Dell Precision T3500 Case Alternative

[Slim Nelson]

Hey guys, I'm looking for a new case for my Dell Precision T3500. The one I have now is pretty crummy,

I'm looking for a nice windowed case for it but can't seem to find any that will fit the motherboard. It's not an ordinary form factor. It's eATX or something.

I'm willing to make some modifications if need be and if I can't find a good replacement one, I'll have to build one.

 

[Calvin7]

It is Form Factor: BTX

BTX (for Balanced Technology eXtended) is a form factor for motherboards, originally intended to be the replacement for the aging ATX motherboard form factor in late 2004 and early 2005. However, future development of BTX retail products by Intel was canceled in September 2006 following Intel's decision to refocus on low-power CPUs.

The BTX form factor was not been widely adopted. There doesn't appear to be any BTX PC cases sold as new anymore. You might want to try eBay.

BTX Computer Cases
http://www.xoxide.com/btx-case.html

Thermaltake Kandalf VD4000SWA Silver Aluminum ATX / BTX Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133038

 

[jbkelly80]

I have the Dell T3500 currenty in a Phanteks P400TG. The T3500 is actually just an inverted ATX. Flip it and it'll fit an ATX case. But it will be a tight fit. And only 4 of my standoffs line up. If you have any questions, let me know.