N normaltype Solid State Member Messages 12 Apr 19, 2006 #1 Anyone know much about dell? I want to put my dell hardware into a new case but I read somewhere that dell uses an odd mobo so you can't swap. Anyone know?
Anyone know much about dell? I want to put my dell hardware into a new case but I read somewhere that dell uses an odd mobo so you can't swap. Anyone know?
T Trifid Fully Optimized Messages 4,010 Apr 19, 2006 #2 It will be fine if you own a drill and a pencil.
macdude425 Member (again) Messages 4,202 Location Raul's Wild Kingdom...How 'bout that, huh? Apr 19, 2006 #3 ...have lots of patience and don't mind accidentally screwing up your case. Why not get a new case and mobo or just not at all?
...have lots of patience and don't mind accidentally screwing up your case. Why not get a new case and mobo or just not at all?
KCRMYZ Banned Messages 659 Apr 19, 2006 #4 I have'nt tried and dont think I will but all I can say is good luck
T Trifid Fully Optimized Messages 4,010 Apr 19, 2006 #5 A new motherboard will lead into more problems, having a new motherboard - will mean he may as well get a new PC (hyperbole.) Patience is another point though, the PSU may be a slight problem, so you may need to mount it somewhere else. I don't know, you will find out.
A new motherboard will lead into more problems, having a new motherboard - will mean he may as well get a new PC (hyperbole.) Patience is another point though, the PSU may be a slight problem, so you may need to mount it somewhere else. I don't know, you will find out.
OP OP N normaltype Solid State Member Messages 12 Apr 19, 2006 #6 Thanks guys. The case is on its way. Will try the swap. Nothing is too difficult for me, just wondering if its been done before. I just don't want to drill the crap out of a brand new case, so if thats what I'll have to do, I'll just get a new mobo. Thanks again.
Thanks guys. The case is on its way. Will try the swap. Nothing is too difficult for me, just wondering if its been done before. I just don't want to drill the crap out of a brand new case, so if thats what I'll have to do, I'll just get a new mobo. Thanks again.
ulater6000 Daemon Poster Messages 757 Location Alaska Apr 19, 2006 #7 Most Dell mobos are ATX, but some of Dells new computers are starting to utilize BTX form factor.
OP OP N normaltype Solid State Member Messages 12 Apr 19, 2006 #8 yeah, mines from 2002 so its def atx
macdude425 Member (again) Messages 4,202 Location Raul's Wild Kingdom...How 'bout that, huh? Apr 20, 2006 #9 ulater6000 said: Most Dell mobos are ATX, but some of Dells new computers are starting to utilize BTX form factor. Click to expand... NONE of the Dell motherboards I've ever seen even resemble anything close to ATX or BTX, layout wise.
ulater6000 said: Most Dell mobos are ATX, but some of Dells new computers are starting to utilize BTX form factor. Click to expand... NONE of the Dell motherboards I've ever seen even resemble anything close to ATX or BTX, layout wise.