TOP 10 Best ATX Mid & Full Tower PC Cases

Are you in the market for PC cases that support ATX size cases, then you have come to the right place. While buying a PC most of us do not give any preference to the PC case, as they contribute less to the performance of the computer you are setting up for yourself. But believe me, PC case has an enormous impact on how your computer works and the long lasting of the components of your CPU.

At a glance:

Case	Features	Ports	Price
NZXT Phantom 410 Mid Tower Computer Case	Fans: 2xFront 2xTop 1xSide 1xRear	2x USB 3.0 2x USB 2.0 External: 3x5.25” Internal: 6x3.5”	Check Price at Amazon
ROSEWILL SECC STELL ATX FULL TOWER COMPUTER CASE	Fans: 2xFront 1xTop 1xSide 1xRear	2x USB 3.0 External: 3x5.25.”1x3.25” Internal: 10x3.5”/2.5”	Check Price at Amazon
Corsair Carbide Series 100R Mid Tower Case	Fans: 2xFront 2xTop 1xRear	2x USB 3.0 External: 2x5.25" Internal: 8x3.5"/2.5" (Shared)	Check Price at Amazon
Azza CSAZ-GT 1 Full Tower Computer Gaming Case	Fans: 1xFront 1xTop 1xSide 1xRear 1xBottom	2x USB 3.0 2x USB 2.0 External: 3x5.25" / 1x3.5" Internal: 8x3.5"/2.5" (Shared)	Check Price at Amazon
CUK Switch 77 Red/Black Mid Tower ATX / Micro-ATX Desktop PC Computer Case	Fans: 3xFront 1xTop 1xRear 2xBottom	2x USB 3.0 2x USB 2.0 No External Drive bays Internal: 3x2.5" 2x3.5"	Check Price at Amazon
Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ATX Mid Tower Chassis, Black Cases	Fans: 1xFront 1xTop 1xRear 1xBottom	2 x USB 3.0 External: 2x5.25" Internal: 4x3.5" 6x2.5"	Check Price at Amazon
Rosewill B2 SPIRIT ATX Full Tower Gaming Computer Case	Fans: 2xFront 2xTop 1xSide 1xRear	4x USB 3.0 2x USB 2.0 External: 2x5.25" Internal: 6x2.5/3.25"	Check Price at Amazon
Enermax Ostrog GT ATX Mid Tower Computer Case	Fans: 2xFront 2xTop 1xRear	2x USB 3.0 2x USB 2.0 External: 2x5.25" Internal: 4x2.5/3.25"	Check Price at Amazon
Thermaltake View 71 4-Sided Tempered Glass Vertical GPU Modular SPCC E-ATX Gaming Full Tower Computer Casee	Fans: 3xFront 3xTop 1xRear 2xBottom	2x USB 3.0 2x USB 2.0 No External Drive bays Internal: 4x2.5"/3.25" 5x2.5"	Check Price at Amazon
Thermaltake View 27 Snow Edition Gull Wing Window SPCC ATX Mid Tower	Fans: 3xFront 1xRear	2x USB 2.0 External: 3x5.25" Internal: 6x3.5"/2.5"	Check Price at Amazon

Buying Guide for ATX Cases

Before starting our discussion on Top PC cases available are for you to buy. So, let’s make a guide on what you should look for before the purchase of a PC case. You might be wondering why you have to think so much for a PC case, well you have to keep two things in mind. Firstly, if you are buying a case, you are going to invest in that case for at least quite some time and also you have to keep future expansion in mind as technology is expanding rapidly. Lastly, whether all the components you are buying fits comfortably but at the same time, there is enough space for air movement.

• Motherboard size:

The motherboard used in the PC comes in different sizes, the largest being the E – ATX and smaller being mini – ATX. Here is the list of all the motherboard size that are available.

1. E – ATX is the largest among available motherboard; it has a size of 12×13 inches.
2. ATX, with size up to 12×9.6 inches, this is the size of the most common motherboard.
3. Micro – ATX has a size up to 9.6×9.6 inches, it can be smaller than that but larger than mini – ATX.
4. Mini – ATX is smallest of all the motherboard size; it has a size of 6.7×6.7 inches.

