Which size case is compatible for my motherboard

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I recently got a free tower - Studio XPS 435t/9000

The case is too big and I want to move everything to a smaller case.

I recently bought the a case but it turns out that the MoBo doesn't fit inside. (https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/FPX2FT/xion-xon-350_bk-atx-mid-tower-case-xon-350_bk)

I am not sure how to find a compatible case for the MoBo without using ca.pcpartpicker.com.
The MoBo is too old (I think) to show up on the ca.pcpartpicker.com list.

Could somebody please tell me which size case I need to get for the MoBo?
 
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Looks to me like an usual full-sized ATX MB with its mounting holes where I'd expect it to be so I don't think it's gonna give you trouble with the Deepcool case. And it also...
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Hmm.. I thought 'Studio XPS 435t/9000' was the name of the motherboard.
I am pretty sure that it is the motherboard out of the prebuilt computer.
This is really unfortunate.....
 
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Short of detail about the specifics make of the MB, I'll have to go off the Dell Manual that the MB is secured to its current case with 9 screws and its position to assume that it's a full-sized ATX model; then going off the PCPP list, the cheapest option that will be smaller than the current case would be the Deepcool D-shield (H*W*L: 425*188*463mm vs 528*198*193mm).

But yes, as VietGuy said, a prebuilt Dell can have proprietary design MB or PSU that may not be compatible with 3rd party case/PSU so check the detail measurement of your MB (for full sized ATX, it should be roughly 305mm long and ~244mm wide), PSU (84mm tall and 150mm wide); and the connectors from the PSU, does it have the industry standard 24pins ATX & EPS 4/8pins connected to the MB or it utilize a proprietary design 12/14pins?
 
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I uploaded pictures of the motherboard https://imgur.com/a/yykRp
I measured the motherboard and it is 304mm x 241mm
The PSU is approximately 95mm x 160mm. The PSU that came with the tower was really big so I bought a different PSU. (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01B72VXE6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

"does it have the industry standard 24pins ATX & EPS 4/8pins connected to the MB or it utilize a proprietary design 12/14pins?" I'm sorry, I don't know what that means so I took pictures of the motherboard. I hope that helps!
 
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Looks to me like an usual full-sized ATX MB with its mounting holes where I'd expect it to be so I don't think it's gonna give you trouble with the Deepcool case. And it also appears to use the standard 24pins+8pins config standard so you won't need any converter cable like for some other Dell prebuilt. The D-shield has a USB3.0 port on its IO panel but your MB doesn't seem support USB3.0 so you can tuck that cable away as it isn't vital to the operational of the system.


The Corsair CXM PSU is a solid pick so there shouldn't be any problem there either.
 
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Thank you SO MUCH!
Now my last question is just making sure but I would like to know if everything will fit together.

MoBo: Studio XPS 435T/9000
CPU: Intel core i7 920@2.67ghz, 4core, 8 processor
Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce GT 220
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB
RAM: 6 sticks @ 8GB
PSU: Corsair CXM
Case: Deepcool case

Everything should be compatible, correct?

EDIT: The first case I bought was also an 'ATX Mid Tower' case and also supports 'ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX'
How can I tell which case supports my motherboard?? I am asking because I want to see if I can find a cheaper/nicer case. The deepcool case isn't eligible for Amazon Prime and it has $18.81 shipping for a total of $53.80 CAD.

EDIT: I unselected your answer as the solution for now because I don't know if that will lock the thread from getting new answers.
 
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So long that the GT220 you're using/going to use has its full height bracket, the rest is good.

But if that 850Evo is a new addition, do recognize that the X58 chipset of your MB only supports SATA2 speeds, not SATA3; so you won't get the same maximum data throughput numbers as it would with a SATA3 supported MB.

You're looking for a case that has all 9 visible standoff mounting hole:


In the image the outer-most holes are not pre-populated with motherboard standoff, and the holes that has pre-installed standoff are for smaller mATX MB. The case should come with a bag of screws and the extra MB standoffs for you to put in the position appropriate for your MB which you can then mount/screw your MB to the standoff that is attached to the case.
 
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I did a quick google search and I found that an SSD on SATA2 will still be much quicker than a regular HDD. I will mainly be watching youtube, browsing the internet, and playing light games. Unfortunate that the MB doesn't support SATA3, but I think I will be okay.

Thank you so much for your help. I really appreciate people like you putting the time in to help rookies out. I really like building computers and messing around with them. It's very fun and satisfying!
Thank you for all of the information and thank you for the help!
 
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