On 25 Oct 99, at 8:12, Timchenko Maxim wrote:

> A good desktop cases (i.e. "flat") are really hard to come by,

  I agree -- they exist, but they're hard to find.  I've heard that
manufacturers are being told that, to end users, a tower
configuration "looks more powerful".

> but I think that a midi- or full-tower will do equally good. Seek
> one with a good power supply, 300W, and at least 2 fans.

  In my experience, mini-towers and TAX mid-towers tend to be very
cramped and hard to work on.  This might not be an issue if you're
just going to assemble it, close it up, and run with it, but if
you're going to be tinkering and tweaking, a full tower will make
life easier.

David G

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