<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe motherboard support is what will force you to go with Full Tower PC Cases if you are a working professional that needs power. Sure, any Mid Tower Case can easily fit in an ATX motherboard, so if you\u2019re making a normal or gaming build, they would be perfectly adequate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, if you\u2019re going for an E-ATX board that is wider than 10.7 then you\u2019ll run into trouble when using a Mid Tower PC Case. You\u2019ll have even more problems when trying to fit in an XL-ATX board inside a Mid Tower Case when you\u2019re making a beastly AMD Threadripper system. So, generally speaking, if you are making a work-based rig, a full tower would make things easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A general rule of thumb is to select the components first and then move on to purchase the chassis. Then select the motherboard you require, and then choose the chassis size later.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Drive Bays<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAnyone who does video editing knows how fast storage space gets eaten up. Especially if you\u2019re using SSDs, you already have a limited amount of space. Even if you are just a gamer, games these days take up a ton of storage space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was below 10 GB at launch. The Size grew up to 12 GB after the DLC. In comparison, Grand Theft Auto 5 is 72 GB, while Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War took 175 GB of storage space. Thankfully, the price of standard HDDs is quite low these days, so you can get cheap storage. However, you\u2019ll still need to install those drives in the drive bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re a casual gamer or simply don\u2019t require a lot of storage space or enhanced capabilities (like a Blu-ray drive), you can make do easily with a Mid Tower PC Case. However, if your storage needs are bigger, Full Tower Cases are the way to go. Video editing, photoshopping, and even storing RAW files from your DSLR is going to eat up a lot of storage space. I\u2019m not even considering huge AutoCAD drawings if you\u2019re an engineer or 3D models if you\u2019re an architect. Professionals require a professional solution, and that can only be provided with Full Tower PC cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most PC cases also come with SSD side mounts, so you don\u2019t have to take up precious 3.5\u201d drive bay space just install them. Mid Tower PC Cases have 1 to 3 SSD drive slots, while full towers go anywhere from 2 to 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even if you go with a Mid Tower case, you can always buy external hard drives that you can just plug and play. Personally, I recommend that you always have a backup on an external hard drive in case of an emergency. With the prices at an all-time low, USB 3.0 external hard drives are faster and more reliable at an affordable price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>PCIe Expansion Slots<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe PCIe expansion slots are one area where Full Tower Cases have the full advantage. An additional slot may not sound like a big deal, but it can be a huge bonus if you want to install multiple GPUs. If you are working with 3D models or doing professional 3D rendering, you\u2019ll need multiple graphic cards to support that kind of workload. Additional PCIe slots will not only allow you to space out your graphic cards for better cooling but also help you optimize airflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Cooling Solutions<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIdeally, you\u2019d want the internal temperature of your computer to be cool. However, that\u2019s not the case most of the time, no pun intended. Thankfully, you can easily add additional fans to the chassis. Both Full Tower and Mid Tower cases offer numerous fan mounts that can drastically help increase airflow. The more air that passes through the case, the more heat gets dissipated, and the components run cooler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PC components work best when they are cooler. So having good airflow is a must if you want to use your computer to its full efficiency and power. Naturally, the Full Tower PC Case has a larger area, as it has more fan mounts. However, you don\u2019t need to worry about the Mid Tower Cases lacking proper airflow, they are just as good at keeping your components cooler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Size Affects Cooling<\/strong> - The larger the size, the easier it will be for the air to pass through. So Full Tower Cases will be better at maintaining a healthy airflow because no other components will be blocking passages. The components are spaced further apart from each other and help maintain a healthy temperature. This also gives ample room for the CPU cooler as well as GPU fans to work effectively. A larger motherboard naturally has more space between the heat sinks, the graphic cards, and the CPU cooler, so they won\u2019t disrupt the airflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLiquid Cooling<\/strong> \u2013 A larger case will help if you want liquid cooling in your PC. Even if you plan to liquid cool later down the road, a larger case will make it easy to install a cooling system. Liquid cooling systems are available in two configurations; closed-loop and open loop. If you opt for an open-loop, you\u2019ll need to do regular maintenance, which again is easier on a Full Tower Case. More space also means more options for bigger radiators, and more places to easily mount them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Mid Tower vs. Full Tower \u2013 Check List<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBefore you spend your hard-earned money on a chassis, you should go through a general checklist to determine which size will be best for you. Here are a few questions that\u2019ll help you narrow down your choice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Space Inside<\/strong> \u2013 You won\u2019t need a lot of space inside the tower cases if you take your time. However, if you are swapping hardware often, a larger case would be the way to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFuture Upgrades<\/strong> \u2013 You don\u2019t need to get a new chassis every time you upgrade your PC. A good chassis can last multiple years. If you want to easily upgrade your PC, a larger case would be best as it allows space for easy access.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPersonal Space<\/strong> \u2013 Living in a dorm or just buying your own house? Cramped spaces are not great for a large PC chassis, Mid Tower Cases would be great for those. However, if space is no issue, you are better off with a Full Tower PC Case.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDesk Space and Durability<\/strong> \u2013 Yes, this is often overlooked. A bigger chassis is going to weigh a lot more than a smaller one. It\u2019s usually made with metal and alloys, so the weight adds up. I\u2019ve seen many flimsy desks buckle under the weight of a Full Tower PC Case. So, either get a sturdier desk or go for Mid Tower Cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\nClimate<\/strong> \u2013 Living near the equator? You\u2019ll need better off with cooling than a Full Tower Case can offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStorage<\/strong> \u2013 If you require a ton of storage for your PC, you\u2019ll need to have multiple drive bays to install them. Again, a Full Tower Case will have those.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAdd-on<\/strong> Cards<\/strong> \u2013 Want to install additional add-ons on the board? Maybe a beefy soundcard? You can do so on Mid Towers, but what if you require more stuff? Like WiFi or even an additional NVME SSD? You guessed it, a Full Tower Case would do.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFront<\/strong> Panel<\/strong> \u2013 A larger case will have a bigger front panel. You can easily install CD\/DVD drives, fan controllers, and even LCDs that display stats. The bigger the panel, the bigger the customization potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPortability<\/strong> \u2013 Smaller Mid Towers would be easier to move around.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGPU<\/strong> \u2013 Need one GPU? Mid Tower Cases can handle two. Need even more? Well, get a Full Tower Case for overkills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you have the space, the funds, and can lift heavy objects, simply go with a Full Tower Case and call it a day. However, if you like portability, don\u2019t have extra space, and like the small form factor aesthetics, get a mid tower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope this Mid Tower vs. Full Tower Cases comparison fight helped you nail down the best chassis for you. Happy hunting!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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