ASUS ProArt PA401 Wood Edition Case - Metal Panel

ASUS ProArt PA401 Wood Edition - Metal Panel is a Full Tower case aimed at more serious configurations where you care about space, good ventilation, and clean installation. The black design with a metal panel and wooden accents is oriented towards a more stylish, “studio” type build, rather than a typical RGB circus. The case comes without a power supply, giving you the freedom to choose the PSU according to your system's needs. The ATX format provides support for standard motherboards and flexibility in component selection.

What you get: internal volume that comfortably accommodates a powerful ATX configuration, plus up to 7 expansion slots for GPU, expansion cards, capture cards, and others. The limitation for CPU cooler up to 160 mm means that taller “monster” air coolers may not fit, but you have the option for water cooling on the top panel with a radiator up to 240 mm. Support for PSU up to 170 mm is sufficient for most quality power supplies, especially if you want cleaner cable management. With several 2.5" and 3.5" positions, you can combine NVMe/SSD for OS and projects with larger HDDs for archives and media.

• Case type Full Tower, which provides additional space for longer graphics cards, more drives, and easier airflow.
• Standard ATX format, suitable for the most common motherboards and gaming/work configurations.
• 7 expansion slots, allowing you to use a large GPU plus additional cards – sound, network, capture, storage controllers.
• Support for CPU cooler up to 160 mm, which is sufficient for most mid-range and more compact high-end air coolers.
• Compatibility with power supplies up to 170 mm, providing space for quality PSU and better cable management.
• Option for water cooling on the top panel with a radiator 120/240 mm, useful if you want quieter and more stable CPU temperatures.
• Supported fans on the top panel – 2 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm, plus 1 x 120 mm at the back for adequate air intake/exhaust.
• Practical I/O ports at the front – 1 x USB-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 and 1 x HD Audio, making it easy to connect peripherals, headphones, and external devices.
• Combination of 2 x 2.5" and 2 x 2.5"/3.5" slots, allowing you a flexible combination of SSD for fast access and HDD for bulk storage.

This case is suitable if you are building a serious gaming or ProArt build with an ATX motherboard, longer GPU, and several drives, and you want a cleaner, “professional” look. It fits well for working with visual content, music, editing, or simply a quieter and tidier high-end desktop. It is not the best choice if you have a huge air cooler or require space for larger than 240 mm water radiators.

The most meaningful aspect of this model is the combination of Full Tower volume, ATX compatibility, water cooling support, and functional I/O, wrapped in a simpler and stylish design. If you are looking for a stable, long-term machine with a spacious case and no unnecessary effects, this option is a logical choice.