Section 04 - VFAQ
Should I get a case with a window or not?
I dont even know why people ask this question ... it's asthetics. If you want it, then get it. If you dont, then dont get it. Pretty simple ... sure a metal panel might be more impact resistant than a plexy panel but if you're planing on puncturing your case it wont matter much now will it?
Do aluminum cases cool better?
No! Read
here for more info as well as some numbers to back it up.
Will my mATX motherboard fit into this ATX case? How about the other way around?
A mATX motherboard will most likely fit into an ATX case (there are wierd exceptions so unless you have one of them really messed up cases, you'll be ok). An ATX motherboard wont however, fit into an mATX case.
Should I get BTX?
Well going BTX would require you buying a BTX CPU, BTX motherboard, BTX case, BTX cooler etc. And given the industry's trend for performance/watt, BTX is probably going to die (since the point of BTX is to improve cooling performance for Intel's hot, old generation CPUs). Overall, not worth it.
Should I get a case with a PSU included?
Well, if it's a good PSU then sure. Now if you need to know how to pick a good PSU, have a look at
PSU 101. Generally, higher performance buyers will have less of a need for this as most included PSUs wont be in their comfort zone handling some of the higher performance gear (i.e., Crossfire, QuadSLI)
Should I get tooless?
Thats a matter of personal opinion ... so you decide!
Should I get a door? Built in watercooling? Windows? Vents? Wheels? Lights?
These too are all personal opinions -- so decide what you want!