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  1. 07-30-2010 03:34 PM #1
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    Default Converting old tower to mini PC

    So my old AMD 64 4000+ has been sitting around for a year or two now and I'm thinking of taking it and ripping out all the hardware from the case and sticking it in a small form factor case that will fit neatly inside my tv console. I used to have my i7 box hooked up to my tv and it worked great for surfing/gaming so I want to try this out. Anyone have any recommendations for a case that would be good for this? It has to fit a ATX mobo, 8600GT gpu, HDD, PSU.


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    Default Re: Converting old tower to mini PC

    What size mobo, that definitely matters.

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    Default Re: Converting old tower to mini PC

    ATX he says. :)
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    Default Re: Converting old tower to mini PC

    There isn't many options with an atx mobo. If u wouldn't mind spending an extra 50ish on a mobo u could set that up.
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    Default Re: Converting old tower to mini PC

    How about this?

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119195


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    Default Re: Converting old tower to mini PC

    Not that small but if u are happy with it that is all that matters.
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    Default Re: Converting old tower to mini PC

    Well it has to fit a full atx mobo but i think it'll work. 17.30" x 5.80" x 14.20" are the dimensions, I think that'll fit inside the tv console sideways.


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