Dell Case Compatibility??

Question

I plan on getting a new motherboard for my dell dimension 8100 system.  Before I go out and make my purchase, I wanted to make sure that the case is compatible with most/all ATX form factor motherboards (I know dell is engrossed in proprietary tradtion).  Does anyone know this?  Is there any other proprietary items which come with the system that may not work with motherboards other than a dell manufactured one? (Tech support didn't seem to know anything about their own cases).  Any reply would be appreciated. (Oh, and I would have given the exact motherboard I had in mind but as yet, I have sitll not decided)

shesagordie · Answer

Forbuto. The PSU installed in the D/8100 is also proprietary, and does not the standard ATX design motherboard connectors. Bev.

Forbuto · Answer

ALright, so thePsu connectors are propietary as well to dell motherboards.  given I bought a new PSU compatible with whicever new motherboard I purchase, will it fit into the Dell case?

fredha · Answer

The front panel connector is proprietary and has been a pain for anyone who has tried to figure it out. Message Edited by fredha on 05-23-2003 08:39 PM

shesagordie · Answer

Forbuto.

The ATX PSU will fit into the case, regarding the motherboard, check the present board's physical measurements against a new board, you may have to "adapt" the case's rear panel and reposition the standoff holes to suit a ATX board, but, then you will have connect the case's front panel, power on/off switch and LED to the new board.

Personally, I would purchase a standard ATX case and transfer all the usable parts into it.
There has been a lot of posts regards to installing a ATX motherboard into a Dell case, try using the "Search Forum Box" at this page's top right corner.

Bev.

Message Edited by shesagordie on 05-23-2003 02:38 PM

rustymt · Answer

I would agree with bev,,,,,,on the new case route. You can get a case and P4 power supply so cheap now,,,,, example $30-40 Dell Dimension 4100 (incase mb upgrade) Intel(R) 2.4(oc 2.8) specs

kennyk-alias · Answer

I'll 3rd Bev. Save yourself the headaches and trouble and just get a new case. You'll be able to pick one that provides more cooling (additional blowholes for fans).

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