Q: Im building a Gaming Computer and I was wondering If I oculd use my old Dimension 2400 Case. Here is what I would put in it. --Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 Wolfdale 2.53GHz 3MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor --ASUS P5K LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard --PNY VCG88512GXEB-FLB GeForce 8800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card --Kingston 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory --EVERCOOL SFF-8SFF-8 80mm Case Fan and EVERCOOL SFF-12 120mm Case Fan I think it already has a 250W Power Supply. WOuld all this stuff fit in that small little case? Also I am goin to use a PCI Express 2.0 Video Card so is that Case to old for that. I have another Case in mind if that one won't fit everything. --Here is the link to the Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811217043 Let me know which one to use. I would like to save the $40 dollars with using the Dell Dimension 2400 Case but if its power supply wont support the hardware then I will go with the new one. What should I go with? Plus im going to use an Aftermarket Heatsink for my Core 2 Duo Processor, --Rosewill RCX-Z300 92mm Ball CPU Cooler Also I found all of my hardware on Newegg.com Alright so you recommend going with the new 500W case on Newegg.com?
A: Usually Propriety cases are slightly different design than standard and sometimes difficult to redo with standard fittings On off button leads Reset button is sometimes not there All the leads that go from case to M/board can be a pig to sort Also If you get new case get at least a 500 to 800 watt power supply because most M/board video cards etc require more power nowadays and have a different set of power supply leads 20 pin + 4 pin + 8 Pin etc