Comments on: STEP 3 : Case Preparation

By: Alexander

Alexander — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:28:47 +0000

Can you install a server motherboard in a desktop pc?
Please e-mail me with a reply at mr.a.c.stopher@googlemail.com and put the subject as Computer Build

By: leigh

leigh — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 01:40:32 +0000

lluv3gypt …you will need to make sure that all the components you use will go below the maximum capacity of what your power supply says in order for it to work correctly many old power supplies operate at less than 80% efficiency so a 400w would only operate at 320 this is without taking into consideration how much actual power u get out of it over time it becomes weaker, maybe u can test this tho with scientific equipment being in a class check manufacturers sites or whatever for maximum power components use.

By: Iluv3gypt

Iluv3gypt — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:28:09 +0000

Hi, I have an old HP Pavilion XE744 and I am building a computer for science class and I am using the old case and power supply and am just going to replace the motherboard, cpu, add RAM , and add hard drive but can I put all these things in the case and power supply I have and it still run safely or is there a limit of watts of things that I can put in. Like the cpu is 94 watts and the motherboard is a number of watts…when all these things add up to a certain amount of watts does it matter how high the number is for these things to work safely with the power supply that is already in the computer? Thanks in advance.

By: Leigh

Leigh — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:04:22 +0000

There are many sizes of fans that fits computers.The usual sizes are 80mm,92mm,120mm.I like a case with 120 mm fans as they tend to be quieter and move more air.I have billet aluminum fans in mine and i really like them.They are not very expensive at all.Less than 20 dollars.There are usually 2 or 3 fans in a case using 120mm fans.Thermaltake tsunami cases are made of aluminum and are very well built.

By: Gord Campbell

Gord Campbell — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:59:29 +0000

Any “normal” power supply will fit in any “normal” case. However, some people like very small cases, especially for applications such as a media PC, where the computer will sit beside your TV.

Fans need to fit more exactly. For example, I decided to install a fan to blow air out of one case, and it had to be 92 mm. The computer I’m using now has 120 mm fans at front and back. It’s big, but it fits nicely behind my flatscreen.

By: Dominic

Dominic — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:13:52 +0000

Bump

Got the same question in mind Any answers?

By: Anne

Anne — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:41:47 +0000

Will any fan fit into any case?
Will any power supply fit into any case?

I am thinking 1000 watts, but only need 3 HD bays.

By: Hokuto

Hokuto — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:00:25 +0000

“Make sure it is tightly attached to the case, make sure it is free of dust, and make sure it is set to the proper voltage of your area- 110V for U.S. and 220V for outside countries.”

I’m in an “outside country” I guess (Japan), but our voltage is 100 V.

By: 3m0k1D

3m0k1D — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:01:35 +0000

It’s not only cheap cases that don’t have a power supply. Plenty of good cases like coolermaster and silverstone raven (like mine) don’t have them because many builders prefer to get higher end PSUs and install them.

By: Gord

Gord — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:31:13 +0000

Piyush, there are many small cases which only fit Micro-ATX motherboards. Many desirable motherboards are ATX size, which requires a larger case.

Examples of matching the CPU socket and motherboard socket are “775″ or “AM3″.