Trying to find a case for my Motherboard

PlatShadow · 11-09-2009, 11:57 AM

Hello, I've recently started getting into computers and decided I wanted to upgrade my computer case. Right now I have an Optiplex GX280 slim, most who know it knows its about impossible to upgrade the graphics and power supply.

Computer
Computer Brand Name: Dell System GX280

Motherboard
Motherboard Model: DELL 0G7346
Motherboard Chipset: Intel 915G (Grantsdale-G) + ICH6
Motherboard Slots: 2xPCI, 1xPCI Express x1, 1xPCI Express x16

BIOS
BIOS Manufacturer: Phoenix Technologies
BIOS Date: 09/17/04
BIOS Version: A03

Super-IO/LPC Chip: Unknown

Thats what I've got for what it is. I measure it out to be:

9" 3/4 by 10" 1/2, This is in inches

The case I really would like is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811148029

But I'm not sure if my mobo would fit that or not due to it saying 12" by 10" ATX

If someone could help me I would be greatful. Also, if this case doesn't work could someone please show me a case that would work and how you know it does?

Thank you

Josh

**wrench97** · 11-09-2009, 12:06 PM

No the Dell motherboards are proprietary the back I/O shield won't line up in standard cases, Add a mAtx G31 motherboard and 2 sticks of DDR2 you'll be ahead in the end.

PlatShadow · 11-09-2009, 12:59 PM

So... My motherboard is case only? or are there possibly Mid cases that would fit my motherboard.

and I have 4 DDR 2 ram sticks

**wrench97** · 11-09-2009, 02:30 PM

The only case that will fit your motherboard correctly is a Dell case.
If you want to improvise you can probably cut the i/o opening to fit and may have drill mounting holes in the case mounting tray. But for the cost of a cheap G31 board upgrade I wouldn't think it's worth it.

**Tyree** · 11-09-2009, 02:43 PM

The Logisys case you linked to is made of very flimsy material and the included PSU is trash.
Follow wrench97's good advice on purchasing a Mobo, case and RAM.

**simpswr** · 11-09-2009, 04:04 PM

Good advice above . . You can look at this for some ideas to get started

See this thread for how to assemble:
Recommendations for a Rookie

11-09-2009, 11:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
PlatShadow Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2 OS: Xp Pro SP3	Trying to find a case for my Motherboard Hello, I've recently started getting into computers and decided I wanted to upgrade my computer case. Right now I have an Optiplex GX280 slim, most who know it knows its about impossible to upgrade the graphics and power supply. Computer Computer Brand Name: Dell System GX280 Motherboard Motherboard Model: DELL 0G7346 Motherboard Chipset: Intel 915G (Grantsdale-G) + ICH6 Motherboard Slots: 2xPCI, 1xPCI Express x1, 1xPCI Express x16 BIOS BIOS Manufacturer: Phoenix Technologies BIOS Date: 09/17/04 BIOS Version: A03 Super-IO/LPC Chip: Unknown Thats what I've got for what it is. I measure it out to be: 9" 3/4 by 10" 1/2, This is in inches The case I really would like is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811148029 But I'm not sure if my mobo would fit that or not due to it saying 12" by 10" ATX If someone could help me I would be greatful. Also, if this case doesn't work could someone please show me a case that would work and how you know it does? Thank you Josh

11-09-2009, 12:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,597 OS: Win7	Re: Trying to find a case for my Motherboard No the Dell motherboards are proprietary the back I/O shield won't line up in standard cases, Add a mAtx G31 motherboard and 2 sticks of DDR2 you'll be ahead in the end. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

11-09-2009, 12:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
PlatShadow Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2 OS: Xp Pro SP3	Re: Trying to find a case for my Motherboard So... My motherboard is case only? or are there possibly Mid cases that would fit my motherboard. and I have 4 DDR 2 ram sticks

11-09-2009, 02:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,597 OS: Win7	Re: Trying to find a case for my Motherboard The only case that will fit your motherboard correctly is a Dell case. If you want to improvise you can probably cut the i/o opening to fit and may have drill mounting holes in the case mounting tray. But for the cost of a cheap G31 board upgrade I wouldn't think it's worth it. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

11-09-2009, 02:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,629 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Trying to find a case for my Motherboard The Logisys case you linked to is made of very flimsy material and the included PSU is trash. Follow wrench97's good advice on purchasing a Mobo, case and RAM. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

11-09-2009, 04:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,267 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: Trying to find a case for my Motherboard Good advice above . . You can look at this for some ideas to get started See this thread for how to assemble: Recommendations for a Rookie __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow?