making an old server a personal comp

PyroInc · Sep 13, 2007

Sup fellas got a quick question. I have two old servers (poweredge 300sc from dell) in big ass cases (they look like regular cases not the blade servers) that I want to turn into personal computers with a different case and what not. Only problem is that the dam mobo is freakin long, any ideas on what kind of case I can switch them to? :confused:

d44ve · Sep 14, 2007

PyroInc said:
Sup fellas got a quick question. I have two old servers (poweredge 300sc from dell) in big ass cases (they look like regular cases not the blade servers) that I want to turn into personal computers with a different case and what not. Only problem is that the dam mobo is freakin long, any ideas on what kind of case I can switch them to?

What CPU is in it?

What exactly do you want to switch them to?

PyroInc · Sep 14, 2007

d44ve said:
What CPU is in it?

What exactly do you want to switch them to?

dual core p3 900mhz cpu's and I'm planning on installing xp and getting rid of the Win NT 4.0 that's on their. I'm just wondering if it is infact compatible with xp and if I can find a new case anywhere for it to make it a little more appeasing

PyroInc · Sep 14, 2007

PyroInc said:
dual core p3 900mhz cpu's and I'm planning on installing xp and getting rid of the Win NT 4.0 that's on their. I'm just wondering if it is infact compatible with xp and if I can find a new case anywhere for it to make it a little more appeasing

n/m just got a hold of dell and I guess I'm stuck with the case thanks guys

lemonadesoda · Sep 14, 2007

You mean dual p3's not "dual core".

1./ s370 or slot?

2./ Measure your mainboard size (+make/model) and we can give more info. I doubt you are locked into a dell case. I'm sure others would work. Depends on size and where holes are positioned

3./ Many "large cases" with multiple 5.25 slots can accomodate large mainboards

4./ Consider a woodwork project. Make your own case.

b1lk1 · Sep 14, 2007

You need XP PRO to run dual processors as XP home won't recognize the second CPU.

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Memory	16gb Corsair Dominator Series 2400mhz
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Storage	1x500gb Crucial SSD
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Power Supply	Seasonic 1200w Platinum

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Processor	Intel i7 4790K
Motherboard	Asus Maximus VII Impact
Cooling	2x120mm fans, 1x140mm fan, 1x240mm radiator, 1x140mm radiator, XSPC Water Cooling Pump
Memory	16gb Corsair Dominator Series 2400mhz
Video Card(s)	XFX R9 295x2
Storage	1x500gb Crucial SSD
Case	Corsair 250D
Power Supply	Seasonic 1200w Platinum

Processor	Intel i7 4790K
Motherboard	Asus Maximus VII Impact
Cooling	2x120mm fans, 1x140mm fan, 1x240mm radiator, 1x140mm radiator, XSPC Water Cooling Pump
Memory	16gb Corsair Dominator Series 2400mhz
Video Card(s)	XFX R9 295x2
Storage	1x500gb Crucial SSD
Case	Corsair 250D
Power Supply	Seasonic 1200w Platinum

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