Several types of cases are available in the market but the most popular are divided into three categories which are Full Tower, Mid Tower, and Mini Tower. The main thing that needs to note down before buying a case is the size of the motherboard and port or slots required in the expansion of the build. In this, we are going to suggest the best Mini-Tower cases as well as guide you on which case will suit best on your build and what makes these cases different.
Full Tower cases are large in size, typically the height of full tower cases is 56 cm to 60 cm, and it can easily adjust ATX, Micro ATX, and Mini ITX size motherboard. It is made for professionals or gamers. A full tower case has enough space to install multiple components like a CPU cooler, latest graphics card, and more storage bays or expansion slots. Moreover, it has ample space to manage the trace cable and to incorporate the liquid cooling system.
| Average Case Dimensions | |||
| Height (inch) | Width (inch) | Depth (inch) | |
| Full Tower Cases | 24″ | 8″ | 18″ |
| Mid Tower Cases | 18″ | 7.5″ | 19″ |
| Mini Tower Cases | 14″ | 7″ | 15″ |
Mid Tower Cases are smaller in size as compared to the full tower but bigger than mini-tower cases. Usually preferred by casual gamers or to build a system for newbies. Typically the height of full tower cases is 45 cm to 50 cm, and it can easily adjust in Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX size motherboard. A Mid-tower case has less space but adjustable for components like a CPU cooler, two fan graphics card, and ample space to manage the trace cable and cooling system. The only thing is less you will get fewer storage bays or expansion slots.
| Motherboard Fitting Chart | |||
| Extended ATX | ATX | Micro-ATX | |
| Full Tower Cases | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mid Tower Cases | Maybe | Yes | Yes |
| Mini Tower Cases | No | Maybe | Yes |
Mini Tower cases are small in size, typically the height of full tower cases is 35 cm to 40 cm, and it can easily adjust only Mini ITX size motherboard and can adjust a limited number of components that might be the cause of system performance issues. It is mostly used for running normal applications, audio/video playback, and browsing the internet.
1. NZXT H210 – CA-H210B-BR Mini-ITX PC Gaming Case
About this item
- NEW FEATURES: Front I/O USB Type-C Port and Tempered glass side panel with single screw installation
- REMASTERED DESIGN: The clean, modern design, iconic cable management bar, and uninterrupted tempered-glass side panel showcase your stunning build
- SIMPLE CABLE MANAGEMENT: Our patented cable routing kit with pre-installed channels and straps makes wiring easy and intuitive
- STREAMLINED COOLING: Two Aer F120mm fans included for optimal internal airflow and the front panel and PSU intakes include removable filters, removeable bracket designed for radiators up to 240mm
- ENHANCED MOTHERBOARD SUPPORT: Mini-ITX
2. NZXT H210i – CA-H210i-B1 Mini ITX PC Gaming Case
About this item
- NEW FEATURES: Front I/O USB Type-C Port, Tempered glass side panel with single screw installation, and upgraded Smart Device V2
- MORE MODERN: USB 3.1 Gen 2-compatible USB-C connector on the front panel, it’s easier than ever to connect the newest smartphones, high-speed external storage, or the latest peripherals to your PC
- SMART DEVICE V2: Includes a faster microprocessor for NZXT CAM-powered control of two HUE 2 RGB lighting channels and three fan channels that support either voltage regulated or PWM fans.
- POWERED BY NZXT CAM: Use the intuitive NZXT CAM application to monitor and control your build, choosing from presets or custom controls for your RGB lighting and fans to create your dream PC
- STREAMLINED COOLING: Two Aer F120mm fans are included for optimal internal airflow and the front panel and PSU intakes include removable filters
3. NZXT H200i – Mini-ITX PC Gaming Case
About this item
- Premium quality: All steel construction with the sleek h series design; available in four color combinations
- Smart device: Built in rgb and digital fan controller powered by cam, delivers hue+ and grid+ functionality and includes two preinstalled fans and rgb led strips for dynamic personalization
- Adaptive noise reduction: Optimizes cooling and noise balance for the best gaming comfort
- All new cable management system: Installation and expansion made easy with preinstalled channels and straps
- Full tempered glass panel: Showcase your build with crisp clarity
- Watercooling ready: Installation simplified for both aio and custom loop configurations
- Motherboard support: Mini ITX, Micro ATX, and ATX
4. CA-1H9-00T1WN-00 Glass Mini ITX Gaming Case
About this item
- 5 millimeter thick tinted tempered glass
- Aio/LCS cooling support 120/240 millimeter
- Ultimate GPU presentation: showcase your graphics card for all to see with vertical mounting (Mini Riser cable included)
- 3 Way Placement Layout options: Designed for wall mount, horizontal or Vertical layouts
