Rehousing Dell pc

[RIPSTER]

Im wondering wether its possile to successfuly rehouse a dell pc, the model I will probably be getting is a dell 4300 and I will be running it as a sideline rig for work and web browsing. Is it possible to remove all parts and rehouse them in a standard ATX case, the last time I worked with a dell many of the parts were fitted strangley in the case and the mobo screws had no head, they were flat (possibly just covered).

thnx in advance

RIPSTER

[Jon]

If the board follows *ATX standards - then, yes. More than likely it will not. Mounting holes may not align properly, power and reset button typically have a proprietary cable/interface, and the back panel will probably have an oversized plate for the component connections that just won't fit an *ATX case.

Then again, it may fit perfectly.

[RIPSTER]

lol ok thnx

[RIPSTER]

btw how moddable are dell cases, im talking mounting a couple of 80/120mm fans front and topside even more if possible

[Jon]

Never did any modding to Dell cases, but I wouldn't imagine it to be very difficult. They're almost entirely plastic and pretty roomy on the inside. Cables are neatly arranged, as well.

[Dreamstalker]

I once tried to rehouse a Dell rig...the mobo front panel header is not marked at all, and finding a pinout diagram is fairly difficult (at least i was unable to get one). I thought about using a pinout from a board that I already had, but given that the Dell was a client's computer I didn't want to do anything that could result in it dying.

[schnikies79]

newer dells are standard atx (or matx). I rehoused my brother dim2400 without an issue. the i/o cover was a bit of a pain and i had a hard time finding pinouts for the front connectors.

all motherboard mounting holes lined up. PS was standard atx.

[RIPSTER]

kk thnx guys been a great help