Dust is always a problem when we talk about a PC: if it gets inside, because of the heat it can turn into soot , which solidifies and causes the components to get hotter, the fans move additional weight and can even generate short circuits . If you live in an environment where there is usually a lot of dust in the environment then the choice of the box is crucial for you, so in this article we are going to recommend the best “anti-dust” boxes on the market and what you can buy.
First of all, we must clarify that it is literally impossible to have a box totally immune to dust (for that it would be necessary to close it under vacuum and then there would be no refrigeration). Therefore, in this selection you will find boxes that are not prone to dust entering their interior, both due to their disposition and due to prevention measures (such as dust filters).
Corsair Carbide 275R
This case is compatible with ATX and lower format motherboards, with a fairly spacious internal design and supporting high-end hardware without any problem. It has a minimalist design and its flat front layout (side vents) and the upper dust filter make it an excellent option to prevent dust from entering the case.
It has a tinted tempered glass side, ample space for cable routing and is also compatible with radiators up to 360 mm to install liquid cooling systems.
Fractal Design Define R5
This Fractal box, also with a minimalist design, takes care of every last detail to prevent dust from entering its interior with the inclusion of magnetic filters on all the air intake grilles. Despite its small size it is compatible with ATX format motherboards and below and in fact supports liquid cooling radiators up to 360mm long. Supports CPU coolers up to 180mm high and graphics up to 310mm long (440mm if hard drive rack is removed).
Phanteks Eclipse P400S
This sleek Phantex case is designed to seamlessly house high-end hardware, including ATX and lower and E-ATX form factor motherboards (in this case up to 272mm wide), as well as processor heatsinks up to 160 mm high, graphics up to 395 mm long and fonts up to 270 mm long. It is compatible with radiators up to 360 mm and supports in total the installation of up to 6 fans (3 at the front, 2 at the top and 1 at the rear) of 120 mm or up to 4 of 140 mm (two at the front and two at the top).
Cooler Master MasterBox Pro 5
This Cooler Master case has a tempered glass side that allows you to see the entire interior, and includes a total of 4 fans (3 of them RGB) installed at the factory. Supports E-ATX format motherboards and below, CPU coolers up to 167mm high, graphics up to 410mm, and fonts up to 180mm in length. It has a large space (35mm) to route cables at the rear and supports liquid cooling systems up to 280 / 360mm in length.
Thermaltake View 21 TG
This sleek tower from Thermaltake also comes with 4 factory 120mm fans, all RGB. Supports ATX and lower form factor motherboards, heatsinks up to 160mm high, graphics up to 410mm long, and power supplies up to 220mm in length. It admits of course liquid cooling radiators up to 360 mm long, and yes, you would need to buy a 120 mm magnetic dust filter for the upper part since it is not standard (for just 3 euros you can easily find it).
be quiet! Pure Base 500 DX
This visually stunning box from be quiet! it’s also one of the best for keeping dust off your hardware. It supports ATX format motherboards and below, heatsinks up to 190mm high (it’s a pretty wide case), graphics up to 369mm long, and fonts up to 258mm long. It comes standard with three 140mm Pure Wings 2 fans and supports the installation of a total of 3 120mm fans on the front, as well as 360mm radiators.
Fractal Design Meshify C
This understated case from Fractal supports the installation of ATX and lower form factor motherboards, CPU coolers up to 170mm high, 315mm GPUs, and power supplies up to 175mm. It is not a very spacious box, but it still supports up to 7 fans, 3 of them 120mm on the front (or two 140mm) and radiators up to 360mm.