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| Thread ID: 87093 | 2008-02-07 19:11:00 | Changing computer cases | CaptainVincent (76) | Press F1 |
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| 638341 | 2008-02-07 19:11:00 | Hi everyone. I got a new computer with a big case awhile ago but I am starting to dislike the case. It's one of those cases which doesn't securely hold a pci-e graphics card =( Changing computer cases looks pretty straightforward but the only thing i'm concerned about is the computer button wires/usb wire connecters at the front of the case. Do they need to be plugged into certain parts of the motherboard even though they have the same connection? One more thing. Could you please recommend me a cheap case that securely holds pci-e cards. Thanks =) |
CaptainVincent (76) | ||
| 638342 | 2008-02-07 19:22:00 | Well, yer the front connectors have to be plugged into the right connectors on the mobo. Or they wont work, or light up. Get the mobo manual, so you know what goes where. |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 638343 | 2008-02-07 19:26:00 | Yes the front power/ data leads need to be plugged into the right pins on the mother board, if they are wrong, led's may not work the PC may not startup. The USB leads/plugs also need to be connected correctly to the board, other wise you can blow up any USB device thats plugged in. Most plugs these days for USB can only go in one way if they are in a "Block" so that shouldn't be a problem, but if the new case has separate single plugs then you must wire them correctly. |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 638344 | 2008-02-07 19:27:00 | Damn, All those power,front audio and usb plugs look EXACTLY the same ><. | CaptainVincent (76) | ||
| 638345 | 2008-02-07 19:29:00 | Could I please also have some recommendations =) Maybe some acrylic or seethrough cases even. I'm tryna find cheap cases though. | CaptainVincent (76) | ||
| 638346 | 2008-02-07 20:07:00 | The power /USB conenctors are not really that hard, simply take your time, and as Speedy said look at the manual for your board. The connectors will all be labeled, so simply put the corresponding connector to the pins as listed on the board Example Front Power (images.google.co.nz 3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG) The USB if in a Block, can only go one way,Example (www.imagef1.net.nz) if they are like These here (www.imagef1.net.nz) then you need to be a bit more careful and read the manual as to how its wired, and as you see they also are marked etc, plug/USB 1 and 2. The fun comes when the wires are different colors, and are separate, thats when you do have to be careful and read what plug is what. These MUST be correctly wired other wise you can blow USB devices when plugging in. |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 638347 | 2008-02-07 20:32:00 | It's one of those cases which doesn't securely hold a pci-e graphics card =( Whats that then? You mean one where it has a plastic "toolless" PCI holder? Thats easy, take it out and use screws. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 638348 | 2008-02-07 23:50:00 | No, It just doesnt have anything to screw it down in place. No screw hole or anything, It lets the card rest on a nice lean. | CaptainVincent (76) | ||
| 638349 | 2008-02-08 02:53:00 | Ah. Useless then. Most decent tool-less cases have the facility to use either or..... ANy case you like - the PSU is more importnat, have a look at www.overclockers.co.nz |
pctek (84) | ||
| 638350 | 2008-02-08 04:10:00 | Thank you, I'm getting one without PSU, Already have a PSU. | CaptainVincent (76) | ||
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