Zalman M3 Plus

The Zalman M3 Plus is a MicroATX Mini Tower with room for Mini-ITX motherboards. A tempered glass side panel shows off the build. It comes with 2 fans pre-installed and mounts up to 6. GPU clearance tops out at 400mm — room for full triple-fan flagship cards — with 170mm of air-cooler headroom.

In the budget bracket, prioritize GPU and cooler clearance — small cases punish part-picking mistakes. Its $59.99 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Warranty coverage follows Zalman's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing.