Posted by admin in Computer cases are the enclosure that contains the main components of a computer. Computer cases are sometimes referred to the primary component housed within the cases. This was a more common term in the earlier days of home computers, when peripherals other than the motherboard were usually housed in their own separate cases. Computer cases are usually constructed from steel, aluminum, of plastic, although other materials such as wood, Plexiglas, and Lego have also been used in the case of designs.
Cases can come in many different sizes. The size and shape of the computer cases is usually determined by the form factor of the motherboard, since it is largest component of most computers. Consequently, personal computer from factors typically specifies only the internal dimensions and layout of the case. Through the 1990’s most computer cases had simple rectangular shapes, and were often painted beige. Beige Box designs are still found on a large number of budget computers assembled from generic components. Some computer cases include a biased switch, means push button, which connects to the motherboard.
When the computer cases are opened, the switch position changes and the system records this change. Computer cases usually include sheet metal enclosures for a power supply unit and drive bays, as well as rear panel than can accommodate peripheral connectors protruding from the motherboard and expansion slots. Such computer accessories also have LED to indicate power status as well as hard drive and network activity.
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