is it possible to put a dell optiplex into a micro atx?

[matty179]

i already have the case and 500w PSU for my GPU.. but i'm worried my motherboard wont fit in the micro ATX case i bought....??? any help would be very very helpful as i'm stuck. thanks in advance!!

 

[CountMike]

Optiflex is generic name for quite a few Dell computers.

 

[matty179]

Optiflex is generic name for quite a few Dell computers.

its a dell optiplex 390, sorry i should have been more clear

 

[CountMike]

Can you post a link to exact one ?

 

[matty179]

Can you post a link to exact one ?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FAST-GAMING-DELL-BUNDLE-TOWER-PC-FULL-SET-COMPUTER-SYSTEM-INTEL-i5-8GB-1TB-GT710/302510132649?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648

i cant find my exact one but this one has everything the same as mine pretty much, mine is the SFF too

 

[CountMike]

You'd have more problems than just size, those have custom MBs with different connectors and mounts, possibly non stock PSU etc.

 

[matty179]

You'd have more problems than just size, those have custom MBs with different connectors and mounts, possibly non stock PSU etc.

so what are you suggesting?
i get a new mobo and psu?

 

[CountMike]

Why do you want to change case ? That's an old processor so finding an MB for it with LGA1155 socket in micro ATX would present a problem.

 

[matty179]

Why do you want to change case ? That's an old processor so finding an MB for it with LGA1155 socket in micro ATX would present a problem.

because i'm upgrading my graphics card and the gtx 750ti wont fit into the case, its only a temp upgrade for a month or so, well do you know of any processor for it?

 

[CountMike]

Is it working now ? You can find exact processor you have with CPU-Z for instance: https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html if it's i5 2500 it would be good match for 750Ti.

 

[matty179]

Is it working now ? You can find exact processor you have with CPU-Z for instance: https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html if it's i5 2500 it would be good match for 750Ti.

i have speccy so i can see already but its a i5 2400

 

[CountMike]

Close enough.

 

[matty179]

Close enough.

its a must to upgrade? i didnt think it was worth that upgrade...

 

[CountMike]

No 2400 would do to but I wouldn't invest anything in that machine. If you didn't already get GPU, you could get low profile one https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Computer-Graphics-Cards-N750TI-2GD5TLP/dp/B00SOXMPJY that should fit in that case.

 

[matty179]

No 2400 would do to but I wouldn't invest anything in that machine. If you didn't already get GPU, you could get low profile one https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Computer-Graphics-Cards-N750TI-2GD5TLP/dp/B00SOXMPJY that should fit in that case.

i already got the MSI NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti (2048 MB), i thought that this was suitable.. dont you think?

 

[CountMike]

Yes it' suitable but if it won't fit in the case and you have to rebuild more than half the computer it's hardy economical.

 

[matty179]

Yes it' suitable but if it won't fit in the case and you have to rebuild more than half the computer it's hardy economical.

190 x 485 x 450 mm (W x H x D) that is my case size that i just bought, id think it would fit in there decently right?

 

[CountMike]

You can just measure the MB but more of a problem could be mounting points. The case is more than likely by ATX standard but not the MB.

 

[madmatt30]

The board is standard atx size & screw mountings.
It is also standard 20+4 pin power connectors.

What's not standard though is the front panel connections - that will cause you huge amounts of hassle.

 

[matty179]

You can just measure the MB but more of a problem could be mounting points. The case is more than likely by ATX standard but not the MB.

so what are you suggesting? i seem to be getting one step forward and one step back again.. its the first time in a while ive been stuck but i guess we are all there at some point, so any suggestions would be great..

 

[matty179]

The board is standard atx size & screw mountings.
It is also standard 20+4 pin power connectors.

What's not standard though is the front panel connections - that will cause you huge amounts of hassle.

the mobo is a microATX, ive already asked the the person and he said it would fit fine in the microATX case

 

[madmatt30]

^ it will fit an an matx case.

The issue is the front panel connectors , Dell's connector block is non standard.

Meaning you have an issue getting the power & reset buttons on a standard case connected to the board.

Is it doable ?? Yes absolutely if you can find a pinout diagram for the board , & you don't mind snipping & reconnecting wires from the old dell case connector into the new one.

It means butchering the cable,son the new case though IF you can find a diagram for the board.

 

[matty179]

^ it will fit an an matx case.

The issue is the front panel connectors , Dell's connector block is non standard.

Meaning you have an issue getting the power & reset buttons on a standard case connected to the board.

Is it doable ?? Yes absolutely if you can find a pinout diagram for the board , & you don't mind snipping & reconnecting wires from the old dell case connector into the new one.

It means butchering the cable,son the new case though IF you can find a diagram for the board.

im not keeping the dell mobo, ive got this MSI H61M-P31

 

[madmatt30]

^ then you're absolutely fine.

 

[matty179]

^ then you're absolutely fine.

okay good, just wanted to make sure, thamks to everyone for helping!!!