Re: Why all computer casing & cables are black?

Mr. Man-wai Chang wrote:
> 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? :)
> 
They would work in most cases. However, Brian Gregory's head would 
explode if he saw them, and it is generally agreed that is why they are 
not presently used.