Can I use my old case?

[BigPinkMonkey]

I have an old Dell Pentium 3 with many shot components, so I'm going to build my own. It's an ATX case. I'm planning to overclock a 6300, but I'd like to preserve an upgrade path to quad core and SLI. Will there be heat issues? Will it fit the newer components? Am I better off just buying a new case? Or can I upgrade that pretty easily later when my needs change?

 

[BigPinkMonkey]

As long as the Screw down points for the motherboard match up with a standard ATX board and this is a standard tower case then you should be fine.

Is there some way to know that in advance? Some standard patterns I could look for? Or are you just saying they need to be ATX? They are.

 

[chiadog]

Don't forget the connectors for the case buttons and LEDs. In most of the Dell cases I've seen, there are some proprietary connector that is not compatible with non-Dell motherboards.

I am willing to bet that he won't be able to use his case for his new build.

 

[chiadog]

All the little connectors is bundled into a single connector, if i remember correctly. He could cut the connector off and crimp on some leads, if he really wanted to use that case. I am just not sure if it is worth the time and effort over getting a new cheap case.