COMPUTER CASING

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AKA: Computer Case Computer Housing Computer Chassis System Casing etc

OBJECTIVE
By the end of this topic, student should be able to:
Define computer casing. Determine type of computer casing. List down the example for each part of computer case. List down factors influenced the computer case design

Types of Casing
Casing also called system is a box like case that contains electronic components of the computer. Type of casing design :
1. Desktop 2. Tower
(Mini Tower, Mid Tower, Full Tower)

Ex: Dell GX260

Desktop

Tower

DESKTOP
Desktop is designed so that the system unit fit entirely on top a desk table. In some models, the monitor sits on top of system unit

Desktop
Advantages:
Excellent for a desk computer Space

Disadvantages:
Difficult to upgrade Does not really work on the floor

Recommendations:
Excellent choice for a business and home user computer

TOWER
Most of the casing now using a tower style. This design enables the system unit to sit on the floor or under the desk vertically.

MINI TOWER
Advantages:
Excellent size which can be placed on top or below of a computer desk.

Disadvantages:
While this case does offer upgradability, it can be filled up much faster than the Mid-Sized tower.

Recommendations:
Great PC for end-users and small businesses.

MID TOWER
Advantages:
Excellent case which can fit below and on top of your computer desk. Plenty of expandability for new devices for businesses, end-users, and advanced users.

Disadvantages:
Almost None

Recommendations:
Excellent choice for all users and businesses.

FULL TOWER
Advantages:
Excellent computer for upgradability. Excellent case for a server machine.

Disadvantages:
Cost is going to be a lot more than a standard case. Generally a large case which cannot be placed on top or beneath a desk.

Recommendations:
For advanced users or users who plan to have a stand alone machine as a server.

PARTS OF COMPUTER CASE

Front Panel Back Panel Internal Part

Front Panel

Back Panel

Internal Part

Factors which influenced the computer case design

Ergonomic:
Space, Materials.

Expansion:
Motherboard Configuration

Cooling:
Proper size and Position

Buying a Computer Casing

Considerations
Form Factor Motherboard Size and No. of Devices Extra Features

Links and References

www.google.lk
https://www.google.com/search?q=Computer+Case

www.duckduckgo.com
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Computer+Casing

www.wikipedia.org
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_case

Thank You!