motherboard type, dell optiplex gx260

newbeejoe · 05-13-2008, 09:05 PM

I have a Dell Optiplex GX260 desktop and i was wanting to upgrade my motherboard so i can have (a) PCIe slot(s). I know i have DDR1 ram and since i just bought 1 gig of it i really don't wanna change it. I also know i have a socket 775 cpu and don't wanna change that either.

So i guess what i want to know is:

Where can i get a motherboard that incorporates PCIe, DDR1 RAM and a SOCKET 775 CPU that fits in a gx260 case?

is the case an atx? micro atx?

I'd like to use my cpu, and ram on this new motherboard and put it in the gx260 case.

thanks,

Joe

**BCCOMP** · 05-13-2008, 10:50 PM

Hi Newbeejoe,
I am afraid you maybe out of luck. Your case is what they call SMALL Form Factor.

Here is your spec sheet:
http://support.dell.com/support/edoc...cs.htm#1110653

The only board that may fit in this case with a PCIe slot is the optiplex GX280, but I would contact Dell for compatibilty.
This board also takes DDR2 memory as most PCIe slot mobo use DDR2.

Bill

rik08 · 08-01-2008, 01:52 PM

Can any one please give me the link to explore motherboard specs (pin setting such as Power switch pin, Front USB pin etc.) for Dell GX260 Small Form Factor?

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~~OMGmissinglink~~ · 08-01-2008, 02:27 PM

What PCI-E graphic card did you expect installing in this case?

~~OMGmissinglink~~ · 08-01-2008, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rik08

Can any one please give me the link to explore motherboard specs (pin setting such as Power switch pin, Front USB pin etc.) for Dell GX260 Small Form Factor?

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05-13-2008, 09:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
newbeejoe Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2 OS: win xp sp2	motherboard type, dell optiplex gx260 I have a Dell Optiplex GX260 desktop and i was wanting to upgrade my motherboard so i can have (a) PCIe slot(s). I know i have DDR1 ram and since i just bought 1 gig of it i really don't wanna change it. I also know i have a socket 775 cpu and don't wanna change that either. So i guess what i want to know is: Where can i get a motherboard that incorporates PCIe, DDR1 RAM and a SOCKET 775 CPU that fits in a gx260 case? is the case an atx? micro atx? I'd like to use my cpu, and ram on this new motherboard and put it in the gx260 case. thanks, Joe

05-13-2008, 10:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
BCCOMP MENTOR HARDWARE TEAM Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,266 OS: Win98/XP/SUSE My System	Re: motherboard type, dell optiplex gx260 Hi Newbeejoe, I am afraid you maybe out of luck. Your case is what they call SMALL Form Factor. Here is your spec sheet: http://support.dell.com/support/edoc...cs.htm#1110653 The only board that may fit in this case with a PCIe slot is the optiplex GX280, but I would contact Dell for compatibilty. This board also takes DDR2 memory as most PCIe slot mobo use DDR2. Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ \| Power supply calculator \| Speedfan

08-01-2008, 01:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
rik08 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1 OS: xp	Re: motherboard type, dell optiplex gx260 Can any one please give me the link to explore motherboard specs (pin setting such as Power switch pin, Front USB pin etc.) for Dell GX260 Small Form Factor? -------------------------------------

08-01-2008, 02:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
~~OMGmissinglink~~ Troubled Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,535 OS: XP Pro sp2 My System	Re: motherboard type, dell optiplex gx260 What PCI-E graphic card did you expect installing in this case?