Computer case. I was told i cant just pick any ol' case

Comp_Newb · 07-01-2008, 05:14 AM

hello i have a dell 8400 desktop and i was told because of how the mobo is installed i cannot just pick any case?? any help would be appreciated.
Any suggested cases would be appreciated as well. I like the alien style cases with neon lighting inside.
jeff

**brian** · 07-01-2008, 05:16 AM

most likely you cant get a new case. dell cases use a wired non-standers mounting. trust me that your better off getting a new computer. dell has given me too much problems

Comp_Newb · 07-01-2008, 05:22 AM

I like dell. I have always bought dell computers. I know a dell represenative personally. I'm not wasting my money on a whole new computer unless you want to buy it :-)

Cleric7x9 · 07-01-2008, 05:23 AM

you probably need a BTX case

Francisck · 07-01-2008, 05:23 AM

They are the biggest pain in the world if you have to replace a part or upgrade....

Quick69GTO · 07-02-2008, 05:14 AM

Dells are one of the better manufactured PCs but they are highly proprietary.
To answer your question, you can't swap the internal hardware from your Dell 8400 to a standard ATX (or BTX) case because of Dells unique motherboard mounting system.
Of course, you can do a Google search for some ideas on how to "mod" the Dell case.......

**brian** · 07-02-2008, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quick69GTO

Dells are one of the better manufactured PCs but they are highly proprietary.
To answer your question, you can't swap the internal hardware from your Dell 8400 to a standard ATX (or BTX) case because of Dells unique motherboard mounting system.
Of course, you can do a Google search for some ideas on how to "mod" the Dell case.......

i beg to differ. You did kinda give a huge downside to why they are so bad.

They have inconpadable equitment. there are standerds and if someone does not follow them they are riping you off. i have a lot more but i will keep it at that

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Comp_Newb Gold Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: So Cal Age: 18 Posts: 339	Computer case. I was told i cant just pick any ol' case hello i have a dell 8400 desktop and i was told because of how the mobo is installed i cannot just pick any case?? any help would be appreciated. Any suggested cases would be appreciated as well. I like the alien style cases with neon lighting inside. jeff

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07-01-2008, 05:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
brian Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Age: 17 Posts: 4,278	most likely you cant get a new case. dell cases use a wired non-standers mounting. trust me that your better off getting a new computer. dell has given me too much problems

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07-02-2008, 05:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
Quick69GTO Silver Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 204	Dells are one of the better manufactured PCs but they are highly proprietary. To answer your question, you can't swap the internal hardware from your Dell 8400 to a standard ATX (or BTX) case because of Dells unique motherboard mounting system. Of course, you can do a Google search for some ideas on how to "mod" the Dell case.......