NEXTGEAR is betting that not everyone wants their desktop’s guts on display all day. The new NEXTGEAR Clear Shift builds are designed to go from full-on showcase lighting to a calmer look, so the inside doesn’t dominate your desk setup.
It’s the same see-through appeal, just with a built-in escape hatch. Hit the switch and the vibe changes.
The case still leans hard into the display trend with dual glass panels and a pillar-less layout that keeps the view wide open when you want it. Stock RGB fans signal the point, this is meant to be seen.
Mouse Computer is positioning the Clear Shift lineup as a direct shop model, and it bundles Minecraft with the range, which reads like a push toward first-time gaming desktop buyers.
One button, two vibes
Clear Shift is a dedicated mode switch that changes how the lighting presents the interior. One setting spotlights the components for a bright, showpiece look, the other pulls the lighting back to a softer glow that’s meant to be less revealing without shutting the whole effect off.
It’s also framed as a quick “company’s coming” option, when you want the PC to blend into the room instead of acting like a display case. If this clear and stealth novelty isn’t for you, check out the best gaming desktops out now.
There’s a catch for the people who want to decorate the inside with figures or collectibles. If something gets damaged because you put items in the case, that’s on you.
It’s a showpiece case, but it’s still a PC
A pretty chassis is pointless if it runs hot, and the spec list tries to get ahead of that. These builds call out a 360mm liquid CPU cooler and six case fans. That’s a serious airflow pitch.
The case also includes a PSU shroud, and it’s described as doing more than hiding cables. The goal is to keep power supply exhaust from recirculating into the main chamber, which can help thermals and keep the view cleaner in brighter mode.
In other words, it’s chasing aesthetics without ignoring the basics.
What to watch next
The biggest question is availability. Clear Shift is presented as a direct shop exclusive, so broader regional sales and local pricing aren’t spelled out in what’s been shared here.
If you’ve wanted a see-through desktop but hate feeling locked into the always-on showcase look, this approach stands out because it gives you control at the case level, not one component at a time.
The next thing to track is whether Mouse Computer expands it beyond that channel. That’s when this design goes from niche flex to a real trend.