Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this review, I take a deep dive into the Okinos Aqua 9 and Aqua 93—two of the best budget mid-tower ATX PC cases of 2025. These panoramic, fish tank–style cases offer premium features like tempered glass panels, excellent airflow, and support for full-size GPUs, AIOs, and back-connect motherboards—all for under $100. I cover specs, build quality, thermal performance, and ease of installation to help you decide which case is right for your next gaming or workstation build. Whether you're upgrading or building your first PC, these budget-friendly cases might just surprise you. Watch now for the full breakdown!
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Okinos Aqua 9 - amzn.to/4hAhbDc
Okinos Aqua 93 - amzn.to/4iqp4MM
Test System:
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PowerColor RX 6750 XT - amzn.to/3hRpyB7
MSI Pro B650M-A WiFi. - amzn.to/3tGsnYs
Samsung 980 Pro - amzn.to/3hG9ZvR
CORSAIR Vengeance DDR5 32GB. - amzn.to/3tLcxLT
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W. - amzn.to/48AjiDS
InWin MR36 360MM AIO - amzn.to/4iuQ39S
DeepCool AK620
00:00 - Opener
00:29 - Intro/Agenda
01:19 - Specs & Features
04:37 - Build Quality
06:46 - Build Notes
10:09 - Thermal Performance
12:07 - Pros & No Cons?
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens -amzn.to/3uv13Of
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In this review, I take a deep dive into the Okinos Aqua 9 and Aqua 93—two of the best budget mid-tower ATX PC cases of 2025. These panoramic, fish tank–style cases offer premium features like tempered glass panels, excellent airflow, and support for full-size GPUs, AIOs, and back-connect motherboards—all for under $100. I cover specs, build quality, thermal performance, and ease of installation to help you decide which case is right for your next gaming or workstation build. Whether you're upgrading or building your first PC, these budget-friendly cases might just surprise you. Watch now for the full breakdown!
Products Highlighted: (Amazon Affiliate Links)
Okinos Aqua 9 - amzn.to/4hAhbDc
Okinos Aqua 93 - amzn.to/4iqp4MM
Test System:
Ryzen 5 7600X - amzn.to/3V5nJib
PowerColor RX 6750 XT - amzn.to/3hRpyB7
MSI Pro B650M-A WiFi. - amzn.to/3tGsnYs
Samsung 980 Pro - amzn.to/3hG9ZvR
CORSAIR Vengeance DDR5 32GB. - amzn.to/3tLcxLT
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W. - amzn.to/48AjiDS
InWin MR36 360MM AIO - amzn.to/4iuQ39S
DeepCool AK620
00:00 - Opener
00:29 - Intro/Agenda
01:19 - Specs & Features
04:37 - Build Quality
06:46 - Build Notes
10:09 - Thermal Performance
12:07 - Pros & No Cons?
Find me on Social Media
Patreon: patreon.com/elevatedsystems
X: https://x.com/elevatedsystem1
My Studio Equipment (Paid Links)
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 6K Pro - amzn.to/3tA6ScP
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 - amzn.to/2VjqKSR
Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ300 - amzn.to/2WJnxw6
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC HSM Lens - amzn.to/3quDgM0
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens -amzn.to/3uv13Of
Panasonic LUMIX G Lens, 25mm, F1.7 - amzn.to/3A9f9Vi
Magnus REX VT-5000 2-Stage Tripod - amzn.to/3GxsGJH
Neewer 72.4-Inch Camera Tripod - amzn.to/3fsRuqU
SMALLRIG Parabolic Softbox - amzn.to/3Hyvbxt
SmallRig RC 120D COB Light - amzn.to/3S9Grp4
Kshioe Softbox Lighting Kit - amzn.to/3A5vZEq
Neewer Camera Slider Motorized - amzn.to/3ltX54e
Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Mic - amzn.to/3fziRPv
SAMSON Q2U Dynamic Microphone - amzn.to/3ikExBe
Sennheiser XS Wireless Lavalier System - amzn.to/3ilSIpA
PreSonus Eris E3.5 Studio Monitor - amzn.to/3CcVx4d
Behringer U-Phoria UM2 USB DAC - amzn.to/3ZmyOOO
Gator Frameworks Deluxe Boom Stand - amzn.to/3fs7Os3
Glide Gear TMP100 Teleprompter - amzn.to/3CdgIDy
GLEAM Microphone Stand - amzn.to/3A4dth5
Davinci Resolve 17 & Speed Editor - amzn.to/3fsECRG
AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA - amzn.to/3CCH5nV
Apple 2022 Mac Studio - amzn.to/3GXW6mS
LG 40WP95C-W 40” 5K2K Display - amzn.to/3ZtiiN6
INNOCN 15.6" OLED Portable Monitor. - amzn.to/3jEOqgu
BenQ ScreenBar Halo - amzn.to/3XpUZ52
Audio file(s) provided by Epidemic Sound
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