Thread: case options --- yea! ---

Im no expert on this but I really dont think that computer cases are made of metal (usually aluminum) for shielding. Aluminum for one is cheap, especially compared to plexiglass or fiberglass. Two, metal is the best of three for heat dissapation which is a major issue for computers and even more important in a car environment. There have been many members on these boards who have used plexiglass for cases (not so sure about fiberglass). Search for plexiglass cases. If line noise is your concern there are ways to try to fight this problem. You can search for this also since it has been covered many times also. I wouldnt be to concerned personally with the association of noise and the material your case is made out of. I would be very concerned though with heat if you use anything besides a metal type case though. I advise that you look into some good cooling solutions. With plexiglass I would use a minimum of two 80mm case fans. One for intake and the other for exhaust. I hope this helps.