Cheap Computer Cases
Overview
![ThermalTake Tsunami Series Aluminum ATX Mid-Tower Case with Clear Side, Top USB, Firewire and Audio Ports - Silver](/images/T925-4006.jpg)
ThermalTake Tsunami Aluminum Case with clear side.
![CoolerMaster Wave Master Black ATX Mid-Tower Aluminum Case with Front USB, Firewire and Audio Ports](http://images.computer-buying-guide.com/C283-1020.jpg)
CoolerMaster Wave Master aluminum case.
That’s everything you need to know to get the case that is perfect for your needs. An investment in a good case is not thought about very often, but the advantages are there. A good case can become like an old friend, you can keep each other company for a good many years, and this one won’t let you down.
Here’s a quick rundown of those things you need to look out for.
- How many 3.5″ drive bays do I need? (hard drive / floppy drive)
- How many 5.25″ drive bays do I need? (CDROM / DVD)
- What size power supply do I need? (300watt or more. Gamers, 500watt)
- How much cooling to I need? (Number Of Fans?)
- Should I buy the case and the power supply separately?
- What kind of case construction am I looking for?
- Do I want front mounted ports? (USB / Firewire / Audio)
- Is the aim a quiet computer, or one that will provide lots of cooling?
- Does this case need extra fans?
- Do I want rails? Are they necessary?
- Do I have long AGP or PCI cards that might interfere with hard drives?
- Is aluminum worth the money for me?
- How much do I want to spend?