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Inspiron 580 Upgrading (Case, GPU, CPU, PSU)

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Can I put Intel Core i5 760 Quad Core Processor Lynnfield LGA1156 2.8GHZ 8MB Cache Retail Box

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Gigabyte Radeon HD 6850 Windforce 820MHZ 1GB 4.2GHZ GDDR5 2xDVI HDMI Display Port PCI-E Video Card in my Inspiron 580? Will these components fit in the case as well as 600W ATX PSU to replace my stock 300W PSU that Dell includes?

Do I need a new case to fit them? What case is recommended within a $1-150 range that won't cause my PC to overheat- and with dust filters?

I'm thinking about purchasing this case:
http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=10370AC8944

My Inspiron 580's specs
6GB ram
dual core intel i5 processor, 3.2ghz
integrated 'video card' in motherboard

In-depth Inspiron 580 specs:
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/insp580/e...

Any help or tips would be appreciated, thanks for the read and any contributions to my task.


Inspiron 580 motherboard:
http://www.redplanettrading.com/Dell-33FF6-Inspiron-580...


Specs from Dell's website:
Ports
Front Ports

USB 2.0 (2)
Headphone connector
Microphone connector

Rear Ports

VGA connector
HDMI connector
USB 2.0 (4)
RJ45 10/100 Network port
Microphone connector
Line-out connector
Line-in connector

19-in-1 Media Card Reader

Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
MiniSD
Micro-SD
Hi-Capacity Secure Digital (SDHC)
Multi Media Card (MMC)
RS Multimedia Card (RS-MMC)
Multimedia Card Plus (MMC+)
Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO)
RD Multimedia Card Plus
Multimedia Card Micro
Memory Stick (MS)
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick Micro
Compact Flash I
Compact Flash II
Smart Media Card (SM)
xD Picture Card (xD)
Micro Drive (MD)
Slots
PCIe x16(1), PCIe x 1(2), PCI(1)
Chassis
Form Factor

Slim Tower:

Height: 369 mm (14.52 inches)
Width: 110 mm (4.33 inches)
Depth: 437 mm (17.20 inches)
Weight: Starting at7.50 kg (16.53 lb)

Mini (standard) tower :

Height: 37.53cm (14.8")
Width: 17.59cm (6.93")
Depth: 44.22cm (17.44")
Weight: Starting at 7.9kg (17.4lb)


Power

300 Watt Power Supply

Security

Cable lock chassis security slot
Drive Bays
Two 3.5" bays
Two 5.25" bays
Memory DIMM slots: 4 available

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abekl said:
A 6850 and 600W ATX PSU should fit in the minitower. Check the dimensions of the PSU first just to be sure.

Thanks. The minitower makes my current components run at 70 degrees celsius though, so I think I'll have to use the case that Rick_Criswell recommends. I don't mean to be asking for advice and then already knowing the answer though. I've read a post saying that a 6950 in an Inspiron 580 Minitower case would barely leave any space for airflow and it wouldn't fit unless you opened the case. That isn't a 6850 though and I don't know the dimensions of a 6950 in comparison to a 6850.
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Your OEM case just does not have the airflow needed to keep things cool.

I used the above case and added a 4 pack of the stock 120mm 15db 1200 rpm fans.
Set in bios to run at half speed most of the time. Quiet and cool.
Running Folding at Home 24/7 100% CPU AMD1600T 6 cores@3.4and 100% GPU 460GTX 1GB. So you will not need all of the extra fans.

http://folding.stanford.edu/English/HomePage

Rick_Criswell said:
Your OEM case just does not have the airflow needed to keep things cool.

I used the above case and added a 4 pack of the stock 120mm 15db 1200 rpm fans.
Set in bios to run at half speed most of the time. Quiet and cool.
Running Folding at Home 24/7 100% CPU AMD1600T 6 cores@3.4and 100% GPU 460GTX 1GB. So you will not need all of the extra fans.

http://folding.stanford.edu/English/HomePage


Thanks a lot, definitely going to get the case now. However, what do you mean by stock fans? Should I purchase 4 120mm 15db (17db on directcanada) fans @ 1200 rpm and add them to the case you recommended?

Also, can I easily remove all of my Inspiron 580's components and place them in the HAF? My mother says she's going to call somebody to do it and pay them, but I don't know if it's necessary or not and I haven't questioned her on the topic.

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Probably not necessary unless you are running 100% all of the time AND you want very quiet.
The fan on my video card is the loudest part of my computer I run the extra fans so my cpu and video card fans do not run as fast. More slower turning fans moves more air through the case quieter than the 2 stock fans running faster rpms.

It is not hard to swap the parts over. Watch a few videos and read the case manual. You will need the motherboard manual found at Dell.
For hooking up the front panel lights,usb,audio and power switches .
Your motherboard appears to have 1 cpu fan header and 1 Case fan header.
You will need adaptors or a fan controller to controll speeds for more fans.
But without the extra fans it will be a lot cooler than your existing case.

Rick_Criswell said:
Probably not necessary unless you are running 100% all of the time AND you want very quiet.
The fan on my video card is the loudest part of my computer I run the extra fans so my cpu and video card fans do not run as fast. More slower turning fans moves more air through the case quieter than the 2 stock fans running faster rpms.

It is not hard to swap the parts over. Watch a few videos and read the case manual. You will need the motherboard manual found at Dell.
For hooking up the front panel lights,usb,audio and power switches .
Your motherboard appears to have 1 cpu fan header and 1 Case fan header.
You will need adaptors or a fan controller to controll speeds for more fans.
But without the extra fans it will be a lot cooler than your existing case.

Thanks Rick and abekl.
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