When building a mining rig, it is all too easy to get lost in the “more important” components especially the GPUs. OF course, an actual “mining rig” is made up of plenty more than high-end GPUs, and out of all those other components, there are few that are arguably more important than the case.
With most other components not requiring cutting-edge technology, the case does remain vital to controlling temperature, energy consumption, and general overhead costs. That is why the best mining case is just as vital to a profitable mining rig as any other components.
Still, figuring out which case is the best mining case for your needs can be difficult and confusing. That is why we have put together a list of the 5 best mining cases, highlighting what each one does best. Then we provide a helpful buyer’s guide, so you can find the best mining case that is right for you.
Veddha Aluminum GPU Mining Case Rig - Best Budget Mining Case
Capacity
While it is by far not the largest capacity mining case that we reviewed, the Veddha does provide plenty to like when looking at its specs. First, this mining case is able to mount up to 6 different GPUs, which is a great size for a starter kit. On top of that, this mining case can help cool those 6 GPUs off by mounting 5 different fans. While the basic capacities are nice enough, this case is also able to ensure that you do not have any issue running those fans and GPUs as it can easily mount 2 different PSUs.
Versatility
In fact, the multiple PSUs can also be moved around on the bottom rack of the Veddha to accommodate the motherboard and other hardware.Also, the support for the GPUs can be turned around and function with an inverted arrangement to make supporting smaller GPUs more stable. Finally, if you get to a point where you are ready for your mining operation to expand, the Veddha is able to stack upon itself to increase the entire operation’s capacity.
- Can hold 6 GPUS
- Can mount 5 fans
- Made of anodized aluminum
- Can be stacked
- Can support 2 PSUs
- Has a solid motherboard mount
- Can mount GPU inverted
- Not easy to assemble
- QA can be hit or miss
12GPU Open Air Frame Case - Best Modular Mining Case
Capacity
Design
This is another situation where you can commend the company for having some truly solid design choices on the one hand while they make some questionable decisions on the other. For the questionable decision, look no further than the choice to use acrylic as the material that supports the GPUs. While it is sufficiently strong, acrylic will not dissipate the heat the GPUs will generate as well as aluminum supports would. That said, the hardware mounting kit is fully customizable and well-built with the option of supporting 2 different PSUs.
- Can hold 12 GPUS
- Can mount 10 fans
- Made of anodized aluminum
- Can be stacked
- Includes acrylic boards
- Can support 2 PSUs
- Arrangement is adjustable
- Is a more expensive mining case
- Does not allow riser mounts
RXFSP Mining Rig Stackable Frame 19 GPU - Largest Capacity Mining Case
Capacity
Convenience
- Can hold 19 GPUS
- Can mount 18 fans
- Made of anodized aluminum
- Can be stacked
- Fans are included
- Arrangement is adjustable
- Can support 4 PSUs
- Comes with acrylic panels
- The most expensive mining case reviewed
- Only includes single mounting kit
CryptoCase Sentinel - Most Compact Mining Case
Design
Capacity
One of the first things that should stand out to you with a quick purview through this mining case’s specs is its capacities specifically its fan mounting capacity. While it should be more than sufficient for the job it is designed to do, this mining case actually features the fewest number of fans that can be mounted to it. While this should not present much issue for a standard rig, this could actually make things a bit trickier if you look to expand your operation in the future. Though the CryptoCase can be stacked, the limited number of fans that you can mount means handling the extra heat may not be as easy in particular, it may be more difficult to actually control the airflow.
- Can hold 6 GPUS
- Can mount 4 fans
- Made of anodized aluminum
- Can be stacked
- Features a motherboard switch
- Laser precision mounting
- Is the smallest mining case reviewed
- Uses a cantilever design
- Not easy to assemble
KILOLONE 6 GPU Miner Case - Best Starter Mining Case
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Little Details
- Can hold 6 GPUS
- Can mount 5 fans
- Made of anodized aluminum
- Can be stacked
- Fans are included
- Compatible with most motherboard forms
- GPUs given ample space
- Not easy to assemble
- The fans are not the best
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This is arguably one of the more important factors when choosing a mining case because it will go a long way in determining how stable the mining case is. On top of general stability, the material itself and also play a big role in how well the kit manages the heat generated by all of the GPUs. Alos, the material that the mining case is made of will inform of its ability to truly handle a stacked or inverted arrangement.
Materials
One thing to keep in mind with aluminum is that it is not all equal. Just like with most products, there varying grades of aluminum, and the one a mining case selects can have subtle impacts that may prove more important down the line. For instance, if a case is stackable, you will want to make sure the aluminum used is able to support the weight of multiple rigs.
However, there are other potential benefits and drawbacks related to acrylic as a case material. Generally, the primary reason to use acrylic for your mining case or any computer case for that matter is aesthetics. If you have an entire rig of gear that all features the same color scheme with the appropriately complementary LED lighting, acrylic can allow the rig to look its best with transparent supports that do not obstruct the display. Unfortunately, acrylic might actually be the weakest material on our list to be used as a primary support for multiple GPUs.
While these materials will not melt, much like acrylic, neither are they especially adept at dissipating the significant amounts of heat the rig will be generating. That said, this is likely the least expensive material that is used, though it is generally reserved for smaller rigs that will not truly test the tensile strength of the plastic. Much like with the other materials previously mentioned, the thickness of the plastic will also play a large role in the type of rig it can support.
Capacity
Outside of the material, the next most important factor is the varying capacities. This is because the capacity of the mining case will ultimately determine how large of an operation that you can manage. Keep in mind, the size of your space matters, so do not simply get the largest capacity just to have it otherwise, you will simply suffer heat dissipation problems in the entire room. Depending on the mining case, it may be possible to arrange smaller rigs to better control the heat.
One thing to consider when looking at a mining case’s GPU capacity is how much space the mining case leaves between each of the GPUs. If a mining case does not leave enough room between the different GPUs, then you can run into some serious heat accumulation problems that will likely require additional measures or equipment to manage. In this situation, multiple smaller mining cases that can stack may be better than a single larger mining case.
It is interesting to note that most mining rigs seem to favor fewer but larger fans though this is just as likely a way to bring down the overall costs of the mining rig in total. Still, it is not uncommon for a mining rig to support more GPUs than it does fans. While the GPUs are obviously more important, it should be somewhat easy if you follow the general principles and designs of desktops that effectively get rid of extra heat to find numerous places to put additional fans to more effectively control the dissipation of the heat.
Conclusion
As we can see, the best mining case will not be the same for all people. Depending on the size of your intended mining rig, the space you have available, and the amount you are looking to spend, some cases may appeal to you more than others. For instance, not everyone is going to need the mining case with the largest capacity, while others may simply want an all-in-one kit of sorts.
For the latter group, we recommend the KILOLONE due primarily to the 5 fans that come included with the mining case. While you may very well wish to upgrade the fans at a later date once you have become more familiar with the ins and outs of fine-tuning your mining rig, they will provide a serviceable start to a fledgling mining operation.
Of course, for the former group who has already learned the nuances of crypto mining and is looking to expand their operation, we recommend the MXN mining case that provides mounting for 18 different GPUs and even comes with 19 LED lighted fans. While this mining case only includes a single mounting kit, it is incredibly versatile and can be installed in numerous arrangements.
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