Chassis

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Alternatively referred to as the computer case and sometimes referred to as the system unit or base unit, the chassis is the housing that helps protect and organize all the components that make up your computer. The picture is an empty computer chassis.

Most people overlook the computer case as just a box, but it does provide the below important features.

See our what does the inside of a computer look like page for a visual example of all above components.

Today, there is a wide variety of computer case colors, below is a listing of popular colors as well as a brief description on each color if needed.

Black - Standard black case.
Urban White - Offset white. Most desktop computers and computer hardware are this color.
White - White or very light color case.

In addition to the above standard colors, there are computer manufacturers and case manufacturers who also have blue, orange, pink, red, silver, and yellow. As well as a wide range of available colors, there are also translucent cases that have a semi clear color look into the case.

Also see: 1U, 2U, 3U, 4U, 5U, Bay, Bezel, Case, Case badge, Computer, Front panel, Hardware terms, Housing