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Class Notes:

Case Types
-Tower
-Desktop
-Rack
-Mediacenter
-Case Sizes

ATX
-Micro ATX
-Mini ITX

Cooling
-Grill size and fan mounts
-Small Grills can get clogged with dust
-Hidden Grills can capture hair like a vacuum
-Keep side on your PC.  New PC’s require specific airflow within the case.

Clear Sides and Appearance
-Appearance matters now
-Do you want people to see you cable run-in in the PC?

Drive Bays
-How many hard drives/ optical drives will you need

Tool-Less
-Ability to swap many components without using screw driver

Build Quality
-“Cheap feeling”
-Sharp metal can cut your
-Lining up components and crew holes
-Thin paint can scratch while you are assembling the system

Final Thoughts
-Form and function go together
-Think about swapping components in a server or PC into a better functioning case