Can't change "Dell Dimension E521 Computer Case?

Sephiroth1738 · Post by **Sephiroth1738** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 3:05 pm

I just bought a Dell E521 and was looking for a computer case online for it so I could change it, but all the ones I find are the opposite in the back? Can anyone tell me where to get a dell e521 computer case? THANKS

Post by **NeilBlanchard** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 4:23 pm

Hello and welcome to SPCR,

The Dell is a BTX case, while most retail cases are ATX. There are a few BTX available though, I think.

NewEgg BTX cases

Why do you want to change out the case?

Sephiroth1738 · Post by **Sephiroth1738** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 4:44 pm

because i want mine to be different from just a regular DELL...i find the case ugly...and Thank you so much for that website!! i looked everwhere! also, do u have MSN, AIM, YAHOO?

Post by **NeilBlanchard** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 4:57 pm

Hello,

Sephiroth1738 wrote:because i want mine to be different from just a regular DELL...i find the case ugly...and Thank you so much for that website!! i looked everwhere! also, do u have MSN, AIM, YAHOO?

Well, you'll want to find out if Dell has done anything proprietary, that might prevent you from just transplanting it...

Nope, no IM.

Sephiroth1738 · Post by **Sephiroth1738** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 5:03 pm

thx! the website was excellent! is the type of case called BTX? and do u know anymore good websites like that because it had the type of case i wanted...

Ginta · Post by **Ginta** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 6:06 pm

I'm not sure if Dell is using a propritary BTX shaped motherboards, but historically, I have side by side compared a Dell ATX motherboard to a standard ATX case and they were not compatible.

Since the case has some plastics, you can try your hand at dyeing them for some really bizzard color schemes. http://case-mods.linear1.org/im-high-on-vinyl-dye/
http://hak5.org/wiki/Vinyl_Dye