Urgent Case Problem

lally07 · 12-25-2007, 06:21 PM

I need to know what kind of case my compaq presario 061

and I need to know whether it supports atx motherboards... plz can someone tell me either where to find it printed on the case or find out what it is. I need this done urgently.

PS: its called a HP Compaq Presario SR1600

Thanx Much appreciated

Nevakonaza · 12-25-2007, 06:31 PM

Its an Midi tower case and yes it will hold a ATX mobo

paratwa · 12-25-2007, 06:31 PM

I can't say for certain, but more than likely, it is not an atx case. Compaq was one of the worst for using proprietary parts in their systems.

You would be better off buying a new case for any new system you want to build. Since even the power supply that came with it is probably a proprietary part and if you need to replace it it would cause problems.

SirKenin · 12-25-2007, 08:25 PM

It will support a micro ATX motherboard. Not a full ATX. Your new board will come with a faceplate, as the Compaq one is guaranteed not to fit.

oscaryu1 · 12-25-2007, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paratwa

I can't say for certain, but more than likely, it is not an atx case. Compaq was one of the worst for using proprietary parts in their systems.

You would be better off buying a new case for any new system you want to build. Since even the power supply that came with it is probably a proprietary part and if you need to replace it it would cause problems.

I have a old Compaq. It's a mATX. Most Compaq's are ATX. Some are propietary though. It's the Dell's you have to watch out for.

Quote:

It will support a micro ATX motherboard. Not a full ATX. Your new board will come with a faceplate, as the Compaq one is guaranteed not to fit.

The I/O backplate is not needed if you're worried/don't have it.

12-25-2007, 06:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
lally07 Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Leicestershire, UK Age: 14 Posts: 141	Urgent Case Problem I need to know what kind of case my compaq presario 061 and I need to know whether it supports atx motherboards... plz can someone tell me either where to find it printed on the case or find out what it is. I need this done urgently. PS: its called a HP Compaq Presario SR1600 Thanx Much appreciated

12-25-2007, 06:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
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12-25-2007, 06:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
paratwa Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,969	I can't say for certain, but more than likely, it is not an atx case. Compaq was one of the worst for using proprietary parts in their systems. You would be better off buying a new case for any new system you want to build. Since even the power supply that came with it is probably a proprietary part and if you need to replace it it would cause problems.

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SirKenin banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,711	It will support a micro ATX motherboard. Not a full ATX. Your new board will come with a faceplate, as the Compaq one is guaranteed not to fit.