Here we will be discussing all the PC cases based on ATX sized motherboard.

• Size does matter:

  Now that we have seen the size of the motherboard, we now see how the size of the PC case will affect it and vice-versa. PC case size is classified as “Full tower” case, “Medium Tower” case and “Mini Tower case.” As we will be using ATX sized motherboard, both “Full tower” and most of the “Medium tower” sized case supports it.

• Drive Bay:

  Next thing on our checklist is the drive bay, it is an essential checklist as it depends on what and how many drivers and hard drive are you planning to insert. There are three types of drive bay, each for a different set of drivers. Plan ahead what kinds of drivers you want to use and keep in space for future inclusion of more drivers.

1. 5.25 inches for the DVD or Blu-ray drivers. Most of the PC case harbors 2 to 3 of such drive bay while few of them do not have any.
2. 3.25 inches drive bay for a hard disk and card reader. Most of the PC cases have at least 4 of such drive; some have even more than 8. These drivers are sometimes hybrid to allow you to install SSD also.
3. 2.5 inches drive bay for SSD drivers. These come in 2 or 3 in number. As SSD is becoming common, their numbers are growing but still as stated above they come in the hybrid slot for Hard Drive and SSD.

• Tool Free:

  It is advised to buy a tool-free PC cabinet as it removes the hassle of screws and nuts. Though this is not that important most of the new PC cases are coming with this specialty then why not buy it. Generally, the tools free is applied to the drive bay which comes with clams and levers by which you can mount the drivers without the need of screw.

• Expansion Slot:

  If you are planning to add an extra hard drive or Graphics card (GPU) then be sure to check the expansion slot that is being provided by the PC case. In general, a PC case comes with 7 or more expansion slots. Check them if you are planning to make a gaming PC, then these slots come handy. Note that you need two expansion slots for each graphics card.

• Front Panel: 

  Here all the ports like USB, audio and microphone jack are present. Some PC case also comes with a card reader. Check them whether all are present or not. Some PC case has a variation of USB 2.0 and USB 3.0, be sure to check as all USB have upgraded to 3.0.

• PSU Mount:

  PSU or the power supply unit decides the threshold on the total consumption of your PC. You should consider the power requirement based on the total consumption of the PC. As PC cases come with Fans and LEDs, you should buy a PSU for your PC case, which should be more than the average requirement.

• Fan Mount:

  Most important to look is how many fan systems can you mount on the PC case. Fans help in keeping the components cool. There should be enough fans to maintain a good ventilation system. Fans also come in different diameters, and if you are planning to buy fans, then you should check which fan size would fit with your PC case. The range of the fan size starts from 80mm, 92mm, 120mm, 140mm, and 200mm. Among them, the 120mm and 140mm are the most common that you can find in the case.
  

• Motherboard Standoff:

  These are particular kind of small screws (but not same as regular screws) that you turn it on the motherboard tray, on which you place your motherboard so that your motherboard does not come in contact with the PC case. They should go with the PC case. In case they are missing or is not provided ask the seller to provide one. They must be cut and shaped to go smoothly to your motherboard tray.

• CPU Cooler Cut-away and Hose Passthrough:

  Most PC case should have cutaways for the cooler inlet and outlet. These are specially designed for you to make a connection with your cooler without the need to move the motherboard. This comes in handy when you have already installed your motherboard. With these, you can access the back of the motherboard. Some cooler hardware requires it to be mounted outside, then using this inlet and outlet cutaways you can directly place them without the need to drill holes for the pipe.

Best ATX PC cases:

Each ATX sized PC cases has its own features, some come with stylish finish look, while some give importance to the ventilation system. Keeping the buying guide in mind and what components you plan to add, we have listed some of the best PC cases that you can buy.

1.NZXT PHANTOM 410 MID TOWER COMPUTER CASE, BLACK (CA-PH410-B1)

NZXT has introduced a new model called Phantom 410. This is a mid-sized case, comes in a variety of color. You have red, black (model is shown here), gray and white. Unlike its predecessor, the PC case comes with acrylic glass to admire the internal components.

