Will the Dell Vostro 460 XPS 8300 board work to upgrade the Dimension 2400 ? Keeping the case and hard drive as 2nd drive. Upgrade would be the XPS 8300 board, CPU i5 1155 socket, DDR3 Ram 16MB, cooler, video card, OS on a SSD SATA lll, PSU 500-600 watt for the video card and extra optional hard drives. Have three 2400's with XP one at work, two at home. The used motherboard package might be an inexpensive way to use these a couple more years. Motherboard, CPU, RAM, cooler, video card, estimate used $200-300. I would use windows 8.1. or 10 if would work. Computer for email, web browsing, photo edit, and office work reports, no gaming. What do you think ?. Thank you.
Dell Dimension 2400 change to XPS8300
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basroil
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The old Dimension 8300 case (that your 2400 shares) is absolutely NOT a quiet case, especially in it's normal configuration with single ducted CPU fan. If you want quiet, try Fractal Design Define series cases (even the S has great noise profile). They can be a bit pricey though, so probably not meant for this build unless you can find a used R3/4 for very cheap.Pretty much anything if better than that case nowadays.
Right about the single fan. I changed that years ago with a newer dual fan PSU. Also cut out case front metal vent area at the hard drive and added an 80cm fan in front of hard drive. Have another 80cm fan zip tied on rear of hard drive cage which I cut out the hole punched area. For sound and dust control use a 3M window air conditioner filter material. Fit a cut piece behind front panel and just use scotch tape along edge. Works good for almost no dust inside on fans or heat sink fins. I cut piece for the rear panel lower vent area also just taped on. Changing the filters 3 to 6 months or vacuum them in between. Using a rubber type shelf liner for a bottom mat inside case and use the same material under printers for less noise. Also changed case feet to a softer rubber type stick on round pads. The fan changes, feet, and filter additions reduced the sound and reduced the dust greatly. I will be looking at the newer improved style cases for ease of drive access and better overall features. Thanks
chuckebaby
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I once did the same thing you did, I spent good money on everything (CPU, Mobo, Exc) and tried to save a buck by using an old case.
Not worth the headache bro. to be perfectly honest, ive also tried saving a buck by buying a cheap case for 30.00.
that's another headache all on its own.
remember you want something to not only house your investment, but something large enough where it can breath.
and something large enough where you can breath as well. those small 2400 cases where good for working with what was in them.
but not as much room for expansion (a 2cnd HD, exc)
Not worth the headache bro. to be perfectly honest, ive also tried saving a buck by buying a cheap case for 30.00.
that's another headache all on its own.
remember you want something to not only house your investment, but something large enough where it can breath.
and something large enough where you can breath as well. those small 2400 cases where good for working with what was in them.
but not as much room for expansion (a 2cnd HD, exc)
New cases on the list. Need more space and newer improved style too. One of the three is going to move to the kitchen area and needs wireless card. It will be visible in location and should look better than an old dell from 2005. The other two will have multiple monitors and and another reason for new builds. Rebuild #2 back to office with two monitors, one at desk and one at work table. The #3 at home desk with two monitors, one at desk and adding one in other room. These dell units are my everyday type use and work computers. Have other computer and a laptop for general home use. Thank you
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