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ibjaredu
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_ 		14. November 2007 @ 20:32 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have a DELL C521 PC. I was given this PC as a gift, and I found out that due to it's "slim form" it only supports half sized PCIE and PCI cards. I have also discovered that the case opens on the right side rather then the left like most PC's I have seen. I need to find a case that will be compatible with the components currently in the PC. Any help appreciated.
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paiger651
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_ 		14. November 2007 @ 20:42 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
You will not be able to reuse the motherboard in another case.
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ibjaredu
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_ 		14. November 2007 @ 20:52 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
your kidding? :(
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_ 		14. November 2007 @ 22:12 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
yes you should be able to.

what is the mobo standard? ATX (inc variations) or BTX(inc variations)?


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paiger651
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_ 		15. November 2007 @ 04:42 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by ibjaredu:
 your kidding? :(
The C521 is a Dell Proprietary (small form factor-btx) motherboard.

It may are may not be possible but it wont be a straight swap for sure.
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sammorris
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_ 		15. November 2007 @ 10:24 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
You probably will, but you'll need a BTX case, which there aren't that many of about.
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dont most case come with both atx and btx screw holes?
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dont most case come with both atx and btx screw holes?
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sammorris
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_ 		15. November 2007 @ 12:14 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
No, ATX and MicroATX maybe, but rarely BTX, it's a completely different system.
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paiger651
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_ 		15. November 2007 @ 13:24 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Your Dell case will have a fixed rear I/O panel this will not be just a simple swap.As sammorris stated there is not that many btx case's to choose from.So if you get it to fit in one it will be a hacked up fit at best.
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ibjaredu
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_ 		15. November 2007 @ 18:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
All right, thanks for your help ,guys.
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_ 		15. November 2007 @ 22:36 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Newegg selling a whopping four BTX cases!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis...X+%2f+BTX+Tower

Never understood why BTX didn't catch on, it seems like a much better idea than sticking with ATX.
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sammorris
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_ 		15. November 2007 @ 22:50 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I think you might be able to use BTX with Mountain Mod cases, but they're even more expensive than the Kandalf I think.
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