[SOLVED] Case swap for prebuilt PC ?

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so i have a pre build pc which is dell vostro 470 and i put a gtx 1650 on it. my concern is i want to change pc case with a gaming case.
but the problem is dell vostro 470 have a proprietary front panel and i cant't find a gaming case with a proprietary front panel.
is it possible for me to change the case?
 
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@bryan0629 Any ATX or micro ATX case will do, here's some I looked up, the first two are micro-ATX only and the others are ATX, the ATX ones will be larger but can take a full ATX (larger) motherboard so you would have more choice if you ever upgrade in the future. And not forgetting what I learned from my sleeper build in a old cramped case, bigger cases make for a much easier time - some will probably argue better airflow too

another thing to consider: you're motherboard doesn't have an RGB header so you'd need some form of RGB controller to run the front fans

micro ATX:

Cooler master MasterBox MB320L ARGB: https://www.pc-canada.com/item/MCB-B320L-KGNN-S02.html (this one doesn't include an RGB controller, it's...
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@bryan0629 that's OK then :) you shouldn't have any problems, the fans will be a standard 3 or 4 pin connector, if you don't have motherboard headers you can power them straight from the PSU using a molex to fan power adapter that should cost you no more that $2, the white LED lights will just work from the fan power and always be on

I found a full multi-page review of it here: https://www.techpowerup.com/review/fractal-design-focus-g/ if you're interested, the last page talks a little bit about the lighting, and if you ever get fed up with white, it wouldn't be difficult to add 2x 120mm RGB fans and an RGB controller

thank you so much you really are a big help.
 
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