Hello everyone. Last night I purchased a EVGA GeForce 9800GTX Superclocked and a Thermaltake 500w PSU for my HP m8000. I need to know this, since my case is pretty small and it will already be a tight fit with the new card, would it be wiser for me to buy several new fans for it, or buy a new case? Could someone please select a good case that would work with all my stuff? These are the only two aftermarket things that will be in the computer. Preferably in the $50 or less price range.
Which is better for cooling?
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Personally, I'd go for a new case. Big-Brand cases are designed for quiet-operation, not cooling capabilities.
As far as a recommendation, this case is incredible
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119115
The newer version of it, the Elite 340, is $5 less, also from Newegg.
As far as a recommendation, this case is incredible
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119115The newer version of it, the Elite 340, is $5 less, also from Newegg.
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Quick69GTO
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Agreed imsati.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119106
This one is better for GPU cooling.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119106
This one is better for GPU cooling.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811166004
Will this work with my motherboard?? I hope it does
Will this work with my motherboard?? I hope it does
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Quick69GTO
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It'll work. HPs are usually standard ATX but the HP power supply might be too small.
The 80mm fans might be a tad loud and I think it looks a little busy for my taste.
The 80mm fans might be a tad loud and I think it looks a little busy for my taste.
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I bought this thermaltake powersupply last night -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153052
I dont care about fan noise, I just want a case that looks good (this one does IMO) and keeps it cool. So it should work?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153052
I dont care about fan noise, I just want a case that looks good (this one does IMO) and keeps it cool. So it should work?
Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and your eye differs from mine apparently It's all good though - different things for different folks. If the case keeps things cool and you like it, it's all good at the end of the day
As for the MoBo, yes it will fit. Good point with the ATX PSU though... Some Big-Brand systems need a BTX-style PSU; some are ATX. Depending on how new your system is, the ATX you picked out should be fine, but if things don't fit, you'll need to RMA and grab a BTX.
It's all good though - different things for different folks. If the case keeps things cool and you like it, it's all good at the end of the dayAs for the MoBo, yes it will fit. Good point with the ATX PSU though... Some Big-Brand systems need a BTX-style PSU; some are ATX. Depending on how new your system is, the ATX you picked out should be fine, but if things don't fit, you'll need to RMA and grab a BTX.
Quick69GTO
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Did a quick Google search for the HP M8000. It looks like a standard ATX format.
The best way to tell is to pull the side cover and look to see if the processor is towards the front of the tower (usually covered by a duct from the front of the case) or if it's positioned towards the back of the case (usually ducted to the rear).
If it's towards the back, then it's standard ATX.
Also look to make sure there is a fan on top of the CPU heatsink. If it's ducted to a rear panel fan, then that might be a problem.
All of the front panel hardware looks proprietary to the HP case. It may prove difficult to transfer it all to an aftermarket case.
You know, it might be prudent to try the 9800 in the HP case first.
Just my thoughts.
The best way to tell is to pull the side cover and look to see if the processor is towards the front of the tower (usually covered by a duct from the front of the case) or if it's positioned towards the back of the case (usually ducted to the rear).
If it's towards the back, then it's standard ATX.
Also look to make sure there is a fan on top of the CPU heatsink. If it's ducted to a rear panel fan, then that might be a problem.
All of the front panel hardware looks proprietary to the HP case. It may prove difficult to transfer it all to an aftermarket case.
You know, it might be prudent to try the 9800 in the HP case first.
Just my thoughts.
Here is my motherboard specifications.. can someone please help me out and tell me if it will fit?
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...29&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=3377257&lang=en
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...29&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=3377257&lang=en
i know this has nothing to do with cooling but i would just buy a new motherboard while your taking apart everything anyways ... 50.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131223 90.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131022
90.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131022
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It's a Micro ATX Board, so the PSU you purchased will work fine
He'd have to reactivate the OS and play with Drivers. For everyday use, the MoBo he has will be fine.
Ramodkk
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Too bad the Cooler Master 340 only takes Micro-ATX, it looks sweet!
On topic:
This seems like a very sturdy and good case along with it's younger brother the CM 330:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119077
On topic:
This seems like a very sturdy and good case along with it's younger brother the CM 330:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119077
Quick69GTO
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Sorry, I've been gone a while.
Proprietary means specific to the HP case. What I am implying is that the front panel inputs (USB,etc.) is not standard ATX and may not transfer to another case without modifications.
The same goes for the optical drives but the case you bought has a door so it should hide the differences.
The motherboard is standard micro ATX so it should fit fine although the I/O panel cover may not transfer from the HP case to the new case.
Everything else should transfer just fine.
Good luck!
Proprietary means specific to the HP case. What I am implying is that the front panel inputs (USB,etc.) is not standard ATX and may not transfer to another case without modifications.
The same goes for the optical drives but the case you bought has a door so it should hide the differences.
The motherboard is standard micro ATX so it should fit fine although the I/O panel cover may not transfer from the HP case to the new case.
Everything else should transfer just fine.
Good luck!
