Can I swap all the prebuilt pc's components to a new case?

-Ryan

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Jul 1, 2016
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Hi,
So I had a pre built pc and this is the model : HP Compaq 6200 Pro Small Form Factor(i5 2400),
specs Link: http://h20564.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-c02779493

and I want to game on this pc but the case is too small and I wanted to switch another case to fit the graphics card.

Here are some pictures:
https://postimg.org/image/4l5paz75j/
https://postimg.org/image/ccbeciy7l/

here are something that I don't sure about:

1.Not long ago I bought a graphics card and when I plugged in the motherboard there are no outputs on the graphics card, I assume that the power supply (240w) has not enough wattage to push it, so I need a new power supply, I don't know if the new power supply's cables support all my components on my original pc. or the motherboard does not support newer graphics card.

2.As you can see on the picture, the cpu's fan design is a little bit special, because of the small case design, the fan is not directly on the heatsink, so I need to buy a new one. What kind of fan and heatsink should I choose? Do I need to buy the fan and heatsink separately? or they already come together? btw I don't want to buy a new cpu, so I will stick to the original one.

3.Will prebuilt pc's motherboard different from the regular ones? Will it fit perfectly on the case? If so, What format does my motherboard use? ATX? micro-ATX?

Thank you.

PS: I probably will buy the GTX 750 ti video card after I install it.
 
Solution
yes you can do this. i would reccomend getting at least a 450w psu. you can get an all-in-one cpu cooler, i would reccomend the hyper coolermaster 212 evo. try to find the model name of your mobo and if it doesnt specify if its atx you can just measure the dimensions of where the screwholes are on the mobo and see if they match up to atx spec. i would also reccomend watching a few build tutorials on youtube so you get a good idea of the steps to take.

spoofer2

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yes you can do this. i would reccomend getting at least a 450w psu. you can get an all-in-one cpu cooler, i would reccomend the hyper coolermaster 212 evo. try to find the model name of your mobo and if it doesnt specify if its atx you can just measure the dimensions of where the screwholes are on the mobo and see if they match up to atx spec. i would also reccomend watching a few build tutorials on youtube so you get a good idea of the steps to take.
 
Solution
Hi

potential problems with these specialised systems:-

the motherboard mounting posts may be in non standard locations
[In extreme cases may not use standard mounting posts]

the front USB / microphone/headphone/switch/ LED's may use non standard connectors on the motherboard
the Heatsink mounting may be non standard, ( it needs to accept standard Intel pushpin mounting)
The plate at the rear where the video, usb, sound, keyboard/mouse (PS/2) ports poke thru may not be removable from old case.

Your case is too crowded for picture to show these details
You need someone with experience to look at these things for you before you start

regards
Mike Barnes
 

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