Buying the Right Case

KoLAddict · 11-21-2008, 02:54 AM

How do you determine the size of the case you need, and is it possible for a case to be too large?

Do I just need to look at if the mobo fits?

Tumbleweed36 · 11-21-2008, 04:25 AM

I think the main consideration is the number of drive bays you want or need. Just make sure there are enough for your present items, plus some room for expansion.

The standard ATX tower or mid-towers are the most popular and seem to meet the needs of most of us. I presently have two mid-tower cases and they are right for me. They don't take too much space, but they hold enough drives for anything that I would ever need.

The full towers, while good are pretty darn big IMHO.

11-21-2008, 02:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
KoLAddict Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 453 OS: XP	Buying the Right Case How do you determine the size of the case you need, and is it possible for a case to be too large? Do I just need to look at if the mobo fits?

11-21-2008, 04:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 18,026 OS: XP Professional	Re: Buying the Right Case I think the main consideration is the number of drive bays you want or need. Just make sure there are enough for your present items, plus some room for expansion. The standard ATX tower or mid-towers are the most popular and seem to meet the needs of most of us. I presently have two mid-tower cases and they are right for me. They don't take too much space, but they hold enough drives for anything that I would ever need. The full towers, while good are pretty darn big IMHO. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.