Choosing the best PC cases is where someone usually starts with a new computer build. It's what will contain all your components, but it'll also be what you and others see first, so you need one that looks amazing. We've rounded up some of the best-looking full-tower PC cases right here.
Corsair 1000D
Ultimate chassis
The Corsair Obsidian 1000D is ridiculous. You can install two PC builds inside of it, add as many radiators as you can purchase, and still have room to spare. It's also very well designed but comes with a hefty price tag. If you want the ultimate chassis for PC building, this is about as good as you can get.
Fractal Design Meshify C
Monster Mesh
The Fractal Design Meshify C is a gorgeous case with high levels of customization. It's not too pricey, but this monstrous case offers an impressive number of features. A tempered-glass panel, water-cooling support, mesh front panel, and plenty of space make it a dream for custom and modded rigs.
Thermaltake Core X71
Sleek lookin'
Thermaltake almost specializes in water-cooling-friendly PC cases, and the Core X71 is a solid option. A front panel can provide plenty of airflow, a tempered-glass side panel showcases everything inside, and there's a dedicated location underneath for a full radiator. Not cheap but well worth it.
be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900
Budget pick
Be quiet! made a great case with the Dark Base Pro 900 and improved on a few things with this second revision. This case almost has it all. Excellent build quality, loads of space to work with, whisper-quiet performance, tempered-glass window, and a fully modular chassis.
Thermaltake Tower 900
Premium water-cooling
If you want a unique case but don't fancy having all your components out in the open, Thermaltake has the Tower 900. It can house two custom water-cooling loops and tempered glass on the front and sides of the cube chassis for clearer views of everything running within. A step up from the Core X71.
Phanteks Enthoo Pro
Budget pick
Have a tighter budget but still need a full-tower case? Phanteks has the Enthoo Pro with or without a side panel listed at affordable prices. With support for multiple radiator styles, a removable SSD bracket, and an HDD enclosure, it's a great way of saving some cash.
Choosing the best full-tower PC case
You don't always need a full-tower case for your PC build, but whether you need the space for all your components, want to customize your rig, or just like the design, there's a case for you. A full-tower is going to be more expensive than, say, a mid-tower, but it's worth it for that modding power, and they stand among some of the best PC cases available.
There are numerous full-tower PC cases available with many of them rocking cool designs and features. If we were to recommend one it would be the Corsair 1000D, due to the sheer scale of customization on offer. Not only does it look great, but the high levels of functionality make it well worth the price, so long as your budget can stretch to cover it.
If you're able to part with additional funds, the Thermaltake Core X71 is a beauty of a case that can easily contain a killer water-cooling setup. With ample cooling capacity, you can install high-end hardware without issue. If you have water cooling in mind, we have a comprehensive guide of what to look for in a PC case for water cooling.
Rich Edmonds is a word conjurer at Windows Central, covering everything related to Windows, gaming, and hardware. He's been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a device chassis. You can follow him over on Twitter at @RichEdmonds.