Price: $95.99 (Black color variant)

Features:

• Comes with a dual radiator. There is a clearance of 240 mm for the radiator
• It has removable HDD cage so that you can have extra space
• The front panel is on the top with two USB 3.0, two USB 2.0 one audio and one microphone jack.
• It comes with 3 external 5.25 inches driver bay for DVD drive, Blu-ray or Card reader. 6 internal 3.25 inches driver bay for Hard Disk Drive(HDD) or Solid-State Drive(SSD). These drive bays are tool-free.
• The case comes with three fans installed in the case. One in the front, one in the rear and one at the top. The PC case supports two 120mm fans in the front, one 120mm or 140mm at the rear, one 120mm or 140mm fan on the side and two 120mm or 140mm fan at the top of the cabinet.
• You can install LED fans to make it more attractive.
• It comes with 30 W three-step fan control speed, which controls all the speed of the fan for better ventilation management and noise control.
• It supports ATX size motherboard. Other than this you can also use this PC case for micro-ATX and mini-ATX.

• It has seven expansion slots.

Verdict:

This PC case is made for Gamers. There is a broad range of color case to choose from. Each case has its own set of LED light fans which is a plus point. Though it is a Mid-tower, it has enough space; you can remove the detachable drive bay if you need extra space. The side panel is not so rigid, but that will not be a problem if you handle it with care. It’s a must buy if you like a quiet PC case.

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2. ROSEWILL SECC STELL ATX FULL TOWER COMPUTER CASE THRONE-WINDOW BLACK

Rosewill case is made to deliver ultimate performance but at the same time keeping cooling in mind. It offers what gamers all want. With full metal case which makes it sturdy and durable.

Price: $109.99

 

Features:

• It supports ATX sized motherboard.

• The case is entirely sturdy as it is made with steel.
• It has 2 external 5.25 inches drive bays for DVD drive, Blu-ray drive or Card reader and 1 external 3.25 inches drive bay. There is 10 x 3.5 inches drive bay for HDD or SDD depending on what you want to use.
• The driver bays have clams to make to tool-free.
• It has an acrylic window on the left side panel to view the behind the scene action of your computer parts.
• On the top of the PC case, you have all your ports and jacks. It has four USB 2.0, two USB 3.0, one audio and one microphone jack.
• It comes with 5 pre-installed fans for cooling. There is two blue LED 120mm fans on the front of the case, one 120mm fan on the rear, one 120mm fan on the side and one blue LED 120mm fan on the top. You can install two more fans adjacent to the ten 3.25 inches drive bays to calm your hard disk and SDD.

• It comes with 10 expansion slots.

Pros and Cons:

Verdict:

It is quite a sturdy PC case, made entirely out of steel; the only downside is the internal parts of this case are made from a cheap material (not steel). Has a good cooling system, it has enough space for you to add any device you can think of. If you need a lot of space with the proper cooling system, then this is the one to go for.

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3. CORSAIR CARBIDE SERIES 100R MID TOWER CASE

Corsair has made this PC case to give the customers to pick the best gaming rig that they can think of. Easily expandable to include more fans. Tool-free drive bays. Carbide 100R though looks simple, but on the inside, everything is there to make a beast. It also has another variant called 100R Silent which has all its features except it is made to produce less sound.

Price: $49.99

Features:

• • • It has two 5.25 inches external drive bays for the DVD or Blu-ray drivers. It also has four 3.25 inches hybrid internal drive bay slot for your hard disk and SSD.

    • The drive bay is constructed with clams to allow tool-free installation for your HDD and SDD
    • It does not come with any first mesh finish to reduce any noise generated.
    • It has a specially constructed structure to allow more air flow to your GPU to extend your gaming experience.
    • The case harbors five fan mount. It comes with one fan of 120mm; you need to buy the rest four. The 2-front side fan draws the cold air into the case, and rest three – one in the rear and two on the top side draws out the hot air out of the PC case.
    • The front panel houses two USB 3.0, one audio and one microphone jack.
    • On the left side has a flush-mounted side panel window to see your powerful components in action
    • It comes with 7 expansion slots for adding Graphics card and other external hardware to your motherboard.

