L733r chassis recycle

[athlon64X2]

Hi All

I have an age old Dell system (733 MHz) bought from Dell (model L733r) which I do not use any more. But I would like to recycle the chassis and upgrade it to AM2 based Athlon64.

Am not sure whether I can re-use the chassis if I want to. Can somebody help me out? Ideally I would not like to buy anything more than following:
1) MB
2) Processor
3) PSU (if I am not able to recycle the old one, which I most probably wont be able to)

I already have optical drives, DDR2 memory sticks, etc. I will be reusing the 120GB hard disk on my old system. Am not going to buy a graphics card since gaming is not on the cards for this system.

If anybody thinks I can re-use the chassis, then what form factor MB should I buy?

Thanks in advance,
Mahesh

 

[PCNerdDude]

I am not an expert on Dell cases, especially yours, but i have a little experience with the 8200/8300 series cases. I looked into the Dell documentation on your computer, and I don't think you will be able to. Reasons supporting:

--Placement of Power supply would block most current day coolers

--Dell has habit of using non-standard mounting holes (may not line up with ATX [not sure in your case, but in the case of the current computers and past years computers that is the case])

--Existing cooling would be inadequate for current processor use

For your reference, here is the link for your model.
http://www.support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dmum/

I wouldn't resuse the Dell power supply either. Dell, on select older model computers (8200 and below, if memory serves me correctly), had a propietary design for the pin-out. If you plugged it into a new motherboard..poof..no more motherboard.

Personally, I recommend Seasonic power supplies if you are looking for a new one.
Your best bet would be to find a different case on Newegg or another retailer.
Sorry to disappoint.

 

[VinDSL]

You can do anything you want -- assuming you have the ability!

I've taken old cases, like 80286 Compaq & IBM PS/2 Desktops, and mod'ed them -- although it's been a while...

You usually have to get inside, with a hand grinder, and cut the drive cages to make room for the mobo -- drill new holes for the mounts -- gut the PS case and replace the components with stuff from a newer form factor (like heart transplant surgery), yada, yada, yada.

Bottom line: It's doable and fun, but I doubt anything is going to be a drop-in!