What should I look for in a gaming case?

When choosing a gaming case, look for one that offers good airflow, enough space for components, and compatibility with your GPU and motherboard. Consider cases that have good cable management and allow for future upgrades. Tempered glass, RGB lighting, and custom cooling options are popular aesthetic and performance features.

Do PC gaming cases affect performance?

Yes, gaming cases can affect performance by providing ventilation and cooling. Cases from a gaming PC and accessories store with adequate airflow keep components cool, minimizing overheating and maintaining consistent performance. A good case from our online store will help keep temperatures stable and prevent throttling for smoother gaming.

Do gaming cases support RGB lighting?

Yes, many gaming cases offer RGB lighting, allowing you to personalize the lighting effects for a visually appealing setup. RGB-compatible cases, commonly found at gaming PC stores, include built-in RGB fans or strips and can be used with other RGB components such as GPUs and cooling systems. Tempered glass or transparent panels enhance lighting effects for immersive gaming aesthetics.

What sizes do gaming cases come in?

Gaming cases come in three main sizes: full-tower, mid-tower, and mini-tower. Each caters to different build and space requirements. Mid-towers provide enough room for most setups, full-towers offer extra space for larger components and advanced cooling, and mini-towers are compact but may limit upgrade options.

Are there gaming cases with built-in cooling systems?

Yes, many gaming cases include built-in cooling features such as pre-installed fans. Some models from our store even support liquid cooling. PC Gaming Cases offers models compatible with custom fan or radiator configurations, helping keep high-end components cool during demanding gaming sessions.

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ASUS

ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX AMD X870E Socket AM5 ATX

£538.95 GBP

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AMD Socket AM5 AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
PC ATX AMD X870E 7.1 channels
DDR5-SDRAM 2 DIMM Maximum internal memory: 128 GB
HDD & SSD M.2, SATA III RAID support Number of storage drives supported: 9
BIOS type: UEFI AMI 512 Mbit
5 Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Bluetooth 5.4

ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX

AMD X870E (AM5 Socket) ATX motherboard, Advanced AI PC-ready, 18+2+2 power stages, Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex, DDR5 slots with AEMP, ROG Memory Fan Kit for DDR5 overclocking, Wi-Fi 7 with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, three PCIe® 5.0 M.2 slots onboard, two PCIe 4.0 slots on an ROG DIMM.2 card, PCIe® 5.0 x16 SafeSlots with PCIe® Slot Q-Release Slim and full support for next-gen graphics cards, two USB4® ports, two USB 20Gbps Type-C® front-panel connectors (one with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W and USB Wattage Watcher), AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and AI Networking II

Processor
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Processor socket	Socket AM5
Compatible processor series	AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Supported processor sockets	Socket AM5

Memory
Supported memory types	DDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots	2
Memory slots type	DIMM
Memory channels	Dual-channel
ECC сompatibility	ECC & Non-ECC
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Unbuffered memory	Yes

Storage controllers
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, SATA III
Number of storage drives supported	9
Number of HDDs supported	4
RAID support	Yes
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10

Graphics
Parallel processing technology support	Not supported
On-board graphics card	No

Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors	2
Number of SATA III connectors	4
Front panel audio connector	Yes
Front panel connector	Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)	Yes
CPU fan connector	Yes
Number of chassis fan connectors	2
EPS power connector (8-pin)	Yes
12V power connector	Yes
RGB LED pin header	Yes
Number of RGB LED pin headers	3

Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	5
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantity	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
PS/2 ports quantity	1
S/PDIF out port	Yes
WiFi-AP antenna jack	1

Network
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Ethernet interface type	5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4

Features
Component for	PC
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Motherboard chipset family	AMD
Motherboard chipset	AMD X870E
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Product colour	Black
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 11

Expansion slots
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots	1
PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slots	1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots	2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots	2
Number of M.2 (M) slots	5
1st M.2 largest key size	2280
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation	5.0
2nd M.2 largest key size	2280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation	5.0
3rd M.2 largest key size	2280
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation	5.0
4th M.2 largest key size	22110
4th M.2 highest PCI Express generation	4.0
5th M.2 largest key size	22110
5th M.2 highest PCI Express generation	4.0

BIOS
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size	512 Mbit

Packaging data
Package width	370 mm
Package depth	312 mm
Package height	108 mm
Package weight	4.16 kg

Weight & dimensions
Width	305 mm
Depth	244 mm

Packaging content
Antenna included	Yes
Screws included	Yes
Cables included	SATA
Drivers included	Yes

Other features
Audio output	"ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080* - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel" Audio Features - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Savitech SV3H712 AMP - Gold-plated audio jacks - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors - Audio cover * A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output. ** The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio, make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis or use a USB interface audio device.
Other features	2 x DIMM slots, max. 128GB, DDR5 Supports up to 8200+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors, 9600+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors 8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors, ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual channel memory architecture Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™) ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Special features	Supports 5 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (Not supports) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (Not supports) AMD X870E Chipset DIMM.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) DIMM.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Specifications vary by CPU types. When M.2_2 is enabled, but M.2_3 is not in use, PCIEX16_1 will run in x8 mode and PCIEX16_2 will be disabled. When M.2_3 is enabled, but M.2_2 is not in use, PCIEX16_1 will run in x8 mode and PCIEX16_2 will run in x4 mode. **When both M.2_2 and M.2_3 are enabled, PCIEX16_1 will run in x8 mode and PCIEX16_2 will be disabled.
Graphics output	2 x USB4^® (40Gbps) ports support USB Type-C^® display outputs* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications. VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. *Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4a