Computer monitors and keyboards have traded in their clunky profile for more streamlined designs and now the plain, rectangular PC case has a new look, too. If you want to make a statement with your PC cases, or just want to upgrade your office furnishings, you can replace those heavy steel cases that hold the guts of the PC with lighter-weight aluminum cases, or opt for PC cases that sport your company colors. Of course it's not just the outside of a PC case that counts. A new case has to deliver the functionality you need. For example:
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Clear or color PC cases
If you're ready to say goodbye to your beige or gray PC case in favor of a more eye-catching case, you have plenty of choices.
I recommend: Imagine your PC wrapped in pink, blue, lime green, yellow or black. Those are your color choices for this
ATX PC case. The case includes a convenient, removable motherboard tray. Or you might prefer a PC case that offers a window into your PC. This
clear, polycarbonate plastic case from ComputerGeeks.com gives you an inside glimpse of your computer components at work.
Themed PC cases and PC case modding
Who says that a PC case can't double as office art? Themed PC cases and PC case modding (or "modifying" for the uninitiated) can add flair to your surroundings.
I recommend: PC cases covered with images of snowy mountains, or black and white granite are just two of the themed cases available at
CaseArts.com. You'll find more exotic designs at
Xoxide.com. If you're a gamer at heart, the next best thing to a custom PC case might be PC gaming cases like
Sunbeam's Transformer case which features 13 tool-free drive bays, 7 tool-less expansion slots and a robust cooling system. If you're interested in PC case modding Xoxide also carries
PC case mod supplies.
PC cases with easy connections
If you're tired of crawling behind your desk to find USB ports and headphone jacks, look for a PC case that makes those common connections easy to access.
I recommend: USB and audio ports are positioned on the front of this
Xion Onyx Black Gaming ATX case (which you don't have to be a video gamer to use). A sleek silver PC case with front USB ports is available from
Directron.
PC enclosures for industrial-strength protection
Protect your PC and important computer peripherals from high temperatures, dirt, fluids and other environmental hazards that can be found in industrial settings.
I recommend: Look for PC enclosures that give you easy access to your PC. Check out
PC Enclosures and
Armagard, which offer durable PC workstation enclosures for your PC, monitor, keyboard and mouse.
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