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Old case (antec sx830) still useable?

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Here're two links about the case:
http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/ [...] ntecsx830/
http://www.neoseeker.com/Hardware/ [...] index.html

I got it in 2001 when I built my first computer. I'm thinking about building a new one pretty soon, and I was wondering whetehr I could save myself about $80 by using my old case. It's supposed to fit ATX and XEON motherboards - as is written on the box (i still have). The size is mid to full tower, I'd say.

Here's hte motherboard I'd like to get atm:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128372

The PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] MPSU-550VX

Since the MB and PSU say that they're ATX form, shouldn't that mean they'll fit in the older case? The reason I ask is that sometimes standards change.

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yes the mobo will fit and so will the psu.

good job on recycling old parts.

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Reply to godless

Blimey havent seen one of them for a long time.... looks similar on the front to the Chieftec Dragon cases.... well ok the front door / grill bit anyways.

I have always like Antec cases.... my CM690 is about to be ditched in favour of the Antec 1200 :)

Reply to ulysses35

What about this PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371016

It says it's ATX v2.2. What exactly does that man? I could check the dimensions on it, but I may also have to check the screw configuration.

Reply to nJohanis

An atx power supply will fit in an atx case. You've got a full tower atx case. No problem. However, I am not so sure about the quality of the power supply you are looking at.

Which cpu are you planning on getting?
Which video graphics card are you planning on getting?
Are you going to use mutiple video cards?
Are you a hardcore gamer?
Are you planning on overclocking?

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