Computer Case and PSU Swap - Forum For Men

Tornadom · 10-24-2008, 08:54 PM

I built my rig a couple of years ago using a Dell XPS case and 650 watt PSU that I got for free. It has served me well and works just fine, but I am growing tired of the crappy design of the case and its blah appearence. Rather than tear it apart for my yearly cleaning, why not just tear it apart (clean parts as needed) and reinstall them in a nicer case?

As popular and cliche as it is, I am a big fan of the Antec 900 gaming case. The three 120mm fans and 200mm top fan ought to make for a cool case and keep noise semi low. I am a fan of PC Power and Cooling PSUs, and will probably upgrade to a 750 watt unit to support larger video cards in the future.

Thoughts?

superx2 · 10-25-2008, 09:33 PM

If the top pic is what you are thinkng of I think it looks good!! I have no clue about computers, but that one looks cool!!!

Tornadom · 10-25-2008, 11:53 PM

Haha, yeah that's the case.

Mike · 10-26-2008, 06:36 PM

I like it too

But I'm a bit out of the loop as far as pc's go. Got out of the game for a couple years and already feel like I know nothing anymore. Love how fast the technology evolves haha

Tornadom · 10-27-2008, 12:57 AM

My computer is no long top of the line, but it gets the job done. I think it is just time for a new look.

VikingJew818 · 10-27-2008, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tornadom

My computer is no long top of the line, but it gets the job done. I think it is just time for a new look.

paint it to have flamez

Tornadom · 10-27-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by VikingJew818

paint it to have flamez

I've thought about some case mods, but Dell's proprietary PSU design is a PITA to work around. The PSU is also a major limiting factor in 'going bigger' with this system. I originally had 4 HDDs, 2 video cards and had overclokced my 3.8 Pentium 4 to 4.22gHz - all of that strained the PSU and finally when I upgraded to two larger video cards (went from dual 6800GT's in SLi to dual 7900GT's in SLi) it refused to keep up. I decided to remedy the problem by selling two of the HDDs and returning the CPU to its native 3.80gHz setting.

Tornadom · 10-31-2008, 01:00 AM

I am going to hold off on this project I think, I have a few other expenses coming up soon.

Euphoria · 11-02-2008, 10:16 PM

Bookmark this Matt

The Antec 900 has a tendancy to collect a lot of dust. I did the filter mod too and it helps tremendously and you don't have to spray compressed air inside every couple weeks.

TR Forums • View topic - Antec 900 Fan Filters

Tornadom · 11-03-2008, 07:42 AM

Thanks Kevin, that should be pretty helpful.

10-24-2008, 08:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tornadom Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The California Age: 25 Tornadom is the grue Points: 12,039 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Computer Case and PSU Swap I built my rig a couple of years ago using a Dell XPS case and 650 watt PSU that I got for free. It has served me well and works just fine, but I am growing tired of the crappy design of the case and its blah appearence. Rather than tear it apart for my yearly cleaning, why not just tear it apart (clean parts as needed) and reinstall them in a nicer case? As popular and cliche as it is, I am a big fan of the Antec 900 gaming case. The three 120mm fans and 200mm top fan ought to make for a cool case and keep noise semi low. I am a fan of PC Power and Cooling PSUs, and will probably upgrade to a 750 watt unit to support larger video cards in the future. Thoughts? __________________ Last edited by Tornadom; 10-24-2008 at 08:58 PM.

10-25-2008, 11:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tornadom Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The California Age: 25 Tornadom is the grue Points: 12,039 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Haha, yeah that's the case. __________________

10-27-2008, 12:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tornadom Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The California Age: 25 Tornadom is the grue Points: 12,039 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	My computer is no long top of the line, but it gets the job done. I think it is just time for a new look. __________________

10-31-2008, 01:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
Tornadom Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The California Age: 25 Tornadom is the grue Points: 12,039 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	I am going to hold off on this project I think, I have a few other expenses coming up soon. __________________

11-03-2008, 07:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
Tornadom Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The California Age: 25 Tornadom is the grue Points: 12,039 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Thanks Kevin, that should be pretty helpful. __________________

10-25-2008, 09:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
superx2 Major Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madelia, MN Age: 29 superx2 has no status. Points: 1,154 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	If the top pic is what you are thinkng of I think it looks good!! I have no clue about computers, but that one looks cool!!!

10-26-2008, 06:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mike Colonel Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Mike has no status. Points: 2,302 Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	I like it too But I'm a bit out of the loop as far as pc's go. Got out of the game for a couple years and already feel like I know nothing anymore. Love how fast the technology evolves haha

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