The metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer is the ___________.
The metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer is the System unit.
A typical desktop computer consists of a computer system unit, a keyboard, a mouse, and a monitor. The computer system unit is the enclosure for all the other main interior components of a computer. It is also called the computer case, computer chassis, or computer tower The system unit includes the chassis, microprocessor, main memory, bus, and ports, but does not include the keyboard or monitor, or any peripheral devices.A system unit is sometimes called a box or main unit.