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blackclown
12-28-2004, 05:43 PM
i am goign 2 buy a new computer case but im not sure if all of it is going 2 fit. AO can you help?

my computer is a


Dimension 4600
Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology (2.80GHz, 800 FSB, 1MB), Microsoft® Windows®


Dell Dimension 4600 Series Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology (2.80GHz, 800 FSB, 1MB)
WPA288H


Memory 512MB Dual Channel DDR SDRAM at 400MHz (2x256M)
512M4

Video Card 128MB DDR NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Graphics Card with TV-Out and DVI
128FX52


Hard Drive 40GB Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive (7200 RPM)



Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
WHXP


Network Card Integrated Intel® PRO 10/100 Ethernet
IN


Modem 56K PCI Data Fax Modem
DFAX

CD or DVD Drive Dual Drives: 16x DVD-ROM Drive + FREE UPGRADE! 48x CD-RW Drive
DVDCDRP


Sound Integrated 5.1 Channel Audio
IS




and the case i want is

Case Type: ATX Mid Tower
Color: Black/Silver
Material: Aluminum Door with Plastic and Steel Construction
Drive Bays: 5.25" x 4/0, 3.5" x 2/5 (external/internal)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: 2 x USB2.0, 2 x Audio
Power Supply: 450W
Cooling System: 1 x 80mm Front Blue LED fan
Motherboard Compatibility: Standard ATX
Dimensions: 7.9" x 17.0" x 17.3"

im getting it from
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=11-105-144&DEPA=1

t33kyboy
12-28-2004, 05:46 PM
Yes it will fit.

The cage looks like it'll be a pain to clean. Dust will get into it and blah...

blackclown
12-28-2004, 05:50 PM
awsome is it hard 2 change everything from 1 case 2 another?

t33kyboy
12-28-2004, 05:53 PM
If you know what your doing, its simple. Just remember where everything connects toooo..

SAW
12-28-2004, 05:54 PM
No, it not too tough if you know what your doing. If you are unsure about anything, there's probably a tech FAQ or step-by-step instructions on the web.

EDIT: Darn you t33k, beat me too it. :p

xmetal2001
12-28-2004, 06:24 PM
If i'm not mistaken, Dell's motherboards are propietary and don't conform to the ATX standard, meaning it's not going to fit in that case without modification.

Also, I know for a fact that the powersupply doesn't conform to ATX standards.

Can_Opener
12-28-2004, 06:25 PM
Just FYI that case is going to have some major airflow problems with only 1 80 mm fan in front and 1 80 mm fan in back, as well as the grill being poorly drilled out. The actual switching of the components is very easy, just be sure you remain grounded when you are doing it (dont take apart your stuff on a carpetted area, and be sure to touch the metal part of the case before you touch any of your components, this will nullify any static electricity you have built up in your body). Everything should all fit though, if the motherboard is an ATX mobo.