PC case
During the development of PC computers, many varieties of cases have been developed. True, despite the differences in cases in size and design, the same motherboards and peripherals can be installed in any case without mechanical modifications, if the internal dimensions of the case allow this.
The vertical enclosures in which the motherboard is located on a vertical wall are named Mini Tower, Middle Tower, Midi Tower and Big Tower. The largest enclosure, Big Tower, is specifically designed for servers, while the rest are universally used.
For cases made in the form of a desktop design (horizontal arrangement), the names are used: Mini Desktop, Desktop and Full Desktop, of which the latter is no longer present.
The lack of strict standardization for PC computers allows case manufacturers to produce products that, even for a particular model, are significantly different from each other in size or assembly/disassembly methods. In addition, a number of companies equip their cases with various additional devices, for example, locks and latches on the covers, additional panels for interfaces. Therefore, it is impossible to bring here photographs of all cases, their technical characteristics and even a brief description of the features, many of which are purely subjective.
Computer cases, in most cases, are made of sheet steel (in information materials such steel is marked as SECC) with a thickness of 0.8 mm, and for servers - with a thickness of I mm. Sometimes, to reduce the price and weight, steel with a thickness of about 0.5 mm is used, and the cases made of it are scornfully called "paper", because in such a design it is difficult to provide the mechanical stiffness necessary for fastening heavy-weight cooling systems. True, with proper design, you can create a case in which the lightweight of the case and the reliability of the mechanical structure will be successfully combined.
Recently, cases made of aluminum sheets have begun to appear. Such cases have an interesting design and look very elegant. Unfortunately, instead of welding, it is necessary to use rivets in the manufacture of the case, which significantly increases the price of the product.
The vertical enclosures in which the motherboard is located on a vertical wall are named Mini Tower, Middle Tower, Midi Tower and Big Tower. The largest enclosure, Big Tower, is specifically designed for servers, while the rest are universally used.
For cases made in the form of a desktop design (horizontal arrangement), the names are used: Mini Desktop, Desktop and Full Desktop, of which the latter is no longer present.
The lack of strict standardization for PC computers allows case manufacturers to produce products that, even for a particular model, are significantly different from each other in size or assembly/disassembly methods. In addition, a number of companies equip their cases with various additional devices, for example, locks and latches on the covers, additional panels for interfaces. Therefore, it is impossible to bring here photographs of all cases, their technical characteristics and even a brief description of the features, many of which are purely subjective.
Computer cases, in most cases, are made of sheet steel (in information materials such steel is marked as SECC) with a thickness of 0.8 mm, and for servers - with a thickness of I mm. Sometimes, to reduce the price and weight, steel with a thickness of about 0.5 mm is used, and the cases made of it are scornfully called "paper", because in such a design it is difficult to provide the mechanical stiffness necessary for fastening heavy-weight cooling systems. True, with proper design, you can create a case in which the lightweight of the case and the reliability of the mechanical structure will be successfully combined.
Recently, cases made of aluminum sheets have begun to appear. Such cases have an interesting design and look very elegant. Unfortunately, instead of welding, it is necessary to use rivets in the manufacture of the case, which significantly increases the price of the product.
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coolPosted 12/17/2019 at 17:55 by Leo2221
