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Whether you are buying a new computer or building one yourself, the first decision you need to make is selecting a case. Cases have evolved drastically over the past 10 years, not only in style, but in functionality and features.

A computer case is also frequently referred to as the chassis, other case designations are tower, cabinet, box, enclosure or housing. Cases are most commonly constructed out of a combination of steel, aluminum and plastic. I recommend cases that contain more steel than aluminum. Steel is a much stronger and heavier metal which produces a much quieter system. Cases made out of aluminum tend to vibrate more and dent easier.

There are a myriad of case choices available today. The 2 main case types are ATX Mid Tower & ATX Full Tower. Mid Tower cases are of course smaller than ATX Full Tower cases, the exact physical dimensions will vary, there is no standard size of ATX Mid Tower or ATX Full Tower. I have found that most ATX Full Tower cases will not fit inside standard desk enclosures, this may be an important consideration when choosing your case. Most ATX Mid Tower cases will fit inside a standard desk enclosure, though it is recommended that you measure the desk enclosure and compare that with the exact dimensions of the case you are looking at to ensure that it will fit.

The main compartment contains the motherboard tray, this will support ATX, microATX and/or EATX motherboards. Most Full Tower cases will support all 3, and most Mid Tower cases will support ATX and microATX only.

A very important feature of modern cases is a CPU retention hole. This hole provides easy access to the rear side of the motherboard for installation or removal of aftermarket CPU heatsinks and fans. This may not seem important at first glance, but not having to remove the entire motherboard to replace a CPU heatsink is very convenient.

Another important feature is the power supply placement. Cases feature either a top or bottom mounted installation. Traditionally, most cases had top mounted power supplies, but increasingly manufacturers have moved to a bottom mount, this helps to place more of the weight at the bottom of the case for more stability. Full tower cases with top mounted power supplies tend to be very top heavy and can more easily tip over. In some full tower cases the power supply can be mounted on the top and bottom for a dual PSU system. Dual power supplies are sometimes used in gaming computers with multiple high powered video cards.

The case fans are a major consideration. 120mm, 140mm, 200mm are some common fan sizes. I recommend staying away from cases that have 80mm fans, smaller fans tend to be much louder and move less air. Some newer cases include an on/off switch to control the LED lighting. Filtered fan inlets are also a nice feature that reduces the amount of dust that accumulates inside the system. Some cases even have removable fan filters for easier cleaning.

Once you have narrowed down your list of case choices based on features and functionality, the final consideration will be the aesthetics of the case. Is the overall look of the case appealing to you? Do you want a case with a clear side panel window? Many cases come with fans that contain LED lighting, typically blue, red or green. Increasingly, cases are also coming with a pure black internal coating that looks much nicer than bare metal.

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VSK-1000 - mid tower - ATX $62.99 Antec VSK-1000 - Mid tower - ATX - no power supply - USB/Audio

InWin C583T.CQ350TBLplus 350W TAC 2.0 ATX Mid Tower Case Black $110.27 Specifications. Mfr Part Number: C583T.CQ350TBL+. Case Type: ATX Mid Tower. Color: Black. Material: SECC Japanese Steel Metal. M/B Type: Micro ATX ATX. Drive Bays: 8. External Bay: 3x 5.25 ; 2x 3.5 . Internal Bay: 3x 3.5 . Expansion Slots: 7. Cooling System: 1x 90/120mm Rear Fan; Optional Air Duct Intel Certified TAC2.0. Front I/O Panel: 2x USB2.0 Ports; 1x Speaker; 1x Mic. Power Supply: 350W ATX 12V. Dimensions (WxDxH): 7.5 x 17.1 x 16.7 inch / 190 x 435 x 423 m

Zalman USA Z9 PLUS Z9 Plus Atx Mid Tower $90.38 The Zalman Z9 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case provides a spacious interior and maximum cooling. The Zalman Z9 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case is compatible with both ATX and Micro ATX motherboards and has enough room for you to install a 290mm Card. The Zalman Z9 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case features a front mesh bay cover that provides cool air into the system while dust filters prevent dust from entering. The Zalman Z9 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case also features a front 2Channel Fan controller for adjusting the system temperature and a external LED temperature display. Purchase the Zalman Z9 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case today. Compatible with ATX and Micro ATX Motherboards. Spacious Interior for Installing 290mm Card. 2Channel Fan Controller and Temperature Display. Supports Solid State Drive (SSD). Four 120mm fans deliver maximum cooling and 3 Blue LED fan emphasizes cool aesthetics. Form Factor: ATX MidTower. Compatible Motherboards: ATX Micro ATX. Material: Plastic Steel. External 5.25 Drive Bays: 3. External 3.5 Drive Bays: 1. Internal 3.5 Drive Bays: 5. Expansion Slots: 7. Front USB Ports: 4. Front Audio Ports: 2. 120mm Fan Ports: 2. 120mm Fans Included: 4. Other Fan Ports: 2 x 120/140mm Ports. Depth: 19.84 . Width: 8.15 . Height: 18.26 .

