Things to Consider When Choosing a Computer Case
In the past, computer cases were very similar … Clones of the same boring, beige box. With all the choices available today, this is no longer the case, "and the people that the systems chassis" as a means to express themselves and to their system to use distinguished from the rest. Although it can look great, it's not the only factor in the selection and the following points should be considered whensearch on for a new computer.
1. Form Factor
There are different sizes of motherboards, which require, in other cases to house them. Case form factor shares, the names of the motherboards they support, and some of the general contain ATX, Micro ATX (mATX), ATX and Mini ITX. ATX motherboards are perhaps the most common and the largest of the four, measuring more than 12 "x 9.6" (305mm x 244mm). A Micro ATX board in most 9.6 "x 9.6" (244mm x 244mm), aATX is 9.0 "x 7.5" (229mm x 191mm) and a mini-ITX is a small 6.7 "x 6.7" (170mm x 170mm). ATX and ATX are by far the most popular motherboard sizes for consumer motherboards, and hence the majority of cases from one or both of these formats are supported.
A ATX motherboard can obviously fit in a smaller enclosure than an ATX motherboard, and therefore there are cases of varying sizes available to match. The larger cases are generally downward compatible with smaller factor ofMotherboards, but the opposite is not true. For example, someone could save with this Amptron ATX motherboard a few inches and install it in this 14.25 "tall mATX case, or choose something like this black ATX case that only a little higher at 16.5 stands.
Many branded systems (ones you can buy ready-made and) with preinstalled software are usually a combination of a standard form factor (like an ATX) with some kind of proprietary design (usually in the front panel switches and it isCabling) and buying a new case for this type of motherboard can be difficult. Some branded systems also less common form factors such as NLX and LPX (which employee riser cards for expansion slots), and substitute teachers to find cases of this kind of systems can be a very difficult and expensive undertaking.
A smaller system, it may be desirable where space is tight, but larger form factor cases, and more room for multiple drives and other peripherals, and a smaller motherboard may be bettersuited to a larger event in a system like this.
2. Size
Product Form Factor can participate in many aspects, but also taking into account cases of the same form factor, there may be variations in the size of a few points. Areas where size can vary are in size, the number of exposed 5.25 "and 3.5" bays, and the number of internal bays.
ATX cases obviously need to be large enough to hold an ATX motherboard, some are just big enough, while others seem cavernous inComparison. If a case needs to fit under a low shelf, or between items of a certain width, it is important to choose an appropriately large case. Cases come in two basic configurations when it comes to their size and shape, either desktop or tower coming. Desktop cases are wider than high, and are oriented so the motherboard is flat, while the motherboard housing have standing, and come in three basic heights … Mini-Tower, mid tower and full tower. Tower cases are morecommon these days, and is currently the only model in the Computer Geeks case inventory.
The number of exposed drive bays is is usually in direct proportion to the total size of the case. A higher number of exposed 5.25 "bays can be used for those who are more than a DVD or CD drive, removable drive racks and control systems is desirable. Exposed 3.5" bays are usually from floppy disks, Zip occupied drives, fan controllers, and things like this 9-in-1 card reader, and in most casesmay be one or two of these bays, max. This case is very similar in appearance, the other, but they have a difference that can be considered a very big factor. Both have suspended four 5.25 "bays, but it has suspended two 3.5" bays, while the other only one. If a user had a floppy drive and the 9-in-1 card reader, it would be chosen either to only one, or use an adapter to install and take one of their 5.25 "bays to.
Internal bays are generally reserved for hard disksand systems with multiple drives require the necessary space. So if a user he really wanted a yellow colored case, but needed room for five hard drives, he would be forced to this one (5 internal drive bays choose) on this one () 4 internal drive bays.
3. Cooling
The cooling is a critical feature when selecting a computer case. High-end systems can generate much heat, and the case has cooled sufficiently to keep the system running and tostable.
The basic configuration for case cooling concerns that a receiving fan on the lower part of the front and one exhaust fan higher up on the back. This allows to draw cooler air, went over the various heat-generating components, and the back exhausted. There are many other cooling configurations available that can offer improvements in terms of cooling performance and noise.
One way to reduce noise, and perhaps move more air, is for aUse case to 120mm (4 ") fans instead of the usual 80mm (3") fans, as larger fans do not need to turn to push as fast as the same amount of air. This A-Top Z-Alien utilizes a 120mm fan, the exhaust also has another important feature for good cooling. The fan grill is very open, which means that minimal flow resistance and less noise will air as the air rushes past. Many fan grills are made from perforating the case is metal, and they do not provide enough open space for goodAirflow.
Another approach for a better cooling is to throw more fans in the heat. This Matrix case adds a fan to the side wall, the cool air in the right to be on top of the processor and video card, two of the hotter items in a system. Other cases, an exhaust fan in the beginning of the case, which pushes the heat to the outside like a chimney.
Regardless of the approach, cooling is an area that will be taken into account must be in the vicinity when it comes to cases intended for today's high poweredSystems.
4. Installation Features
Installing a system in a case can be a time-consuming affair, which could disrupt apply to those who are in a continuous cycle of upgrading. In many cases, now also convenient features to make the installation much easier, and far less time-consuming
Some of these convenient installation features include a removable motherboard tray, removable drive cages, tool-less expansion card mounts, tool-less side walls and tool driveRail systems. The possibility that makes motherboard tray and drive cage to remove it easier to work on those specific areas in the open and with a tool-less system, means for mounting drives or cards, that there is no need for screws or a screwdriver . In any case, time-saver!
Although the listing on the Computer Geeks website is not specified, this X-Blade ATX case, both a removable drive cage and tool-driven rail system, according to this review.
5. ConvenienceArticle
It is not enough for the case of a computer system is no longer at home, but she now needs to multi-task. Having regularly used connections on the front or top of the housing is a common convenience feature that many people are looking. Cases such as this A-Top Z-Alien model can reach users on the offense to not forget the back of their case, plug things in, as USB, Firewire, headphone and microphone jacks located on the top.
Other cases are available to takeConvenience to another level by offering watches, digital thermometers that monitor specific components and control systems to maintain a healthy balance between noise and cooling performance.
6. Style
A few years ago cases only came in one color and one basic style … plain beige boxes. If you opt for the old days of computer cases are nostalgic geeks still has a for sale in this style, the KG-200. But the cases now come in styles from mild towild, and in a whole rainbow of colors. Some of them have large windows in the side to be the case inside, some are special lighting effects, and some have appearances that might scare the children. At this point it seems some of the limitations in the design, but there are cases in classic style updated color schemes for those who have made a bit more modern, but nothing too intense.
7. Power Supply
Many cases are sold with an included power supply, but thesePSU is perhaps not the right one for the system to be where it is installed. An adequate supply of power must be selected to meet the requirements of the system are, and this may very well mean replacing the purchase of an additional power supply for containing one or selecting a different case, with a correspondingly large power supply.
For example, someone may decide their high-end gaming system would also in this black ATX case to proceed, but the included 300W power supply is not strong enoughfor a first-class graphics card, multiple hard drives, water cooling and other power-hungry peripherals that might be installed.
Final words
There are many factors that go into selecting a case for an adequate computer system, including the seven mentioned above. What can be submitted to the most important factor was not discussed, but can hopefully be addressed by balancing the importance of these factors … Price. Computer cases can cost a few dollars for a period ofseveral hundred dollars, which means that a tight budget, which of the many other features really matter to decide.
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