[SOLVED] Transfer into Old Tower...

chaz69allen1 · 06-01-2009, 08:24 AM

Is it as easy as i think it is. Transferring everything in my now PC, to my old larger Gateway tower. I would like to take it to a metal shop and cut some stuff out.

**WereBo** · 06-01-2009, 12:01 PM

In a word of 3 letters, that starts with a 'Y'......

Some points to note -
1} take not of which connectors are which, for the front-panel connectors, Power, Reset, HDD lights, any USB sockets etc.
2} Will the case accept the mobo's 'form' ATX or microATX.

chaz69allen1 · 06-01-2009, 01:34 PM

I would assume it would fit since most boards come with general design in order to fit square shape, right?

**simpswr** · 06-01-2009, 01:46 PM

Many OEM cases are specifically designed for the board the manufacturer uses . . and many use connectors that are not well marked as to where they go on the board as well as specific rear plates that may not match standard ones.

chaz69allen1 · 06-01-2009, 02:48 PM

I was afraid of that, Crap, tryin to use the old tower which is better for more room/air. I guess i can try it later this week and see

**simpswr** · 06-01-2009, 02:55 PM

You may luck out,. . can you tell where the front panel connectors go?

chaz69allen1 · 06-01-2009, 03:05 PM

Yep, but now the question remains will the board mount properly. Or be held in by two or three bolts. lol

chaz69allen1 · 06-01-2009, 03:08 PM

Also, is there anyway to set up TSF, in an IM way to as opposed to keeping the page open?
Dont know if thats possible, but it would be nice.

**simpswr** · 06-01-2009, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaz69allen1

Yep, but now the question remains will the board mount properly. Or be held in by two or three bolts. lol

Only way to answer that is to try the new board in the case . .

06-01-2009, 08:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
chaz69allen1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: TN Posts: 62 OS: XP Pro-Sp3 My System	[SOLVED] Transfer into Old Tower... Is it as easy as i think it is. Transferring everything in my now PC, to my old larger Gateway tower. I would like to take it to a metal shop and cut some stuff out.

06-01-2009, 12:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
WereBo Resident Village Idiot Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SE London, UK Posts: 14,474 OS: Win-7, XP-Pro SP3 My System	Re: Transfer into Old Tower... In a word of 3 letters, that starts with a 'Y'...... Some points to note - 1} take not of which connectors are which, for the front-panel connectors, Power, Reset, HDD lights, any USB sockets etc. 2} Will the case accept the mobo's 'form' ATX or microATX. __________________ I shall meet all of my deadlines directly in proportion to the amount of bodily injury I could expect to receive from missing them.

06-01-2009, 01:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
chaz69allen1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: TN Posts: 62 OS: XP Pro-Sp3 My System	Re: Transfer into Old Tower... I would assume it would fit since most boards come with general design in order to fit square shape, right?

06-01-2009, 01:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,253 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: Transfer into Old Tower... Many OEM cases are specifically designed for the board the manufacturer uses . . and many use connectors that are not well marked as to where they go on the board as well as specific rear plates that may not match standard ones. __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow? Last edited by simpswr; 06-01-2009 at 01:47 PM.

06-01-2009, 02:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
chaz69allen1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: TN Posts: 62 OS: XP Pro-Sp3 My System	Re: Transfer into Old Tower... I was afraid of that, Crap, tryin to use the old tower which is better for more room/air. I guess i can try it later this week and see

06-01-2009, 02:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,253 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: Transfer into Old Tower... You may luck out,. . can you tell where the front panel connectors go? __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow?

06-01-2009, 03:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
chaz69allen1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: TN Posts: 62 OS: XP Pro-Sp3 My System	Re: Transfer into Old Tower... Yep, but now the question remains will the board mount properly. Or be held in by two or three bolts. lol

06-01-2009, 03:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
chaz69allen1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: TN Posts: 62 OS: XP Pro-Sp3 My System	Re: Transfer into Old Tower... Also, is there anyway to set up TSF, in an IM way to as opposed to keeping the page open? Dont know if thats possible, but it would be nice.