The mid-tower PC case segment of the market is the most popular, offering chassis with solid expansion support without being overly large. It's also where you'll find the largest selection of available cases, making it relatively difficult to separate great PC cases from the rest. We've rounded up some of the best mid-tower PC cases here for you to build a powerful system.

Our favorite mid-tower PC cases for 2023

NZXT H9 Flow
NZXT H9 Flow
Best overall

Our favorite mid-tower chassis for most PC builds

The NZXT H9 Flow is a premium mid-tower chassis from a reputable brand that offers a unique take on the traditional PC case design. It has ample support for water cooling, excellent thermal performance, and a gorgeous aesthetic.

Motherboard Size (Max.)
ATX
Graphics Card Size (Max.)
435 mm
3.5" Drive Slots
2
2.5" Drive Slots
4+2
Power Supply Size (Max.)
200 mm
Exterior Dimensions
495 x 466 x 290 mm
Pros
  • Gorgeous design
  • Excellent thermal performance
Cons
  • Limited storage options
  • No included RGB/fan controller

The NZXT H9 Flow is a stunning chassis from the company best known for its minimalist sleek PC hardware. As showcased in our in-depth review, we found this specific version of NZXt's newest mid-tower chassis focuses on killer airflow, swapping the top window panel for one with perforated holes. This allows for an additional radiator and a few fans to better exhaust hot air out of the case. As well as the gorgeous design and solid thermal performance, you've also got the usual best-in-class cable management.

NZXT H9 Flow

Then there's the inclusion of four 120mm NZXT Quiet Airflow fans for impressive cooling from the get-go. And because there's still plenty of glass with the NZXT H9 Flow, it's possible to add your own RGB-equipped blowers or strips for an impressive light show. You can cram inside the largest ATX motherboards, the best graphics cards, and the most powerful processors. A warranty of two years accompanies each NZXT H9 Flow, though with NZXT's famed build quality, we don't anticipate you'd need to fall back on it once your PC is up and running. Overall, the NZT H9 Flow is a gorgeous mid-tower chassis that's easy to build your dream PC inside.

Lian Li PC O11 Dynamic EVO
Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO
Runner-up

Another great mid-tower PC case

The Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO PC case is a solid mid-tower cabinet with lots of customization options and plenty of space.

Motherboard Size (Max.)
E-ATX
Graphics Card Size (Max.)
426 mm
3.5" Drive Slots
6
RGB Lighting
Yes
2.5" Drive Slots
13
Power Supply Size (Max.)
220 mm
Exterior Dimensions
465 × 285 × 459 mm
Pros
  • Impressive internal space
  • Great design
  • Solid thermal performance
Cons
  • Weaker dust filtering
  • No included fans

The Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO may look similar to our top pick, but it was the first to really put this form factor to use. We're big fans of the Dynamic EVO as it allows for the tempered glass to be positioned on the left or right side of the main chassis. There's plenty of tempered glass with an additional panel on the front of the case. The dual-chamber design looks stunning, especially in white, and makes it a virtually painless process to build a powerful system. Whether you're going down the route of all-air or even a custom open-loop water cooling, the Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO will be able to handle it all.

When it comes to radiators, there's support for up to a 360mm unit on the top, bottom, or front panels, depending on how you plan to position everything within the outer shell. One drawback of this case is the lack of any included fans. You will have to purchase blowers separately, though this could be viewed as a positive for those who already own some case fans or wish to purchase the same fans throughout the entire PC build. What Lian Li does include is a front panel LED strip. This can be connected to a motherboard or compatible RGB controller hub.

be quiet! Silent Base 802
be quiet! Silent Base 802
Best mesh

A stunning mesh mid-tower case from be quiet!

be quiet! Silent Base 802 is a versatile case that lets you replace the panels to favor either quiet operation or better airflow.

Motherboard Size (Max.)
E-ATX
Graphics Card Size (Max.)
287 - 432 mm
3.5" Drive Slots
7
2.5" Drive Slots
15
Power Supply Size (Max.)
228 mm
Exterior Dimensions
539 x 281 x 553 mm
Pros
  • Gorgeous design
  • Strong airflow
  • Great radiator support
Cons
  • Massive size
  • Pricey

Should you value the flow of air above all else when choosing a PC case, we'd recommend one with a mesh front panel like the impressive be quiet! Silent Base 802. This is quite the chassis, sporting interchangeable top and front panels for when you prefer mesh or solid materials — high-airflow mesh is great for airflow but can increase noise. Supporting up to an E-ATX motherboard, the Silent Base 802 is a more traditional case compared to the NZXT H9 Flow. It's easy to build a system inside this chassis and it will easily support even more enthusiast-grade hardware.

Three fans are preinstalled by be quiet!, two on the front and a single on the rear panel. All three of them are 140mm blowers. Installing an AIO CPU cooler would populate enough fan mounts to create good airflow through the Silent Base 802. Graphics cards up to 432mm in length can be installed inside the PC case and CPU coolers can be up to 185mm in height before interfering with the side window. There's ample sound-dampening material inside, and you also get removable dust filters on the front and the bottom. It comes with 9 PCI expansion slots with two of them being vertical for the GPU.

