Couch Crumbs Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I bought a Dell Inspiron 530s a couple years back. Once I got into gaming more, I upgraded the graphics card and CPU. However, being an SFF computer, I can't upgrade parts as easily I'd like to. I don't have enough cash for a completely new build, so I've been thinking about getting a full ATX case and just moving as much as I can from the Inspiron to the new case. I would also like to (and probably need to) upgrade my power supply in the transition, as the one that came with the 530s is custom sized and only 250w. As you may be able to tell I'm pretty inexperienced, and I have no idea what I'd need to look for in a new case to maintain compatibility with my old parts. Can anyone help me with finding a case that I could upgrade to without too much effort or cash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BranHorse Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 what cpu and graphics card did you install? will help me see what psu you need also do you want a mid tower or a full tower? if you want a mid go with http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119215 very nice case. theres also the storm scout which i use and some other antec cases which are nice. also there are some cheaper full tower you will be spending more money but it is so much easier to build in haha http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119187 if you dont like anything flashy (like me) if not go with the coolermaster HAF X or haf 932. also antec 1200 is nice and some lian lis are decent as well nzxt phantom to also what size is your mother board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couch Crumbs Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) what cpu and graphics card did you install?will help me see what psu you need I have this card And this CPU also do you want a mid tower or a full tower? what price ranges would i be looking at for either? also what size is your mother board. There isn't much information on the motherboard out there, but this is what wikipedia had on it: The motherboard used in the 530s is exactly the same Foxconn G33m02 mATX motherboard used in the Inspiron 530 So it seems it's microatx Edited February 20, 2011 by Couch Crumbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyHorse Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 By far one of the best full towers available ->http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160 Mid Tower->http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike is Fr3sh Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Dude, best full tower available is the Antec 1200. That's what i use and its great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkwing Duck Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Couch if you want my honest opinion, dont waste the money doing that. Put the money you have right now aside and keep saving till you can buy a good mid-size tower and new components to stock it with, otherwise you will just be behind on technology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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