Would a Thunder i7505 fit in a Dell PowerEdge 1600SC?

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I've got an opportunity to buy a Dell 1600SC server case cheap. Could I fit
a Thunder i7505 mobo in the case with the port access in the correct
positions? Being a dual server case, its got to be either an OEM or Intel
board. Of course, Dell wouldn't give me that sort of info.

Cheers,

Peter

 

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If the Dell 1600SC case has the same inside dimensions, mounting hole
locations, and clearance for a dual Xeon in an SSI/EATX configuration
it should work. I don't have a 1600SC so I couldn't tell you.

You should check the SSI website and see their mounting pattern, and
compare it to your Dell case. Then check the locations of the S2665
CPUs, heatsinks etc, consider the heatsink/cooling device you're going
to use, and figure that into your calculations.


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On Sun, 11 Apr 2004 08:52:58 +1000, "powervideo"
<smeltron@hotmail.com> wrote:

>I've got an opportunity to buy a Dell 1600SC server case cheap. Could I fit
>a Thunder i7505 mobo in the case with the port access in the correct
>positions? Being a dual server case, its got to be either an OEM or Intel
>board. Of course, Dell wouldn't give me that sort of info.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Peter
>
>

 

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My general experiance with Dell cases is they are "Dell" standard<g>.

I once wanted to move a Dell MoBo into a different case. A quick
measure stopped me quick. Dell is always coming up with ways to make a
PC quicker and being standard to the rest of the world isn't always on
the top ten requirements list.

Unless you can measure it up before hand the odds may not be in your
favor without some metal working once you get it. Dell motherboards
are contracted and so can have any number of unique OEM features and
dimensions.

On Sun, 11 Apr 2004 08:52:58 +1000, "powervideo"
<smeltron@hotmail.com> wrote:

>I've got an opportunity to buy a Dell 1600SC server case cheap.

 

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"powervideo" <smeltron@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> I've got an opportunity to buy a Dell 1600SC server case cheap. Could I
fit
> a Thunder i7505 mobo in the case with the port access in the correct
> positions? Being a dual server case, its got to be either an OEM or
Intel
> board. Of course, Dell wouldn't give me that sort of info.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Peter
>
Even if the mobo did fit, Dell Power supplies are often connected via a
non-ATX standard methods (even though the the ATX plug may look the same and
fit, the pins are often wired differently). It's possible to buy adapters if
this is the case - but you need to be certain what sort you have to start
with. Is there any way you could take the board with you and try it for size
when looking at the case?

Paul

 

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"squared root" <squaredroot@complexeqn.edu> wrote in message
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> If the Dell 1600SC case has the same inside dimensions, mounting hole
> locations, and clearance for a dual Xeon in an SSI/EATX configuration
> it should work. I don't have a 1600SC so I couldn't tell you.
>
> You should check the SSI website and see their mounting pattern, and
> compare it to your Dell case. Then check the locations of the S2665
> CPUs, heatsinks etc, consider the heatsink/cooling device you're going
> to use, and figure that into your calculations.
>
>
> ,)`Q
>
>
>
> On Sun, 11 Apr 2004 08:52:58 +1000, "powervideo"
> <smeltron@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >I've got an opportunity to buy a Dell 1600SC server case cheap. Could I
fit
> >a Thunder i7505 mobo in the case with the port access in the correct
> >positions? Being a dual server case, its got to be either an OEM or
Intel
> >board. Of course, Dell wouldn't give me that sort of info.
> >
> >Cheers,
> >
> >Peter

As it's been stated, the power connectors are sometimes different (Though
the 4-pin might work, and you could buy a new PSU)
Also, my experience with Dells is that their front panel connectors are on a
ribbon cable with a plug on the end resembling a floppy cable, but smaller
(16-20 pins, maybe?). You'd best check the panel connectors as well or
you're going to end up with a really cheap great deal on a huge paperweight.
Something I've done before with other hardware, and would like to help keep
others from doing.

Jon