Modern PC build in Dell Dimension L400c

[DiahreabetesMan]

I have this case http://images.geeksimages.com/imageshare/L/300x300/L400C-2-unit.jpg sitting at home with a junk Win98 installation on it. Very odd design as is with most Dell cases, but was wondering if I could build a modern computer inside of this system for giggles. Maybe an i3 or Pentium based build not for gaming per se but more than capable of running modern programs speedily. The 3 issues I'm having here is Airflow, Not really knowing the Form Factor, and the PSU mount is in the middle of the case and folds inwards, which could get in the way of some things. If anyone knows more about the case I have maybe you could give me some pointers. Also yes I know this case is garbage from 199x but I want to attempt it, so please don't suggest purchasing modern cases or whatever.

 

[lodders]

I have a PC that is built into what looks like exactly the same case,
Mine has a quad core CPU and a mid range GPU in it!!!
Easy to install, very few problems.
But in my case the PSU is in a conventional location at the top, and has room for a 100mm case fan just below the PSU

things you might need to do
1) I Needed to modify the HDD holder to fit my Samsung Evo SSD
2) I had to alter the case to motherboard connectors slightly so that the power button and LEDs worked properly. Pins on the new motherboard were a bit different.
3) I added an extra case fan in the front to help with cooling

And yes, I kept the old Windows Millenium sticker on the front, lol.

 

[DiahreabetesMan]

I have a PC that is built into what looks like exactly the same case,
Mine has a quad core CPU and a mid range GPU in it!!!
Easy to install, very few problems.
But in my case the PSU is in a conventional location at the top, and has room for a 100mm case fan just below the PSU

things you might need to do
1) I Needed to modify the HDD holder to fit my Samsung Evo SSD
2) I had to alter the case to motherboard connectors slightly so that the power button and LEDs worked properly. Pins on the new motherboard were a bit different.
3) I added an extra case fan in the front to help with cooling

And yes, I kept the old Windows Millenium sticker on the front, lol.

Thats awesome, what specs are in it? I was thinking to use Micro ATX mobo but not for sure. I obviously want it to look like a scrap pc but actually have a modern rig in it.

 

[lodders]

AMD Phenom II x4 overclocked a bit.
AMD 7790 GPU
mATX ASUS motherboard
600W power supply.

However, the build in my signature is also built into an old case - from about 2003.
Some people talk a lot about case airflow and lots of fans and cable management, but unless you have a GTX 980 and an AMD 8350, I don't think you need to worry too much

 

[DiahreabetesMan]

AMD Phenom II x4 overclocked a bit.
AMD 7790 GPU
mATX ASUS motherboard
600W power supply.

However, the build in my signature is also built into an old case - from about 2003.
Some people talk a lot about case airflow and lots of fans and cable management, but unless you have a GTX 980 and an AMD 8350, I don't think you need to worry too much

Thanks, I hope to get a modular PSU for it if it will even mount into it lol, but I'll try it out within the next few months and see how it goes.

 

[lodders]

Good luck, have fun.