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Foxmototch

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Hi, I have a Dell Xps t650r which I'v been running for too long. And I just want to upgrade the motherboard, processor, PSU and so on. Do any of you know if a regular atx board would fit in this case? I'm getting mixed suggestions everywhere else, I don't really want a new case so if possible I'd rather just keep the the dell one. Thanks, Alex
 
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jmmtn4aj

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Originally posted by: jonmcc33
You're kidding, right? Throw that in the trash and buy a new PC.
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Dude, that's EXACTLY what he's doing. He just wants to know if he can keep the case. Sheesh.
 
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Foxmototch

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Thanks yeah by now the board is way too slow and for unknown reasons I like the case so why not just buy a new board processor and stuff and put the 50$ towards a better board or w/e. But does anyone know if the t650r case is ATX
 
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Zepper

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I can't find any good pix of that box. If you could take some: front, rear, inside and post them somewhere like photobucket.com, etc. And put a ruler somewhere in the pics so measurements can be estimated.

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Foxmototch

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Zepper

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Dell used a proprietary pinout on some of its PSUs a while back (same connector, just different arrangement of wires in it - pretty stupid of them, IMO, and quite dangerous). So you have to be sure it's the standard pinout before using it on a standard mobo. If you are a techie, you can get a pin remover and rearrange the pins in the shell or you can get an adapter cable for the less adventurous.

Looks like you have an SFX size PSU probably very low wattage - saved Dell a few sheckels... Looks like a standard I/O shield that will come with your new mobo should fit. Looks like a standard ATX mobo will fit - the Dell has a short mobo, standard is 9.8" deep but some standard mobos are shorter than that due to the more highly integrated chipsets that are available. But you'll need to find some of the clip type standoffs to fit the extra mounting holes. The cooling is non standard too, so you'll have to jerry-rig something to work with a standard mobo.

If it was me, I wouldn't want the aggravation of trying to rebuild in a cramped little case like that. Plus the difficulty of finding a reasonably powered PSU in that size. I'd go for moving the stuff into a standard ATX case that will hold a standard ATX/PS2 sized PSU.

They may still have some SLK3000-B cases at the Antec B Stock store for $22. + shipping. Very nice case. Nope, they don't but they do have the Super LANBoy which is also very nice. Shipping costs from Antec can be outrageous though. Careful shopping will find you a good case at low bucks. The Rosewill R5600 series has been on sale at Newegg and is a great sturdy case that would last you thru several changes of internal components.

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jonmcc33

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Originally posted by: jmmtn4aj
Originally posted by: jonmcc33
You're kidding, right? Throw that in the trash and buy a new PC.
Click to expand...

Dude, that's EXACTLY what he's doing. He just wants to know if he can keep the case. Sheesh.
Click to expand...

If you've ever seen Dell's old beige cases you'd know why I said to throw the entire thing in the trash. Sheesh.

He can get a decent new case for ~$50 anyway.
 
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Zepper

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Hey OP,

If you subscribe to Newegg's specials newsletter, you can get this case: CM Mystique 632s (Alum/Steel) for $30. + sh after rebate. Here's the subscribe link. And here is the promo code (EMC1116CASE04) once you've become a subscriber. Offer ends today, Nov. 22, so "Do the Hustle" is the name of that tune. They still have some left.


Ooooh. Here are some more good but cheap cases - just got an eMail from SVC:
CM Mystique 631 w/ window all aluminum, $10.00 after rebate + sh (shipping can be stiff if far away from Cal.) - also the new CM 690 - very popular right now, $30. after rebate + sh. Invoices dated between 11/23 and 11/25 (thru til they open on Monday morning. I'm not sure if the deals start on 11/23 our time or their time. Their time would be fairest but IDN.


.bh.
 
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jmmtn4aj

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Originally posted by: jonmcc33
Originally posted by: jmmtn4aj
Originally posted by: jonmcc33
You're kidding, right? Throw that in the trash and buy a new PC.
Click to expand...

Dude, that's EXACTLY what he's doing. He just wants to know if he can keep the case. Sheesh.
Click to expand...

If you've ever seen Dell's old beige cases you'd know why I said to throw the entire thing in the trash. Sheesh.

He can get a decent new case for ~$50 anyway.
Click to expand...

Actually I did have a beige Dell before, and I liked the case :p
 
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Zepper

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Another case to look at is the CM Centurion 5, free after rebate + sh at ZipZoomFly.com

.bh.
 
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Foxmototch

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I'm looking around and saw some of those little powerleap p3 upgrade processor and I'm wondering if i should just dish out the 60$ and call it a day.
 
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