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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
