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March 6, 2013 9:44:47 AM

So I'm not sure if this is the right topic for this type of question, or if it's even possible. But I figured if there's one place on the internet where I could find people who knew, it'd be here. :) 

What I am wanting to know, is.... would it be possible to transfer my computer components from my Gateway SX2800 (LP Case) to a regular case? And if so... which one?

I am wanting to move my components so I can use a larger GFX since I am limited with my LP case. I eventually want to build my own computer, but until my finances allow me to I am unable to. However I would be able to pickup a case and maybe one of two parts necessary if I am able to move my parts to a different case.

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March 6, 2013 10:03:09 AM

As far as I can find through Google, that's a microATX motherboard, so you have some options...as in, pretty much any case on the market.

As for which one, that's subjective. If you game then you want to control heat, so need a case with good airflow. You also want to have good cable-routing. You may want silence...look at Fractal Design's range for those. Looks? Plenty of funky cases out there, also plenty of minimalist ones. You can also spend very little up to quite a lot! Best bet is to shop around.
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March 6, 2013 10:04:23 AM

Yes but you should check the dimensions you need before buying to ensure they will fit.
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March 6, 2013 10:11:23 AM

Assuming the components are ATX standard (I think they are, but cant 100% say) than you should be able to transfer it to another case. Only exception might be the PSU, as it looks to be a slim unit, which wont fit in most cases.
Same with the NIC on it, looks to be a slimline card so it wont fit in the case without some kind of adapter (or you could just leave it supported by the mobo alone).
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March 6, 2013 10:15:32 AM

manofchalk said:
Assuming the components are ATX standard (I think they are, but cant 100% say) than you should be able to transfer it to another case. Only exception might be the PSU, as it looks to be a slim unit, which wont fit in most cases.
Same with the NIC on it, looks to be a slimline card so it wont fit in the case without some kind of adapter (or you could just leave it supported by the mobo alone).



I believe I actually removed the NIC on it..? I'm only using an Ethernet cable for my internet and will quite possibly include in my purchase a wireless adapter. (Any suggestions on a cheap but semi-high quality one?)

So the Corsair Builder Series CX430 is a slimline PSU?
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March 6, 2013 10:20:48 AM

Thats weird, what I'm seeing from this review is that it has an Ethernet NIC, despite having an Ethernet port built into the mobo.
http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/gateway-sx2800-01/4505...

Dont know much about Wireless standards unfortunately, I cant help you much when it comes to networking.

Was typing the response before you posted that list, was referring to the PSU already in the machine. The CX430 will be fine to put in an ATX standard case.
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March 6, 2013 10:24:34 AM

manofchalk said:
Thats weird, what I'm seeing from this review is that it has an Ethernet NIC, despite having an Ethernet port built into the mobo.
http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/gateway-sx2800-01/4505...

Dont know much about Wireless standards unfortunately, I cant help you much when it comes to networking.

Was typing the response before you posted that list, was referring to the PSU already in the machine. The CX430 will be fine to put in an ATX standard case.



Yes, when switching out my GFX card I needed to remove the NIC card. I am using the one attached to the MOBO. (Sorry, sometimes I get confused on abbreviations/technical names for parts. I'm still somewhat new to PC building/hardware swapping. I'd like to think I know what I'm doing.)

Great, I'm just reviewing the Sentey CS1-1420 now as well as the PSU. Trying to decide if they'd be worth my $$.

As well as if I'm going to have any issues hooking up my current PC's components to the new rig. (The only thing I'm worried about is the Multi-Card reader. Although I only use the standard SD card reader (which this case has) I'm not sure how it'll hook up. Same with the USB ports. I currently have 5 USB ports on the front, and the case I'm getting only has two in the front.
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