is there a difference of what case to buy?

[smokewarlock]

im looking to build 3 systems for my girlsfriends new business but im trying to keep cost of them down really low and need to know does it matter on which case you buy say for a amd or intel. is there like a difference in power supply that should be used? again im building cheap systems that will just be used to due basic internet and data entry at office so the cheaper the case the better as long as it will work. i know the form factor plays a part but is there anything other than that.. thanks for your help ahead of time.

(been out of the tech for a minute and getting back)

 

[beatle]

Nearly every case you buy with a power supply will be P4 and AMD certified. Since these computers will see light duty, I don't see that it makes much of a difference. Just make sure you get a full ATX case if you buy a full ATX motherboard. If you get a microATX motherboard (recommended for cheap pcs), you can use either a full or microatx case.

 

[smokewarlock]

thanks would you know a good place online to get a cheap case?

 

[JoeDirt]

Newegg always has some great deals.

 

[smokewarlock]

thanks really appreciate the help

 

[Chucko]

Don't get a case with a generic power supply. Get a name brand, "trusted" power supply.

 

[mrzed]

I'm with chucko there. If these computers are being used for a business, saving a little money could well end up costing a lot. Cheap power supplies do fry more often, they also tend to supply less reliable voltage.

Computer hardware these days is cheap. Especially compared to the cost of the software, let alone the cost to rent brains to do things with that hardware. Buy decent quality. You will never regret it if you do, you may regret it if you don't.

That doesn't mean you need to get an Antec or similar name brand case (although if you find a good deal on one . . . ).

Ask around or do a search about good quality cheap cases/PSU's. I did the same thing for my mom, and ended up with an Inwin case because it came with a reputable Sparkle PSU. Find out who makes the PSU in any case before you buy and do some googling.