Cases

What do truly savvy electronics users do when they need new computers? They build their own custom desktop computers, staring with computer cases. Computer cases are the ultimate in barebones computers; many have nothing inside except slots to hold computer hardware and computer accessories.

Start by online shopping at Overstock.com's computer store to get your computer equipment at a huge discount. Then, choose computer power supplies, computer fans, memory upgrades, sound cards, video cards and all the other components you need. Finally, select something from Overstock.com's wide range of computer monitors, keyboards and mice. Plug them all together and, in the immortal words of Dr. Frankenstein, "It's alive!" You have created a computer--truly, totally your computer!

A computer case is the best way to start building a computer if you have specific needs that off-the-shelf desktop computers just don't meet. For your home, for your business, for your home business; gaming, desktop publishing, almost any specialized need you have, without all the stuff other people think ought to be in your desktop computer.

By the way, don't forget to cruise through the entire computer store to be sure you have all the consumer electronics your desktop computer will need: An external hard drive is an absolute necessity for computer security (they can't steal it if they can't find it!). CD burners or DVD burners are great if you need to distribute your work. Networking equipment is a must-have if you interconnect with others. It's all yours--up to 70 percent off retail pricing--anytime you want it, from the comfort of your own home, thanks to Overstock.com.