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Dimension 8300: 20-pin or 24-pin?
I'm thinking of upgrading the PSU and changing the PC Case.
Just want to make sure I get the right PSU that will work with the DELL motherboard.
So, is it 20-pin or 24-pin?
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Message Edited by lontong_sayur on 10-11-2005 10:28 PM
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lontong_sayur.
As both Dell motherboards and cases have proprietary features. You may have a problem installing the motherboard into a ATX case.
The rear IO panel may not line up correctly, so you could have to modify that. Non Dell cases and motherboards don't have the same front wiring connnectors that Dell uses, you'll have to figure out how to rewire the front power button, reset, and USB ports.
You may need a new CPU fan and heatsink, because Dell's are proprietary units.
Plus, using a non Dell case or motherboard will most certainly void the system's warranty.
Browse the Dimension - Upgrade Hardware, for more information about this subject.
http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board?board.id=dim_upghw
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