ATX Mid Towers

[Boyo]

Aren't ATX Mid Towers built for a specific size? I have a case that is 16.5"x7"x16.5"... I am looking around for a new case and some of these ATX Mid Towers like Thermaltake seem to be closer in size to a full tower. Am I that far out of the loop that cases are being made so much bigger? Some of these cases are just monters...

 

[Revolution09]

It seems these days that there are no true size specifications for towers... i've seen Mid Towers that could easily be considered a Full Tower.
Most newer cases are alot bigger than older ones of the same form factor.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

its up to the manufacturer to decide mid or full tower. its up to you to buy what u need. theres no standard

 

[Boyo]

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
its up to the manufacturer to decide mid or full tower. its up to you to buy what u need. theres no standard

I can now clearly see there is no standard. But there are a lot of case manufacturers throwing the words "mid-tower" around like used car salesmen. It's unreal.

 

[imported_Imp]

Definately up to the consumer these days to check the dimensions before buying. The genius in me bought a mini-tower that just fit a standard ATX board, but the surprising thing is that the store I got it from has a different "model" of the case (same dimensions) listed as a mid-tower. Talking of the SLK1650B and 2650 of course.

 

[Zepper]

Mid-tower should be roughly 16 - 18" tall w/ theree or four 5" bays. Maxi-mid or super-mid is from there to 20" w/ maybe five or six 5" bays , over that to about 24" is full-tower land. And beyond that lies monster server territory.

.bh.