I am using Abit KT7a (socket A). I am planning to assemble a new PC with
CPU socket
AM2 (althon 64). Can my old ATX Case be usable? I wonder if there are
changes to the specifications for ATX for the past few years.

--
Jerry Wong

http://www.geocities.com/jerrywong.geo
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But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to
new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness. (2 Peter 3:13)

"Jerry Wong" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I am using Abit KT7a (socket A). I am planning to assemble a new PC with
> CPU socket
> AM2 (althon 64). Can my old ATX Case be usable? I wonder if there are
> changes to the specifications for ATX for the past few years.
>
> --
> Jerry Wong

You might be able to use the case, but you should consider the benefits of
getting a new case with a rated-quiet power supply. This can make a
surprising difference in your experience of using the machine.

HTH
-pk

"Patrick Keenan" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> "Jerry Wong" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> I am using Abit KT7a (socket A). I am planning to assemble a new PC with
>> CPU socket
>> AM2 (althon 64). Can my old ATX Case be usable? I wonder if there are
>> changes to the specifications for ATX for the past few years.
>>
>> --
>> Jerry Wong
>
> You might be able to use the case, but you should consider the benefits of
> getting a new case with a rated-quiet power supply. This can make a
> surprising difference in your experience of using the machine.
>
> HTH
> -pk

Or, if it's a nice case you can just get a new power supply.

"JustMe" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>
> "Patrick Keenan" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:%23R$(E-Mail Removed)...
> > "Jerry Wong" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> I am using Abit KT7a (socket A). I am planning to assemble a new PC
with
> >> CPU socket
> >> AM2 (althon 64). Can my old ATX Case be usable? I wonder if there are
> >> changes to the specifications for ATX for the past few years.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Jerry Wong
> >
> > You might be able to use the case, but you should consider the benefits
of
> > getting a new case with a rated-quiet power supply. This can make a
> > surprising difference in your experience of using the machine.
> >
> > HTH
> > -pk
>
> Or, if it's a nice case you can just get a new power supply.

True, but often the power supply is the greater part of the price of a case.
And if you swap out power supplies, you're left with a working power supply
that needs storage, rather than a complete usable case.

-pk

A good new case might have better cooling properties than your existing
case..

--
Mike Hall
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User



"Jerry Wong" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>I am using Abit KT7a (socket A). I am planning to assemble a new PC with
>CPU socket
> AM2 (althon 64). Can my old ATX Case be usable? I wonder if there are
> changes to the specifications for ATX for the past few years.
>
> --
> Jerry Wong
>
> http://www.geocities.com/jerrywong.geo
> ¦ý§Ú*Ì·Ó¥LªºÀ³³\¡B ¬ß±æ·s¤Ñ·s¦a¡A¦³¸q©~¦b¨ä¤¤¡C(©¼«á3:13)
> But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to
> new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness. (2 Peter 3:13)
>

"Jerry Wong" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>I am using Abit KT7a (socket A). I am planning to assemble a new PC with
>CPU socket
> AM2 (althon 64). Can my old ATX Case be usable? I wonder if there are
> changes to the specifications for ATX for the past few years.
>
> --
> Jerry Wong

Kinda hard to tell since you avoided listing case specs or the case you
intend to use, along with the hardware you will implant with it other than
the motherboard.

Your case may not provide for adequate cooling as fan(s) mounting is
inadequate. My guessing stops here.
--
Jonny

A new mobo LOOKS old in an old beat up case.


"Jonny" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
| "Jerry Wong" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
message
| news:(E-Mail Removed)...
| >I am using Abit KT7a (socket A). I am planning to
assemble a new PC with
| >CPU socket
| > AM2 (althon 64). Can my old ATX Case be usable? I
wonder if there are
| > changes to the specifications for ATX for the past few
years.
| >
| > --
| > Jerry Wong
|
| Kinda hard to tell since you avoided listing case specs or
the case you
| intend to use, along with the hardware you will implant
with it other than
| the motherboard.
|
| Your case may not provide for adequate cooling as fan(s)
mounting is
| inadequate. My guessing stops here.
| --
| Jonny
|
|

Dear all,

Thank you for your replies. The reasons that I would like to use my old
case:
1. It is a pretty case and it looks alright at the moment.
2. Just don't want to throw it away if it still works.

For a Athlon 64, can my existing PSU with 350W (produce by 2themax -
maxtron) support it? This PSU is just replaced the old PSU two years before.

