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Understanding specs on a case

Discussion in 'Other Hardware' started by Jskid, Dec 14, 2010.

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  1. Jskid TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 322

    Can someone explain to me what the dimensions for a computer case mean? Take this for example

    Azza Orion 201 BLACK/SILVER ATX Mid Tower Case 4X5.25 2X3.5 5X3.5INT 120MM LED Fans Window No PSU

    So ATX means the design of the motherboard right?

    Mid Tower gives a general category for the size of the case

    What does 4X5.25 2X3.5 5X3.5INT mean? How is there 3 pairs instead of X x Y x Z

    What does the 120MM mean?
    Jskid, Dec 14, 2010
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  2. hellokitty[hk] I'm a TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 3,997   +31

    That's four 5.25 slots, two 3.5, and five 3.5 INT...those are not dimensions.
    120 millimeters.
    hellokitty[hk], Dec 14, 2010
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  3. mailpup TS Special Forces Posts: 7,899   +75

    To clarify a bit more, the five 3.5 INT are 3.5 inch internal drive slots while the four 5.25 inch and two 3.5 inch slots are external.
    mailpup, Dec 14, 2010
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  4. Jskid TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 322

    What are things that would go in these external and internal drives? I assume one is for the hard drive.

    What is the most popular material that cases are made out of?
    Jskid, Dec 15, 2010
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  5. hellokitty[hk] I'm a TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 3,997   +31

    Well you can fit your breakfast and lunch in there too.
    I've tried putting my cat there, but she doesn't fit.
    I suppose the answer is anything smaller than 3.5/2,5 inches.
    hellokitty[hk], Dec 15, 2010
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