I know a ground up system is better then a store built PC, but for the price, it was cheaper for me to get a PC with vista preinstalled, then to do a full build...
I want to remove the guts from this PC:
gateway GT5428 and install it into a HTPC case.
according to gateways website, the hard drive is a uATX micro ATX 9.6 x 9.6 inches
here is the gateway component site for my computer :
http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/R/1009466/1009466cl3.shtml
removed from the stock specs are the fax/modem
added to the stock specs are:
1 of the 512 DDR2 chips replaced with a 1GB DDR2 chip total ram = 1.5GB (will be upgrading ram again soon)
happauge winTV HVR-1600 with QAM support (PCI)
ATI X1550 dual DVI tuner (PCIexpress)
maxtor external 500GB harddrive (USB)
1- can I change the case for this PC?
2- can someone recommend a HTPC case that I can use..
2007-09-13 15:30:40 · 4 answers · asked by joe r 7 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
would prefer for recommended cases to be available at local store (NYC) but a reputable online site like tigerdirect.com would be ok... no ebay, etc...
2007-09-13 15:32:01 · update #1
i said the HD when I meant the motherboard is uATX... stupid mistake..
2007-09-13 15:41:23 · update #2
the ones within what i would consider a reasonable price range are not all that nice looking, and the ones that are really cool (with the touch screen LCD) are too expensive.... i think i am just going to mod the case i have, and put in an LCD monitor minus the touch screen function....
2007-09-13 18:36:45 · update #3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010090007+1054821745&Configurator=&Subcategory=7&description=&Ntk=&srchInDesc=
Best online seller is newegg.com.
I don't see any HTPC cases that support uATX motherboards.
The best for HTPCs are microATX boards, they're small and they use less power.
Also, the Pentium D is the...worst dual-core out there. It runs hotter than all the others while it has less performance, and of course heat is not good in a HTPC case.
Are you sure it uses an Ultra ATX motherboard?
Wait, I just re-read your post, 9.6x9.6 is MICRO ATX. So any of the cases on newegg will work. Aluminum is best, as it dissapates heat the quickest. You also want to buy some more "premium" ball bearing fans for the case, they make less noise with improved reliability and cooling.
I'm sure 1.5gb of RAM is enough, though 2gb kits are dirt cheap right now:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=ddr2-800+2gb&x=0&y=0
2 sticks will allow you to run in dual-channel mode, while 800mhz RAM will match the front side bus (FSB) of your CPU (compared to the cheap ram that came with it).
2007-09-13 16:16:57 · answer #1 · answered by Izzy N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont might desire to smash down each bit no... eliminate any power cables linked on your mb for case followers i might disconnect, the PSU and force cables i might eliminate any photos or sound enjoying cards television enjoying cards e.c.t i might sugest you dont disconnect the Heatsink and fan or ram enjoying cards on your motherboard in simple terms go away them in place, it is assuming your pc isn't water cooled. there will be wires that comes your case on your mb for the on/off button led lights fixtures e.c.t. those selection alittle from case to case - you relatively might desire to be conscious of what you're doing, yet a photograph of them till now you disconnect them gives you you a concept. placed the motherboard interior the hot case first, ensuring you dont touch of the pins interior the back of the motherboard - continually floor your self till now touching any eltrical aspects in a pc. the suitable thank you to look after the MB is carry it by way of the rim. Then flow over the different aspects peice by way of peice CD / DVD r/w drives till now the PSU hdd drives followers photos enjoying cards sound card television card PSU take the time and in case you're uncertain take pictures of the place the wires gofor your reference
2016-12-13 08:36:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can change the case easy. It will fit inside any MicroATX or regular ATX case. Just look around... see what you like, if it's ATX or Micro ATX it should do just fine.
2007-09-13 15:35:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.xoxide.com/
here check the cases! they are all awesome. and you can fit your mainboard in them.
2007-09-13 15:53:43 · answer #4 · answered by The Boss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