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‎04-02-2022 07:49 AM - last edited on ‎04-06-2022 06:42 PM by Moderator

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Product: Hp z440
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Hi.

Do any one know what form factor the z440 motherboard has?
I want to put it in a new case but are not shore if it will fit. So if anyone knows a case that works or if it is possible to swap cas please let me know.

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‎04-06-2022 07:53 PM

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you will have three main issues with placing a z440 board in a different case as the board is a semi custom design

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8G97FlI2QA

 

1. power, the z440 is not atx compatible and will require a adapter 

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/323805444253

 

https://www.amazon.com/GinTai-24Pin-Adapter-Supply-Replacement/dp/B08N4NZ9XK

 

2. motherboard rear I/O is custom and finding a compatible one is sometimes difficult 

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/284146508141

 

3. front panel I/O (lights-USB ports) the z440 pinout is very close to the xw workstations

 

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/psg/attachments/psg/Audio/292697/1/Pinouts%20for%20HP%20xw%20Workstations...

 

4. proper cooling, simply because a case has upteen RGB fans does not mean those fans are actually cooling the case

many cheap cases are not actually tested for proper airflow i recommend looking at the gamers nexus website for their case reviews

 

https://www.gamersnexus.net/guides/3630-best-worst-pc-cases-2020

 

it appears that you have not actually invested any time on your end with this project, i recommend you do so and then after reading up on this if you have any questions ask

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‎04-07-2022 05:48 AM - edited ‎04-07-2022 05:49 AM

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Totally agree... these are custom engineered and last a very long time so some investment is worthwhile.

 

Search eBay for "Z440 bare bones" and filter for price and shipping least. Build from there.

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