low profile case transfer

[Vista_32bit]

Ok, so I want to get a good mid to high range card. I have a slim/low profile case.
Is it possible for me to move my mATX mobo to a regular midtower atx case? This is the case I want:
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Storm Sniper SGC-6000-KKN1-GP Black ABS Bezel, SECC Body ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases
and if I wanted to put a good psu in would it be fine? like a 600 watt. Would that be too much for my mobo? or could i put more case fans in? thanks. and if you dont mind, please dont suggest building a whole new computer. before i actually do that im gonna stick with this one until i get my new parts.

 

[Vista_32bit]

anyone?

 

[Ayporos]

a mATX card should fit in an ATX case, usually ATX cases will have screw holes for ATX boards and smaller boards.

an ATX board won't fit in an mATX case though.

I believe you shouldn't have a problem.. but to be sure you might want to check the specs of your case to make sure it has the screwholes to fit an mATX board.

You can do this in the case manual you got with the case or by checking its specs online on manufacturers site

 

[skunksmash]

Hi Vista_32bit.......



An M.ATX board WILL fit in this case, it will also take any 600w PSU....







SK

 

[Vista_32bit]

Okay, thanks guys!

 

[avgwarhawk]

As far as your power supply, you want to make sure the supply can power your video card. Look particularly at the amps your card needs to run and what the psu can generate. I suspect the 600 watt you speak of will be fine.

 

[Vista_32bit]

Okay, so I am looking at
Newegg.com - EVGA 512-P3-N884-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ Superclocked Edition 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
and
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER UCP RS700-AAAAA3 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Power Supply - Power Supplies
I believe the PSU has 12volts, it's kind of confusing for me, can someone help me out if the psu goes with the card? thanks

 

[avgwarhawk]

Nice card. I have one. Love it. Your PSU in the case should be fine to run it. Enjoy.

 

[Ayporos]

700w PSU will be more than sufficient for the 9800GTX+.

I have an ASUS 9800GTX+ and I run it just fine with a 650W PSU.

The thing you want to look for is the connectors. a 9800GTX+ card requires TWO 6 pin PCI connectors:
http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/pcie6index.jpg

As long as your PSU has these you're fine.

(note: most PSU's nowadays have atleast 2 of them standard anyway, and if they dont they usually have 1 + a convertor dongle)

 

[Vista_32bit]

ok since i really dont need a 700w psu, i dont need it because i am using stock parts (except for ram) and will be using a gtx+
is that fine?

Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power RS600-PCARE3-US 600W ATX12V V2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Power Supply - Power Supplies
does this meet the req? 12v rails and 24 amps??
thanks

if any other wattage is needed just say so, higher or lower.
oh and is modular needed? is it what i should have?

 

[Vista_32bit]

can anyone help?

 

[Ayporos]

I 'think' 600w should be fine.

Modular PSU's are really only 'better' than regular PSU's because they allow you to simply plug in the cables you need and leave out the cables you DONT need.. which is usefull if you run a casemod with sidewindow for show or if you really hate cable clutter/routing.