Upgrading my computer case?

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Awhile ago I bought this computer: http://us.gateway.com/gw/en/US/content/model/DT.GDDAA.012 - If could go back in time I would just build the computer from scratch, but oh well.

Anyway, I would like to upgrade from this manufacturer case and get something off newegg. (Like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153)

How will this case fit all of my hardware? Are all cases pretty much the same size?

I want to upgrade the case because I would like to have the three extra fans and something that will increase the airflow, plus the led fan looks pretty cool..
 
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Roswill is neweggs house brand. The product line in inexpensive, but fine. Obviously they don't want to known for selling junk. For $50 ($40 after rebate) I'd say the case is ok. Fits a full ATX board.

However builds are surprising heavy(and awkward), so it is nice to have a handle. As you should blow the dust out of the case every few months. Outside with compress air is best, not too much pressure thou.
http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?product_id=2912
 
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With pre-fab computers you can't really do much with them. They are priced low because they engineered it from the start to be like that. I know most low end computers will not comply to the standards that allow you to change out cases. Most of the time they will have integrated parts, the PSU is sometimes proprietary, the board will only fit that case. Moreover, the wiring is cut to specific length and cooling solutions are very awkward.

You can try, but you may need to buy extra parts. The board might not match up with the case. Extracting the parts is a mission in itself sometimes.
 
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So true! For my 1st real build I gutted a DELL XPS.

Case, power supply, CPU cooler, case fans and motherboard(Windows license) was useless.
Hard drive(s), CPU, RAM, DVD drive(s), GPU - was salvageable

The power supply was just ignorant. Nice unit, 6+2 pin PCIe ... but proprietary length cables... =useless
 
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I've upgraded my GPU and PSU and I planned on overclocking my CPU. If I wasn't planning on overclocking I would still want to get a better case because the wires from the PSU are really messing up my airflow.



Well I replaced my PSU awhile ago so I don't think that will be a problem. I think the only problem I could face is if the screws didn't line up with the case. I took the case off my computer so I could pinpoint where the screws are located:
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That should be the only thing I need to worry about though, right? Those screw holes are bound to line up perfectly with at least 4 of the screws in the new case, right?
 
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Your motherboard is a standard m-atx size.
It will fit in the larger case you linked to.
The holes will match up.
The non "K" cpu's can not be overclocked to any extent.
That is little reason for needing more airflow.

If your new gpu is a modern one, you may not need any more airflow, they tend to run cooler.
What card did you get?
 
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Research motherboard stand offs. The screws are only part of it and it's actually important. But like geo said: m-atx, is supported, so your good to go.

Plus you have to start somewhere and after you do your 1st build you'll have learned a lot. And won't look back! Next upgrade may be a nice UEFI board, Haswell i5/i7 and next-gen 20nm GPU :)
 
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