Why does a PC case always opens to the left?

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2014-07
  • Alexander Ceed

    The majority of all PC cases are opened on the left side. However, I've seen very few that open on the right side. Why is this?

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  • techie007

    Actually many don't. I'm looking at a HP now that opens on the right when facing its front.

    The reason is the AT/ATX form factor specification, which specifies the size, orrientation, and holes in the motherboard so it can match the mounting screw holes in the case.


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    Anybody makes stylish PC cases that look like the Cobalt Cube?
  • Questioner

    I'm looking for computer cases that don't look like regular PC's in case customers would like to keep it on their desktop so it has to look stylish. I liked the Cobalt Cube:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobalt_Qube

    Does someone know if some company makes cases that look the same (I know about Shuttle : they're too pricey), and possibly one that has a really quiet power supply?

    Thank you.


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  • Drake

    I don't know any cases with that color unfortunately, but if you are searching something stylish and good overall quality I can suggest you the Antec Mini P180. They provide also a Pearl White version that IMHO is really cool and elegant.

    Here it is also a positive hardware review.

    Also Silverstone provides good quality small cases, the SG06 is new and come with 80 plus power supply. I wasn't able to find a review yet.