Fractal Design North XL Mid-Tower Case (Charcoal Black, Dark Tinted Window)
- E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX & Mini-ITX Support
- Steel Frame & Windowed Side Panel
- 2 x 2.5/3.5" Drive Bays
- 4 x 2.5" Drive Mounts
Fractal Design North Mid-Tower Case (Charcoal Black, Dark Tinted Window)
- ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX Support
- Steel Frame & Windowed Side Panel
- 2 x 2.5/3.5" Drive Bays
- 2 x 2.5" Drive Mounts
Fractal Design North Mid-Tower Case with Mesh Side Panel (Charcoal Black)
- ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX Support
- Steel Frame & Mesh Side Panel
- 2 x 2.5/3.5" Drive Bays
- 2 x 2.5" Drive Mounts
Fractal Design North Mid-Tower Case with Mesh Side Panel (Chalk White)
- ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX Support
- Steel Frame & Mesh Side Panel
- 2 x 2.5/3.5" Drive Bays
- 2 x 2.5" Drive Mounts
Fractal Design Pop Mini Air Case (White)
- Supports Micro-ATX & Mini-ITX Boards
- Steel Frame & Windowed Side Panel
- 2 x 5.25" Drive Bays
- 2 x 3.5" Drive Bays
Lian Li A3-mATX Mini-Tower Case (Black)
- Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX Support
- Steel Frame & Steel Mesh Side Panels
- 4 x Expansion Slots
- Up to 10 x 120mm Fans
Fractal Design Node 804 Micro-ATX Computer Case (Windowed, Black)
- Micro-ATX & Mini-ITX Support
- 1 x 12.7mm ODD Mounting Position
- 8 x 3.5" Drive Positions
- 2 x 2.5" Drive Positions
Fractal Design Define 7 Mid-Tower Case (Black)
- Fits E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX & Mini ITX
- Steel Frame & Side Panels
- 1 x 5.25" Drive Bay
- 6 x 2.5/3.5" Drive Bays
Fractal Design Terra Mini-ITX Small Form Factor PC Case (Graphite)
- Mini-ITX Motherboard Support
- Aluminum Frame with Wood Panel
- 2 x 2.5" Drive Bays
- 3 x Vertical Expansion Slots
Fractal Design North Mid-Tower Case (Chalk White, Clear Window)
- ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX Support
- Steel Frame & Windowed Side Panel
- 2 x 2.5/3.5" Drive Bays
- 2 x 2.5" Drive Mounts
Lian Li LANCOOL III RGB Tower PC Case (Black)
- ATX, E-ATX, Micro-ATX, M-ITX Support
- Windowed Side Panel
- 8 x Dedicated 2.5" Drive Bays
- 3 x 3.5/2.5" Drive Bays
Fractal Design Define R5 Mid-Tower Case (Black)
- ATX, Micro-ATX & Mini-ITX Support
- Quick-Release Left-Side Panel
- 2 x 5.25" Drive Bays
- 8 x 2.5/3.5" Drive Bays
Fractal Design Meshify C Mid-Tower Case (Dark Tempered Glass,ย Black)
- ATX, Micro-ATX & Mini-ITX Support
- Steel & Dark Tempered Glass Side Panel
- 2 x 2.5/3.5" Drive Bays
- 3 x 2.5" Drive Bays
Fractal Design Terra Mini-ITX Small Form Factor PC Case (Jade)
- Mini-ITX Motherboard Support
- Aluminum Frame with Wood Panel
- 2 x 2.5" Drive Bays
- 3 x Vertical Expansion Slots
Fractal Design Meshify 2 Mid-Tower Case (Black)
- E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX & Mini-ITX Support
- Steel Frame
- 6 x 2.5/3.5" Drive Bays
- 1 x 2.5/3.5" Drive Multibracket
HYTE Y70 Touch Infinite Mid-Tower Case (Panda)
- ATX, E-ATX, M-ATX, M-ITX Support
- Steel Frame & Glass Side Panel
- 4 x 2.5" Drive Bays
- 2 x 3.5" Drive Bays
Fractal Design North XL Mid-Tower Case (Chalk White, Clear Window)
- E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX & Mini-ITX Support
- Steel Frame & Windowed Side Panel
- 2 x 2.5/3.5" Drive Bays
- 4 x 2.5" Drive Mounts
Fractal Design Core 1100 Mini-Tower Case (Black)
- Micro-ATX & Mini-ITX Support
- 2 x 5.25" Drive Bays
- Up to Two 3.5" or Three 2.5" Drives
- 4 x Expansion Slots
Fractal Design Node 304 Mini-ITX Computer Case (Black)
- Mini-ITX & Mini-DTX Support
- 6 x 2.5/3.5" Drive Bays
- 2 x Expansion Slots
- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 3.5mm Audio In & Out
Fractal Design Define 7 XL Full-Tower Case (Black)
- Supports EE-ATX. E-ATX, ATX, mATX & mITX
- Steel Frame & Side Panels
- 2 x 5.25" Drive Bays
- 8 x 2.5/3.5" Drive Bays
Fractal Design Terra Mini-ITX Small Form Factor PC Case (Silver)
- Mini-ITX Motherboard Support
- Aluminum Frame with Wood Panel
- 2 x 2.5" Drive Bays
- 3 x Vertical Expansion Slots
Fractal Design Define 7 Mini-Tower Case (Black)
- Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX & Mini-DTX Support
- Steel Frame & Side Panels
- 2 x 3.5/2.5" Drive Bays
- 2 x 2.5" Drive Brackets
