New case for Dell dimension 2350

Cbrac22 · 10-22-2009, 06:10 PM

I have been looking for a replacement case for the stock case and i have been looking at this one.

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=6912C&cat=CAS

Now the questions I have are that this says it is compatible with an mATX motherboard which i have but it also says it needs and ATX PSU which i do not know what that means

IT-Tech · 10-22-2009, 06:55 PM

Hi!

ATX PSU is simply the type of Power Supply Unit (PSU) that you will need for your ATX motherboard. In short, it is just saying that the case does not come with a power supply and you have to purchase it seperately.

The case you are looking at supports ATX and mATX motherboards. This refers to the actual size or footprint of the motherboard. mATX = Micro ATX.

Thanks!

Cbrac22 · 10-22-2009, 07:24 PM

oh so a ATX PSU powers the mATX motherboard or an ATX motherboard

IT-Tech · 10-22-2009, 08:00 PM

Hi ....

Yes, that is correct. ATX defines a power supply type. There used to be AT power supplies which had different P8 and P9 connectors that only went with AT motherboards.

So, basically, any ATX PSU will connect to any type of ATX motherboard be it mATX, ATX, FULL ATX, and Extended ATX and so on.

Actually, since you are switching cases, you can use the one out of your old case as long as it is not a "specially sized" PSU. Or as long as you do not exceed the rating of your old PSU (wattage) by adding a bunch of stuff to the new tower.

Thanks!

**Tyree** · 10-23-2009, 07:42 AM

That case is very cheaply constructed.
This CoolerMaster $40 free shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119195

Or either of these Antecs $50 & $55 free shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129069

The above are well constructed cases with good airflow.

10-22-2009, 06:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cbrac22 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 13 OS: Vista 32bit SP2	New case for Dell dimension 2350 I have been looking for a replacement case for the stock case and i have been looking at this one. http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=6912C&cat=CAS Now the questions I have are that this says it is compatible with an mATX motherboard which i have but it also says it needs and ATX PSU which i do not know what that means

10-22-2009, 06:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
IT-Tech Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 221 OS: All Microsoft Operating Systems My System	Re: New case for Dell dimension 2350 Hi! ATX PSU is simply the type of Power Supply Unit (PSU) that you will need for your ATX motherboard. In short, it is just saying that the case does not come with a power supply and you have to purchase it seperately. The case you are looking at supports ATX and mATX motherboards. This refers to the actual size or footprint of the motherboard. mATX = Micro ATX. Thanks!

10-22-2009, 07:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cbrac22 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 13 OS: Vista 32bit SP2	Re: New case for Dell dimension 2350 oh so a ATX PSU powers the mATX motherboard or an ATX motherboard

10-22-2009, 08:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
IT-Tech Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 221 OS: All Microsoft Operating Systems My System	Re: New case for Dell dimension 2350 Hi .... Yes, that is correct. ATX defines a power supply type. There used to be AT power supplies which had different P8 and P9 connectors that only went with AT motherboards. So, basically, any ATX PSU will connect to any type of ATX motherboard be it mATX, ATX, FULL ATX, and Extended ATX and so on. Actually, since you are switching cases, you can use the one out of your old case as long as it is not a "specially sized" PSU. Or as long as you do not exceed the rating of your old PSU (wattage) by adding a bunch of stuff to the new tower. Thanks!

10-23-2009, 07:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,393 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: New case for Dell dimension 2350 That case is very cheaply constructed. This CoolerMaster $40 free shipping http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119195 Or either of these Antecs $50 & $55 free shipping http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129069 The above are well constructed cases with good airflow. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.