0
Once people realize how much money they can save by building one’s own computer, many jump in feet first. They soon realize that there are many aspects of the process that they never considered. One such aspect is the computer case or tower. With the diverse selection available, how does one choose the right tower for them?
Our goal is to balance price, functionality and aesthetics. Yes, you read that correctly, aesthetics. Our computers have become focal points of our homes. Therefore, it is all right to accentuate aesthetics as much as any other quality. Fortunately, case manufacturers understand this requirement. There is no shortage of good-looking cases at a wide range of price points with all manner of functionality.
For the next step, you will need some information handy, such as the format of your motherboard. If you will be building a dedicated video card into the new computer then you need to be aware of its length and width. Modern video cards have gotten rather large. As have third party CPU heat sinks. Some of the heat sinks used today are very tall, which means a width requirement for your case. Be aware of it if that is applicable.
Have this information handy when you’re shopping. The two most common motherboard sizes are ATX and MicroATX. If you are using a MicroATX motherboard then it will fit without issue in most cases. However, there are cases designed for MiniATX motherboards that will be too small. If you are using an ATX motherboard then you must be more careful because there will be many mid-tower cases that will be too small for your needs.
The three basic styles of tower case are mini-, mid- and full-tower. Generally, the mini-tower is suited for the MiniATX, the mid-tower is suited for the MicroATX, and the full-tower is suited for the ATX. However, many mid-towers are actually sized in-between MicroATX and ATX. They fit ATX perfectly fine without all of the extra size requirements.
Once a tower catches your eye:
•Verify that they designed it with your motherboard format in mind.
•Verify that it is deep enough to hold your video card with plenty of clearance for your hard drives.
•Verify that it is wide enough to hold your heat sink with the panel closed.
•Ensure that the case has ample airflow, at least one intake fan and one exhaust.
•Pay attention the noise level of the case, which can be masked in-store.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What stands up right and houses the computer parts?
The computer's case or Tower.
How do you enlarge a computer's virtual memory?
open my computer,and then, right click, select properties, choose advance, choose performance and click change, choose virtual memory, and enlarge it
How do you find out how much ram your computer has available?
If using Windows, right-click My Computer, and choose Properties.
Does your computer and tower have to match?
Your tower is your computer. If you are asking if the monitor and computer have to match the answer is no. You can use any monitor with any computer.
Your disc is stuck in your computer. how do you get it out?
When the buttom is not working well, you can go to "Computer"->Choose your CD-device->Right click->ejection
Can you freeze a mouse?
Click Start -> and then right click Computer (On Windows Vista and 7) / My Computer (On Windows XP), then choose 'Manage'. In Computer Management window, choose 'Device Manager' on the left sidebar. On the right sidebar, Expand Mice and other pointing devices. Right click on the mouse / device you want to freeze. Choose Disable. Attention: You need the other mouse to unfreeze the frozen mouse.
Location on 1992 grand prix computer?
passenger side right in front of the strut tower by the inner fender wall
Which three customizable properties are available when right-clicking the Windows XP your Computer desktop icon and selecting Properties Choose three?
Which three customizable properties are available when right-clicking the Windows XP My Computer desktop icon and selecting Properties? (Choose three.)
How do you know how much MB your computer has?
In most any version of Windows you can right-click on My Computer and choose Properties from the menu. This will bring up the System information and it is usually right there on the default screen on the right toward the bottom.
Why did the original builders of the Leaning Tower of Pisa choose that design?
the tower was not originally leaning.
Why did the original builders for the Leaning Tower of Pisa choose that design?
the tower was not originally leaning.
What is the tower personal computer?
the tower personal computer is a machine that is in side the system unit and it looks like the system unit
