Re: Why all computer casing & cables are black?

"Mr. Man-wai Chang" <[email protected]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:02:41 +0800
Newsgroups alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,sci.electronics.repair,alt.engineering.electrical
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On 7/29/2026 12:15 AM, Paul wrote:
> On Tue, 7/28/2026 7:50 AM, Mr. Man-wai Chang wrote:
>>
>> I just didn't and don't understand why
>> everything has to be black in color as
>> the main color. In the end, no other
>> colors could be chosen or offered,
>> notably white.
> 
> 
> But the best component selection (like you care that the CPU actually works),
> black components give the most to choose from. And with the current setbacks
> in PC component sales, don't expect the "obscure" ones to stay in stock.


Would chips and ICs fail if their
casing were made white? Because of
light? Holy Light? :)

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