ATX Case

[Jerry Wong]

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.

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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)

 

[Patrick Keenan]

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.

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

 

[JustMe]

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.

 

[Patrick Keenan]

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

 

[Mike Hall - MS MVP Windows Shell/User]

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

 

[Jonny]

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.

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.

 

[Jim Macklin]

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


message
| | >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
|
|

 

[Jerry Wong]

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

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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)

 

[Mike Hall - MS MVP Windows Shell/User]

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..

 

[Jonny]

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.