There are several things that need to be considered to obtain a good computer case. Clearly you need to see and touch and hold if necessary in advance. This is the most secure method. Brochures and flyers is sometimes useful.
However, it is difficult for you to imagine the quality of the case just by looking at the brochure. When choosing to buy a new case, or to replace your old case, make sure you do not rush in choosing the case!, thats make your condition is not optimal in deciding. First make sure the price case fits with your pocket.
Here are some tips for you that should consider about the case:
- The case must match the motherboard: Suppose you already have a computer and want to replace the computer case with a new one. The first time you have to look at the type of your motherboard. Case ripe closely related to the motherboard, but the relationship is not directly related to the variation of the shape of the motherboard, but in relation to the form factor. For example, there is a special case for midsize tower ATX,with a medium-size, and type of tower. Some motherboards support more than one form factors, such as AT, ATX, or Micro-AT.
- The quality of a good casing: How to distinguish the good care with the bad one? Here are some lists that you need to check to find out casing:
- Size
- Display
- Features
- Stability
- The condition of interior
The first is size. Size is an important thing that must be considered. Look at the outside of the case, how big the size of the case. Because the case must be placed in certain places, such as your workplace, then you should buy a case that fits the place you have. Keep the computer case has a slit on the sides for cooling. Therefore, the first measure that you prepared to put a new computer then select case that fits you.
The second is the display. It is merely an outward appearance, but of course you do not want your table decorated by a casing that is not interesting, isn't it? This display may vary, there is a simple case, did not have a variety of trinkets. There is another case that has various ornaments such as fluorescent lights, LED lights flickering, decorative panels and windows transparent so you can see the inside of a computer.
The actual display is not too important aspect in deciding whether or not a quality casing, if its about the functional. But you better choose case that looks accordance with the place. For example, you work in an office with lots of people around you, you better use a case that is simple and not too many knick-knacks. Not funny happens if an official in the office, there are a lot of LED lights that light flickering decorate your computer case. You will be disturbed by colleagues work with your computer display. Therefore, use this considerations in buying a computer case.
If you are confused which casing will be selected? So safe, you choose a standard case, because generally the standard casing can be changed further later on, such as lamps plus, plus trimmings and other casing beautifying techniques.
Third are the features casing. Some casings have additional features that can be used to facilitate your work and access the computer. For example, there is a chassis that provides indicators on the front to see the hot processor and hard disk. Now generally also has USB and firewire slot in the front making it easier for you to plug in these slots without having to back, but it requires support from motherboard as well.
The third factor to consider is the stability, especially shaped casing tower looming. Stable case is which can stand properly and not shaky. To test the stability of the chassis, you try to put the chassis on a flat place and then see if the chassis you actually tread on all four legs or no legs one that does not touch the floor.
If there is one leg that does not touch the floor, meaning the casing is less stable. In addition, specify the type of foot that is owned by the casing. There are 2 types of feet are commonly owned, the legs of a plastic or rubber feet. Feet of rubber is better because it is more abrasive so it is not slippery. Feet of plastic is not good because it is not rough and could not dampen the vibrations that will result from the components in the computer.
The fourth factor that must be considered when selecting the casing is easy to open and close the casing. There are some good chassis design that is less so when opening or closing the case, you will find it difficult. Especially if you enjoy to be like a technician with computers, as well as add or subtract components, will often unscrew the casing cover this.
The fifth factor is the capacity in the case. Choose case that has enough capacity. Not too big and not too small and in the manner intended. For example you only need a case for an office computer that is rarely touched and component enhancements were little, then you are advised to choose the size of the casing is smaller than the case for computer games or used a computer for animation or image editing.
However, if the designation is not clear to what the computer? Then you have to go back to basics, ie select the standard type, meaning that it must be relieved in the room, but not too large, and the room is able to accommodate the components present and the possibility of additional components in the future. If likened to a car, it is better to choose the MPV (multi purpose vehicle) than a city car.
The sixth factor is safety, some casing less attention to security aspects. For example its rough design, so the metals that exist in the inside of the lid or the sharp side and dangerous if touched hands. That could have your hands will be bleed. Therefore, instead of injury every time fixing computers, was better you choose a secure casing, and does not contain parts sharp and dangerous.
Check out the entire chassis parts, because a lot of the view outside is great, but it turned out to be in shambles. In addition, check the quality of the metal used to make the case. Whether the metal is strong or not? Select the casing is made of metal that is strong enough, because if the metal is less strong, the casing can be bent or even dislodged components. In addition, will be difficult also if installing more components such as a motherboard or a card in it, due to its size does not fit.
The seventh factor is whether the chassis has a cooling fan? Because you will not know how much later the level of heat generated by your computer. If it is too hot, use a good cooler. If it is too hot, it is necessary techniques to remove the heat immediately, and one technique is to use a fan that is attached to the casing and is directed outward. Make sure you have a place holder casing fan. Some even have a stand fan casing by the two. One in front and one behind. This feature would be better because then you can add more than one additional fan if needed.
The eighth factor is the ease of access to the port, you would prefer a chassis that provides connectors at the front, such as for audio, as well as Firewire and USB ports. With this facility, you can easily plug in additional use of devices, such as speakers, microphones, memory, card reader, camcorders, digital cameras, and other directly from the front.
The ninth factor is to accommodate the additional parts, select casing that allows you to upgrade components in the future. So make sure there any empty place later for additional parts.
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