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Old 08-21-2004, 04:28 PM   #1
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Question Case change?

Is it easy to change cases because i recently rebuilt my pc but im using the old case which is bigger than tower bridge?
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I did it a couple of weeks ago, all you have to do is unscrew everything, take it apart, and then reassemble it in the new case. I would not reccomend using PSU's that come with cases, they are normally very low quality, and fail reguarly.
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Old 08-21-2004, 04:38 PM   #3
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forgive my stupidity but wats a PSU?
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Old 08-21-2004, 04:40 PM   #4
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Power Supply Unit (the big box at the top left of the case, normally.) If splits up the 230V into different rails which are then used for different components.
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Old 08-21-2004, 05:06 PM   #5
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I bet thats bloddy ard to change over i might just have to leave it
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It's not hard at all. All you have to do is remove the four screws holding the power supply in and take it out. Connecting all the components is pretty straight forward as well.
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Old 08-21-2004, 05:18 PM   #7
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Actually Kam, it's not that hard...... You ground yourself first, then unscrew everything, put it back in proper place in the new case and screw it in....waala.


The psu is about 4 in. in length and about 2 in. in height....not really big at all.

It's basically building a computer, except having to order all the parts and make big choices


If you DO get a new psu, get the heavily recommened Enlight 360w for about 30.00


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