COMPUTER CASING

+++

AKA: Computer CaseComputer HousingComputer 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

Casing also called system is a box like case that contains electronic components of the computer.

Type of casing design :

1. Desktop2. Tower

(Mini Tower, Mid Tower, Full Tower)

Types of Casing

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 PanelBack PanelInternal 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!