What sze case do I have?

coopsjc21 · 20 Jun 2010 at 21:03

Hi,
I'm not sure what size my case is. Its an Advent 3119 desktop PC about 6-7 years old. I wanted to know if it would take atx or micro-atx motherboard as I didnt want to get one that didnt fit!

Its a fairly small case, the current motherboard measures about 24cm x 24cm.

Marvin · 20 Jun 2010 at 21:09

Well, the current motherboard is MATX. Being an OEM case, I don't see why they'd build in the extra space for an ATX motherboard, so I'd say that you're limited to MATX.

coopsjc21 · 20 Jun 2010 at 21:47

MATX = Micro atx I assume? Its okay, the new board I'm going for is micro atx.

Marvin · 20 Jun 2010 at 22:00

Yeah - as linked.

Jay85 · 20 Jun 2010 at 22:14

I think the case you have is called Jupiter although i can't find any info on the case itself. Best way to find the case maker is to look inside for a tag or to look at the power supply. a lot of companies like Mesh use external companies for cases and powersupplies and then label it as their own. Might be the same for you if you can find the tag on the psu or case itself.

Gary* · 20 Jun 2010 at 22:15

I'd advise against re-using it, they're horrible things to work with.

coopsjc21 · 20 Jun 2010 at 23:30

Gary* said:
I'd advise against re-using it, they're horrible things to work with.

Why is this? Once I've gutted it, is it not just another empty case to install a system into? It is quite tight in there, but I'm sure it'll all fit.

Gary* · 20 Jun 2010 at 23:46

Have fun with it then ^^.

I've worked with a few of these Advent PC's a lot in my previous job (Lol, guess where

), they are just utterly nasty, and generally have poor cooling. If your gonna be getting nice new hardware, I'd get a nice new case to go with it all.