Can you change dell cases?
I recently cracked my case, everything works fine but it just annoys me broken like that. Anyways, is it possible to change out my case with a different one? I know I have to have one that is compatible with my motherboard, however it seems hard to figure that out. I have a pentium 4, so I believe that it is probably a socket 478, but I do not know what size, ATX? Micro ATX?. If anyone has done this or knows anything any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Nick
Re: Can you change dell cases?
it should be able to fit into a mid tower atx case with no problems, however some pictures would help us to help u.
Re: Can you change dell cases?
I found a picture of my case- I looks like the Dimension 3000 as seen on the right side of this site : http://www1.us.dell.com/content/prod...=19&l=en&s=dhs
again, so you think that a mid tower-ATX would accomodate my current dell setup? :?
Re: Can you change dell cases?
yes im pretty sure it will fit.
Re: Can you change dell cases?
Using a size compare with the monitor on the del webpage it'd be a good bet that your mobo is a µATX.
Quick way to tell is open the case and count the expansion slots. If you have 5 it is a µATX, if you have 7 is it is a normal ATX.
You can also tell by looking at the mobo, mostly from where the proc and ATX connector is located what revision of ATX or µATX your motherboard is designed to.
Though that doesnt really matter too much.
I'd say go with a mid tower case you like. Most will hold ATX and µATX motherboards.
Link to Newegg
Most any of those cases will hold you current setup if they have enough bays for all HDD's and Optical drives you might have.
Re: Can you change dell cases?
Great, thanks for all of the help-
:)
Re: Can you change dell cases?
The P4 Dell's have standard ATX components
You Shouldn't have any problems
-Grendel
Re: Can you change dell cases?
Why not fix the crack with some expoy, and then file a notch and fill it with body filler, sand smooth and repaint?
Re: Can you change dell cases?
because thats the easy way to do things.
Re: Can you change dell cases?
Might seem to easy but can you not get a replacement case from Dell themselves?