NZXT / NZXT Case M-59 ATX MID TOWER NO PSU 4/0/(7) BAY USB eSATA STEEL BLUE LED BLACK INTRRIOR / M59-001BK $70.25 NZXT - NZXT Case M-59 ATX MID TOWER NO PSU 4/0/(7) BAY USB eSATA STEEL BLUE LED BLACK INTRRIOR - M59-001BK

Elite 430 - mid tower - ATX $47.99 Cooler Master Elite 430 - Mid tower - ATX - no power supply ( ATX / PS/2 ) - black - USB/Audio

Thermaltake DOKKER mid tower - ATX $69.99 Thermaltake DOKKER - Mid tower - ATX - no power supply ( ATX / PS/2 ) - black - USB/Audio

Elite 361 - mid tower - ATX $41.99 Cooler Master Elite 361 - Mid tower - ATX - no power supply ( ATX / PS/2 ) - black - USB/Audio

Elite 370 - mid tower - ATX $47.99 Cooler Master Elite 370 - Mid tower - ATX - power supply ( ATX / PS/2 ) - black - USB/Audio

Elite 371 - mid tower - ATX $42.99 Cooler Master Elite 371 - Mid tower - ATX - no power supply ( ATX / PS/2 ) - black - USB/Audio

NZXT 921RB001BL ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Black $108.84 Type: ATX Mid Tower. Color: Black. Case Material: SECC steel chassis. With Power Supply: No. Power Supply Mounted: Bottom. Motherboard Compatibility: Micro ATX / ATX / BABY AT. With Side Panel Window: Yes. External 5.25 Drive Bays: 3. External 3.5 Drive Bays: 2. Internal 3.5 Drive Bays: 4. Expansion Slots: 7. With front LCD display: Yes. Front Ports: USB / Audio / eSATA. 80mm Fans: No. 120mm Fans:. 1 x 120 mm Blue LED Front Fan. 1 x 120 mm Blue LED Side Fan. 1 x 120 mm Blue Fan.

Zalman USA / ATX Mid Tower Enclosure / Z11 $73.19 Zalman USA - ATX Mid Tower Enclosure - Z11

InWin C638T.CQ350TBL 350W ATX V2.3 Mid Tower Case Black $112.07 Specifications. Mfr Part Number: C638T.CQ350TBL. Case Type: ATX Mid Tower. Color: Black. Material: SECC Japanese Steel Metal. M/B Type: Micro ATX ATX. Drive Bays: 8. External Bay: 3x 5.25 ; 2x 3.5 . Internal Bay: 3x 3.5 . Expansion Slots: 7. Cooling System: 1x 120mm Rear Fan; Vortex Air Duct. Side Windows: No. Front I/O Panel: 2x USB2.0 Ports; Audio Jacks. Power Supply: 350W ATX V2.3 Power Supply. Dimensions (WxDxH w/o Front Panel): 7.5 x 17.1 x 16.7 inch / 190 x 435 x 423 mm

XION XON-160PCB Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $64.99 Quickly build a quality PC system without too much hassle with this Xion case bundle. Xion has paid special attention to the cooling performance when building the case: up to 5 x 120mm fans are supported. An impressive feature set includes 5 x internal 3.5’’ drive bays, smooth edges, rear window EMI (CE) Shield, rear expansion slot cover with ventilation efficiency and a 500W PSU that can handle all power needs of mainstream components. As an added bonus, a quality-made keyboard & mouse set and a pair of multimedia speakers are included, making this bundle a knockout value when you build your system from scratch. With Power Supply: Yes Power Supply Mounted: Top With Side Panel Window: No Front Ports: USB x 2, Audio x 2 Motherboard Compatibility: Micro ATX / ATX 120mm Fans: 1 x 120 mm Front Blue LED Fan Dimensions: 21.5" x 9" x 18" Weight: 12.5 lbs.

Nspire NSP3230922U Plus P04 Mid Tower 430W 516 USBAudio ATX Black Retail $62.69 Nspire Case NSP3230922U+p04 Mid Tower 430W 5/1/6 USB/Audio ATX Black Retail. Material: SECC STEEL. Power Supply: 43W Standard ATX. Front I/IO: USB X 2 Audio In/Out.

