Best Full Tower Case in 2019 for Gaming, Working, or Cooling (2024)

The Corsair 1000D is a monstrously large case that flaunts some unique capabilities, including the ability to house two full systems. On the main motherboard tray, you can mount practically anything up to an eATX motherboard, while on thePSU shroud you can build an entire second mITX system. This includes a second power supply, second I/O, everything.

This is nearly the largest PC case on our list and is very spacious even with two fullcomputers worth of hardware inside. All this space can be put to good use though with room for up to 18 fans or two 480mm radiators. This staggering level of cooling makes this arguably the best full tower PC case for water cooling enthusiasts and overclockers alike.

Setting up all of these fans is made even easier thanks to the telescoping fan and radiator mounts. These mounts are large plastic racks that slide in and out of the front and top of the computer and allow easy access to mounting points for fans and radiators. The 1000D also offers excellent cable management with a spacious threechamberdesign for easy access to cable runs behind the motherboard tray.

Finally, this case is also probably the best looking full tower gaming case thanks to the tempered glass panels on the front, both sides, and top. All this glass allows this case to truly shine– quite literally– when in the hands of an equally excessive RGB fan. That being said, the massive amount of glass and steel cause this case to weigh a whopping 65 pounds, so make sure you have a sturdy desk to put this beast on. And remember tolift with your knees.

While some people may be in the market for an ATX full tower case to ensure they have the best gaming setup on the block, others need it to get real work done. These large cases often lend themselves to editing workstations that have to do a lot of rendering. If this is the case for you, then the be quiet! Dark Base 900 is a productivity powerhouse.

This case is highly modular and allows for all sorts of internal layouts and configurations. There is even the ability to completely remove the motherboard tray, flip it around, and make a PC with an inverse layout (graphics cards at the top). Even the power supply can be top mounted if so desired.

This modular design offers tons of flexibility and storage space options. The back of the motherboard tray has a single mounting point for a 2.5” drive and there are an additional seven drive bays included with the case. Each of these can hold either a 3.5” drive or two 2.5” drives for a potential total of 15 solid state drives. This would be great for potential media center PCs or home servers.

be quiet! also lives up to their name with this case including three of their impressively quiet Silent Wings 3 fans. The case is also generally designed to reduce noise with its specially designed intakes.

Moving on to this case’s weak points, you’ll notice it doesn’t have any window on the side panel, which is a little disappointing. Also, the power supply uses a strange recessed pass-through mechanism that, while not necessarily difficult to install, does seem unnecessary and will add about 10 minutes to the build process.

If you’re on the hunt for the best cheap full tower case then we recommend taking a look at the Phanteks Enthoo Evolv. This case is by far the most affordable on our list and boasts features that are usually only seen well above its price point.

For the price, the cooling is very impressive. The case comes with a single huge 200mm fan in the front as well as a 140mm fan in the back. Together these produce ample airflow to cool just about any component you could plan to put into this case, even multiple graphics cards.

This case also has room for plenty of water cooling and can fit up to four different radiators of up to 360mm. The case has an overall plain brushed aluminum looking finish but there is an upgraded version with a side panel window for only a few bucks more.

Are full tower PC cases better for air flow?

Larger cases don’t necessarily mean better airflow, as it’s more to do with your cooling/ fan arrangement, however, having more distance between your components certainly wouldn’t hurt if you’re looking to keep them cooler. Check out our best PC cases for airflow if cooling is your number one priority.

Are full tower PC cases worth it?

It depends on what type of build you’re after, and while we’d always say a full tower is preferential, some of the best PC cases are mid-tower and are excellent for most people.

Our Verdict