Eight crazy PC cases that actually exist
27.5.2023
Translation: Patrik Stainbrook
Coolermaster is launching a PC shaped like a sneaker in July – at a modest 6,000 dollars. However, the Taiwanese manufacturer isn’t the only brand with extravagant case designs.
Lamps, tigers or entities that would feel right at home in a horror movie. PC cases come in all possible and impossible shapes and colours. Here are the top eight weirdest cases I’ve found, in no particular order.
Coolermaster Sneaker X
The case in the shape of a sneaker was already presented at this year’s CES. However, sneaker fans will have to dig deep for the special design: the custom piece costs around 6,000 dollars. Besides red, it’ll be available in blue and pink. At 650 × 306 × 651 millimetres, it’s about as big as a multifunction home printer. At the same time, it can only fit one Mini-ITX motherboard. Still, it can take graphics cards up to a bit more than 300 millimetres in length. The Sneaker X is only available as a complete PC, so you can’t get the case separately. As a bonus, Hardware Canuck’s video also features the Shark X.
Dareu CS-8856 White Tiger
If a sneaker is too boring for you, maybe a white tiger will convince you. Dareu delivers an extravagant design with the CS-8856 White Tiger. The open-style case comes with five fans and is suitable for motherboards up to ATX size. At 605 × 373 × 577 millimetres, it’s even slightly smaller than the shoe.
Source: Dareu
InWin Diéy
The undisputed size champion is Diéy from InWin. The housing, reminiscent of a floor lamp, is 2300 × 1000 × 1500 millimetres with the suspension included. So you’ll need a high ceiling and a big room right off the bat. The case is no longer available for purchase. Seems the 14,500 dollar novelty was too popular. Or, more likely, not at all.
Cougar Conquer 2
If you’re not into sneakers, cats or lamps, the Cougar Conquer 2 might be for you. The casing reminds me of a racing motorcycle if Elon Musk were to design it – remember the Cybertruck? It offers a great feature in its removable sub-chassis. This way you can assemble your components outside of the actual case.
InWin Yong
The second of three cases from InWin could’ve sprung straight from the Upside Down in «Stranger Things». Here’s how the manufacturer describes the Yong:
The design inspiration of Yǒng is viewing nature from an artistic perspective. The original concept is from observing a butterfly’s pupation stage. We strive to capture the organic form and showcase the vivid detailing of each Yǒng. Thus, each piece is one-of-a-kind, accurately representing its natural counterpart.
It’s nice that each piece is unique, but I still wouldn’t put the creepy thing in my office.
Segotep EDI
No, EDI isn’t the latest Nebula-class starship. The case is made of plastic and aluminium and should be of interest to sci-fi fans in particular. The upper housing can be removed for assembly. Overall, the case is more eye-catcher than high-end device, as this review from Gamers Nexus shows.
InWin Winbot
The Winbot wouldn’t look out of place in Tony Stark’s workshop. The round housing is partly made of plexiglass. An integrated camera recognises faces and the Winbot reacts to them. It can be controlled by hand gestures. Only a few models were ever made.
Linkworld Azza Pyramid L
Instead of curves like InWin, Linkworld focuses on corners and edges. For the Pyramid L, the manufacturer was probably inspired by the ancient Egyptians. Instead of death worship, the case pays homage to your PC components. But with a net weight of 14 kilogrammes, the PC Pyramid thankfully doesn’t weigh as much as its antique counterparts.
Do you know of any other crazy PC cases? Thanks for sharing them in the comments field below!
Kevin Hofer
Senior Editor
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