Motherboard doesn't fit case or cables

Nadageek

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Jul 29, 2016
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I just got a gigabyte ga-ep35-ds3l. Doesn't fit case holes at all, and the power cables, led etc are completly different. I know this is all old Tech in light of today's stuff. The old computer was an Acer Aspire 5680 or something like that. What I want to know is what kind of case do I need that will fit this with the cables that will match the plugs. Thank you in advance
 
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You would need a case that can support the ATX form factor for that board. It sounds like the case you are trying to use is for only Mico ATX.

This vvidoe is a little older, much like your board, but he explains the differences between micro ATX and ATX boards.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_t7sZs8XBs

That board is rather old, and won't support much of today's newer components. Is there a specific reason you still want to use this board? You could easily upgrade to more updated system for a fairly cheap price if it is just the tower you need and already have the extras like the mouse, keyboard, monitor, ect.
You would need a case that can support the ATX form factor for that board. It sounds like the case you are trying to use is for only Mico ATX.

This vvidoe is a little older, much like your board, but he explains the differences between micro ATX and ATX boards.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_t7sZs8XBs

That board is rather old, and won't support much of today's newer components. Is there a specific reason you still want to use this board? You could easily upgrade to more updated system for a fairly cheap price if it is just the tower you need and already have the extras like the mouse, keyboard, monitor, ect.
 
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