Author Topic: New PC - can I use my old case? (Read 262 times)

Dowding · « **on:** July 26, 2004, 05:59:18 AM »

My old system is as follows:

1.2 Ghz Athlon T-bird
Abit KT7-RAID m'board
Antec Case

Core of the new system:

Athlon 64 3500+ 939pin
Asus A8V Deluxe
Sapphire XT800Pro
Crucial CAS2 1GB RAM

Now, I realise I'll need a new PSU (existing one is rated at 350W), but the case is a good one with 2 case fans etc and I don't really want to dump it. Has the form factor changed at all in the last 3 years (when the old system was built)?

Cheers

XtrmeJ · « **Reply #1 on:** July 26, 2004, 06:04:13 AM »

You can keep your case, you should be fine. I don't see a reason that those things would not fit. Even if in the unlikely event that they don't fit.. they sell sweet cases for cheap. But I'm sure it will all fit fine.

Ohio330 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 27, 2004, 12:12:53 PM »

Uhh, the key to knowing whether your old case will work is
also dependent upon the power supply. You need to know what
wattage it is. Sounds like that a hell of an upgrade. Id call
you motherboard manufacturer and let em know what your
installing (periferals etc) and ask them what they suggest.

boxboy28 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 27, 2004, 12:36:11 PM »

Look at the form factor and the dimensions of the mobos!

Dowding · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2004, 03:59:51 AM »

The only thing that will be transferred to the new system is the case and the floppy/dvd/CD-writer drives. Everything else is going, including the PSU. Will see if it fits!