Is it possible to transfer a Dell motherboard to an NZXT case

Doyle_ · Jul 18, 2016

Hello,
So I have an old Dell XPS 435mt and I was hoping to upgrade the GPU but I released there wasn't enough clearance for the fan. So I decided I wanted to upgrade the case to an NZXT Source 220 but I don't know if it would be compatible. So yah, anyone know if it would work?

GameableXP · Jul 18, 2016

Yes it is possible, and great choice of a case btw =D

All you have to worry about is not killing the components with the static in your body. get one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Anti-Static-Components-RTK-002-Yellow/dp/B004N8ZQKY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468893245&sr=8-1&keywords=anti+static+wrist+strap

junkeymonkey · Jul 18, 2016

just be sure its not a DELL ''BTX '' board if so it will not work if its a standard ATX form factor you should be fine as long as the case supports M-ATX or ATX

Math Geek · Jul 18, 2016

yup check the model as for a while they used that btx and it is not compatible. plus look at how the case power switches and such plug into the mobo. some of the xps models used a usb plugin card to get the power switch and such hooked up. this causes problems when you try to hook up the new case power switch since the mobo won't have the pins for it.

so check those 2 things and if they are good, then you should be fine to move it.

Doyle_ · Jul 18, 2016

junkeymonkey :

Hey, How do I tell if it a 'BTX' board? Because from what II've read online it says it's a Micro-ATX (This is the site I am using)

Math Geek · Jul 18, 2016

when looking at the case from the front, is the mobo on the left or right side of the case? right side is atx, left side is btx. that's how to tell. so btx is flipped over like a mirror image of atx

what model dell is this ??

Doyle_ · Jul 18, 2016

Math Geek :

It's on the right and it's an 435mt

Math Geek · Jul 18, 2016

on page 35 of this http://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_studio_xps_desktop/studio-xps-435_service%20manual_en-us.pdf

you can see that the lower right (#15) is where the front panel plugs into the mobo. check and see if it is the normal pins that have to be plugged in or if it is an internal usb type connector.

this is what wil make the swap tricky if you have the usb connector instead of the normal pins to place for the power switch and the other stuff on the front of the new case.

Doyle_ · Jul 18, 2016

Math Geek :

Sorry not much of a computer wiz, whats the difference between an internal USB connector and normal type. From what I can see it's a 4*2 cord that plugs into the mobo.

Math Geek · Jul 18, 2016

this is what the case you want to use will have to connect to the motherboard.

i'm betting this is what you are looking at

it can be done, but may be a bit tricky

Math Geek · Jul 18, 2016

ok so here it is. finally found an old thread with the pin layout https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/front-i-o-wiring-help-needed.146777/#post-2304125

when you plug in the cables from the new case, this tells you where they go in the block. should work no problem based on what i have read. case cables should be labeled like the pic above so should be easy to match up.

Doyle_ · Jul 18, 2016

Math Geek :

Yah thats pretty much what I'm looking at ( I would attach a photo but I can't get a good picture due to my GPU >.>) but how would I I hook the cables up?

Math Geek · Jul 18, 2016

the new case wires will look like the top pick and be labeled the same. use the link to the pin layout to see where to plug each one in. should be the right layout. if they are wrong nothing will blow up, just won't work until you switch em around

this is the tricky part. might have to re-arrange them a couple times to get the hdd and power led's in the right place. they can be backwards in diagrams sometimes.

Doyle_ · Jul 18, 2016

Math Geek :

Doesn't sound as bad as I thought, but I can do that. Thanks so much for all the help. Not just Math Geek but everyone. Have a good night everyone <3

Math Geek · Jul 18, 2016

good luck.

if you can't work it out, come on back and we can try again

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