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Hydro
04-08-2001, 12:50 PM
K, i just bought a barebone system and after checking out pcguide, i left ripped of. and i did. anyway heres the thing.
Thebarebone system came with a "Super-Mini ATX Case with 230W Power Supply". i want to buy a bigger and better case. lets ay this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1228565789

will it be compatible with my pc? If i just removed all the parts, and moved them into the new case?
Paleo Pete
04-09-2001, 07:49 AM
We'd have to know what components you have to work with before we have any idea what case they will fit in. Post full system specs, then maybe we can give you some good ideas.

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Hydro
04-09-2001, 01:37 PM
heres the specs : http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1226172818

I will upgrade the basic thing like the mouse, speaker. I am lookign to upgrade the mother board and the video card..

And adivce?
Randy_tx
04-09-2001, 02:03 PM
Any ATX case will do the job as long as it has 250+ watt power supply. You might want to consider just changing out the PS to a 300 watt one and stay with the case you have.

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Hydro
04-09-2001, 02:37 PM
k, so..

I am going to buy a ATX Case, with atleast 4 bays. This one is too small. I will get a case 300watts then. Will Any Motherboard fit into a atx case?

And any tips on which case to buy? Atleast a mid size
JellyBelly
04-10-2001, 01:20 AM
Hydro,
I would check out the Antec SX830 http://www.antec-inc.com/product/cases/wkstion.htm
or the SX1030 http://www.antec-inc.com/product/cases/sohoser.htm
I got the SX1030 from EMScomputing for $101(including shipping) and I love it. It comes with two fans, and mounting for two more. Also has a 300 Watt Power Supply. The case does a good job of moving air...nice and cool. If you don't mind spending the money it's a great case. A cheaper alternative would be the Enlight 7237(about $75-$80 including shipping).
Check out Pricewatch.com for the best price.