Dell Small form factor motherboard in atx case

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Usman Sajid

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I have Dell Optiplex 990 small form factor.
Core i5 2400
4gb ram
Gtx 750 ti.

So gpu does not fit nor the 240w power is enough.

Is it possible to transfer motherboard to atx case.
Feasibility.
Problems:
Problems which I see.
Motherboard Screws.
CPU cooler.
Power button.
Front-Panel connector.

Solutions.
If the the motherboard fits by changing standoffs position. I think CPU exhaust will have place to throw air out.
Power button. I can take out its own power button and make its place in the case.
I believe I would.have to let front panel go. Rear panel has all what front has and enough for me.

Do u think it is possible?


 

BillTDY

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I know this an old post. But yes you can drop the MB into another case. I have done it just to do it. I even used an old Compaq case for the task, had to do some creative cutting of the original case for use of back panel cover. However it works. Not any kind of beauty contest participant, but yes can be done.Mine came from the optiplex 990 small form. The biggest mod to the MB was cutting back the CPU's fan tunnel, due to obstructed air flow in new case.
 
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