| Computer Cases | Answer |
| Case Shapes | typically square/rectangular |
| Case Colors | usually beige/current trend black cases & matching peripherals |
| Case Construction | steel, aluminum, or plastic |
| Cases Catagorized in two ways | physical & type of motherboard |
| Types of Motherboards | AT, ATX or Mini-ATX |
| Cases Must be also designed for | Motherboard |
| Case Styles | Vertical/Horizontal & # of device bays they support |
| Bay | Large slot into which an expansion device fits |
| 2 Types of Bays | 5 1/4" and 3 1/2" |
| 5 1/4" Bay Example | CD-ROM |
| 3 1/2" Bay Examples | Floppy, Zip and Hard Drive |
| Common PC Case Styles | Full Tower |
| Common PC Case Styles | Mid Tower |
| Common PC Case Styles | Mini tower |
| Common PC Case Styles | Midi Tower |
| Common PC Case Styles | Desktop |
| Common PC Case Styles | Slimline |
| Common PC Case Styles | Proprietary |