    • It supports ATX sized motherboard, but you can also fit micro-ATX in case you want to.

Verdict:

One of the budget PC case on the list. Do not just go away thinking it is cheap quality. It gives the best value for the mone At just $50 you are getting more than you can imagine. Good air cooler system with fans placed strategically to give the maximum input. However, it has bad cable management and no cut-throughs for cooler inlets and outlets which might cause a problem. If you do not have any problem with the air cooler inlets, then you can definitely go for this product.

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4. AZZA CASAZ-GT 1 FULL TOWER COMPUTER CASE, BLACK

AZZA GT1 brings a model with an unprecedented feature to choose from. It has one of the best ventilation systems with vertical airflow to maximize the cooling. It is a full tower case, meaning you get a lot of space for your components to put in.Removable motherboard tray with both side placement of the plate.

Price: $135.96

 

Features:

• • • Designed for E-ATX, you can use it for ATX, micro- ATX sized motherboard also.
    • It has a reversible motherboard tray so as to make the GPU place at the top, close to the top of the fan for fast heat removal.
    • It has in total 5 fans mount. It has one 230mm fan at the top, one 140mm fan at the bottom, one 120mm fan on the side, one 120mm fan at the rear and one 90mm LED fan on the front panel.
    • The case is designed to maximize vertical airflow for faster dissipation of heat.
    • You can also go for liquid cooling hardware. It supports dual radiator. One at the top with a clearance of 480mm and one at the bottom with a clearance of 280mm.
    • You can place any size Nvidia or ATI graphics card with a space of up to 400mm.
    • The ports and jacks are located on the top. It harbors two USB 2.0, two USB 3.0, one audio and one microphone jack.
    • It has 9 expansion slots to put any hardware like GPU.
    • It has 9 hybrid drive bay tray for your 5.25 inches DVD or Blu-ray drive, 3.25 inches for your Hard Disk Drive (HDD) and 2.5 inches for your Solid-State Drive (SSD).

Pros and Cons:

Verdict:

One of the best PC case that you can get in the price range. The only downside is that the quality of the material built from is not that good, else you have everything you can ask for. Better management of component installation, spacious, better ventilation system with vertical airflow technique to maximize heat dissipation. If you have the budget, then you should go for this PC case.

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5. CUK SWITCH 77 RED/BLACK MID TOWER DESKTOP PC COMPUTER CASE (AC-CC-0046)

Comes with multiple color variant to choose from. It has a stylish design to fit you with the mood. CUK Switch 77 is a mid-tower case that you can use for all-purpose Desktop use.

Price: $99.99

 

Features:

• • • It supports ATX sized motherboard case
    • The front panel has two USB 2.0, two USB 3.0, one audio jack and one microphone jack.
    • Behind you have 7 expansion slots if you want to add any Graphics card or any other hardware component to your motherboard.
    • You can put your graphics card (GPU) through the expansion slot and has a clearance up to 390mm maximum
    • It has no 5.25-inch drive bay for DVD and Blu-ray. There are 3 internal 3.25 inches drive bays for the Hard disk (HDD), and four 2.5 inches drive bays for Solid State Drive (SDD).
    • It has many cooling fans to keep all your components cool. It has one rear Fan, three front side fans, one fan on the top, two fans at the bottom.
    • The fans come in 7 different colors to match your mood of computing.

Pros and Cons:

Verdict:

One of the good and sturdy PC case if not the best. It has a significant limitation on total space available. No DVD or Blu-ray drive. If you want a PC case with small few components, no external drivers, stylish looking PC case and good ventilation system, then you should go for.

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6. PHANTEKS ENTHOO EVOLV ATX ALUM/STELL TOWER COMPUTER CASE (PH – ES515E_BK)

Phanteks Enthoo evolves a mid-tower case with all Aluminium exterior. It is a durable case without compromising anything in the interior. Spacious and have room for the radiator, tools free HDD brackets to name a few. It comes with three different color variant – Black, Grey, and galaxy silver.

