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- Feb 9, 2003
I'm really torn between either upgrading my old case (It's one of the old Monarch Hornet Pro mATX cases - much like the attached photo,) or doing a full new system build.
Since Monarch Computer went under, no one really supports this case anymore. But, it's a wonderfully built case! It uses a mATX power supply and mATX motherboard. As you can probably guess if you don't already know, mATX power supplies aren't too good. And mATX motherboards don't usually have the best chipsets and features either. And to put a cherry on top, cooling can be an issue.
However, if I do upgrade, it will be at least a C2D or C2Q cpu, and an NVidia 8800, 9800, or the latest ATI video card.
So, what do you all think? Is it futile to rehab the Monarch case? Or, is it do-able?
Since Monarch Computer went under, no one really supports this case anymore. But, it's a wonderfully built case! It uses a mATX power supply and mATX motherboard. As you can probably guess if you don't already know, mATX power supplies aren't too good. And mATX motherboards don't usually have the best chipsets and features either. And to put a cherry on top, cooling can be an issue.
However, if I do upgrade, it will be at least a C2D or C2Q cpu, and an NVidia 8800, 9800, or the latest ATI video card.
So, what do you all think? Is it futile to rehab the Monarch case? Or, is it do-able?