Computer Case

Picking a case is almost purely a matter of personal preference. You will need to make sure that the case is designed to fit the form factor of motherboard that you have selected. In addition, computer cases have two different "cages" to hold differently sized drives. Desktop hard drives are frequently 3.5" standard and CD drives are 5.25" standard. Check to make sure that the case you are purchasing has a sufficient number of each for what you are purchasing as well as future upgrades. Also, a slightly larger case can be nice for someone with large hands because it makes the building process a bit simpler. Other than this, feel free to pick the case that is the most visually appealing to you within your price range.

One side note to consider on cases is cooling. Most computers will be pretty happy as long as they have one intake and one exhaust fan. 120mm fans are becoming more popular in recent times and can provide higher airflow at lower noise levels and might be a nice option to consider if you are bothered by background noise. In addition, cheap cases frequently come with cheap fans, or sometimes even no fans, so definitely check the specifications of the case you have picked out. Reviews will also frequently mention if the fans are particularly poor quality. Purchasing aftermarket fans can be an easy remedy for this annoying problem. Most good quality fans will list a decibel rating telling you how quiet or loud you can expect a fan to be.