World’s Cheapest Computer Case Costs $0 – Only Pay Shipping
Teenage Engineering has created the world’s cheapest computer case. The amazing part? It costs absolutely nothing. You only pay for shipping.
Meet the Computer-2: The Free PC Case
Teenage Engineering released the Computer-2 on August 13, 2025, as part of their “25 the flipped out year” campaign. The team was tasked with designing “the cheapest computer case in the world… engineered all the way down to a cost of zero”.
This isn’t a marketing trick. The case really costs $0. You just pay delivery fees to get it shipped to your door.
What Makes This Case Special
The Computer-2 is constructed from one sheet of plastic with living hinges and snap hooks. You just push-click the motherboard into place – no screws needed.
The case features:
- Single sheet transparent plastic construction
- No screws required for assembly
- Living hinges for easy folding
- Snap-hook design for quick setup
- Mini-ITX motherboard compatibility
Technical Specifications
The chassis fits a mini-ITX motherboard, an SFX power supply and a dual-slot graphics card up to 180mm. It’s designed to house a mini-ITX motherboard, SFX power supply, and dual-slot graphics cards up to 180mm.
The case supports:
- Mini-ITX motherboards only
- SFX power supplies
- Graphics cards up to 180mm length
- Dual-slot GPU configurations
- Standard PC components
How the Design Works
The Computer-2 is a small form factor chassis constructed from a single sheet of semi-transparent, foldable PP-plastic. The genius lies in its simplicity.
The entire case unfolds from one flat plastic sheet. You fold it into shape using the built-in hinges. Then you snap the parts together using the hook system.
Assembly Process Made Simple
Building your PC becomes incredibly easy with this design:
- Unfold the plastic sheet completely
- Fold along the marked lines
- Snap the hooks into place
- Insert your motherboard with a simple push-click
- Add your power supply and graphics card
- No tools or screws needed anywhere
Why It’s Actually Free
The engineering wizards at Teenage Engineering set out to design the “cheapest computer case in the world,” and thanks to its intentionally minimalist design they were eventually able to settle on a price of $0.
The company makes no profit on the case itself. They only charge shipping costs to cover delivery expenses.
Stock Availability Issues
The case is already “sold out” and stock evaporated instantly. The free price made it extremely popular very quickly.
You can register for notifications when new stock arrives. The company limits orders to one case per customer to ensure fair distribution.
Perfect for Budget Builds
This case opens new possibilities for budget PC builders:
- Students building their first computer
- Makers creating experimental projects
- Anyone wanting to try PC building cheaply
- Temporary or test system setups
- Learning projects for beginners
What You Don’t Get
Computer-2 is a PC case only, computer components must be bought separately. Remember that this is just the case. You still need to buy:
- Motherboard
- CPU and RAM
- Power supply
- Storage drives
- Graphics card (optional)
Comparing to Regular Cases
Normal mini-ITX cases cost $50-200 or more. This free option saves serious money for budget builds. The plastic construction might not feel as premium as metal cases, but it works perfectly well.
How to Get One
Visit the Teenage Engineering website and check the Computer-2 page. When stock becomes available, you can order immediately. Remember to act fast since demand is very high.
Conclusion
The Computer-2 proves that innovative design can make technology more accessible. It’s the end result of creating the cheapest case in the world. While you wait for restocks, this free case represents the future of affordable PC building.
