Getting a new case for my motherboard

novablack

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Here's the problem, my computer is a SFF and I have to upgrade the case size for a better gpu.
So I was wondering what other cases than SFF I can use for my computer.
Computer: Hp Compaq Pro 6305
Serial Number: MXL5141JG8
Sorry if the thread is in the wrong topic, and all info is useful to me.
Thanks a lot! :)
 
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The case supports low-profile, half-length GPUs (optional at stock was a HD6350, GT 630 etc).

While a larger case would give you more options, cards like the GTX 1050/TI are available in low profile options......and that's about as great a card as I'd attempt to run in that system anyway.

https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-compaq-pro-6305-small-form-factor-pc/5296265/document/c03516344
Looks like the PCIe slot will only provide 10W though
PCI Express x16 (3.0 - primary)
10-W maximum power
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which is a nightmare - low power cards would be your friend here, but those don't take additional power from the PSU, solely the slot. Doesn't quite make sense though, as cards like the GT630 which was available at stock is a 65W...

Mikeandike

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All depends on what case size you want, looks to be either an ATX (my guess) or micro ATX board.
That being said, here are two cases that would work for you with a little personal preference in it.
For an ATX Mobo:
https://m.newegg.com/products/N82E16811119314?nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker%2c+LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566
This case offers room for expansion if you decide to upgrade in the future with expansion slots, and plenty of room for ssd's or more hdd's

For a micro ATX board:
https://m.newegg.com/products/N82E16811139045?nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker%2c+LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566
This guy is a smaller form factor meaning less physical room for expansion but it's small and sleek so it gets style points from me.

Any questions feel free to PM me, cheers!
 

Barty1884

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The case supports low-profile, half-length GPUs (optional at stock was a HD6350, GT 630 etc).

While a larger case would give you more options, cards like the GTX 1050/TI are available in low profile options......and that's about as great a card as I'd attempt to run in that system anyway.

https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-compaq-pro-6305-small-form-factor-pc/5296265/document/c03516344
Looks like the PCIe slot will only provide 10W though
PCI Express x16 (3.0 - primary)
10-W maximum power
,
which is a nightmare - low power cards would be your friend here, but those don't take additional power from the PSU, solely the slot. Doesn't quite make sense though, as cards like the GT630 which was available at stock is a 65W card

You do have a 240W or 320W PSU though, so upgrades are going to be pretty much impossible without replacing that (Which would likely necessitate a replacement case to accommodate).

Motherboard appears to be standard mITX, so pretty much any case on the market that can accommodate a mITX board will be fine.
 
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novablack

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Don't worry about the power supply - I'm planning to get that upgraded
But thank you all for the fast response, and I will upgrade my pc. :)
Well, that's too bad about the pcie but there is probably some way to upgrade it's power.
Have a good day!