A decision to buy box computer requires one to consider specific advantages in term of features like computing speed, size and ease of mounting, AC or DC power supply, memory and expansion options, package and graphic specifications, industrial certifications or compliance with industrial standards like NEMA, FCC Class, CE Mark among others for chassis, power supply and system design, environmental specifications, component selection and technical and mechanical specifications as per the respective agency qualifications. Support for industrial box computers is also another major consideration when buying one as troubleshooting poses a major challenge in such environment.
There are a number of standard and non-standard board designs available in the market, and circuit board or SBC standards, CRT display tube or front panel standards along with comparison of other technical specifications based on the specific application become necessary when buying a box computer.