LianLi PCK59 Steel Mid Tower 306 ATX 3 x Fan USB 3.0 Black Retail $176.71 Type: ATX Mid Tower. Color: Black. Case Material: Steel. With Power Supply: No. Motherboard Compatibility: ATX / MicroATX / MiniITX. Expansion:. External 5.25 Drive Bays: 3. Internal 3.5 Drive Bays: 6. Internal 2.5 Drive Bays: 4. Expansion Slots: 8. Front Ports:. Front Ports: USB 3.0 x 1 / USB 2.0 x 1 / eSATA x 1 / HD Audio. Cooling System:. 120mm Fans: 1 x 120mm Rear Fan. 140mm Fans: 2 x 140mm Front Fans. Physical Spec:. Dimensions(L x W x H): 20.87 x 8.46 x 20.87 .

XION XON-180 Meshed Black/Red Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $34.99 With Power Supply: No Power Supply Mounted: Top With Side Panel Window: No External 5.25" Drive Bays: 3 External 3.5" Drive Bays: 1 Internal 3.5" Drive Bays: 2 Front Ports: USB x2, Audio x 2 Motherboard Compatibility: Micro ATX / ATX

iMicro CAIMJ303P 400W ATX Mid Tower Case BlackSilver $55.08 Specifications. Mfr Part Number: CAIMJ303P. Features: . Quality ATX Computer Case. One screw for easy opening and quick installation of cases. Two slide inside door for easy access to chassis. Fits in all types of Mainboard upto 244mm. Folded Edes EMI Shielding Design. Easy to Install Maintenance . Case Type: ATX Mid Tower. Color: Black / Silver. Material: SECC Steel Sheeting (FCC Class CBCE Approved); Zinc Plated. M/B Type: Micro ATX ATX. Drive Bays: 10. External Bay: 4x 5.25 1x 3.5 . Internal Bay: 5x 3.5 . Expansion Slots: 7 (Full size). Cooling System: 1x 120mm/80mm Front Fan(Optional); 1x 90mm Rear Fan(Optional); 1x 80mm Side Fan(Optional); Side Air Duct. Side Windows: No. Front I/O Panel: 2x USB 2.0 Ports; 1x Speaker; 1x Mic. Power Supply: 400W Power Supply w/ 21x SATA Connector. Dimensions: 450 x 188 x 430 mm. Weight: 7.0 kg

Thermaltake DOKKER Lite - mid tower - ATX $67.99 Thermaltake DOKKER Lite - Mid tower - ATX - no power supply ( ATX / PS/2 ) - black - USB/Audio

Elite 334 Nvidia Edition - mid tower - ATX $69.99 Cooler Master Elite 334 Nvidia Edition - Mid tower - ATX ( ATX / PS/2 ) - USB/Audio

Carbide Series 500R - mid tower - ATX $143.99 Corsair Carbide Series 500R - Mid tower - ATX - no power supply ( ATX ) - USB/FireWire/Audio

Carbide Series 400R - mid tower - ATX $132.99 Corsair Carbide Series 400R - Mid tower - ATX - no power supply ( ATX ) - USB/FireWire/Audio

HAF 922 - mid tower - ATX $103.99 Cooler Master HAF 922 - Mid tower - ATX - no power supply ( EPS12V/ PS/2 ) - black - USB/Audio/E-SATA

Gladiator 600 - mid tower - ATX $57.99 Cooler Master Gladiator 600 - Mid tower - ATX - no power supply ( PS/2 ) - black - USB/Audio/E-SATA

Vortex3620 - mid tower - ATX/MicroATX $57.99 Apex Vortex3620 - Mid tower - ATX/MicroATX - no power supply - USB/Audio/E-SATA

HAF 912 - mid tower - ATX $63.99 Cooler Master HAF 912 - Mid tower - ATX - no power supply ( EPS12V/ PS/2 ) - black - USB/Audio

Foxconn TS001HAISO4004S Case TS001CN300CHS ATX Mid Tower 322 Prescott 1x80mm92mm Fan 300W PS BlackLight Silver $88.15 Color: Black / Silver. Suppliers: FOXCONN. Type: ATX Mid Tower. Case Material: Steel. Maximum Power: 401W and Below. With Power Supply: Yes. Steel ATX Mid Tower. USB / Audio. Power Supply 300W. Motherboard Compatibility: ATX. With Side Panel Window: No. External 5.25 Drive Bays: 3. External 3.5 Drive Bays: 2. Internal 3.5 Drive Bays: 2. Expansion Slots: 7. Front Ports: USB / Audio. 90mm Fans: 1. Side Air duct: 3GHz Air Duct. Dimensions: 7.5 x 17 x 17.5 (W x H x D). Features Toolless Design. 20 pin Main connector.

