I have just bought a Dell OptiPlex GX400 mobo. My problem is that I only have a midi tower case to put it in, ex eMachines T1840. The mobo has two fittings on the under side, obviously for sliding onto a bracket in the original case. Any suggestions about mounting this mobo without resorting to removing the mounting brackets with brute force.
igor056 0 Newbie Poster
jbennet 1,618 Most Valuable Poster Team Colleague Featured Poster
Dell motherboards are a custom size. They also require a proprietary dell PSU and front panel.
Dell motherboards and PSUs will NOT fit in a pc other than the one they were designed for
If you manage to get it to fit somehow, connecting it to your standard PSU and on/off switches will fry it.
igor056 0 Newbie Poster
I have the PSU etc, came with the mobo. Just the fitting is a problem, thanks
jbennet 1,618 Most Valuable Poster Team Colleague Featured Poster
the dells have custom front panel connectors. i think you need them too
igor056 0 Newbie Poster
Thanks for the help. I have now bought the empty case that fits the mobo. Most helpful.
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