COMPUTER HARDWARE AND TECHNOLOGY

“F1020”

COMPUTER CASING

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 three 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. Desktop

2. Tower (Mini Tower, Mid Size Tower, Full Size Tower)

Type Of Casing

DESKTOP

Desktop is designed so that the system unit fit entirely on/under a desk table.

In some models, the monitor sits on top of system unit, which is placed on top of the desk.

DesktopAdvantages:

Excellent 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 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-SIZE 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:NoneRecommendations:This case is an excellent choice for all users and businesses.

FULL-SIZED 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:We recommend that this type of case be purchased by 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

What are the factors influenced the computer case design ?

Ergonomic : Space , Materials.Expansion : Motherboard ConfigurationCooling : Proper size and Position.