IS THERE A DIFFRENCE BETWEEN MINITOWER AND DESKTOP computer

[Sonu_22]

i am going to buy the optiplex 990 desktop version
i have learned how to fit hd 7970 in the mini tower casing of the optiplex 990 by trenching the hdd trays
but i am not sure will the standard desktop casing will be large enough to do so
so that i can use hd7970 in it
as far as i think mini tower and standard desktop are about the same expect the orientation

 

[dextermat]

Hi, if by standard mid tower, you should have more space than mini:

usually mini has space for 1-2 dvd drive and max 3 hard drive while a mid tower will have 3 or 4 dvd and 4 to 5 hard drive depending on brand and models.
The mid tower should have enough space for a bigger gpu no problem.

 

[Sonu_22]

Hi, if by standard mid tower, you should have more space than mini:

usually mini has space for 1-2 dvd drive and max 3 hard drive while a mid tower will have 3 or 4 dvd and 4 to 5 hard drive depending on brand and models.
The mid tower should have enough space for a bigger gpu no problem.

i am not talking about mid tower i am getting desktop casing
means the pc that is horizontally shaped

 

[maxalge]

Hi, if by standard mid tower, you should have more space than mini:

usually mini has space for 1-2 dvd drive and max 3 hard drive while a mid tower will have 3 or 4 dvd and 4 to 5 hard drive depending on brand and models.
The mid tower should have enough space for a bigger gpu no problem.

i am not talking about mid tower i am getting desktop casing
means the pc that is horizontally shaped

which size do you mean exactly:

the smallest one ( DT )does not have a power supply remotely good enough for a 7970

nor is it "tall" enough either

only low profile cards will fit

 

[Sonu_22]

Hi, if by standard mid tower, you should have more space than mini:

usually mini has space for 1-2 dvd drive and max 3 hard drive while a mid tower will have 3 or 4 dvd and 4 to 5 hard drive depending on brand and models.
The mid tower should have enough space for a bigger gpu no problem.

i am not talking about mid tower i am getting desktop casing
means the pc that is horizontally shaped

which size do you mean exactly:

the smallest one ( DT )does not have a power supply remotely good enough for a 7970

nor is it "tall" enough either

only low profile cards will fit

i am talking about the pc which height is equal to the mini tower
i think it might be a ssf one

 

[bystander]

Link us to the case. It's all dependent on the specific case.

 

[dontlistentome]

On some of the Dells I've seen all the tower models are 'stand up', such as mini towers, slim form factor towers, ultra slim form factors as well. When they say 'desktop' they usually mean that model that lays flat on your desk.

If you're looking to buy used so you can add a videocard, stay away from all the models except the largest tower they offer. The small sizes are the ones that have limited space and limited options in power supplies. The normal sized towers give you the best chance to use the components of your choice.

 

[aquielisunari]

i am going to buy the optiplex 990 desktop version
i have learned how to fit hd 7970 in the mini tower casing of the optiplex 990 by trenching the hdd trays
but i am not sure will the standard desktop casing will be large enough to do so
so that i can use hd7970 in it
as far as i think mini tower and standard desktop are about the same expect the orientation

Please provide us with a link to your purchase site or the exact make and model number. THere is more to Dell Optiplex 990.

The mini-tower is a desktop computer. There is no difference between those two. The mini-atx or itx or others are usually referring to the size of the motherboard(9.6" x 9.6" if I'm not mistaken) within the desktop computer. Secondary to that is the size of the case. Mini-atx usually will have a smaller case. The size of the case isn't standard. There are mid-tower desktops that are unable to accept some air coolers due to their width. Other itx cases can accept the same cooler without issue. When Dell is thrown into the mix you get proprietary hardware such as the aforementioned power supply. Dell and HP are two of the biggest lovers of proprietary hardware not limited to PSUs and motherboards.

If you are considering upgrading in the future I suggest a different route.