Please help on Xoxide Case compatibility (pics included)

Sparda · 07-25-2008, 03:27 PM

Hi all. This is probably a newbie question but any help is appreciated! I have short listed around 3 Xoxide cases that I really like (Alien-X, X-Sentric and X-Blade). I need some advice on whether my old HP PC components will be able to fit like a glove with any of these cases.

I have attached some pictures (I have them in high res if needed) and a link for knowledgeable folks to have a look at. The PC is almost 4 years old and recently I upgraded the PSU and Graphics card to suit my needs. Obviously the HP case is so small my PSU didn’t fit. I’m thinking my board is uATX, but I’m not sure. I’m also worried about how I’m going to get the power switch, front USB and audio stuff connected with the new case. My current setup only has 2 usb and 1 1394 ports up front. I also don’t have a reset switch on the front of my PC. I’m fairly ok at installing small parts, but switching cases is something new to me so I could really use some help on what steps to take. I desperately need a new case. Thanks in advance!

Link to my Motherboard specs:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...=299528&dlc=en

Pics:

seppaku · 08-29-2008, 02:20 PM

the mother board is a micro atx, what that means is that it only has 3 expansion slots "the slots in the back" that means that every thing will fit in the xoxide alien x case. there are a few things you will need to know to do that...

1. use a NON magnetic screw driver
2. use a ESD bracelet
3. you will need someone to help you rewire the front led/usb panel
4.you might need a few new fans

have fun and careful :)

millerm277 · 08-29-2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparda

Hi all. This is probably a newbie question but any help is appreciated! I have short listed around 3 Xoxide cases that I really like (Alien-X, X-Sentric and X-Blade). I need some advice on whether my old HP PC components will be able to fit like a glove with any of these cases.

You should be able to, the board appears to be MATX, which means it should fit in pretty much every case on the market.

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I’m also worried about how I’m going to get the power switch, front USB and audio stuff connected with the new case.

The new case will come with that stuff, you connect the wires to the proper places on the board. (USB and Audio can be confusing, but switches are simple.) The diagram here will help a bit. Also, if you look closely at the board where the wires from the front of the case currently go to, it should be labeled with what goes where.