Corsair CC600TWMWHT Special Edition White Graphite Series 600T Steel/Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $262.21 The Special Edition White Graphite Series 600T is a sleek streamlined case designed to bring full tower functionality to the mid tower market. With a new windowed or mesh side panel (both included) four 5.25 bays six hard drive bays with full SSD compatibility an innovative cable routing system and fantastic cooling from dual 200mm white LED fans the Graphite Series 600T is the stylish and easy way to building the ultimate gaming PC. Color: White. Dimensions: 20 H x 10.40 W x 23.30 D. Product Line: Graphite. Motherboard Support: ATX; Micro ATX. Interfaces/Ports: 4 x USB 2.0 USB Front; 1 x USB 3.0 USB Front; 1 x IEEE 1394 FireWire Front; 1 x Audio In Front; 1 x Audio Out Front. Material: Steel/Plastic.

NZXT / NZXT Case LEXA S ATX Mid Tower No Power Supply 4/0/(7) Bay USB IEEE Black Steel Blue LED Black Interior Window / LEXS-001BK $89.68 NZXT - NZXT Case LEXA S ATX Mid Tower No Power Supply 4/0/(7) Bay USB IEEE Black Steel Blue LED Black Interior Window - LEXS-001BK

NZXT / NZXT Case 921RB-001-BL GUARDIAN 921 RB ATX Mid Tower No Power Supply 3/2/(4) Bay USB eSATA Black Steel Blue LED / 921RB-001-BL $77.18 NZXT - NZXT Case 921RB-001-BL GUARDIAN 921 RB ATX Mid Tower No Power Supply 3/2/(4) Bay USB eSATA Black Steel Blue LED - 921RB-001-BL

CM Storm Scout - mid tower - ATX $74.99 Cooler Master CM Storm Scout - Mid tower - ATX - no power supply ( ATX / PS/2 ) - black - USB/Audio/E-SATA

HEC Blitz Black Steel Edition ATX Mid Tower Computer Chassis Gaming Case $49.99 The Hec 66RCBB mid-tower steel case is ideal for computer builders who would rather spend their money on the contents than on the case! The mid-tower 66RCBB offers bays for four 5.25� external, one 3.5� external, and three 3.5� internal drives, and keeps it all cool with an 120mm rear fan, side air vents, and air guide to direct the air where it’s most needed. You’ll get seven full-size expansion slots and a tray that supports ATX and Micro ATX motherboards. The front panel features two USB 2.0 ports, one eSATA and audio jacks. Whether you’re building from scratch or looking to relocate your existing system, the Hec 66RCBB is a great value! With Power Supply: No Power Supply Mounted: Bottom With Side Panel Window: No External 5.25" Drive Bays: 4 External 3.5" Drive Bays: 1 Internal 3.5" Drive Bays: 3 Front Ports: USB 2.0 / Audio / e-SATA Side Air duct: Yes

NZXT H2 H2-001-BK Black Steel / Plastic Classic Silent ATX Mid Tower Chassis $89.99 NOISE – chaotic wavelengths that distract, distort, impede, confuse, and endanger the gamer during a life and death situation. If you are a professional gamer, avoid it at all cost. Intelligently constructed to give you peace of mind, NZXT’s H2 Classic Series Silent Mid Tower Chassis minimizes extraneous hums, clicks, whirls of your system to enhance your concentration, accuracy, and deadliness. With Power Supply: No Power Supply Mounted: Bottom With Side Panel Window: No External 5.25" Drive Bays: 3 External 3.5" Drive Bays: No Internal 3.5" Drive Bays: 8 x 3.5"/2.5" Slots Front Ports: USB 3.0 x 1, USB 2.0 x 3, Audio Motherboard Compatibility: Micro ATX / ATX / Baby AT

APEVIA X-TROOPER Junior Series X-TRPJR-BK Black Steel Micro ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/ Side Window $39.99 With Power Supply: No Power Supply Mounted: Top With Side Panel Window: Yes External 5.25" Drive Bays: 2 External 3.5" Drive Bays: 1 Internal 3.5" Drive Bays: 3 Front Ports: 2 x USB 2.0, 2 x HD Audio Motherboard Compatibility: Micro ATX / ATX

Thermaltake WingMA VI5000BNS - mid tower - micro ATX $49.99 Thermaltake WingMA VI5000BNS - Mid tower - micro ATX - no power supply - black - USB/Audio

WC-Series C589T - mid tower - ATX $126.99 IN WIN C-Series C589T - Mid tower - ATX - power supply 450 Watt ( ATX12V/ PS/2 ) - black - USB/Audio

Thermaltake Level 10 GTS - mid tower - ATX $119.99 Thermaltake Level 10 GTS - Mid tower - ATX - no power supply ( PS/2 ) - black - USB/Audio

Graphite Series 600T - mid tower - ATX $183.99 Corsair Graphite Series 600T - Mid tower - ATX - no power supply - black graphite gray - USB/FireWire/Audio

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