Thermaltake Tower 500
Thermaltake Tower 500
Best for water cooling

The case to buy for a custom open-loop system

Thermaltake's Tower 500 is essentially a smaller version of the mightily impressive and water-cooling-friendly Tower 900. If you want to go down the custom loop route, we'd highly recommend this beauty.

Motherboard Size (Max.)
E-ATX
Graphics Card Size (Max.)
325 - 355 mm
3.5" Drive Slots
4
2.5" Drive Slots
8
Power Supply Size (Max.)
200 mm
Exterior Dimensions
608 x 388 x 398 mm
Pros
  • Impressive internal space
  • Excellent water cooling support
  • Great thermal performance
Cons
  • Requires water cooling for full effect
  • Not the best airflow

The Thermaltake Tower 500 is a unique PC case compared to the rest of the chassis in this collection. Just like the mighty Thermaltake Tower 900, this showcase box is designed for showing off all your fancy-looking PC components. But that's not all, as there's plenty of internal space for creating your own custom water-cooling open loop system. As an added bonus of being so big, this mid-tower case can accommodate E-ATX motherboards, among the largest boards on the market.

Nine PCI expansion slots are available for a powerful enthusiast build. Thermaltake paid careful attention to ensuring there are ample fan and radiator placements for keeping all this technology adequately cooled. You'll find support for 360mm, 280mm, and 240mm radiators on the side, top, and bottom panels, respectively. For blowers, Thermaltake states you can install up to 11 120mm or 6 140mm fans. You won't have any problems cooling even the most powerful processors and graphics cards inside the Tower 500.

Cooler Master MasterCase H500M
Cooler Master H500M
Best thermals

Keep your components cooled with this breezy case

Cooler Master makes some excellent products focused on cooling and the mighty MasterCase H500M is a mid-tower case that has a serious emphasis on thermal performance.

Motherboard Size (Max.)
E-ATX
Graphics Card Size (Max.)
412 mm
3.5" Drive Slots
2
2.5" Drive Slots
6
Power Supply Size (Max.)
200 mm
Exterior Dimensions
544 x 248 x 546 mm
Pros
  • Amazing thermal performance
  • Large 200mm fans included
Cons
  • Expensive

Cooler Master's MasterCase H500M is a mid-tower case that can also handle an E-ATX motherboard, among the largest boards around. It's huge for a mid-tower chassis and weighs in at 14 kg, backed by a two-year warranty. It's a looker, too, with a mesh front panel for plenty of airflow, utilizing the two included 200mm blowers.

A further four 120mm, three 140mm, or two 200mm fans can be installed on the top and rear panels. It's an expansive case and one that can handle more powerful internal components. AIO liquid coolers are also supported with up to two 360mm placements available. You can even go down the route of creating your own open-loop solution inside the H500M. Thanks to the ability to install up to six 2.5-inch drives, the Cooler Master MasterCase H500M is a winner for gamers and enthusiasts alike.

The Zalman S2 PC case.
Zalman S2
Best budget

Save money in style with this Zalman mid-tower case

The Zalman S2 is an affordable mid-tower PC case, but don't let that fool you into thinking it's not worth your time. This sleek-looking chassis has plenty of premium features usually found in more expensive cases.

Motherboard Size (Max.)
ATX
Graphics Card Size (Max.)
330 mm
3.5" Drive Slots
2
2.5" Drive Slots
2
Power Supply Size (Max.)
180 mm
Exterior Dimensions
412 x 189 x 451 mm
Pros
  • Budget price
  • Attractive design
  • Good airflow
Cons
  • Tight internal space with larger GPUs

Zalman is a relatively unknown brand in the PC case business, but the company has some attractive offerings available at affordable prices. The Zalman S2 is a mid-tower case at a low price that includes some features found in more expensive cases, such as an airflow design, PSU shroud, dust filters, and an all-black look. You won't find much in terms of cable management, aside from some cable tie points behind the motherboard tray, but if all you require is a solid chassis to build a tight-budget PC, you can do much worse than the Zalman S2.

Up to four 2.5-inch drives can be installed, allowing for a high-capacity gaming rig with rapid SSDs. It's not all great with the Zalman S2, however. For instance, the company states you can only install a 120mm radiator on the front or rear panels. That almost completely removes an AIO liquid cooler from the equation. There are some fantastic air coolers out there, but this does limit the possibilities, especially with overclocking flagship processors.

Fractal Design Meshify C
Fractal Design Meshify C
Best value

The best PC case bang for your buck

The Fractal Design Meshify C is a more affordable version of the Meshify 2 Compact. It looks identical to the standard variant and offers almost the same set of features.