Lian Li O11 Dynamic Mini-Tower Case (Snow White)
- ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX Support
- Aluminum & Tempered Glass Side Panel
- 2 x 2.5/3.5" Drive Bays
- 2 x 2.5" Drive Mounts
Fractal Design Meshify 2 Mid-Tower Case (Black with Light Tempered Glass)
- E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX & Mini-ITX Support
- Steel Frame
- 6 x 2.5/3.5" Drive Bays
- 1 x 2.5/3.5" Drive Multibracket
Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact Mid-Tower Case (Black, Light Tinted Window)
- ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX Support
- Steel Frame & Windowed Side Panel
- 2 x 3.5/2.5" Drive Bays
- 2 x 2.5" Drive Brackets
Fractal Design Pop XL Air Full Tower Case (Black Tempered Glass Clear)
- E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX & Mini-ITX
- 2 x 3.5"/2.5" and 4 x 2.5" Bays
- Support for Air & Liquid Cooling Systems
- Supports GPUs up to 17.9" Long
ASUS ProArt PA602 Wood Edition Mid-Tower Case (Black)
- E-ATX, ATX, & Mini-ITX Support
- Tempered Glass Left Side Panel
- 4 x 2.5/3.5" Bays
- 4 x 2.5" Bays
Fractal Design Ridge Mini-ITX Small Form Factor Case (White)
- Mini-ITX Motherboard Support
- Steel Frame Side Panels
- 4 x 2.5" Drive Bays
- 3 x Expansion Slots
Shopping for a Desktop Computer Case
Desktop computer cases are the first step to building a customized PC. The empty chassis is waiting for you to add a hard drive, motherboard, graphics cards, and other components you desire, so your machine serves your exact needs. Many also have sleek and stylish designs, and even external lighting.
How to Choose a Desktop Computer Case
Computer cases often feature a number of ports. Make sure there are enough to serve your requirements, and that they line up with the motherboard form factor that you install. If you want to be able to see your components, choose a case with one side made of tempered glass, which serves as a durable but transparent barrier. Size also matters, so choose a tower that's large enough to hold all the components you want to include, including extra fans and other cooling systems if your goal is a gaming system. If style is important, many cases feature lighting or other cool design touches that add visual appeal.
Difference Between a Mid Tower and Full Tower Case
A mid tower case is smaller than a desktop full tower case, and accommodates smaller micro-ATX form factor motherboards. With a full tower size, you have more room for adding components, which is especially useful for building a gaming PC that uses graphic cards and sound cards to maximize performance. Mid tower cases take up less room, making them well suited for areas where space is limited. They can still house sufficient components to build a powerful PC or home server.
Parts that Comprise a Custom Computer
At a minimum, you'll need a motherboard with the right form factor to fit the case, as well as a processor, memory, and a hard drive or solid-state drive. A gaming PC should have room for a dedicated graphics card, and any additional cooling fans or lights you may want.
Installing an SSD in a Desktop Case
If you choose to add a solid-state drive to your PC case, mounting is simple and easy. Open the case and select an empty drive bay. Many SSDs require mounting brackets to fit inside a drive bay, so attach those to the drive first. Slide the drive into the bay and connect the cable. Be sure to keep yourself and the work area grounded to prevent static discharge.
How to Cool a Computer
Most desktop PC cases have space for installing fans, maintaining airflow and keeping processors and other components cool during high-demand operations. Some full tower cases even accommodate as many as a dozen fans. There are often mesh panels on the front, back, or sides of the tower. In the space provided by a full tower, there's also the option to install a liquid cooling system. This is a good solution for those who plan to overclock their processor and get the most performance possible. It dissipates the high heat generated by overclocking, and does it with a low amount of noise.
When you're building a PC to fit your specific needs, B&H Photo and Video has a wide selection of desktop computer cases to get you started.