Cases..

[Frimon86]

I am interested in getting a new case for my computer, but how do you know if it will fit your current computer or do you have to like get a certain one? Someone mind taking the time to assist me through this please.

 

[TRDCorolla1]

How much are you willing to spend on a good case? The average computer case are the midtowers and they support regular ATX motherboards and miniATX also. Most likely, you're going to get a midtower case.

 

[Frimon86]

Price is not a factor but I was looking around the range of $100 but again I dont really mind paying for any kind of case. I found a really nice case that I agreed to purchase IF and only IF I am able to move everything to it without any issues;

Link: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1178031&Tab=0&NoMapp=0
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What kind of information must I give you so you can determine weather it will work with my computer or not?

 

[BigLu]

it'll work with your computer. It works with both mobo form factors so you're set.

 

[Frimon86]

So this case can fit any kind of computer? Do you know which computer I am going to move this one into, its my new new gateway computer. This is another one.

 

[BigLu]

Pretty much yea it can fit all comps, but i don't know if gateways use proprietary power connectors and psus or not, if they do, then your sol.

 

[Frimon86]

No no, this case wont' be going to my gateway. I have a Compaq, and I want to move the compaq into this new case.

 

[TRDCorolla1]

I recommend Lian Li computer cases. They have excellent air flow and material.

My personal favorite:
Lian Li PC-60APLUSII Silver Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811112069

 

[Frimon86]

Would it fit withme Compaq Persario?

 

[TRDCorolla1]

What's the specs of the Compaq Presario? Well, I'm more interested in what kind of motherboard it has. That case you linked before looks pretty good too. So you have a good choice of the two.

If you download the free trial of Everest, it will tell you the form factor of your motherboard.

http://www.lavalys.com/