This article is part of a series that I'm writing for people who may not know as much about there computer as they would like. I'm going to try to cover the major components of the computer without going into to much detail. Later I plan to add articles going more in depth.
One of the most important parts of any computer system is the computer case. Unfortunately it is also one of the most overlooked. In this article I'm going to try to explain some of the important features of the computer case and, hopefully help you to get to know your computer a little better.
The case may also be called the cabinet and is actually, just that. It is a cabinet that holds the power supply,motherboard,hard drive, cd/dvd drives, and all of the other various parts of your computer.
To put it simply the case must hold all of the internal components of your computer system. Probably the most important role of a computer case is to aid in keeping the internal components cool. Modern cases will have multiple fans to cool different parts of the computer. The case may also have usb, audio, card reading ports and various other ports on the front or top of the case to make it easier for the user to connect there favorite equipment, ie: mp3 players,earbuds, microphones ect...
If you are buying a computer system at the store then it's not so important to know a lot about a computer case. As long as the size fit's your space requirements and it has all of the outlets you want that's about all you need to know. But if you plan to build your own computer I would suggest doing a little research before making your decision. Don't just jump on the first case you see online with neon lights on sale for $30.00 bucks. Trust me most of the time it really doesn't pay off.
