Low-End Gaming PC with an E93839 Motherboard

[AnimexGamer]

So I recently got a prebuilt Dell system from a friend and was hoping to make it into at least a low-end gaming pc for my younger brother.
- Intel Core i3-3220
- 4GB DDR3 RAM (I can easily upgrade this one)
- HGST Sata 500GB HDD
- E93839 Motherboard
- 240W True Rated PSU

I realized I could not fit a GTX 1050 or RX 460 here due to it being a compact system. So, I need a new case and PSU. Any suggestions? Aside from selling it and getting money to build one from scratch.

 

[Chugalug_]

Does it use an ATX or SFX power supply?
What is your budget?
Get 64 bit windows, 8GB of RAM, and a GTX 1050.
For power supply I need an answer to the above question. :/

 

[Chugalug_]

Assuming it is an ATX PSU.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 2GB SC GAMING Video Card ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $194.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-31 22:02 EST-0500

 

[Calvin7]

That motherboard looks like a BTX small form factor. It is not a form factor design used by retail bare PC case sellers.

 

[Chugalug_]

Yeah, that's definitely a possibility.
If that is the case you'll still be perfectly fine with the upgrades I listed, a PSU is optional here, the OEM one will do just fine with a 1050.

 

[AnimexGamer]

What case should I buy though? I'm confused on the ATX/SFX or ATX/BTX thingy. I'm new to this stuff.

 

[Chugalug_]

You can use the same case its already in.
Just get this and swap the parts out.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 2GB SC GAMING Video Card ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $149.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-01 00:39 EST-0500

 

[AnimexGamer]

You can use the same case its already in.
Just get this and swap the parts out.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 2GB SC GAMING Video Card ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $149.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-01 00:39 EST-0500

I can't fit a GTX 1050 there, the GPU I have installed there is an HD5450 which only takes up a little space. I can't seem to fit in GPUs that have 3 display inputs on one line. Also, I can't close the case.

 

[Chugalug_]

The 1050 is an ITX variant, and both cards use the PCIE slot standard, so depth will be the same.
See here for size: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M64G435/?tag=pcpapi-20

 

[AnimexGamer]

The case is only >90mm , not 110mm like the dimensions of the GTX 1050