Visualizing the Hardware Hub
The dominant case trend of 2026 is the Panoramic "Fish Tank" design. Cases like the Lian Li O11 Vision and Hyte Y70 have removed the corner pillar, providing a seamless view of your internal "Hardware Protocol."
Thermal Engineering
Don't let the glass fool you. These cases use a "dual-chamber" design. The PSU and messy cables are hidden in the back, while the main chamber uses bottom-to-top airflow. This is particularly effective for the RTX 50-series cards, as they can pull fresh air directly from the bottom of the case.
BTF (Back-to-the-Future) Ready
Most of these new cases now support BTF/Project Stealth motherboards, where all connectors are on the back. This results in a build that looks like a pre-rendered CGI image—no visible wires, just pure hardware.
Core Tip: If you go for a panoramic case, invest in "Reverse Blade" fans for the bottom intake so the "ugly" side of the fan is never visible.