Looking for a New Case

[Lee1]

Hey, so I'm going to look for a new case while I'm at it cause the current case is one of those slim ones and it tends to trap in a lot of heat (possible reason why my fan blew so soon).

My current computer model number is Aspire X1301 also called AX1301-E9202.

I've looked around newegg.ca and found this one. As you can see, I'm looking for a CAD $70 max including the power supply unit.

So I've got a stupid question: will my current motherboard fit this case? I don't know what type my motherboard is....I've looked on the manuals but it doesn't say anywhere!

[Weimert 1st MRB]

Are you gonna get an awesome video card for that? If so you only have a 420 watt power supply.

[Weimert 1st MRB]

See if this looks like your comp

[Lee1]

The CPU and the GPU seems to match up but my memory is only 3GB and HDD is 320GB.

Are there only Micro-ATX and ATX motherboards out there? Is it safe to buy a case that supports both Micro-ATX and ATX motherboards?

[Brewer]

yeah, id be worried about that 420 watt power supply. at the least i would shoot for maybe a 600. just my thoughts.

[Lee1]

PSU is more than I need because my current one is 300Watts and i was fine running everything with it.

my MAIN QUESTION is, what motherboard is inside my Aspire X1301? ATX? Micro-ATX? If I buy a case that supports both ATX and Micro-ATX, am I in the clear?

[Ford 1st MRB]

CPU-Z will tell you more about the motherboard. Just google it for the download, it's free.

If the one you have is Model Number WMCP78M, then it's not a form fitting model. It's larger than a Mini atx, but smaller than a Micro atx. Made specifically for that case. Which also means it can't be replaced with anything other than a replacement provided from ACER.

I wouldn't worry too much about a new case for that motherboard, it will probably only mount in the one it's in, the screw holes look to be in an unusual pattern.

I have been wrong before though.

Edited September 9, 2010 by FŁØß؆ ßÄЯ

[Lee1]

Hey Ford.

Yeah I just checked and the motherboard is WMCP78M. So that means I can't transfer the motherboard over to mATX and ATX compatible case? If that's the case, that sucks.....

[Ford 1st MRB]

As I said, Ive been wrong before.

As far as I know that motherboard is made specifically for that case. I don't want to tell you yes it will fit in a different one only to be wrong and have you waste money on a new case.