Price: $153.71

Features:

• • • The case comes with three pre-installed fans. There are two intakes in the front, one outlet fan in the rear. You can also increase the number of the fan by adding more to build a proper ventilation. You can add three fans in the front, one in the rear, two in the top and one at the bottom.
    • This case does not have any Drive bay for DVD and Blu-ray drives. You have 6 to 8 internal 3.25 inches drive bays for Hard Disk Drive (HDD), and 4 internal 2.5 inches drive bay for Solid state drive (SSD).
    • All the side panels are hinged, makes it super easy to open and close.
    • This variant also has glass-sided panels so that you could see your components in action
    • Three different areas to install the radiator. One in the front, one at the top and one at the bottom. It has a form factor of 120mm or 140mm
    • It comes with vibration dampeners, there are two drops and lock SSD brackets, 3 modular HDD cage and removable drive bay to create more space for PSU or Graphics Card.
    • The case comes with 3 dust filters, one at the top, one at the front and one at the bottom. The top filter is integrated.
    • The body is made of Aluminium of 3mm thick. The interior is clear with hidden PSU and HDD drive bay.
    • The front panel has two USB 3.0, one audio jack and one microphone jack.

Pros and Cons:

Verdict:

One of the high-end PC cases, there is nothing much wrong with this Case. The case is very spacious with an excellent ventilation system. It has been Made from one of the best quality material (Aluminium) and feels light. If you have no problem with DVD or Blu-ray drive, then you can definitely go for this product.

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7. ROSEWILL B2 SPIRIT ATX FULL TOWER COMPUTER CASE

Rosewill B2 Spirit is one of their flagship PC cases. It is sturdy and offers a stealthy appearance. Underneath this silent beast, you are offered with a lot of flexibility that you can imagine. This full tower case has a lot of space that you can never run out.

Price: $109.99

Features:

• This PC case supports as larger as E-ATX motherboard. You can use it to insert your regular ATX cases.
• The top panels can be lifted up
• There are five fans that you can mount. It comes with three pre-installed fans. You will find one LED fan in the front, one Fan at the rear, and one at the top. You can place addition fans at the side, front and top to make more ventilation.
• The two fans at the front can pop up to clean them, quickly.
• There are over 13 internal 3.25 inches and 2.5 inches hybrid slot for hard disk Drive (HDD) and Solid-State Drive (SDD). It has four external drive bay for DVD and Blu-ray drivers.
• The design is tool free with removable HDD drive trays to create space
• The ports and jacks are at the top with four USB 3.0, two USB 2.0, one audio jack and one microphone jack.
• There are over 10 expansion slots for your Graphics Card (GPU) or any other hardware device.
• The left side has an acrylic window panel to see all your component in action

Pros and Cons:

Verdict:

One of the best ATX PC case you can go for. It is silent with a lot of space to harbor any amount of your hardware component. Add up to 13 HDD or SDD to mount your computer space. Do not worry about the heat; the good ventilation system will make sure your components stay cool. If this PC case falls under your budget, then this is the one to go for.

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8. ENERMAX OSTROG GT ATX MID TOWER CASE ECA3280A – BL BLACK/BLUE

Enermax Ostrog GT comes loaded with features. It offers more than what you pay for. LED fans, removable drive bay, and good ventilation system. It comes in many different color variant like red, Blue, Blue – Black and green. It is spacious to fit any hardware you throw at it.

