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Old 04-22-08   #1 (permalink)
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Is it possible to move all of my components out of a generic compaq case into a custom one? Guessing no.
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ummmm like just switching cases or what.
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Yes you can, a matx board will mount into a atx motherboard. I believe compaq still uses matx.
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Actually a great question (seriousl). As long as the motherboard screws line up with the custom case ones (they should), your good to go. I don't see why you can't.
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ummmm like just switching cases or what.
Haha, yeah.
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Haha, yeah.
then your answer is yes it will work.z
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Although i heard compaq uses something with their motherboards that prevent you from doing this?
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This is my mobo...

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...644737&lang=en
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Looks like it'll fit, but im not exactly the expert on this
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I'm gonna say it's going to fit just fine.
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