ASUS ProArt PA401 Wood Edition Beige - Mesh Panel Case

ASUS ProArt PA401 Wood Edition Beige is a middle tower case aimed at cleaner and more functional configurations where airflow and practicality are more important than RGB show. It supports standard formats ATX, Micro ATX, and Mini ITX, so you can comfortably plan both a more serious build and a more compact workstation. The front mesh panel is oriented towards better cooling, and 3 included fans save you additional costs at the start. The design lacks a transparent side panel, which suits people who want a tighter, 'studio' look instead of a typical gaming decorated aquarium.

What you get

The internal space is well balanced – with a maximum 315 mm length for the graphics card you have room for most modern mid-range and some high-end GPU models (especially dual-slot and shorter triple-slot ones). The limitation of 160 mm for the cooler covers the widely used tower air coolers, which is more than enough for stable gaming and creative configurations. For storage, you have 2 x 2.5" slots for SSDs and 2 x 2.5"/3.5" combo bay, so you can easily combine a fast system SSD with large HDDs for projects, videos, or games. The built-in 3 fans, plus the option for more on the top and rear panel, give you the flexibility to adjust the airflow depending on whether you are aiming for silence or lower temperatures.

• Case form factor Middle Tower, suitable for balanced ATX, Micro ATX, and Mini ITX builds without taking up too much space.
• Support for motherboards ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX, giving you the freedom to upgrade or change the platform without changing the case.
• Maximum graphics card length 315 mm, sufficient for most current gaming and creator GPUs, as long as they are not among the bulkiest models.
• Maximum CPU cooler height 160 mm, covering a large part of the popular air coolers for quiet and cool systems.
• Total of 3 included fans, providing basic airflow out-of-the-box and reducing the need to immediately buy additional fans.
• Option for additional fans on the top panel – 2 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm, plus 1 x 120 mm on the rear, for more serious CPU/GPU configurations.
• Combined storage options with 2 x 2.5" and 2 x 2.5"/3.5" combo bay, so you can gather both a fast SSD array and large drives for archives and media.
• Modern front I/O: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB-C and HD Audio for easy access to peripherals and headphones without reaching to the back panel.
• The lack of a window on the panel suggests a focus on a practical, unobtrusive build, more suitable for office, studio, or home workstation.
• 7 expansion slots allow for standard multi-GPU / capture card / additional controller configurations.

Who it is suitable for

This case is aimed at people who want a serious but unobtrusive configuration – creators (ProArt focus), developers, or gamers who are not looking for an RGB show, but stable airflow and a tidy internal appearance. It is a good choice for 1080p/1440p gaming builds, as well as for photography, video editing, and general productivity. If you plan to use a massive triple-slot flagship GPU or a giant air cooler, you should carefully check the dimensions against the limitations of 315 mm for the graphics card and 160 mm for the CPU cooler.

The most sensible aspect here is the combination of practical mesh design, included fans, and flexible I/O with USB-C, all packed into a middle tower format that fits equally well for both gaming and creator configurations without unnecessary showiness.