Buying Guide
The Best PC Cases for the RTX 5070 Ti
Six cases for RTX 5070 Ti cards from 306mm to 338mm, compared on GPU room, size and cooling.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read6 products evaluated
The ASUS Prime RTX 5070 Ti is rated at 306mm and MSI's Gaming Trio at 338mm. Several RTX 5070 Ti cards carry NVIDIA's SFF-Ready label, so small cases work too.
We compared the GPU length, cooler height and radiator limits the case makers list; we did not build in these cases ourselves.
Quick Picks
Which of the 6 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Best Fit for an RTX 5070 Ti
Fractal Design North (Mesh)355mm of GPU room with mesh sides.
Best for: Quiet 1440p builds.
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Best Mini-ITX Pick
Cooler Master NR200P V2357mm of GPU room in 18.25 litres.
Best for: SFF-Ready cards.
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Best Portable Case
JONSBO Z20363mm of GPU room with a carry handle.
Best for: LAN parties.
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Best Compact Pick
Lian Li A3-mATX (Wood)415mm of GPU room in 26.3 litres.
Best for: Small desks.
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Best Budget Tower
MONTECH XR420mm of GPU room with three fans.
Best for: Budget builds.
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Best Budget mATX
ASUS Prime AP201338mm of GPU room with a 360mm radiator mount.
Best for: Budget Micro-ATX builds.
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| Pick | Why it stands out | Best for | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 355mm of GPU room with mesh sides. | Quiet 1440p builds. | Check price for Fractal Design North (Mesh) on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| 357mm of GPU room in 18.25 litres. | SFF-Ready cards. | Check price for Cooler Master NR200P V2 on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| 363mm of GPU room with a carry handle. | LAN parties. | Check price for JONSBO Z20 on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| 415mm of GPU room in 26.3 litres. | Small desks. | Check price for Lian Li A3-mATX (Wood) on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| 420mm of GPU room with three fans. | Budget builds. | Check price for MONTECH XR on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| 338mm of GPU room with a 360mm radiator mount. | Budget Micro-ATX builds. | Check price for ASUS Prime AP201 on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Best Fit for an RTX 5070 Ti1 of 6
Fractal Design North (Mesh)
The North pairs a walnut front with mesh side panels, and it still takes a 355mm graphics card and a 360mm front radiator.
Best for
- Quiet 1440p builds.
Skip if
- Its volume is not published, which rules it out if you need that number.
Why we like it
Two 140mm Aspect fans come fitted, enough for a mid-range build. Seven expansion slots and support for ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX boards keep options open, but GPU room drops to 300mm with a 360mm front radiator. It includes two combined 3.5 and 2.5-inch drive mounts and two 2.5-inch mounts, and mesh side panels add airflow.
Its 355mm GPU clearance ranks fifth of 6 here, behind the XR (420mm) and ahead of the Prime AP201 (338mm). On largest radiator size it ties with the A3-mATX, the XR and the Prime AP201 at 360mm. GPU limit in the North: 355mm, before front fans.
The North takes 360mm radiators; mind RAM height. It was the highest-priced of the 6 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the Z20 and the rest.
Key specs
- Max GPU length
- 355mm
- Largest radiator
- 360mm
- Fans included
- 2
- Motherboards
- ATX, mATX, ITX
Pros
- Fits a 360mm radiator
- Walnut wood front
- Mesh side panels
- Seven expansion slots
Cons
- No published volume
- Costs more than the XR at the time of writing
The catch
The maker doesn't give its CPU cooler clearance; if that figure matters, the XR comes in at 175mm.
Best Mini-ITX Pick2 of 6
Cooler Master NR200P V2
The NR200P V2 is the easiest way into small form factor: 18.25 litres, a 357mm GPU limit and a top 280mm radiator position.
Best for
- SFF-Ready cards.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: needs an SFX power supply.
Why we like it
You choose glass or a vented steel side panel, but it needs an SFX power supply. It lists support for GPUs up to 357mm and top radiators of 240 or 280mm, and it accepts SFX power supplies only. Its 357mm GPU clearance ranks fourth of 6 here, behind the XR (420mm) and ahead of the Prime AP201 (338mm).
