Can I transfer my X51's components into this case?

[LucAlvim]

Hello!

So, I'm thinking about transfeing my Alienware's components into this new case, so I can install a better GPU, such as a 1070. I know a 970 will do for VR, but I want to buy one of the new series, so when new software comes out, I won't have to upgrade it. The thing is: When I watched a disassembly video by Alienware on the X51, the guy mentioned stuff that you don't normally have on like, new cases, I don't know (sorry I'm kind of a noob), but he, like showed something like a "power board", or "Front IO board" and those are not mentioned on the case reviews I watched on YouTube. Are those included on regular cases? (like, NANO S, NZXT Manta, etc.) If not, what do I have to do to get the system working on the new case? Please help.

Here's the vid:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRjTe_bGQVQ

Please help.

 

[BadBoyGreek]

The video doesn't seem to want to load for me. Anyway, the first thing to determine is if the components of this Alienware system use a standard form factor or a proprietary one, primarily the motherboard and power supply. If so, you should have no trouble transplanting them.

The I/O board he's referring to is usually the front / top panel connectors that have the USB ports, headphone / mic jacks, power and reset buttons generally. He could be saying the Alienware may be using a proprietary one which could potentially cause compatibility issues.

 

[LucAlvim]

The video doesn't seem to want to load for me. Anyway, the first thing to determine is if the components of this Alienware system use a standard form factor or a proprietary one, primarily the motherboard and power supply. If so, you should have no trouble transplanting them.

The I/O board he's referring to is usually the front / top panel connectors that have the USB ports, headphone / mic jacks, power and reset buttons generally. He could be saying the Alienware may be using a proprietary one which could potentially cause compatibility issues.

Thanks!

 

[Karadjgne]

Many 3rd party OEM like Dell have a proprietary connector at the motherboard for the power / audio / USB front inputs. Aftermarket motherboards pretty much all use a basic setup of 2 rows of straight pins for the speaker, power led, hdd led etc and cases generally have a universal single + and - for the front i/o. Makes install easy.

So, depending on your exact mobo, you may or may not have issues there