Computer case question.

[phillgt2002]

Am I able to swap a smaller computer with a smaller motherboard into a bigger case. I am trying to upgrade the power supply and the Graphics card.

My Computer

 

[bergauk]

Yes, if you find one with the right mounting points in it for the motherboard.

 

[Pako]

bergauk is right. Can't quite tell from the picture, but if it is as small as it looks, it's probably a micro-atx form factor. Find a case that support ATX and Micro-ATX and you should be fine.

 

[phillgt2002]

I found some cheap stuff here. It seems good to me.

http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?Ntt=micro-atx&submit.x=0&submit.y=0

 

[NissanSkylineN1]

You need to take a couple of things in consideration when purchasing a PSU:

1) The appropriate wattage. Since you will be adding a GPU, I reccomend you to get something that has a good wattage. I would reccomend something with around 500W, however, it really depends on your GPU.

2) Please, don't go cheap on power supplies. Here's an example of a cheap PSU. Expect to pay at least $45 bucks for a decent power supply.



3) Try Newegg. They have a large selection on power supplies, and some are of great quality.

Try this power supply calculator:

http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

 

[phillgt2002]

Alright thanks for the extra information. If anyone else has help I'm welcome to take it.

 

[Terronium-12]

What kind of video card are you shooting for?

 

[phillgt2002]

Just reviving this thread. I still haven't chosen the time to buy anything.

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0361421

$50 Dollars is a good range for me. I am looking to get this stuff by the end of May. I have some graphic design projects to cover over the summer.

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0356586

$40 including tax. I don't know if it is a good power supply or good case. But anything is better then the case I have now. I know one of you said that making sure the mounting points match up with the case and motherboard. I need the power supply to fit the case. I don't know how I could get a bigger case with the matching mounting points also with fitting a bigger powersupply.

I need some help

 

[thechosenwonton]

The mounting points should be standard - smaller boards you won't have a problem with - the issue comes if you have a full form factor board, and it simply not being able to fit - that's obviously going to be an issue. If the board is a standard ATX or Micro-ATX form factor (which almost all are), then the mount points are in the same area. If it fits inside the case, it will work.

For the power supply, yes. Corsair makes decent stuff. But if you're going for a high end graphics card, you'll want to look at higher wattage - you can check the manufacturers website for recommended ratings - and add 100W to that at a minimum for growth/load. If you're going to be running a lower/mid level card, that should be fine - I personally would look towards 500-600w range with modular cables.

 

[phillgt2002]

Thanks man.

 

[tlowr4]

What graphics card are you intending to buy? What's your budget? That power supply should be enough for something small, but if it's latest technology you'd need a 500W+ PSU. If Enermax put as much effort in their small PSU's as they do their big guys, then this would be better for you: http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0376711 (and, it's cheaper )

Also, that case is a bit more to be desired. This would have much better airflow and has more spaces for fans. http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0342573