What to look for in a mid-sized tower PC case
Consider the following characteristics when shopping for your mid-tower case.
- General size: While all of these PC cases are medium-sized, check closely at the specific dimensions because there is variance.
- Radiator and PSU compatibility: Make sure you’re clear on your power supply needs, and check your radiator size for cooling components.
- Design: Do you want a tempered or panoramic glass window, an all-white build, or plenty of cutouts to show off RGB?
- Motherboard support: Check that the beating heart of your system will fit in the chassis.
- Internal drive bays: Check how many 2.5- and 3.5-inch drive bay slots you need.
What is a mid tower PC case?
Mid-sized PC cases, sometimes referred to as mid-tower cases, historically tend to be among the most popular for PC builds. That’s because they aren’t quite as big as full-sized ATX cases, but can still support many standard ATX motherboards. In fact, checking your motherboard’s space needs is a great way to determine if a mid-tower is right for you. While there isn’t really a standard size for cases, dimensions-wise, these mid-tower cases sport enough space for most flagship components, but aren’t quite as large as their bigger brothers.