If i don't want to get a case should i gut my computer? Is it safe? The case i have now has only 4expansion bays and im gettin a new mobo taht needs 7.
2007-05-25 18:52:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Your case with only four expansion bays is a "microATX" case, if your new motherboard has seven slots it is an "ATX" board and it will not fit in your old case.
Either choose a "microATX" motherboard or get a bigger case - there are some very nice small cases out there that will support an ATX motherboard - look at the Antec and InWin cases - they seem to be the best
Good Luck
2007-05-25 19:43:01 · answer #1 · answered by TahoeT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Motherboards and computer cases come in different form factors. These form factors ensure that the motherboard and the case are compatible.
Look up the models for your motherboard and case and it will tell you the form factor type. Common PC form factors are ATX, mini-ATX, AT, Mini-ITX etc...
Computer cases normally will support multiple form factors.
2007-05-26 02:37:48 · answer #2 · answered by wilmer 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
will you got a lot of money to put into another computer why would you not take the parts and sell them or yous them in your new box.frist before do that job unplug computer.if you dont you will know why i said frst it will hurt real bad the pain that is.another then that you should put a satic band on.and then go for it
2007-05-26 02:01:35 · answer #3 · answered by jlong1060 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