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The best mid-tower cases are a staple of PC gaming and it’s no surprise why. The mid-tower offers capacity and option without the Goliathan stature of a full-tower case, and it doesn’t require any unusual or expensive PC parts like a Mini-ITX might. It’s the real all-rounder of PC gaming and a great candidate for your next PC.<\/p>\n
It’s tough to get a hold of the best graphics cards but there are still a ton of quality cases to choose from before you get into your build. If you’re looking to make a statement the best full tower cases will offer space for a truly monumental, money-no-object build. Otherwise, a mid-tower case will give you a good starting point. These are the cases that maintain a small footprint in your home but are great at keeping everything tidy and, hopefully, cool.<\/p>\n\nWhether you’re pulling together a whole new PC, or just jamming in some upgrades, these mid-tower cases will offer plenty of space. It’s only once you get down to the best Mini-ITX cases that things really start to get tricky.<\/p>\n
There are a couple of things to look out for when searching for the best mid-tower PC case: you want ease of access to your components, good fan and radiator support as well as airflow, and quality materials used throughout. Oh, and you also want it to look badass.<\/p>\n
It’s vital to get the case right\u2014especially if you’ve spent a ton of money on your new graphics card\u2014so we’ve tested a bunch of mid-tower cases by building into them ourselves to tell you which are worth your time. After a few rounds of pulling components out and jamming them back in, here are those we found to be the best.<\/p>\n
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1. NZXT H710i <\/h3>\n <\/span> <\/span> <\/span> <\/span>The best mid-tower PC case<\/p>\n
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Form Factor: <\/span>Mid tower<\/span><\/p>\nMotherboard Support: <\/span>Mini-ITX, MicroATX, ATX and EATX(Up to 272mm or 10.7-inches)<\/span><\/p>\nDimensions: <\/span>230 x 516 x 494mm<\/span><\/p>\nWeight: <\/span>12.3 kg<\/span><\/p>\nRadiator Support: <\/span>Front: 2x 140mm or 3x 120mm with Push\/Pull, Top: 2x 140mm or 3 x 120mm, Rear: 1x 120mm or 1x 140mm<\/span><\/p>\nI\/O Ports: <\/span>2x USB 3.1 Type-A Gen 1, 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2, 1 x Audio\/Mic<\/span><\/p>\nDrive Bays: <\/span>7x 2.5-inch, 4x 3.5-inch<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n+<\/span><\/p>\nIntegrated addressable LED lighting<\/p>\n
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Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n–<\/span><\/p>\nSmart device not always required<\/p>\n
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This most recent iteration of NZXT’s “smart” chassis brings a couple of new features to help modernize your build. This ultra-clean and uncomplicated mid-tower case emphasizes convenience above all. It includes many of the same trappings as its predecessor, but costs a little bit more and has just a couple of neat changes. The NZXT H710i features a front panel USB 3.1 Type-C port and the ability to vertical mount your GPU with a separate PCIe riser.<\/p>\n
The H710i features integrated RGB lighting around the tempered glass side panel, controlled by the NZXT CAM software and a built-in LED lighting hub that allows for easy control of RGB lighting and fan speeds as well. To keep things cool, the H710i features ventilation gutters that run the perimeter of each side of the case, aided by the four 120mm fans included with the case.<\/p>\n
Cable routing is where the H710i shines\u2014achieved primarily through a large aluminum slat that allows you to route your cables into the integrated cable channels on the back of the case. In our testing we found this case keeps everything clean and clutter-free, and the velcro straps built into the back help hold everything down. An excellent, and easy alternative to the rubber gasket solution found on some of the other top mid-towers.<\/p>\n
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2. Corsair Airflow 4000D<\/h3>\n <\/span> <\/span> <\/span> <\/span>The best mid-tower case for airflow<\/p>\n
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Form Factor: <\/span>Mid-tower<\/span><\/p>\nMotherboard Support: <\/span>Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, E-ATX<\/span><\/p>\nDimensions: <\/span>453 x 230 x 466mm<\/span><\/p>\nWeight: <\/span>7.8 kg<\/span><\/p>\nRadiator Support: <\/span>120mm, 140mm, 240mm, 280mm, 360mm<\/span><\/p>\nI\/O Ports: <\/span>1x USB 3.1 Type-C, 1x USB 3.0, 1x Audio\/Mic<\/span><\/p>\nDrive Bays: <\/span>2x 2.5-inch, 2x 3.5-inch<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n+<\/span><\/p>\nGreat airflow and good looks<\/p>\n
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Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n–<\/span><\/p>\nLittle tight for top-mounted radiators<\/p>\n
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Corsair has made some excellent chassis over the years, but the appearance of some of them was starting to take precedence over functionality. That changed with the release of the 4000D Airflow, which shows that the two schools can be combined for a great-looking case that offers excellent airflow. The ventilated front panel means the fans can run slower and quieter while providing the same level of cooling over closed-off cases.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Building a system inside the 4000D Airflow is straightforward enough in our testing, with plenty of room where we needed it most. The channel in front of and behind the motherboard tray makes routing your main cables much more effortless. <\/p>\n
There’s enough space here for various radiators and cooling setups\u2014you can fit up to a 360mm radiator in the front and a 280mm radiator on the roof. Although the latter can be tight against the top of the motherboard, it’s still possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n
You’ll find easy-to-remove dust filters on the top, front, and below the PSU for easy cleaning. Popping off the front panel is simple, making installing fans or a radiator that much easier. This makes regular cleaning of your system less of a hassle. <\/p>\n
Out of all the neat features I like about the 4000D, the fact that it has both USB Type-A and Type-C ports on the top panel is pretty clutch. Though I did wish that same front I\/O panel offered a little more. <\/p>\n
Overall, it’s a reassuring return to form for Corsair. Considering that all of this can be picked up for well under $100, it’s hard not to be impressed by the overall package. It makes for a great home for anything from a simple mid-range build to a high-end powerhouse, and we’ve used it as the basis for our own mainstream PC Gamer test rig.\u00a0If you’re just looking for a solid budget case, the 4000D gets our highest recommendation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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