Old Dell upgrade components - check please

[Arete One]

I'm upgrading an old Dell desktop for a person who's really only going to use the box to do AOL-based email and some web surfing. This is a budget upgrade. I'm going to put XP Pro on it.

It's got a 200W PS in it, which I'd like to keep.

My current build plan, all from NewEgg, is as follows:

o AMD Athlon II X2 250 Regor 3.0GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket AM3 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor
o Foxconn M61PMP-K AM3 NVIDIA MCP61P Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
o Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model
o Western Digital Caviar Green WD5000AADS 500GB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive -Bare Drive (open box)

Anyone see anything that's going to cause a problem here? Will that 200W PS be enough?

Also, the current MB is a standard Micro ATX 9.6x9.6, while the Foxconn is 9.6x8.2. Can I assume the mounting holes are standardized from the back edge and will still line up even though it's not quite as wide?

TIA for the feedback.

 

[Ubrales]

Dell uses quite a few BTX cases. The Micro ATX board may not fit in the old Dell case.

Here are some images of ATX Vs BTX: http://www.google.com/search?q=ATX+Vs+BTX&hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENUS359&prmd=ivns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=PKXOTda6Hsj40gG0pZWNDg&ved=0CEAQsAQ&biw=1399&bih=770

Not only does this affect the mounting holes, but some of these boards just will not fit in a BTX case.

Try and stay away from the 'Green' drives; too many problems. And do not go for 'open box' HDD for the main drive. Try this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395

 

[Arete One]

Dell uses quite a few BTX cases. The Micro ATX board may not fit in the old Dell case.

Here are some images of ATX Vs BTX: http://www.google.com/search?q=ATX+Vs+BTX&hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENUS359&prmd=ivns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=PKXOTda6Hsj40gG0pZWNDg&ved=0CEAQsAQ&biw=1399&bih=770

Not only does this affect the mounting holes, but some of these boards just will not fit in a BTX case.

Try and stay away from the 'Green' drives; too many problems. And do not go for 'open box' HDD for the main drive. Try this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395

Thanks for pointing this out. The old system is a Dell Dimension 2350 and based on a comparison of ATX vs. BTX pics and the specs from the Dell website, I'm 99% sure this is an micro ATX. However, during my reading to determine this, it became pretty clear that one is better off also replacing the PSU when putting in a new mobo. I also pulled the specific specs based on the asset tag. It's over 10 years old and doesn't even have a DVD drive in it. As a result, I think I'm going to recommend a new build, which I'll post in a separate message.

What's your concern about a NewEgg open box HDD?

 

[Ubrales]

What's your concern about a NewEgg open box HDD?

Generally, 'open box' items are customer returns. Some may be fine; others may not be fine. I don't like to take a chance on this.

 

[Arete One]

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[Ubrales]

Thank you!