A barebone computer is a partially-assembled platform or an unassembled kit that can consist of any combination of: case, power supply, motherboard, CPU, RAM, video card, and/or a cooling system. Barebone computers are available in nearly any form factor.
The purchaser of such a platform only has to equip it with a CPU, RAM, hard drive (if these are not already included) and additional input/output devices depending on his/her needs.
Barebones systems sometimes include a CPU or RAM, but rarely any mass storage media (hard drives) or Operating System.
Assembling a barebone computer by hand is usually less expensive than buying a pre-configured computer from a retailer. Some microATX forms offer a reduced footprint that can result in limited space for extra I/O devices or PCI cards.
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