On largest radiator size it sits mid-pack at 280mm: the North comes in at 360mm, and the Z20 comes in at 240mm. Nothing else here matches its 18.25L volume; the Z20 comes closest at 20L. You get mini-ITX motherboards here, which sets it apart from the Prime AP201 and its micro-ATX motherboards.
You also get bottom-to-top airflow from a 120mm bottom fan. The NR200P V2 takes 280mm radiators; mind RAM height. SFX power only in the NR200P V2. Its price falls between the XR and the A3-mATX, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Max GPU length
- 357mm
- Largest radiator
- 280mm
- Volume
- 18.25L
- Motherboards
- Mini-ITX
- PSU type
- SFX only
- Front USB-C
- Yes
Pros
- A compact 18.25L footprint
- A front USB-C port
- Choice of tempered glass or vented steel side panel
- Bottom-to-top airflow from a 120mm bottom fan
Cons
- Needs an SFX power supply
- Costs more than the XR at the time of writing
The catch
Buyers who need a confirmed CPU cooler clearance should compare it with the XR, which comes in at 175mm.
Best Portable Case3 of 6
JONSBO Z20
The Z20 is a 20-litre Micro-ATX box with a detachable handle and 2mm steel panels.
Best for
- LAN parties.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: radiators top out at 240mm.
Why we like it
It takes a 363mm graphics card, a 163mm cooler and ATX, SFX or SFX-L power supplies. On GPU clearance it sits mid-pack at 363mm: the XR comes in at 420mm, and the Prime AP201 comes in at 338mm. Its 240mm largest radiator size is the smallest in this group; the North leads at 360mm.
On volume it sits mid-pack at 20L: the NR200P V2 comes in at 18.25L, and the Prime AP201 comes in at 33L. Like the Prime AP201, it has micro-ATX motherboards, while the NR200P V2 uses mini-ITX motherboards. It also offers a 240mm top AIO up to 60mm thick.
GPU limit in the Z20: 363mm, before front fans. The Z20 takes 240mm radiators; mind RAM height. When we checked, only the Prime AP201 and cheaper picks cost less, and the North cost more.
Key specs
- Max GPU length
- 363mm
- Max CPU cooler height
- 163mm
- Largest radiator
- 240mm
- Volume
- 20L
- Motherboards
- Micro-ATX
- PSU type
- ATX, SFX or SFX-L
- Front USB-C
- Yes
Pros
- A compact 20L footprint
- A front USB-C port
- Detachable carrying handle
- 2mm bent steel panels
Cons
- Radiators top out at 240mm
- Largest radiator size trails the North (360mm)
- Costs more than the XR at the time of writing
The catch
Largest radiator size is its weakest area, and the North covers it better at 360mm.
Best Compact Pick4 of 6
Lian Li A3-mATX (Wood)
The A3-mATX fits a 415mm graphics card and a 360mm radiator into 26.3 litres, and the power supply can sit at the front or the side.
Best for
- Small desks.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the XR, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
ATX, SFX and SFX-L units are all listed. Its 415mm GPU clearance ranks second of 6 here, behind the XR (420mm) and ahead of the Prime AP201 (338mm). On largest radiator size it ties with the North, the XR and the Prime AP201 at 360mm.
Its 26.3L volume ranks third of 4 here, behind the NR200P V2 (18.25L) and ahead of the Prime AP201 (33L). You also get mounts for up to ten 120mm fans, a wood front with steel mesh panels and four expansion slots. GPU limit in the A3-mATX: 415mm, before front fans.
The A3-mATX takes 360mm radiators; mind RAM height. Boards: mATX, ITX. Its price falls between the NR200P V2 and the Prime AP201, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Max GPU length
- 415mm
- Largest radiator
- 360mm
- Volume
- 26.3L
- Motherboards
- mATX, ITX
- PSU type
- ATX, SFX or SFX-L
Pros
- Room for graphics cards up to 415mm long
- Fits a 360mm radiator
- Front or side PSU mounting
- Mounts for up to ten 120mm fans
Cons
- Costs more than the XR at the time of writing
The catch
Buyers who need a confirmed CPU cooler clearance should compare it with the XR, which comes in at 175mm.