Motherboard Size (Max.)
ATX
Graphics Card Size (Max.)
315 mm
3.5" Drive Slots
2
2.5" Drive Slots
3
Power Supply Size (Max.)
175 mm
Exterior Dimensions
395 x 212 x 440 mm
Pros
  • Cable Management
  • Multiple dust filters
  • Solid thermal performance
Cons
  • I/O
  • Not the quietest
  • Compact PSU area

The Fractal Design Meshify C is a sleek PC case with a good value tag, offering a well-built chassis at a more reasonable price. Thankfully, Fractal didn't compromise on anything too important to keep costs down and the Meshify C offers good cable management to aid you in creating a clean and clutter-free system build, comes with multiple dust filters to keep unwanted particles out, and performs very well under load with more powerful hardware. This is largely down to the massive mesh front panel, maximizing thermal performance. Fractal Design also includes three fans with the case to help get you started.

As well as the three preinstalled blowers, an additional two 120mm fans can be installed on the top panel and a third can be fixed to the bottom panel for a total of six. Liquid cooling is a go too with support for a 360mm radiator up front or a 240mm radiator on the top panel. Depending on whether you're going for looks or noise reduction, the Fractal Design Meshify C is available with a steel or tempered glass side panel. This is a solid, budget-friendly chassis with everything you'd need for a powerful PC.

Vetroo K1
Vetroo K1
Best open-air

A great mid-tower open to the elements

Vetroo's K1 will certainly catch your attention — for better or worse depending on your preferences. It doesn't follow the traditional chassis layout, with everything turned up slightly. Still, you can fit an ATX board, the latest GPU, and up to a 360mm radiator for maximum performance in style.

Motherboard Size (Max.)
ATX
Graphics Card Size (Max.)
350 mm
3.5" Drive Slots
2
2.5" Drive Slots
2
Exterior Dimensions
600 x 215 x 550 mm
Pros
  • Gorgeous unique design
  • Supports up to a 360mm radiator
  • Decent thermal performance
Cons
  • Dust

We regard the Vetroo K1 as one of the best open-air PC cases you can buy thanks to its whacky design and performance. Everything inside the case has quite literally been turned on its head. The motherboard has been rotated anti-clockwise by a few degrees. It may have considerable external dimensions, but because of how the chassis is designed with all the aggressive "gamer" angles, the internal volume is limited, and as such only a single 360mm radiator can be installed. This does make it possible to easily cool more powerful processors, however.

The PSU area is tight and a graphics card longer than 350mm simply won't fit, but two 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drives can be installed inside the storage cage. Like other PC cases recommended in this round-up, we'd use the best CPU fan cooler we can afford or an AIO to maximize the potential of the K1. As well as three 120mm fans on the front with a 360mm radiator, a further three 120mm fans can be installed up top, and one more on the rear of the K1. Not everyone will appreciate the design, especially if you prefer the more traditional ATX form factor, but if you're searching for something a little different, this ticks all the boxes.

The Corsair 4000D Airflow.
Corsair 4000D Airflow
Best for airflow

The best chassis for feeling the breeze

The Corsair 4000D AIRFLOW is one of the best airflow cases you can buy to have a full front-to-back airflow for your components. It comes pre-installed with two RGB 120mm fans.

Motherboard Size (Max.)
ATX
Graphics Card Size (Max.)
360 mm
3.5" Drive Slots
2
2.5" Drive Slots
2
Power Supply Size (Max.)
220 mm
Exterior Dimensions
453 x 230 x 466 mm
Pros
  • Attractive, sleek design
  • Quiet operation
  • Good thermal performance
Cons
  • Limited front-facing I/O

The Corsair 4000D had big boots to fill as the successor to the 450D. That was an excellent chassis and luckily for us all, Corsair didn't disappoint with the 4000D. Priced at $80, the 4000D from Corsair is competing against plenty of other affordable PC cases and comes in a few flavors. The Corsair 4000D Airflow is designed for ... maximizing airflow, unsurprisingly. It comes with two fans behind a mesh panel at the front of the chassis, which is all you'll need with an AIO and rear fan installed thereafter.

Responsible for some high-end cases, this Corsair chassis can support radiators up to 360mm and 280mm for the front and top panels, respectively. The usual standard ATX layout ensures you'll be able to fit just about any configuration of hardware without going into E-ATX territory. It will perform well with up to an Intel Core i9 or AMD Ryzen 9, so long as a full-size 360mm AIO kit is used with the front-facing mesh panel. Considering there's good airflow with the 4000D, it doesn't emit too much noise and is a very reasonable chassis for the price.

What's the best mid-tower PC case?

Picking the best mid-tower PC case for your build depends on what hardware you have to install, how much money you're willing to spend, and what features you'd like to take advantage of. Our top pick is the NZXT H9 Flow, one of the best PC cases around. It's well-built, has superb cable management, and solid thermal performance for more powerful systems. There are other fantastic PC cases in our collection, including the affordable Zalman S2. Looks are subjective, but we believe our shortlist here offers a good choice for PC builders.

NZXT H9 Flow
NZXT H9 Flow
Best overall

The NZXT H9 Flow is a premium mid-tower chassis from a reputable brand that offers a unique take on the traditional PC case design. It has ample support for water cooling, excellent thermal performance, and a gorgeous aesthetic.