Is it possible to exchange all your components...

FairDoos

FairDoos

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Is it possible to get all the components out of a stock computer and put them in a new case? I know id probably have to buy a new PSU to work the LED's but that isnt bothering me at the moment just checking is all..
 
FairDoos said:
Is it possible to get all the components out of a stock computer and put them in a new case? I know id probably have to buy a new PSU to work the LED's but that isnt bothering me at the moment just checking is all..
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You can if you built it without a problem.

However if it's a brand name like Dell HP etc, you'll have some troubles because they use proprietary components like their Power Supply's and Motherboards.

But otherwise you should be good.
 
"Yer the stock computer is a Packard Bell so i dont think i would be having any problems then? "
yes, you may have problems. I would say first you need to ID the motherboard, to determine if it is a standard atx or micro atx. Then you will know if it will fit in the case you have in mind. Post back the model number of the board.
 
Ok never trying that again its not even starting up now constantly beeping at me =[ Engineer is coming out to fix it for Free :D Owell i learn from my mistakes :)
 
If your PC Continuously beeps does that mean there is a Motherboard problem? or a Memory problem? People have told me different things? so i need a third or more answears to be sure thanks :)
 
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Alright thanks for the help! I have a book on the beep codes but that tells me its a Memory problem and i rang support at Packard Bell and they say its a mobo problem who knows whats next!
 
Most times it is not worth the effort.
As technology marches on all the components of the computer have to be upgraded, so what do you do with an old slow processor or old slow ram or an old slow dvd or small slow hard drive???
Some times you might to salvage a case and power supply. If they were quality products like antec or gateway and some others but you still should have the booklet which comes with the case which shows you where all the wires go.
I usually buy the most things to build a new PC from pricewatch.com sometimes you can get better deals from local box stores with after rebate prices or special sale coupons cheaper than on-line dealers. Things like memory, Hard drives, add video cards.
Local box stores only sell retail box items which come with all what you need for installation. The online dealers mostly sell OEM or white box or secondary brands of inferior quality. If you are careful you can snag some good products and prices online and build a nice PC for budget $.
 
well did you put the rubber gromets in between the motherbored try and the motherboired, if not you fried your bored, it shouldnt be anything if you only switched all the componets
 
larryf215 said:
if reseating the ram did not work, take it back out of the case and bench test it, until you can get in the bios.
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Ha not a worry i just taken the RAM out and gave it a quick clean and placed it back in and hay presto it worked =]

and why do people get all technical saying you fried your motherboard reset your BIOS etc haha?
 
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