Best Budget Tower5 of 6
MONTECH XR
The Montech XR lists the most complete set of figures in this price range: 420mm for the GPU, 175mm for the cooler and 230mm for the power supply.
Best for
- Budget builds.
Skip if
- Skip it if you need to know its volume before buying; the maker doesn't publish one.
Why we like it
Three ARGB fans come fitted, and the glass front and side show off the build. On GPU clearance it leads this guide at 420mm, ahead of the A3-mATX (415mm). It matches the North, the A3-mATX and the Prime AP201 on largest radiator size (360mm).
It also offers mounting for up to nine fans. GPU limit in the XR: 420mm, before front fans. The XR takes 360mm radiators; mind RAM height.
230mm is the XR's PSU length cap. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the NR200P V2 was closest. If you want a confirmed volume, look to the NR200P V2 instead: it comes in at 18.25L, while this one gives no figure.
Key specs
- Max GPU length
- 420mm
- Max CPU cooler height
- 175mm
- Largest radiator
- 360mm
- Max PSU length
- 230mm
- Fans included
- 3
- Glass
- Panoramic front and side glass
- Front USB-C
- Yes
Pros
- Room for graphics cards up to 420mm long
- Takes tower air coolers up to 175mm tall
- Fits a 360mm radiator
- 3 fans included
Cons
- No published volume
Best Budget mATX6 of 6
ASUS Prime AP201
The Prime AP201 wraps a 33-litre frame in fine mesh for airflow on every side.
Best for
- Budget Micro-ATX builds.
Skip if
- Skip it if GPU clearance matters most to you; the XR offers 420mm.
Why we like it
It takes 338mm graphics cards and a 360mm radiator, with a 32mm gap behind the tray for cables. Mesh panels with over 57,000 holes keep airflow high, and it supports 280mm and 360mm radiators with up to six fans. It is a compact Micro-ATX case.
Its compact Micro-ATX body suits a small desk without giving up a 360mm radiator. Its 338mm GPU clearance is the shortest in this group; the XR leads at 420mm. On largest radiator size it ties with the North, the A3-mATX and the XR at 360mm.
Its 33L volume is the largest in this group; the NR200P V2 leads at 18.25L. It shares micro-ATX motherboards with the Z20; the NR200P V2 goes with mini-ITX motherboards. GPU limit in the Prime AP201: 338mm, before front fans.
The Prime AP201 takes 360mm radiators; mind RAM height. 180mm is the Prime AP201's PSU length cap.
Key specs
- Max GPU length
- 338mm
- Largest radiator
- 360mm
- Max PSU length
- 180mm
- Volume
- 33L
- Motherboards
- Micro-ATX
Pros
- Fits a 360mm radiator
- Mesh panels with over 57,000 1.5mm holes
- 32mm cable gap behind the tray
- Mounts for up to six fans
Cons
- GPU clearance trails the XR (420mm)
- Volume trails the NR200P V2 (18.25L)
- Costs more than the XR at the time of writing
The catch
If GPU clearance is your priority, the XR (420mm) is the stronger choice.
How We Chose These Cases for RTX 5070 Ti
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- What we compared
- We set side by side six cases on GPU clearance, CPU cooler clearance, largest radiator size and PSU length limit, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house, and CPU cooler clearance and PSU length limit are missing for at least one pick.
- What every pick has in common
- All 6, from the North to the Prime AP201, state GPU clearance and largest radiator size.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The North, the NR200P V2, the A3-mATX and the Prime AP201 give no CPU cooler clearance; the North, the NR200P V2, the Z20 and the A3-mATX give no PSU length limit.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the XR ($50 to $100) to the North ($150 to $250).
What to Look for in a Case for RTX 5070 Ti
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
GPU clearance
Here GPU clearance runs from 338mm on the Prime AP201 to 420mm on the XR, a 24% spread. If GPU clearance is your first filter, the XR sets the ceiling at 420mm.
Largest radiator size across these picks
Across these 6 picks largest radiator size spans 240mm (the Z20) to 360mm (the North). For less, the A3-mATX is the runner-up at 360mm ($50 to $100 tier).
