Best value micro ATX gaming PC case? Phanteks XT M3 Review

ALKtech June 30, 2025
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If you're on the lookout for a compact, value-for-money dual-chamber PC case for your upcoming gaming PC build in the micro ATX form factor, Phanteks might have just the product for you - the XT M3. Available in black or white colourways, the XT M3 comes with a very palatable price tag of around $79 Singapore dollars (from PC hardware retailers in Singapore) or ~$69 US dollars from international e-commerce sites such as Newegg. For this price, you get a clean aesthetic with a compact footprint that is still roomy enough for a large graphics card, an interior that is easy to cable-manage with, and sweeteners such as a front USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, all topped off by good build quality. Watch on to learn more about the XT M3, and how it could potentially be one of the best value micro ATX PC cases currently available on the market! 0:00 Introduction 0:18 Packaging & Accessories 1:23 Exterior Walkthrough 4:43 Cooling Support 5:45 Dimensions & Clearances 8:04 2.5" & 3.5" Drive Bays 8:49 PC Building Experience (Motherboard, PSU Installation) 10:49 Cable Management 12:02 Finishing Touches 12:32 The PEEL 12:43 Completed Build Aesthetic Reel 13:27 Test Setup & Thermal Performance 14:28 Conclusion Affiliate Links: ► Get this PC case from Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lqcIoQ ► Get this PC case from Lazada Singapore: https://s.lazada.sg/s.Xf9Se ► Get this PC case from Shopee Singapore: https://s.shopee.sg/4q4HqF66E7 Official Phanteks product page: https://phanteks.com/product/xt-m3-black/ Follow ALKtech at the following social media platforms and keep up-to-date with the latest happenings in the PC hardware world: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alktechsg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alktechsg/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alktechsg Website: www.alktech.co ALKtech may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made using affiliate links, at no extra cost to you as a customer. These commissions go a long way in supporting the channel! The PC case featured in this video was a review unit sponsored by Corbell Technologies, the official distributor for Phanteks in Singapore.

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