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Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Choosing a Computer Case When Building Your Own PC

If you intend to build your own desktop computer, you should carefully consider the type of computer case that will house your internal computer components. Computer cases come in many shapes and sizes -- from cute small form factors (SFFs) to the towering tower PCs.

The space inside your chosen computer case determines the number of computer parts that you can use. Small form factors may look very sleek and fancy, but they can only accommodate a limited number of computer components. You will have to carefully evaluate each piece of computer hardware because you will not be able to fit everything that you want inside the small compartment.

If you want a high-end gaming PC with all the works, you should get the roomy tower PC. Stuffing multiple hard drives, optical drives, graphics cards and extra cooling fans inside a tower computer is a breeze.

The size and design of your computer case also affects the efficiency of your cooling system. A small case that is crammed full of computer parts will have a more difficult time dispersing hot, internal air than a large and airy computer case. Overheating is probably the biggest computer hardware killer and you will be inviting this problem by placing too many computer components inside a small case.

A tower PC, on the other hand, provides more air circulation. Hence, you can minimize overheating issues. Its extra space also gives you the opportunity to install additional cooling fans to help you ward off overheating problems.

One more added benefit of a roomy computer case is its ability to accommodate future PC upgrades and mods. Of course, you will be dealing with a very heavy computer indeed.

If you are building a desktop computer that is somewhat portable, choose a smaller case but be prepared to do some creative thinking when you start stuffing your computer hardware inside the box!

Jeffrey_Frasco

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