Corsair
4000D Airflow
- W × H × D
- 230 × 466 × 453 mm
- Volume
- 48.6 L
- Max GPU
- 360 mm
- CPU cooler
- 170 mm
E-ATX · ATX · Micro-ATX · Mini-ITX
Buyer’s guide
Mid Tower PC cases
The default choice. Room for ATX boards and big GPUs at a sensible size.
- Typical volume
- 40–60 L
- Motherboards
- ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX (some E-ATX)
- Best for
- Most gaming and general-purpose builds
- Listed here
- 9 cases, 45.1–62.1 L
Mid Tower cases
Compare all on a desk →Cougar
MX600 RGB
- W × H × D
- 235 × 515 × 478 mm
- Volume
- 57.8 L
- Max GPU
- 400 mm
- CPU cooler
- 180 mm
E-ATX · SSI-CEB · ATX · Micro-ATX · Mini-ITX
DeepCool
CH560 DIGITAL
- W × H × D
- 230 × 471 × 458 mm
- Volume
- 49.6 L
- Max GPU
- 380 mm
- CPU cooler
- 175 mm
E-ATX · ATX · Micro-ATX · Mini-ITX
Fractal Design
North
- W × H × D
- 215 × 469 × 447 mm
- Volume
- 45.1 L
- Max GPU
- 355 mm
- CPU cooler
- 170 mm
ATX · Micro-ATX · Mini-ITX
Lian Li
Lancool 216
- W × H × D
- 235 × 492 × 481 mm
- Volume
- 55.6 L
- Max GPU
- 392 mm
- CPU cooler
- 180 mm
E-ATX · ATX · Micro-ATX · Mini-ITX
Lian Li
O11 Dynamic EVO
- W × H × D
- 285 × 459 × 465 mm
- Volume
- 60.8 L
- Max GPU
- 426 mm
- CPU cooler
- 167 mm
E-ATX · ATX · Micro-ATX · Mini-ITX
Montech
AIR 903 MAX
- W × H × D
- 230 × 493 × 478 mm
- Volume
- 54.2 L
- Max GPU
- 400 mm
- CPU cooler
- 180 mm
E-ATX · ATX · Micro-ATX · Mini-ITX
NZXT
H6 Flow
- W × H × D
- 287 × 435 × 415 mm
- Volume
- 51.8 L
- Max GPU
- 365 mm
- CPU cooler
- 163 mm
ATX · Micro-ATX · Mini-ITX
NZXT
H7 Flow (2024)
- W × H × D
- 244 × 544 × 468 mm
- Volume
- 62.1 L
- Max GPU
- 410 mm
- CPU cooler
- 185 mm
E-ATX · ATX · Micro-ATX · Mini-ITX
Quick comparison
| Case | W × H × D (mm) | Volume | Weight | Max GPU | CPU cooler | PSU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corsair 4000D Airflow | 230 × 466 × 453 | 48.6 L | 7.85 kg | 360 mm | 170 mm | ATX |
| Cougar MX600 RGB | 235 × 515 × 478 | 57.8 L | 10.65 kg | 400 mm | 180 mm | ATX |
| DeepCool CH560 DIGITAL | 230 × 471 × 458 | 49.6 L | 7.5 kg | 380 mm | 175 mm | ATX |
| Fractal Design North | 215 × 469 × 447 | 45.1 L | 7.6 kg | 355 mm | 170 mm | ATX |
| Lian Li Lancool 216 | 235 × 492 × 481 | 55.6 L | 10.5 kg | 392 mm | 180 mm | ATX |
| Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO | 285 × 459 × 465 | 60.8 L | — | 426 mm | 167 mm | ATX |
| Montech AIR 903 MAX | 230 × 493 × 478 | 54.2 L | 7.7 kg | 400 mm | 180 mm | ATX |
| NZXT H6 Flow | 287 × 435 × 415 | 51.8 L | 9.4 kg | 365 mm | 163 mm | ATX |
| NZXT H7 Flow (2024) | 244 × 544 × 468 | 62.1 L | 11.13 kg | 410 mm | 185 mm | ATX |
Volume is the outer bounding box (W × H × D), which is usually a bit more than the volume the manufacturer quotes.
Mid tower buyer’s guide
The mid tower is the default PC case: about 450–550 mm tall, 210–290 mm wide and 450–480 mm deep, or 40–60 litres. It fits standard ATX boards, full-size ATX power supplies, 360 mm radiators and almost any consumer GPU, at a size that still works on most desks.
Who should buy one
- Most gaming and creator builds. It gives the best balance of compatibility, thermals, price and ease of building.
- First-time builders. There's room for your hands, simple cable routing, and few compatibility traps.
- Anyone who wants to upgrade later. Most fit 360 mm+ GPUs and tall tower coolers.
What to check
- Airflow vs. looks. Mesh fronts (4000D Airflow, Lancool 216) run cooler than glass “fish-tank” designs unless the glass case has side or bottom intakes.
- Width. Dual-chamber cases like the O11 Dynamic EVO are 280+ mm wide, which uses noticeably more desk width.
- GPU and cooler clearance with your radiator plan. A front 360 mm radiator often costs 30–55 mm of GPU length.
- PSU length with drive cages installed. Some cases limit you to 180 mm.
Desk placement tips
A mid tower fits beside a 27″ monitor on a 120 cm or wider desk. On a 60 cm deep desk, check the depth (most are 450–480 mm) so cables don't hit the wall. Put it on the side away from your mouse arm so it isn't in your way.
FAQ
Mid tower or full tower?
Choose a mid tower unless you need E-ATX, multiple 420 mm radiators or lots of drive bays. You save 20–30% of the volume and several kilograms.
Can a mid tower fit an E-ATX motherboard?
Many say “E-ATX up to 277/280 mm”. That covers most enthusiast consumer boards, but not true 305 mm+ workstation boards.
How much space does a mid tower need on a desk?
Roughly 23–29 cm of width and 45–48 cm of depth, plus about 10 cm behind for cables. Try it in the desk tool.