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| Thread ID: 52334 | 2004-12-16 22:07:00 | New case for a Dell | Boxy (6561) | Press F1 |
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| 304187 | 2004-12-16 22:07:00 | Hi; I have a Dell Dimension 4600C - Slim form factor case, and want to add a firewire card and DVD writer. My discussions with Dell have confirmed that with my existing case I can't add a firewire card, so I am looking at the option of transferring the entire contents of my Dell case to a new bigger case, which would enable me to fit a firewire card and a new internal DVD writer. I am thinking about getting a Thermatake case, - does anyone have any advice on what I am about to do and suggestions on the case type? - thanks :confused: |
Boxy (6561) | ||
| 304188 | 2004-12-16 22:18:00 | a standard case will be big enough. however i would first look closely at the motherboard mounts as i have seen some dells which have non-standard mounts/sizes and will not fit a non-dell cases. |
tweak'e (69) | ||
| 304189 | 2004-12-16 23:30:00 | If you get the dreaded blank screen, no beeps when you turn it back on, 4 times out of 5 for PCs I repair (if they've got a new mobo or case) it is that a mounting pin is in the wrong place and shorting something. In most cases (excuse the pun), it will not damage the motherboard, but be careful - there is always an exception. Often involving smoke and sometimes flames. So double check that all the metal brackets line up! |
george12 (7) | ||
| 304190 | 2004-12-16 23:49:00 | i would think that dells have their own form factor knowing them ( they seem to have different everything so you have to buy through them. Worse case you may just need to drill some holes in your new case ( and hopefully the back panels will still line up ) | noone (22) | ||
| 304191 | 2004-12-16 23:56:00 | Some Dells also use a non ATX conforming Power Supply, so it may pay to check if it will fit your new case. If it doesn't then you will need to purchase a new one, which is probably best anyway if you are planning on upgrading other components. |
b1naryb0y (3) | ||
| 304192 | 2004-12-17 00:00:00 | Basic upgrade guide for a supermarket PC. 1.Place for sale add in local paper. 2.Exchange supermarket PC for cash with lucky punter who happened to read the add. 3.Buy a non-supermarket PC. |
Metla (12) | ||
| 304193 | 2004-12-17 00:21:00 | I liked the design of the Thermaltake cases when they came out but all the reviews I have read say they are very noisy (6-7 fans). For the ultimate in quiet cases consider a Zalman case or cooler. Very expensive but very cool. :cool: | Alpha (3520) | ||
| 304194 | 2004-12-17 00:59:00 | they normally just look good- often made from bad / cheap materials. There are better cases out there but are often VERY expensive. | noone (22) | ||
| 304195 | 2004-12-17 01:06:00 | Can't stand the sight of most thermaltake cases myself, although the new plain (by there standards) ones with the curved front are quite easy on the eye. If i was going to spend a whack of cash on a case i would take a Lan-li anyday.... |
Metla (12) | ||
| 304196 | 2004-12-17 04:12:00 | Hi there. Thermaltake cases are crap. Talking to all Tech shop owners and friends who own them tell me they do nothing for cooling no matter how many fans you have, and you have to wear a belt just to lift the damn things. |
Jams (1051) | ||
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