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Computer tower stands/cabinets are changing. Thanks to innovations by manufacturers, they can now be found with a lot more glitz and glamor than ever before. They still primarily perform very important practical functions though and house the heart of any PC. This means there are many things people should consider before making any purchase.

The first thing to look at is the size. People nowadays usually keep their machines on computer stands that have different shelves for the printer, the cabinet, DVDs etc. If the case is set on such stand, one should first carefully measure the space allotted for the cabinet. This measurement, with a few inches taken off to allow for cooling and access, should be the maximum height of the tower.

Do not forget about the form factor. Older motherboards are not compatible with newer tower cabinets and vice versa. There are many types of cabinets available, but one should stay away from cheap imports. Press the side of the c abinet and see whether there is any give or not. If the sheeting used to fabricate the tower is of a strong gauge, it will not give way easily. Also keep in mind that the current generations of CPU's give off a lot of heat when purchasing a new stand. For this reason, ensure that there are adequate ventilation spaces in the tower stand.

It should preferably have two or more additional cooling slots where cooling fans can be affixed. The sides of some tower stands take a lot of pushing and coaxing before they finally snap in place. Therefore, check to ensure that the sides of any case will come on and off with relative ease. They should not only slide off easily but should be affixed by large-headed, half-twist screws (a half twist clockwise should attach them to the body and a half twist counterclockwise should detach them).

If possible, opt for a cabinet that does not come with a power box. Instead, purchase one separately and go in for one manufactured by a rep utable company with low noise and power consumption.

It is wise to ensure that there are sufficient numbers of empty bays on the cabinet. There is no telling when it might be necessary to upgrade the computer with extra drives or other hardware. These extra bays will insure the computer can grow and change with the times.

Computer tower stands come in various color combinations. Gone are the days when cream and dull grey were the only colors available. Since a computer stand is relatively big and very noticeable, opt in for a cabinet that has a color combination which matches the color of the room.

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