Computer case too tiny

[H.r.E.]

Well i want a new graphics card build in but it wont go out because my computer case is very very slim. What shall I do? Saw the roof of the case? On the internet it says the case wont allow graphics card with full building height ! WTF??

If you need pics from the inside - tell me.

Well my specs: (i dont think it matters but hey.. you never know)

Windows 7 home premium 64bit
Graphics card: GEFORCE GT320

Processor: Intel Corei5 650 @ 3.20 GHZ (4 cores)

Working memory: 4096 DDR3-ram

Direct-x: 11


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[Ishan]

Buy a new case a Full tower and then plug in whatever you want. And i5 is not a Quad core processor.
Also for spoilers go in advanced option on the post and select this button and then put the Image URL in side the spoiler.

[Top-Tier-Tech]

And i5 is not a Quad core processor.

Uh... yes it is.


@ OP: A mid-tower case would work fine for you, no need to get a full tower unless you have a very large motherboard (which you don't) and multiple GPU's.

[Ishan]

Uh... yes it is.

Not in his case he has a Intel Corei5 650 belonging to the Clarkdale family all of them have 2 cores.
While i5 Lynnfield family are all quad cores like i5 750.

@ OP: A mid-tower case would work fine for you, no need to get a full tower unless you have a very large motherboard (which you don't) and multiple GPU's.

Yes i agree with CS.

[Top-Tier-Tech]

Not in his case he has a Intel Corei5 650 belonging to the Clarkdale family all of them have 2 cores.
While i5 Lynnfield family are all quad cores like i5 750.

Ah. I just read your "i5 is not a quad core" without reading his specs My bad.

[Ishan]

Ah. I just read your "i5 is not a quad core" without reading his specs My bad.

No it was my bad should have said it right that is your "i5-650 is a dual core processor".

[Capt. Fozdike]

Getting a new case is a good option since Acer cases are very restrictive and hard to access. One of the CoolerMaster cases are always a good option since they are reliable and very easy to install. The CoolerMaster Elite 331 is an excellent case if your on a small budget, even if you're not it's still a good option.

However, if you want something with a bit more beef to it, the CoolerMaster Centurion 5 is a good case as well.

[H.r.E.]

Getting a new case is a good option since Acer cases are very restrictive and hard to access. One of the CoolerMaster cases are always a good option since they are reliable and very easy to install. The CoolerMaster Elite 331 is an excellent case if your on a small budget, even if you're not it's still a good option.

However, if you want something with a bit more beef to it, the CoolerMaster Centurion 5 is a good case as well.

My cpu is a quad core - he wouldnt be able to run GTA4 on mid-high detail if he would be a dual

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Well my problem is i cant build out the motherboard because the harddrive is on top of it and it is in a strange silver-colored case ive never seen before when seeing an open computer - i dont see any way to remove my harddrive. Aswell the power adaptor doesnt want to come out - i put the bolts that were visible out and he doesnt move even a tad.
The cpu bolts wont even move really when i put the screwdriver on them - i mean.. they move but they just spin and dont come up and they make a strange clicky noise when being turned around certain centimeters.

Also i got an old pc and i put him apart and together again - and he didnt restart. What if this happens to my new pc too?




Btw if i let it get installed (my pc into a new case) how much is this gonna cost?

[Ishan]

Lol no bro that's the threads included. Check it by a good software like CPU-Z. That is dual core trust me.
Otherwise my i7 920 is a Octa-core.

[H.r.E.]

Lol no bro that's the threads included. Check it by a good software like CPU-Z. That is dual core trust me.
Otherwise my i7 920 is a Octa-core.

oh great..wtf

now i`ll have to update my processor sooner or later too..wow

i feel like being fooled real bad

I mean.. wow i save money for like 4 years and what do i get ? ..

[Ishan]

oh great..wtf

now i`ll have to update my processor sooner or later too..wow

i feel like being fooled real bad

I mean.. wow i save money for like 4 years and what do i get ? ..

Firstly it's not a bad CPU, games are not quad demanding.
& I think you can't upgrade coz you have a 32nm processor and all Clarkdale processors are dual cores while the quad ones in i5 that is Lynnfield are 45nm so it won't fit i think.

[H.r.E.]

Firstly it's not a bad CPU, games are not quad demanding.
& I think you can't upgrade coz you have a 32nm processor and all Clarkdale processors are dual cores while the quad ones in i5 that is Lynnfield are 45nm so it won't fit i think.

Ya hes not so bad , but i thought i had a super-cool-quad-core-thingy
wow its getting better and better
and Wtf anyway? I informed myself a bit about this pc , why the didnt i look right? Oh man - throwing away 600 euros what did i think? Oh well..

I guess i`ll save money for a new pc than.




Well..anyway , what would you recommend me to do? I still want to be able to play games in 3 years.

[Ishan]

Change the Case so that you can put in a HD 6870 graphics card and a new PSU and then you are set for the future.

[H.r.E.]

Change the Case so that you can put in a HD 6870 graphics card and a new PSU and then you are set for the future.

Thanks - one last question (sorry for bothering you ) . Doesnt the dual-core slow the HD 6870 down? (Just for the protocoll : i wanted to get this card )


And maybe another one : if i buy a new Monitor will low resolution look weird or crappy? Cuz my monitor only supports 1280x1024. And my desctop resolution and game resolution always is 1024x786. Thats why i can play games like gta4 on mid-high settings i guess.

[Ishan]

No it won't be a problem & for HD6870 you need a PCI-Ex 2.0 interface which you already have in your MOBO.

[H.r.E.]

No it won't be a problem & for HD6870 you need a PCI-Ex 2.0 interface which you already have in your MOBO.

Atleast one good message.


EDIT: Btw does any mainboard and any stuff that i have fit into any case?