COMPUTER HARDWARE AND TECHNOLOGY

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COMPUTER HARDWARE AND TECHNOLOGY

• F1020

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COMPUTER CASING
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OBJECTIVE

• By the end of this topic, student should be able
  to
• - Define computer casing.
• - Determine type of computer casing.
• - List down the example for each part of
  computer case.
• - List down three factors influenced the
  computer case design.

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Type Of Casing

• Casing also called system is a box like case
  that contains electronic components of the
  computer.
• Type of casing design
• 1. Desktop
• 2. Tower (Mini Tower, Mid Size
  Tower, Full Size Tower)

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DESKTOP

• Desktop is designed so that the system unit fit
  entirely on/under a desk table.
• In some models, the monitor sits on top of system
  unit, which is placed on top of the desk.

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Desktop

• AdvantagesExcellent desk computer.Space
• DisadvantagesDifficult to upgrade
• Does not really work on the floor.
• Recommendations Excellent choice for a business
  and home user computer.

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TOWER

• Most of the casing now using a tower style.
• This design enables the system unit to sit on the
  floor vertically.

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MINI TOWER

• AdvantagesExcellent size which can be placed on
  top or below of a computer desk.DisadvantagesWh
  ile this case does offer upgradability, it can be
  filled up much faster than the Mid-Sized
  tower.RecommendationsGreat PC for end-users
  and small businesses.

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MID-SIZE TOWER

• AdvantagesExcellent case which can fit below
  and on top of your computer desk.Plenty of
  expandability for new devices for businesses,
  end-users, and advanced users.DisadvantagesNone
  RecommendationsThis case is an excellent
  choice for all users and businesses.

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FULL-SIZED TOWER

• AdvantagesExcellent computer for
  upgradability.Excellent case for a server
  machine.DisadvantagesCost is going to be a lot
  more than a standard case.Generally a large case
  which cannot be placed on top or beneath a
  desk.RecommendationsWe recommend that this
  type of case be purchased by advanced users or
  users who plan to have a stand alone machine as a
  server.

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PARTS OF COMPUTER CASE

• Front Panel
• Back Panel
• Internal Part

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Front Panel
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Back Panel
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Internal Part
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What are the factors influenced the computer case
design ?

• Ergonomic Space , Materials.
• Expansion Motherboard Configuration
• Cooling Proper size and Position.

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