Seems someone else has a similar post but here we go...
I consider myself fairly experienced with computers and comfident in modifying various things relating to them. To date the things I've done in terms hardware related things are: fan installations (including cutting own hole, but this was done off a door so no component removals), fan controller installation, video card installation, RAM...so pretty easy and basic things.
My motherboard is a Intel D875PBZ.
"Form Factor ATX (11.52 inches by 9.6 inches [292.61 mm by 243.84 mm]) "
Some questions firstly...
Question #1: Now websites usually have something like this for cases:
"M/B type: ATX & pentium 4 (MAX SIZE: 12"x9.6") " Does this mean that for this specific case that my motherboard will fit properly and everything will be ok?
Question #2: Kinda related to the previous but how is the motherboad mounted? Yes I realize by screws but I don't understand how there is a max size and this can be adjusted if these are fixed mounting points? Or can you drill your own?
Pluses:
-2 front USB ports
-easily paintable
-good airflow but quiet (ideally I'd like to have anywhere from 2-4 120mm fans, but I'll settle for others if it means cutting holes)
-door for easy access to components
Minuses:
-side window (not a fan)
-LEDs (aside from standard power on, hard drive)
-PSU (already have one don't need another)
-LCD displays (no use)
Also I have 2 harddrives (IDE) and plan on adding a third (SATA) if this matters. I have 2 optical drives but can sacrifice the CD burner as I never use it. Have a floppy also but never use that so can also sacrifice.
Cases I've glanced over thus far:
http://www.bigfootcomputers.com/Mer...en=PROD&Product_Code=7094&Category_Code=300.2
http://www.bigfootcomputers.com/Mer...ROD&Product_Code=7071CSLI&Category_Code=300.2
Questions/comments on those would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for everyones help in advance
I consider myself fairly experienced with computers and comfident in modifying various things relating to them. To date the things I've done in terms hardware related things are: fan installations (including cutting own hole, but this was done off a door so no component removals), fan controller installation, video card installation, RAM...so pretty easy and basic things.
My motherboard is a Intel D875PBZ.
"Form Factor ATX (11.52 inches by 9.6 inches [292.61 mm by 243.84 mm]) "
Some questions firstly...
Question #1: Now websites usually have something like this for cases:
"M/B type: ATX & pentium 4 (MAX SIZE: 12"x9.6") " Does this mean that for this specific case that my motherboard will fit properly and everything will be ok?
Question #2: Kinda related to the previous but how is the motherboad mounted? Yes I realize by screws but I don't understand how there is a max size and this can be adjusted if these are fixed mounting points? Or can you drill your own?
Pluses:
-2 front USB ports
-easily paintable
-good airflow but quiet (ideally I'd like to have anywhere from 2-4 120mm fans, but I'll settle for others if it means cutting holes)
-door for easy access to components
Minuses:
-side window (not a fan)
-LEDs (aside from standard power on, hard drive)
-PSU (already have one don't need another)
-LCD displays (no use)
Also I have 2 harddrives (IDE) and plan on adding a third (SATA) if this matters. I have 2 optical drives but can sacrifice the CD burner as I never use it. Have a floppy also but never use that so can also sacrifice.
Cases I've glanced over thus far:
http://www.bigfootcomputers.com/Mer...en=PROD&Product_Code=7094&Category_Code=300.2
http://www.bigfootcomputers.com/Mer...ROD&Product_Code=7071CSLI&Category_Code=300.2
Questions/comments on those would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for everyones help in advance