Can I move a HP Compaq 8200 elite sff Pc into a bigger case

[hurcules1122]

Is there any way I could move my hp compaq 8200 elite sff Pc into a bigger case? I know the motherboard won’t fit but if I buy a new one will it work?

 

[Jwpanz]

You could, technically, but it may require a little bit of modding on your part. If you’re planning to buy a standard ATX form-factor case then you may run into motherboard standoff issues and the rear IO not lining up properly.

In all honesty, it’s probably not worth it. The best alternative would be to buy a new, standard motherboard with the same socket as the CPU you currently have and swapping it out.

 

[hurcules1122]

Where could I find one?

 

[Wolfshadw]

A brief search of your computer shows it to be of a BTX form-factor. This means, looking from the rear, the expansion slots are to the left/above the rear I/O ports. In ATX form-factor systems, the expansion slots are to the right/below the rear I/O ports.

If this is the case, then you may be hard pressed to find a newer and larger, compatible case.

-Wolf sends

 

[hurcules1122]

My Pc has a sff Case. Looks nothing like the one you just showed.

 

[hurcules1122]

Is there any way I could just buy a new motherboard and power supply so I could move the Pc into a normal case

 

[Wolfshadw]

The image I showed was only an example of the differences between ATX and BTX. Note the location of the expansion slots as opposed to the rear I/O ports. If you're still not sure, please post an image of the back of your computer.

-Wolf sends

 

[Jwpanz]

It’s just an example of what a BTX motherboard looks like on the rear IO.

You could find a compatible motherboard online in such places like Amazon, Newegg, or, better yet, eBay. Just look for a socket 1155 motherboard that’s compatible with your CPU.

 

[Wolfshadw]

Is there any way I could just buy a new motherboard and power supply so I could move the Pc into a normal case

Sure. If you purchased a new motherboard, case, power supply and operating system, you could re-use your CPU, RAM, and hard drive.

The problem you're going to run into is that those motherboards are so out of date that you'll be hard pressed to find a new one at a decent price and buying used always carries some risk

-Wolf sends

 

[hurcules1122]

Can I just buy an ASRock H110M on eBay?

 

[Wolfshadw]

As I already stated, if you want to make this upgrade, you will need a new motherboard, case, power supply, and operating system (the one you're running is not transferable).

-Wolf sends

 

[Jwpanz]

The H110 is not compatible. You need an 1155 socket.

 

[hurcules1122]

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Gigabyte-GA-H110M-A-LGA1151-Intel-H110-Micro-ATX-DDR4-Motherboard/323294862158?epid=18018708904&hash=item4b45e01b4e:g:mOQAAOSwL4lbHDjG


Will this motherboard work?

 

[Jwpanz]

Nope. As I said before, you need an 1155 socket motherboard. So something like this: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F332678470737

 

[hurcules1122]

https://m.ebay.com/itm/HP-Compaq-8200-Elite-CMT-Tower-Motherboard-611835-001-LGA1155-w-ATX-adapter/263643718667?epid=141717495&hash=item3d6263e40b:g:3gcAAOSwDvVa5MWv


This?

 

[USAFRet]

Is there any way I could just buy a new motherboard and power supply so I could move the Pc into a normal case

https://m.ebay.com/itm/HP-Compaq-8200-Elite-CMT-Tower-Motherboard-611835-001-LGA1155-w-ATX-adapter/263643718667?epid=141717495&hash=item3d6263e40b:g:3gcAAOSwDvVa5MWv


This?

That's the same basic motherboard, but with an adapter cable to marry the proprietary HP front panel connectors to standard ATX connectors.
It is still a BTX motherboard.


What is your aim in putting this in a new case?

 

[hurcules1122]

With a sff Pc I’m restricted to only low profile gpus. I’m trying to move the Pc into a micro atx case so I can put other graphics cards in the machine.

 

[hurcules1122]

Could I use a Dell OptiPlex 990 motherboard with LGA 1155?

 

[USAFRet]

With a sff Pc I’m restricted to only low profile gpus. I’m trying to move the Pc into a micro atx case so I can put other graphics cards in the machine.

New case, new motherboard, new PSU, new GPU, probably a new OS license.
You're most of the way to building a whole new system.

If you're getting all that, you might as well get current parts. Just add a CPU to that mix.