--
Jerry Wong

http://www.geocities.com/jerrywong.geo
¦ý§Ú*Ì·Ó¥LªºÀ³³\¡B ¬ß±æ·s¤Ñ·s¦a¡A¦³¸q©~¦b¨ä¤¤¡C(©¼«á3:13)
But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to
new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness. (2 Peter 3:13)
"Jerry Wong" <(E-Mail Removed)> ¼¶¼g©ó¶l¥ó·s»D:(E-Mail Removed)...
>I am using Abit KT7a (socket A). I am planning to assemble a new PC with
>CPU socket
> AM2 (althon 64). Can my old ATX Case be usable? I wonder if there are
> changes to the specifications for ATX for the past few years.
>
> --
> Jerry Wong
>
> http://www.geocities.com/jerrywong.geo
> ¦ý§Ú*Ì·Ó¥LªºÀ³³\¡B ¬ß±æ·s¤Ñ·s¦a¡A¦³¸q©~¦b¨ä¤¤¡C(©¼«á3:13)
> But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to
> new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness. (2 Peter 3:13)
>

Jerry

Your PSU will probably be 'on the line'.. go to this website..
http://journeysystems.com/power_supply_calculator.php .. enter the system
details, and it will tell you the MINIMUM requirement..

If your result is close to 300w, you will need to get a larger capacity
PSU..


--
Mike Hall
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User



"Jerry Wong" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Dear all,
>
> Thank you for your replies. The reasons that I would like to use my old
> case:
> 1. It is a pretty case and it looks alright at the moment.
> 2. Just don't want to throw it away if it still works.
>
> For a Athlon 64, can my existing PSU with 350W (produce by 2themax -
> maxtron) support it? This PSU is just replaced the old PSU two years
> before.
>
> --
> Jerry Wong
>
> http://www.geocities.com/jerrywong.geo
> ¦ý§Ú*Ì·Ó¥LªºÀ³³\¡B ¬ß±æ·s¤Ñ·s¦a¡A¦³¸q©~¦b¨ä¤¤¡C(©¼«á3:13)
> But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to
> new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness. (2 Peter 3:13)
> "Jerry Wong" <(E-Mail Removed)>
> ¼¶¼g©ó¶l¥ó·s»D:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>I am using Abit KT7a (socket A). I am planning to assemble a new PC with
>>CPU socket
>> AM2 (althon 64). Can my old ATX Case be usable? I wonder if there are
>> changes to the specifications for ATX for the past few years.
>>
>> --
>> Jerry Wong
>>
>> http://www.geocities.com/jerrywong.geo
>> ¦ý§Ú*Ì·Ó¥LªºÀ³³\¡B ¬ß±æ·s¤Ñ·s¦a¡A¦³¸q©~¦b¨ä¤¤¡C(©¼«á3:13)
>> But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to
>> new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness. (2 Peter 3:13)
>>
>
>

Can't see bottom of webpage to implement and see outcome of what I've
selected here:
javascriptopup('/power_supply_calculator_popup.php', 800, 600)
after selecting "INTEL".
Tried right click and selected forward as well on the webpage.

--
Jonny
"Mike Hall - MS MVP Windows Shell/User" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Jerry
>
> Your PSU will probably be 'on the line'.. go to this website..
> http://journeysystems.com/power_supply_calculator.php .. enter the system
> details, and it will tell you the MINIMUM requirement..
>
> If your result is close to 300w, you will need to get a larger capacity
> PSU..
>
>
> --
> Mike Hall
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>
>
>
> "Jerry Wong" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Dear all,
>>
>> Thank you for your replies. The reasons that I would like to use my old
>> case:
>> 1. It is a pretty case and it looks alright at the moment.
>> 2. Just don't want to throw it away if it still works.
>>
>> For a Athlon 64, can my existing PSU with 350W (produce by 2themax -
>> maxtron) support it? This PSU is just replaced the old PSU two years
>> before.
>>
>> --
>> Jerry Wong
>>
>> http://www.geocities.com/jerrywong.geo
>> ¦ý§Ú*Ì·Ó¥LªºÀ³³\¡B ¬ß±æ·s¤Ñ·s¦a¡A¦³¸q©~¦b¨ä¤¤¡C(©¼«á3:13)
>> But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to
>> new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness. (2 Peter 3:13)
>> "Jerry Wong" <(E-Mail Removed)>
>> ¼¶¼g©ó¶l¥ó·s»D:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>I am using Abit KT7a (socket A). I am planning to assemble a new PC with
>>>CPU socket
>>> AM2 (althon 64). Can my old ATX Case be usable? I wonder if there are
>>> changes to the specifications for ATX for the past few years.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Jerry Wong
>>>
>>> http://www.geocities.com/jerrywong.geo
>>> ¦ý§Ú*Ì·Ó¥LªºÀ³³\¡B ¬ß±æ·s¤Ñ·s¦a¡A¦³¸q©~¦b¨ä¤¤¡C(©¼«á3:13)
>>> But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to
>>> new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness. (2 Peter 3:13)
>>>
>>
>>
>
>