Computer Cases

The Foundation of Every Custom Build

Computer cases set the thermal ceiling, component clearance, and upgrade path for every custom PC, and the wrong chassis means choked airflow, a GPU that physically will not fit, or cable routing that blocks every intake fan. The right enclosure matches your motherboard form factor, cooling strategy, and expansion needs while keeping noise levels and temperatures under control for years of reliable operation. The selection spans full towers, mid towers, mini towers, and compact ITX enclosures from Cooler Master, Thermaltake, Fractal Design, and In Win for gaming, workstation, home theater, and NAS builds.

Computer Cases for Every Build

• Gaming rigs and streaming setups — high-airflow mesh front panels, tempered glass side panels, and 360mm radiator support for overclocked CPUs and full-length graphics cards
• Professional workstations — sound-dampened enclosures with tool-less drive bays, E-ATX motherboard support, and multiple PCIe slots for professional GPUs and add-in cards
• Home theater PCs — low-profile and compact chassis designed to sit in an entertainment center alongside AV equipment with quiet cooling and IR pass-through
• NAS and home server builds — cases with four or more 3.5-inch drive bays, hot-swap cages, and efficient airflow for 24/7 operation
• Compact and ITX builds — sub-20-liter enclosures that fit on a shelf or behind a monitor for dedicated streaming PCs, emulation stations, and minimalist desk setups
• Test bench and open frame builds — open-air chassis for system builders, reviewers, and enthusiasts who frequently swap components between configurations

How to Choose the Right Computer Case

Motherboard form factor is the starting constraint. Full towers accept E-ATX and XL-ATX boards with room for multiple 360mm radiators, extensive drive cages, and custom water-cooling loops. Mid towers are the most popular size, accepting ATX and Micro-ATX boards while fitting most tower CPU coolers and 280 to 360mm AIO radiators. Mini-ITX enclosures pack full desktop performance into sub-20-liter volumes but require careful component selection since GPU length, CPU cooler height, and power supply form factor are all constrained by the compact dimensions.

Cooling strategy determines case selection as much as motherboard size. High-airflow mesh front panels from Cooler Master MasterBox and Fractal Design Meshify series maximize intake for air-cooled builds with high-wattage components. Solid front panels with sound-dampening foam, like the Fractal Design Define series, reduce noise at the cost of slightly higher temperatures for office and studio environments where acoustics matter. For custom water-cooling loops, Thermaltake Core and View series offer modular interior layouts with mounting points for multiple radiators, reservoirs, and pump brackets.

Before purchasing, verify three critical clearance dimensions: maximum GPU length (modern cards exceed 350mm and occupy three expansion slots), maximum CPU cooler height (tower coolers range from 120mm to 170mm), and radiator mounting positions (top, front, side, or bottom). Front I/O is worth checking too, since USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, and audio jacks on the front panel provide convenient connectivity for keyboards and headsets without reaching behind the case.

Computer Cases by Brand

• Cooler Master — MasterBox, MasterCase, and HAF series spanning budget mid towers to premium full towers with tool-less drive bays and high-airflow mesh designs
• Thermaltake — Core, View, and Tower series with tempered glass panels, modular interiors for custom water-cooling loops, and integrated RGB lighting
• Fractal Design — Define series for quiet, sound-dampened builds and Meshify series for high-airflow performance with minimalist Scandinavian design
• In Win — premium mid-tower and full-tower cases with distinctive industrial design, unique chassis layouts, and award-winning enclosures for enthusiast builders

Gaming and Specialty Cases

• Gaming PC Cases — cases optimized for gaming builds with high-airflow mesh, tempered glass panels, RGB lighting, and clearance for full-length graphics cards and 360mm AIOs

Complete Your Computer Case Setup

• PC Components — motherboards, graphics cards, power supplies, RAM, processors, and cooling to fill your new case
• Power Supplies — ATX and SFX power supplies from Thermaltake, MSI, and Cooler Master matched to your build's wattage requirements
• Cooling & Fans — case fans, AIO liquid coolers, and tower air coolers to keep temperatures in check
• Storage — NVMe M.2 SSDs, SATA SSDs, and 3.5-inch hard drives to populate your drive bays
• Gaming Monitors — high-refresh-rate displays at 144Hz, 165Hz, or 240Hz to complete your gaming rig
• Monitors — IPS and 4K displays for workstation, creative, and productivity builds