Upgrade System Case??

[pcfreak]

Hello,

I have a Compaq Towercase with only two filled up 5.25" slots. I would like to change that to a bigger towercase?
Is that possible.

[YODA74]

yes

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[iisbob]

The only problem you're likely to run into is that Compaq uses propietory sized hardware, including the motherboard. You may be able to get it to fit into a standard ATX case-i've done it with a couple, but not without some grunting and swearing! http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/tongue.gif



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[kenja]

I ripped out the motherboard in my Presario 5724 and haven't had any problems physically fitting standard mATX/ATX motherboards in it (but that's bigger than yours is).

Here's the hassle: if you want the back sealed, you're going to need a new I/O panel because the Compaq's is proprietary (at least mine was). Bigger hassle: dicing and splicing the wires for the power and LEDs. (I thought I knew what I was doing, but lost the HDD indicator.) You'll need connectors to fit the header pins on your new motherboard.

My advice: Find a good deal on a case with power supply. (Compaq uses the bare minimum for power.) Newegg is currently offering free shipping on the Fong Kai FK320 (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=manufactory&catalog=7&manufactory=1432).
If you've got room for it, I don't think you can do better than these cases (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=manufactory&catalog=7&manufactory=1502). I forget the Chinese name of the actual case manufacturer, but these are also labelled Antec (listed under Enermax at Newegg).

(I've got an Antec SX1030; same case with a 300W Antec supply.) AMD Athlon Recommended Power Supplies (http://www2.amd.com/us-en/Processors/TechnicalResources/0,,30_182_869_1039%5e1053,00.html)

Oh, I re-read your post. (I'm hungry; that's my excuse. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/tongue.gif) You're staying with the motherboard, so the I/O panel will probably transfer to the new case OK (duct tape might help). My Presario board was wider than the average ATX mobo, so you'll want a biggish case.



[This message has been edited by kenja (edited 11-26-2001).]