ASUS
ROG Hyperion GR701
- W × H × D
- 268 × 639 × 659 mm
- Volume
- 112.9 L
- Max GPU
- 460 mm
- CPU cooler
- 190 mm
E-ATX · ATX · Micro-ATX · Mini-ITX
Buyer’s guide
Full Tower PC cases
Maximum space for E-ATX boards, custom loops and lots of storage.
- Typical volume
- 60–90 L
- Motherboards
- E-ATX, XL-ATX, SSI-EEB, ATX
- Best for
- Workstations, custom water cooling, multi-GPU, lots of drives
- Listed here
- 9 cases, 66.9–112.9 L
Full Tower cases
Compare all on a desk →Antec
C8
- W × H × D
- 303 × 476 × 464 mm
- Volume
- 66.9 L
- Max GPU
- 440 mm
- CPU cooler
- 175 mm
E-ATX · ATX · Micro-ATX · Mini-ITX
Corsair
7000D Airflow
- W × H × D
- 248 × 600 × 550 mm
- Volume
- 81.8 L
- Max GPU
- 450 mm
- CPU cooler
- 190 mm
E-ATX · ATX · Micro-ATX · Mini-ITX
Fractal Design
Define 7 XL
- W × H × D
- 240 × 566 × 604 mm
- Volume
- 82 L
- Max GPU
- 549 mm
- CPU cooler
- 185 mm
SSI-EEB · E-ATX · ATX · Micro-ATX · Mini-ITX
Lian Li
O11 Dynamic EVO XL
- W × H × D
- 304 × 532 × 522 mm
- Volume
- 84.4 L
- Max GPU
- 460 mm
- CPU cooler
- 167 mm
E-ATX · ATX · Micro-ATX · Mini-ITX
MSI
MEG PROSPECT 700R
- W × H × D
- 257 × 537 × 585 mm
- Volume
- 80.7 L
- Max GPU
- 400 mm
- CPU cooler
- 185 mm
E-ATX · ATX · Micro-ATX · Mini-ITX
Phanteks
Enthoo Pro 2 Server Edition
- W × H × D
- 240 × 580 × 560 mm
- Volume
- 78 L
- Max GPU
- 503 mm
- CPU cooler
- 195 mm
SSI-EEB · E-ATX · ATX · Micro-ATX · Mini-ITX
SilverStone
ALTA F2
- W × H × D
- 261 × 576 × 658 mm
- Volume
- 98.9 L
- Max GPU
- 354 mm
- CPU cooler
- 205 mm
SSI-EEB · SSI-CEB · XL-ATX · E-ATX · ATX · Micro-ATX · Mini-ITX
be quiet!
Dark Base Pro 901
- W × H × D
- 275 × 569 × 604 mm
- Volume
- 94.5 L
- Max GPU
- 495 mm
- CPU cooler
- 190 mm
XL-ATX · E-ATX · ATX · Micro-ATX · Mini-ITX
Quick comparison
| Case | W × H × D (mm) | Volume | Weight | Max GPU | CPU cooler | PSU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS ROG Hyperion GR701 | 268 × 639 × 659 | 112.9 L | 20.8 kg | 460 mm | 190 mm | ATX |
| Antec C8 | 303 × 476 × 464 | 66.9 L | 10.48 kg | 440 mm | 175 mm | ATX |
| Corsair 7000D Airflow | 248 × 600 × 550 | 81.8 L | 18.7 kg | 450 mm | 190 mm | ATX |
| Fractal Design Define 7 XL | 240 × 566 × 604 | 82 L | 16.53 kg | 549 mm | 185 mm | ATX |
| Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO XL | 304 × 532 × 522 | 84.4 L | 16.1 kg | 460 mm | 167 mm | ATX |
| MSI MEG PROSPECT 700R | 257 × 537 × 585 | 80.7 L | 15.95 kg | 400 mm | 185 mm | ATX |
| Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2 Server Edition | 240 × 580 × 560 | 78 L | 13.19 kg | 503 mm | 195 mm | ATX (dual PSU support) |
| SilverStone ALTA F2 | 261 × 576 × 658 | 98.9 L | 21.14 kg | 354 mm | 205 mm | ATX (two PS2 mounts) |
| be quiet! Dark Base Pro 901 | 275 × 569 × 604 | 94.5 L | 16.3 kg | 495 mm | 190 mm | ATX |
Volume is the outer bounding box (W × H × D), which is usually a bit more than the volume the manufacturer quotes.
Full tower buyer’s guide
A full tower is the largest common desktop case, usually 550–600 mm tall and deep, and 60–90 litres in volume. You get room for E-ATX or SSI-EEB workstation boards, multiple 420–480 mm radiators, long GPUs and a wall of drives. The cost is space and weight. Most full towers weigh 13–19 kg empty, and many are too deep for a 60 cm desk.
Who should buy one
- Custom water-cooling builders who want several thick radiators and a reservoir.
- Workstations and servers with E-ATX or SSI-EEB boards, lots of PCIe cards or many drives.
- Anyone running hot 450–600 W GPUs who wants the most airflow and lowest noise.
What to check
- Depth vs. your desk. Many full towers are 550–604 mm deep. On a 600 mm desk they overhang or block cables. Use the top view in the desk tool.
- Motherboard width. “E-ATX” ranges from 277 to 330 mm. Check the case's stated maximum board width.
- Layout-dependent clearances. Cases like the Define 7 XL list GPU length for both the storage and open layouts, and the numbers differ a lot.
- Weight and feet. Plan on 25–30 kg fully built. Casters or a floor spot are worth considering.
Desk placement tips
Full towers usually belong on the floor beside the desk. Allow at least 10 cm behind the case for cables and exhaust. If it goes on the desk, a 70–80 cm deep desk is the realistic minimum.
FAQ
Is a full tower better for cooling than a mid tower?
Usually a little, mainly because of radiator space and bigger fans. A well-designed mesh mid tower often matches a full tower for air cooling. The difference shows with custom loops and very hot GPUs.
Do I need a full tower for an RTX 4090/5090-class GPU?
No. Most modern mid towers fit 360–410 mm cards. Check the GPU length and thickness, and leave room for the power cable bend.
Will a full tower fit under my desk?
Measure the knee space. Most desks give 65–72 cm of clearance under the top, and full towers are 55–60 cm tall. Add 2–3 cm for top-mounted cables and airflow.