Can any of you fine people out there tell me if a EVGA nForce 680i SLi (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard (122-CK-NF68-A1) will fit in my (try not to flame) Dell E521.
Many thanks.
Many thanks.
Probably, at a pinch though, not a very big case is it?
Just googled it, I would be supirsed if you couldnt get it in tho Might need a bit of modding to get it in tho, mobo screws etc
Martyn
Just googled it, I would be supirsed if you couldnt get it in tho Might need a bit of modding to get it in tho, mobo screws etc
Martyn
Some Dell's use the BTX MoBo form. that MoBo [(122-CK-NF68-A1)] is an ATXASI_ramone77 wrote:
Can any of you fine people out there tell me if a EVGA nForce 680i SLi (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard will fit in my (try not to flame) Dell E521.
Many thanks.
Your DELL uses an BTX MoBo
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/s … #wp1460674
Last edited by CodePhoeniX (2007-07-24 21:11:47)
Dell and other Computer manufacturers have proprietary cases and the mobo they use are not mounted conventionally. Hopefully some of mounting screws on your mobo will match up with the holes on the Dell case. I suggest compare the size of both motherboards and look if majority of the holes are in the same positions. The only problem I forsee is the I/O shield; it may be part of the case. You will be lucky if you can remove the I/O shield.
I've managed to rig up all manner of boards in various craptastic cases at work. The hang up you will most likely see is connecting the case switches to the board.
Of course you can always start your PC with a screwdriver
Of course you can always start your PC with a screwdriver
Last edited by XBurnerX (2007-07-24 20:17:30)
Get ready to move some standoffs...
Have you put an ATX Form factor Motherboard into an BTX form factor case?XBurnerX wrote:
I've managed to rig up all manner of boards in various craptastic cases at work. The hang up you will most likely see is connecting the case switches to the board.
Of course you can always start your PC with a screwdriver
That is irrelevant...loubot wrote:
Dell and other Computer manufacturers have proprietary cases
pro·pri·e·tary: one that possesses, owns, or holds exclusive right to something.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811129024
This is a proprietary Antec case. Antec possesses, owns, and holds exclusive right to that case.
Wrong...loubot wrote:
and the mobo they use are not mounted conventionally
con·ven·tion·al: according with, sanctioned by, or based on convention b : lacking originality or individuality
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BTX_%28form_factor%29
BTX is a form factor of MoBo's just like ATX is. Based on that I would say it lacks originality or individuality. As there are Non (DELL,HP, ect.) BTX computers out there.
your problems...ASI_ramone77 wrote:
Can any of you fine people out there tell me if a EVGA nForce 680i SLi (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard (122-CK-NF68-A1) will fit in my (try not to flame) Dell E521.
Many thanks.
Bell wrote:
Might need a bit of modding to get it in tho, mobo screws etc
DO NOT use DELL's powersupply, it can and/or will destroy a non DELL mobo.(also DO NOT use reg PS with a DELL mobo[same thing])loubot wrote:
I/O shield
If your MoBo fits, it will be upsidedown, or backwards. (I/O facing inside computer.)
[*]Add on cards will be a problem.
Last edited by CodePhoeniX (2007-07-24 21:09:30)
It seems that you do not understand the situation. Dell trys to make it so that it is harder to install aftermarket parts to your computer. You will be lucky to find an aftermarket case that will fit in there without frustration or long hours of adjustments. An example is my friend has a 5sided dell mobo that will only fit in his XPS case and in order to fit a 4 sided mobo he would have to extensive modifications to the case.CodePhoeniX wrote:
Have you put an ATX Form factor Motherboard into an BTX form factor case?XBurnerX wrote:
I've managed to rig up all manner of boards in various craptastic cases at work. The hang up you will most likely see is connecting the case switches to the board.
Of course you can always start your PC with a screwdriverThat is irrelevant...loubot wrote:
Dell and other Computer manufacturers have proprietary cases
pro·pri·e·tary: one that possesses, owns, or holds exclusive right to something.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811129024
This is a proprietary Antec case. Antec possesses, owns, and holds exclusive right to that case.
Wrong...loubot wrote:
and the mobo they use are not mounted conventionally
con·ven·tion·al: according with, sanctioned by, or based on convention b : lacking originality or individuality
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BTX_%28form_factor%29
BTX is a form factor of MoBo's just like ATX is. Based on that I would say it lacks originality or individuality. As there are Non (DELL,HP, ect.) BTX computers out there.your problems...ASI_ramone77 wrote:
Can any of you fine people out there tell me if a EVGA nForce 680i SLi (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard (122-CK-NF68-A1) will fit in my (try not to flame) Dell E521.
Many thanks.Bell wrote:
Might need a bit of modding to get it in tho, mobo screws etcDO NOT use DELL's powersupply, it can and/or will destroy a non DELL mobo.(also DO NOT use reg PS with a DELL mobo[same thing])loubot wrote:
I/O shield
If your MoBo fits, it will be upsidedown, or backwards. (I/O facing inside computer.)
[*]Add on cards will be a problem.
Thanks for all your help lads, helped me make up my mind!
I think I will give it a miss then, sounds way to much like hard work. Would be just as handy to get a new case and strt from that!
On the up side I am now getting 75-90 fps with all settings high, aa x2 thanks to 2 more gig of ram.
I think I will give it a miss then, sounds way to much like hard work. Would be just as handy to get a new case and strt from that!
On the up side I am now getting 75-90 fps with all settings high, aa x2 thanks to 2 more gig of ram.
ya just get a new case for likr 50 bucks and have at it
Last edited by ig (2007-07-25 13:24:59)
Good job Yeah, you will want to get a new case! I recommend a P180 - they are very cheap now and "the best air cooled case out there".
Thanks for the info dude. Hey just seen your from northern ireland.....me too, thats got to be worth some karma on its own!!!!leetkyle wrote:
Good job Yeah, you will want to get a new case! I recommend a P180 - they are very cheap now and "the best air cooled case out there".