A glass-panel PC case with lit fans on a desk Volume across these picks
The NR200P V2 tops volume at 18.25L and the Prime AP201 sits lowest at 33L. The NR200P V2 is the pick for volume. The North and the XR give no volume figure, so 4 of 6 picks are compared here.
What to check at home
GPU limit in the North: 355mm, before front fans. GPU limit in the NR200P V2: 357mm, before front fans. GPU limit in the Z20: 363mm, before front fans.
A PC case with red-lit glass panels next to a monitor Extras that separate them
The A3-mATX: mounts for up to ten 120mm fans. The XR: mounting for up to nine fans. The Prime AP201: a 32mm cable gap behind the tray.
How to Choose a Case for RTX 5070 Ti
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet 1440p builds | North | 355mm of GPU room with mesh sides |
| SFF-Ready cards | NR200P V2 | 357mm of GPU room in 18.25 litres |
| LAN parties | Z20 | 363mm of GPU room with a carry handle |
| Small desks | A3-mATX | 415mm of GPU room in 26.3 litres |
| Budget builds | XR | 420mm of GPU room with three fans |
| Budget Micro-ATX builds | Prime AP201 | 338mm of GPU room with a 360mm radiator mount |
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Key specs side by side
The XR leads on GPU clearance at 420mm, ahead of the A3-mATX at 415mm. "Not listed" marks CPU cooler clearance where the North, the NR200P V2, the A3-mATX and the Prime AP201 leave the figure out.
| Case | Max GPU length | Max CPU cooler height | Largest radiator | Max PSU length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North | 355mm | Not listed | 360mm | Not listed |
| NR200P V2 | 357mm | Not listed | 280mm | Not listed |
| Z20 | 363mm | 163mm | 240mm | Not listed |
| A3-mATX | 415mm | Not listed | 360mm | Not listed |
| XR | 420mm | 175mm | 360mm | 230mm |
| Prime AP201 | 338mm | Not listed | 360mm | 180mm |
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By price at the time of writing
The XR was the lowest-priced pick ($50 to $100) and the North the highest ($150 to $250) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Cases |
|---|---|
| About $50 to $100 | XR, NR200P V2, A3-mATX, Prime AP201, Z20 |
| About $150 to $250 | North |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the A3-mATX compare with the XR on GPU clearance?
The XR leads at 420mm, with the A3-mATX at 415mm. The spread runs down to the Prime AP201 at 338mm.
Which has the smallest volume: the NR200P V2 or the Z20?
Between the top two, it is 18.25L on the NR200P V2 against 20L on the Z20, a 9% difference. The Prime AP201 closes the ranking at 33L. The North and the XR don't state a volume figure, so they sit outside this comparison; 4 of 6 picks are ranked.
Is the XR ahead of the Z20 on CPU cooler clearance?
The XR tops CPU cooler clearance at 175mm; the Z20 follows at 163mm, 7% apart. The North, the NR200P V2, the A3-mATX and the Prime AP201 are left out of this ranking because their CPU cooler clearance isn't stated; 2 of 6 picks are ranked.
What does the North add over the XR?
The North matches or trails the XR on GPU clearance and largest radiator size, so pay more only for a feature the spec sheet doesn't cover. The XR leads on GPU clearance (420mm). On our last price check the XR was in the $50 to $100 tier and the North in the $150 to $250 tier, with 4 other picks between them.
Why is the Prime AP201 our Best Budget mATX pick?
The label rests on 338mm of GPU room with a 360mm radiator mount. The price of that: the XR, the cheapest pick, still beats it on GPU clearance (420mm against 338mm) and PSU length limit (230mm against 180mm). It makes sense for budget Micro-ATX builds.
Does the NR200P V2 have front USB-C, and which others do?
The NR200P V2, the Z20 and the XR have it. The North, the A3-mATX and the Prime AP201 have no front USB-C listed, so 3 of 6 picks are covered here.
Bottom Line
Fractal's North is the best-balanced case for an RTX 5070 Ti. The NR200P V2 suits an SFF-Ready card, the Montech XR is the budget tower, and the Prime AP201 fits all but the longest 5070 Ti cards.
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