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Kon

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    Dell PC Case
    « on: May 14, 2011, 07:27:59 AM »
    I have a Dell E521 MotherBoard that was given to me.  The CPU had some bent an broken pins, I replaced it with the same one.  Thing is that I doubt it will work in a regular case.  I seen some on ebay but, I dont know other then that. :/

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      « Reply #1 on: May 14, 2011, 08:24:35 AM »
      And your question is??? truenorth

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        « Reply #2 on: May 14, 2011, 08:48:16 AM »
        is there potentially, any where else that I could get one? ???

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          « Reply #3 on: May 14, 2011, 11:16:27 AM »
          I could stand to be corrected but it appears from my research on your behalf that what you actually mean is that you have a Dell E521 "computer" and that the CPU on the mother board was damaged. You have replaced the CPU. Is it the same one as was previously in the computer as to all aspects including size ( i know you said it is).However if it is then i don't understand your issue. It fit before it should fit now(case wise). However i want you to have a look at the following link that deals with Dell in general as to hardware compatibility issues and your BTX case in particular. Unfortunately it will not be encouraging  to find alternative cases if indeed that is your issue. truenorth
          http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/t/19016372.aspx
          P.S. Confirm this is your computer?
          http://www.ktechpc.com/delle521/e521.htm

          Kon

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            Re: Dell PC Case
            « Reply #4 on: May 14, 2011, 06:33:21 PM »
             ::)ummm.....  ::)  No, as I said, Im looking for a case.  Seems to be the case to the motherboard that I do have.  Also, looking for the heatsink as well.  I bought one thinking it would work but, the spaceing is alot bigger then it.

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              « Reply #5 on: May 14, 2011, 06:52:45 PM »
              Maybe i am dense or something but i am still flailing around trying to grasp your issue. Let me try again. You were given a mother board for a dell E521. That is all you got. The motherboard had a defective CPU. You replaced that CPU with an identical one. Now you want to find a case that the motherboard will fit into--right so far? I am puzzled why you would want to go to so much trouble to try and  build a computer around that motherboard. It also seems that the CPU was not the only problem "Also, looking for the heat-sink as well." The link i provided you DOES address your fit issue as it pertains to Dell E521. If you have read it i again ask you why would you want to do this? truenorth

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                « Reply #6 on: May 14, 2011, 06:56:46 PM »
                No, that is it.  Cause it would be the fastest thing that I would have next to my laptop.  Some of the stuff that I have really cant run on pent 4 and needs something faster.  I wasnt aware of that, course thats not so much the issue.  Im not concerd with size but, the front panel :/

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                  « Reply #7 on: May 15, 2011, 09:44:00 AM »
                  When you say "No, that is it" do you actually mean YES that is it? I can understand your desire to improve performance for some desired use however i remain unconvinced that you are likely to achieve a cost effective way by your chosen path, As but one of probably many examples of a cheaper more assured way of accomplishing that please view the following link. It is but an example and should not be construed as my recommendation.There are also other avenues of approach re acquiring a "higher performance" computer that you can avail yourself of.truenorth
                  http://www.frys-electronics-ads.com/ads/2011/05/13/53468/HP-Desktop-PC-s5705f-with-AMD-Athlon-II-260-Dual-Core-Processor

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                  Re: Dell PC Case
                  « Reply #8 on: May 15, 2011, 10:32:13 AM »
                  You should be able to put that into any case. Where or not it's an original Dell case is irrelevant.

                  As for the front panel, what are you worried about? This is the second time you've started a post and provided little information and just expect people to understand what you want. You need to explain. This is Computer Hope, not Computer Psychic Network.

                  Has anyone seen my crystal ball?


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                    Re: Dell PC Case
                    « Reply #9 on: May 15, 2011, 10:54:01 AM »
                    quaxo,Thank you i had thought i had fallen down a rabbit hole. truenorth

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                    « Reply #10 on: May 15, 2011, 01:37:42 PM »
                    Actually, I thought Kon's original post was clear, unusual, but clear.  To build a PC around a used motherboard is a real stretch.  If it's for a learning experience then it's a good project.  If it's to end up with a good PC then there are much easier ways to go.  By the time you buy a case, power supply, CD or DVD burner, memory, etc. you could be spending as much as a new faster entry level PC would cost.

                    If there is a local computer shop that works with you that would be your best way to find a case that works.  Dell is not known for using standardized parts.  I've worked with a lot of Dells in a work environment, and they are generally good machines, but not necessarily build for interchangeability or upgrading.

                    There are plenty of online sources (Newegg, Amazon, etc.) that sell cases, but there are a lot of minor, sometimes major, problems that can occur when screws, outputs, etc. don't line up.


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                      « Reply #11 on: May 15, 2011, 01:58:54 PM »
                      rthompson, I guess i got off the track by paying TOO much attention to the "subject" of the post. I obviously incorrectly thought we were dealing with an existing Dell E521 "case" and a desire to insert a motherboard with a changed CPU into said case. Oh well hopefully the O/P has enough suggestions for options that they can proceed with to a satisfactory result. truenorth

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                        Re: Dell PC Case
                        « Reply #12 on: May 15, 2011, 02:43:14 PM »
                        exactly, all I really have is the board an a cpu.  The thing that I dont have is a case which considering the front panel it has to be Dell's.   For the rest of it I have a 48x CD Drive, 1 GB of RAM, 305 PSU 20 + 4 pin,

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                        « Reply #13 on: May 15, 2011, 03:04:36 PM »

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                          « Reply #14 on: May 15, 2011, 03:24:05 PM »
                          seems like it would over heat.  I still need a way to connect the front panel ><