It may not have USB-C, or even USB 3.0.
Some of its front connectors may not even work anymore.
For many years now, a side panel of tempered glass has been a standard feature in most cases.
Maybe you don’t want a tempered glass panel because you often carry your PC around.
Maybe you still use CDs and don’t want to clutter your desk with an external drive.
Maybe you need several hard drives for an affordable RAID setup.
Also, replacing a case is about the same amount of work as building a new PC from scratch.
You may not have the time or confidence to replace it yourself.
So, where do you start?
C-Zone has a similar product with audio connectors for$16.
Once again, the USB-C connector connects directly to the motherboard.
For example, Corsair’sCarbide 200Rwas among the most popular cases in the first half of the last decade.
You may also want to add a filter for the side intake.
Since 2017, AMD has made top-down CPU coolers popular again with itsmostly decentWraith series.
The cheapest item of that kind is currently Cosmos', priced at$9.
It may be just a small plastic machine, but it’s cheaper than “essential” RGB strips.
If you want a higher-quality product, with a metal enclosure, Enlabs has one for$20.
If you only have 5.25" external bays, Vantec’s adapter is$7.
If you prefer a touchscreen, Kingwin has a relevant 5-channel model for$32.
