matrix and the NR200P V2 are left out of this ranking because their CPU cooler clearance isn't stated; 2 of 5 picks are ranked.
Why is the D33 our Longest GPU Clearance pick?
It earns the label for the longest GPU clearance here (435mm). On GPU clearance it leads the XR, 435mm against 420mm, a 4% margin. The 3200D RS, the cheapest pick, sat in the $50 to $100 tier against $100 to $150 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It is aimed at anyone who puts GPU clearance first.
Do the NR200P V2 and the D33 differ on PSU type?
The NR200P V2 uses SFX only; the D33 uses ATX or SFX. The 3200D RS, the XR and the XT View Matrix have no PSU type listed, so 2 of 5 picks are covered here.
Will the XR work with my setup?
GPU limit in the XR: 420mm, before front fans. The XR takes 360mm radiators; mind RAM height. In this guide it ranks second of 5, and second of 4 on largest radiator size (360mm).
What extras do the 3200D RS and the XR include?
The 3200D RS: a built-in GPU anti-sag arm. The XR: two side-mounted reverse-blade ARGB fans. The XT View Matrix: a 600-LED matrix display on the front.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the 3200D RS, chosen for a lower price than the XR and the rest when we checked. Look at the XR for two side-mounted reverse-blade ARGB fans, the XT View Matrix for a 600-LED matrix display on the front and the NR200P V2 for a choice of tempered glass or vented steel side panel if those matter more to you.
Front USB-C needs a matching internal header on the motherboard.
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