Price: $63.20

Features:

• One of the best ventilation with mesh finish for better air flow.
• It can support up to 12 fans. It comes with three pre-installed fans. These are – two blue LED (comes with this model) fans at the front, one at the rear. You can install more at the top and the bottom.
• The case has three external 5.25 inches drive bays for your DVD and Blu-ray drive. There are 8 internal 3.25-inch drive for Hard Disk Drive (HDD), one 2.5-inch drive for SDD
• The HDD cage can be removed to create more space; the HDD rails are rubber padded to absorb any vibration.
• The ports and the jacks are at the top of the case; it has two USB 2.0, two USB 3.0, one audio jack and one microphone jack.
• It can support 20 to 30 cm monster fan for cooling. You can put liquid cooling radiator with a clearance of 240mm to 280mm.
• It comes with dust filter which can be removed to clean it.
• There are 8 expansion slots to support your graphics card (GPU).
• On the left side panel, an acrylic glass is provided through which you can see your beast in action

Pros and Cons:

Verdict:

It provides one of the best performance among all the ATX PC case. This budget PC case offers the best value for money. The Enermax ATX case is spacious and powers a good ventilation system. If you do not mind using screws to install HDD and SDD, then you can definitely go for this budget ATX PC case.

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9. THERMALTAKE VIEW 71 4-SIDED TEMPERED GLASS VERTICAL GPU MODULAR SPCC (CA – 1I7 – 00F1WN – 00)

One of the stylish looking PC cases. Thermaltake view 71, comes with a four side tempered glass panel. It is a full tower case with enough space to fill up any hardware device you throw at it. This comes in two variant 71 TG and other as 71 TG RGB. There is nothing different between two variant; only the latter has RGB LED lights to make your PC case look more glamorous.

Price: $169.99 (Model: 71 TG)

Features:

• Complete four sides tempered glass covered to give an all side view of your beast in action
• The front panel harbors 2 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0, one audio jack and one microphone jack.
• It comes with 8 horizontal expansion slots and 2 vertical expansion slots to install your Graphics Card (GPU) or other hardware devices.
• This PC case does not come with any external 5.25 inches drive bay. There are hybrid slots for internal drive bays. You get 10 2.5 inches drive bays for Solid State Drive (SSD) or 7 3.5 inches Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
• The drive bay trays are tool-free and are removable to get extra space for your GPU
• The PC case comes with a GPU bracket to hold the weight of your GPU card and remove the pressure from the motherboard.
• This PC Case comes with two LED color fans. One is installed at the front and other at the rear. You can install three 120 mm fan or two 140 mm fan at the front, three 120mm or 140mm fan on the top, two 120mm fans at the bottom and one 120mm fan at the rear.
• The case has a radiator space at the front, back and the top.
• The case mounts a maximum of E – ATX size motherboard. However, you can input ATX as well as micro – ATX.

Pros and Cons:

Verdict:

One of the best-looking PC case. It has a dynamic and modern look. You will find enough space to hold any hardware device. It has a good ventilation system with good cable management provided by the manufacturer. If you like the funky look of the all side glass panel and don’t mind the non-available of DVD or Blu-ray drivers, then you can definitely go for this product.

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10. THERMALTAKE VIEW 27 SNOW EDITION GULL WING WINDOW SPCC CA 1GT – 00M6WN – WT

Another thermal take product. This is the alternative to the above product. Thermaltake has brought another model view 71 in a snow color variant with mid-tower size. This model is all about the looks and views you get on the inside.

Price: $109.99

 

Features:

• The left and top panel are made of acrylic glass to give you the view of the inside components
• The front panel has one USB 3.0, two USB 2.0, one audio jack and one microphone jack.
• There is built-in cover to separate the PSU, allowing good cable management
• The case supports 4 fan mounts for ventilation, three 120mm fans in the front and one 120mm in the rear. These fans come pre-installed in your case with white LED.
• You can even add radiator of 240mm in the front and in rear
• There is no external drive bay. There are four 2.5 inches internal drive bays for Solid state drive (SSD) and two hybrid slots of 3.5 inches or 2.5 inches for both HDD or SDD.
• The case comes with 8 horizontal expansion slots and two vertical expansion slots

Pros and Cons:

Verdict:

A cool looking model, with acrylic glass to view inside while the beast is running, PSU compartment is separated to make good cable management. The drawback is there is no external drive bay, if you do not need the drive bay then you can definitely go for that product.

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Conclusion:

Thus, we come to the end of our list of some of the top ATX case you can go for if not the best. There are thousands of such case, but it is good to go for the one which has better features and more space. Always see it has met all your requirements as that is important or else the case will be useless.

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