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10-19-2022 10:10 AM
Hi everyone,
I want to upgrade my GPU and PSU, but the fact that I have a SFF case is holding me back a lot. Instead of buying a new pc, I'd like to get a new case and move all my current components to it. I currently have a HP ProDesk 400 G1 SFF with a HP 18E9 motherboard. If I get rid of my SFF case, and get a bigger case, I can finally buy a better GPU. I cant find any info about how to change my case, so my questions are the following:
How do I know which cases are compatible with a HP 18E9?
Do I need to buy anything, or can I literally move everything?
I heard that my CPU cooler is 'mounted' to my motherboard, not my case. How would I mount it to my new case?
I'd also appreciate good case recommendations (at like a 100$ budget). Any tips are appreciated, thank you.
10-19-2022 11:17 AM
hi
seems hard to do
you have a very small computer, so with a very small motherboard, I don't see how it could fit in a "normal" box
the processor being directly on the motherboard, I don't understand what you want to do, the cooling system, is on the processor, not otherwise
but consult the documents, you may understand better how it works
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10-20-2022 08:35 AM
I strongly doubt it, look at the dimensions of your motherboard, and the standards found in the box
You may also not be able to connect everything
if you want another case, you should change motherboard, you will have better upgrade option
check this @old_geekster ' KB
Moving HP Motherboard to a new gaming case
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