Guide To Buy Cheap Computer Cases & Power Supplies
This page will take a look at the different types of cases and what features to consider when you select a computer case. If you do paperwork on your desk it is better to have your computer case on the floor under the table. If you don't need a great deal of computer components in your case then you can select a mini tower or slimline case that will take up less room.
If you are looking for cheap computer cases click the computer case icon on the left and have a look at the great deals. Let's take a look at the choices of size and shape when you choose a p computer case:
Desktop Case
This is the classic computer case. This case is good if you want your computer on top of your desk. It saves room if you have the monitor on top of the case. Having the monitor raised like this also helps your posture when you're working.
Unfortunately this style of computer has gone out of date and the only way to get a case like this is to buy one second hand.
Mid Tower Case:
Mid Tower case can sit on the floor under your desk. I prefer the look of this type of case over a desktop. There is also a smaller version called the mini tower case. Mini tower cases are harder to work with inside but do save room.
Mid tower cases look more futuristic and cool. This particular case has the advantage of not having any ugly design features. It is also inexpensive .
Full Tower Case:
A full tower case won't fit under any desk. It won't fit on a desk. It's huge and takes up a great deal of room. The best thing is that it has lot of space inside for many hard drives, CD ROMS and full sized PCI cards. It also looks inpressive, like a big mainframe.
Click to buy this stylish Antec full tower Case
Impress your friends with the monster size case. This case is great for a high performance computer. It has a nice 430 Watt power supply. Modern graphics cards require high output powersupplies of 350 Watt minimum.
Novelty Cases:
These days many people build themselves their own computers. There is a big market for people who want something different looking or who want extreme performance cases.
Chieftec has produced a range of colored cases with matching keyboards and mice. You can get blue, black, yellow and even...RED. The cases also have a clear side window so you can see all your flash components inside.
Buy the Chieftec - Mars Red Mid-Tower Case, Keyboard & Mouse here.
This next case is for all those badmen out there who cannot stop tweaking and overclocking their computer. This Koolance case has a water cooling system and heat exchanger to prevent thermal stress of your processor.
Buy the Koolance - PC2-601- Liquid Cooling case here.
A Computer Case's Detailed inside- features:
The number of drive bays is important if you want to expand your computer by adding CD-writers, DVD drives and extra hard drives.
There are two different types of drive bays the 5.25" bay and 3.5" bay.
With 3.5" bays, you should distinguish between open bays (for floppy or ZIP drives) and closed bays that can be used only for hard drives.
5.25" bays are for CD ROM drives and DVD drives. Make sure you have enough of these so you can add a DVD drive or CD writer later.
Also think about places where you can put fans. Three or four are ideal. Yes 3 and 4 and don't be content with only two.
The design of the case is also important. Design means the features that faciliate handling and installation of parts. Look for smart ideas like removable drive frames or motherboard shuttles. Motherboard shuttles are a big metal plate that can be removed easily, carrying the motherboard plus all expansion cards. Good case design also
includes spaces for fans.
Power Supplies:
As a rule faster computers require more power.
Here are some things to consider:
As always look for power supplies that are Intel or AMD certified.
Enquire about the quality of the power supply.
Ask what kind of warranty they offer on the power supply.
A longer warranty is a good sign that it is a quality power supply.
Avoid power supplies that are 250 watts or less! If you are building a new state-of-the-art system, you should be looking at power supplies that are 300 watts or higher. Look for power supplies that are Intel or AMD certified.
Don't overload the circuit where you plug in your computer. Don't plug things with high wattage requirements, such as electric heaters, into the same circuit with your computer.
Remember that the cost of a good power supply is insignificant compared to the cost of all the components inside your computer. Make sure you consider this when you shop for a new case and power supply.
