Will I be able to reuse this Compaq Presario SR1830NX shell for a custom PC build?
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Hoang34
June 22, 2014 6:51:21 PM
I'm looking to basically gut everything except the DVD drive and put all new parts in it. I'm assuming I'll be giving up newer features such as USB 3.0 and other stuff that I don't know of since I'm relatively new to the scene. I know that it's an ATX form factor for the MoBo that came with it originally, and I will be switching that out for a Mini ATX most likely.
What are the merits of doing this? Pros? Cons?
I'm mainly looking to spare around 40-50 dollars over the DVD drive and Case combo but don't want to sacrifice durability or compatibility. Would everything even fit?
What are the merits of doing this? Pros? Cons?
I'm mainly looking to spare around 40-50 dollars over the DVD drive and Case combo but don't want to sacrifice durability or compatibility. Would everything even fit?
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RazerZ
June 22, 2014 6:56:37 PM
You can re use your case and the only motherboard it will fit is a micro atx board.
The only real benefit is that you would be saving around $45 by not getting a new case. However:
- There is zero cable management asides from maybe a wire tie at the bottom of the case
- Cooling options are limited
- If the drive bays are not removable, you will have a hard time fitting in a full sized graphics card.
The only real benefit is that you would be saving around $45 by not getting a new case. However:
- There is zero cable management asides from maybe a wire tie at the bottom of the case
- Cooling options are limited
- If the drive bays are not removable, you will have a hard time fitting in a full sized graphics card.
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tea urchin
June 22, 2014 7:06:53 PM
edia-center-sr1830nx-athlon-64www.cnet.com/products/hp-compaq-presario-m-3500-plus-2-...
Yay, it says tower on there, but it might only be a mid tower. mATX boards will fit at the least. Expansion cards with cables can be purchased to sit in the case back slots and connect direct to the Mtrboard, in case you were concerned. What looks like a card reader on the front will fit straight on any board,but the DVD drive will not if it is I.D.E. ;they have gone the way of T.rex.
Sorry pal, you lost that one but any sata dvd re=w drive is > 15 $.
Scrap thepower supply, needles to say.
Yay, it says tower on there, but it might only be a mid tower. mATX boards will fit at the least. Expansion cards with cables can be purchased to sit in the case back slots and connect direct to the Mtrboard, in case you were concerned. What looks like a card reader on the front will fit straight on any board,but the DVD drive will not if it is I.D.E. ;they have gone the way of T.rex.
Sorry pal, you lost that one but any sata dvd re=w drive is > 15 $.
Scrap thepower supply, needles to say.
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tea urchin
June 22, 2014 7:08:57 PM
http://www.cnet.com/products/hp-compaq-presario-media-c...
Also note generally , faster usb ports are on the back where the mouse etc plugs in. It is unlikely you sacrifice the faster ports first.
Reasonable cases can be found delivered for$25.
The world is full of bust pc makers.
Also note generally , faster usb ports are on the back where the mouse etc plugs in. It is unlikely you sacrifice the faster ports first.
Reasonable cases can be found delivered for$25.
The world is full of bust pc makers.
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bignastyid
June 22, 2014 7:16:10 PM
Hoang34
June 22, 2014 7:34:13 PM
Hey guys, I wasn't expecting so much help so fast. I am trying to keep my build very low-priced because I'm a 17 YO lifeguard making 50 cents above minimum wage. On the other hand, I'm only looking to play League of Legends and the latest Battlefield with my friends.
CPU: AMD Athlon 760K
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 (around $110 right now)
MoBo: I'm still clueless and am either looking at the
Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-S1 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard
or
MSI A55M-E33
PSU: Corsair CX600
RAM: 4GB of Crucial
Hard Drive: 500 GB of WD Blue I know I am skimping on both, but I'm trying to meet a budget.
WiFi Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN350GD 802.11b/g PCI Wi-Fi Adapter
CPU: AMD Athlon 760K
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 (around $110 right now)
MoBo: I'm still clueless and am either looking at the
Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-S1 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard
or
MSI A55M-E33
PSU: Corsair CX600
RAM: 4GB of Crucial
Hard Drive: 500 GB of WD Blue I know I am skimping on both, but I'm trying to meet a budget.
WiFi Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN350GD 802.11b/g PCI Wi-Fi Adapter
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Hoang34
June 22, 2014 7:40:12 PM
The total without a case or a CD drive comes out to $371 and some change, definitely within my budget. But I have no OEM for Windows. That's why I wanted to remain so low, since I'm leaving $500 for the entire build. Could Tea urchin explain more as to why I am unable to salvage the DVD drive that is in there?
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Hoang34
June 22, 2014 7:45:32 PM
To answer USAFRet
1. I have nothing right now, this is gonna be my very first build. But my friend's dad is going to be walking me through everything. I just have to get the parts together.
2. I plan on using it for gaming, schoolwork and general usage. Maybe a little video editing once in a while, but I can use my MacBook for that also.
3. The budget I have set is $500, take it or leave it.
4. I am buying everything from pcpartpicker.com
1. I have nothing right now, this is gonna be my very first build. But my friend's dad is going to be walking me through everything. I just have to get the parts together.
2. I plan on using it for gaming, schoolwork and general usage. Maybe a little video editing once in a while, but I can use my MacBook for that also.
3. The budget I have set is $500, take it or leave it.
4. I am buying everything from pcpartpicker.com
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Hoang34 said:
To answer USAFRet1. I have nothing right now, this is gonna be my very first build. But my friend's dad is going to be walking me through everything. I just have to get the parts together.
2. I plan on using it for gaming, schoolwork and general usage. Maybe a little video editing once in a while, but I can use my MacBook for that also.
3. The budget I have set is $500, take it or leave it.
4. I am buying everything from pcpartpicker.com
Does the $500 include OS and monitor?
pcpartpicker does not 'sell anything, it is just a list of parts and sources.
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tea urchin
June 22, 2014 7:52:45 PM
Hoang34
June 22, 2014 7:55:44 PM
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tea urchin
June 22, 2014 8:14:34 PM
The DVD drive on a 2003/4/5 ish socket 939 3600+ athlon 64 is probably an I.D.E. 40 lane ribbon connected device, and most boards if not all have abandoned support for this connection because it requires old bridge chips on the board which increases cost.I.D.E. to sata adapters are a waste of time as some devices can handshake fast enough to be recognised while others cant.
Confused? I just ponied up the £13 to lose the head ache.
= There is no where to plug it in!
Confused? I just ponied up the £13 to lose the head ache.
= There is no where to plug it in!
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June 22, 2014 8:19:29 PM
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