sure, why not, I guess? At least if people want a really low cost desktop, or something like a computer powering a kiosk, there's a plethora of low cost but fun

sure, why not, I guess? At least if people want a really low cost desktop, or something like a computer powering a kiosk, there's a plethora of low cost but functional mini-itx, microatx or atx sized steel cases. If you go to newegg and sort by price, for instance: https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16811147295R?quicklink=true https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16811147295R?quicklink=true If you look further there's some much smaller slimline desktop mini-itx (170x170mm format) barebones cases that are probably about the same price. vast economies of scale in standardized mounting formats and open standards, like the dimensions/mounting holes for a normal ATX power supply...