A+ Computer Cases

Class Notes:

Case Types

• Tower
• Desktop
• Rack
• Mediacenter

Case Sizes

• ATX
• Micro ATX
• Mini ITX

Cooling

• Grill size and fan mounts
• Small Grills can get clogged with dust
• Hidden Grills can capture hair like a vacuum
• Keep side on your PC.  New PC’s require specific airflow within the case.

Clear Sides and Appearance

• Appearance matters now
• Do you want people to see you cable run-in in the PC?

Drive Bays

• How many hard drives/ optical drives will you need

Tool-Less

• Ability to swap many components without using screw driver

Build Quality

• “Cheap feeling”
• Sharp metal can cut your
• Lining up components and crew holes
• Thin paint can scratch while you are assembling the system

Final Thoughts

• Form and function. go together
• Think about swapping components in a server or PC into a better functioning case