building comp for friend, and i never use anything amd, and then he went and bought a amd processor, so he f'd me all up... any other building things i should take note of?Are computer cases amd/intel specific?
Nope they're not processor specific, cases are built upon ATX size standard, either the case will support ATX sized mobos, microATX sized mobos, and some have it setup for both.Are computer cases amd/intel specific?
No, both Cases and Power Supply Units are ATX format. There are two types microATX like the small ones used by Dell, and the larger midsize to fullsize ATX cases. The ATX cases will fit the smaller microATX or mATX motherboards. Contractors for Intel and AMD create ATX and mATX boards for these processors. No you fine with the case, you will just need to take out the motherboard and replace it with an Intel Motherboard. Also with Power Supply Units they are usually 12v ATX, this means they will fit both microATX and ATX formats.
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Ken
Nope the cases uses form factors, not processor-basied design.
The only thing you will worry about is if the motherboard can fit in the case. A case that has a atx form factor will fit a motherboard that has an atx form factor (and micro-atx most of the time) but not an Eatx form factor.
BTW don't forget the other hardware, like cpu cooler, ram, power supply, hard drive, optical drive, operating system, and expansion cards if needed.
Also a anti-static mat and anti-static bracelet will be good too. BTW do not use magnetic screwdrivers. (not to put in the case but to prevent ESD damage)
NOPE! No Prob!
The case design isn't based on the processor. The case design is based on what motherboard -%26gt;Form Factor %26lt;- it will support, (Use)
ALL motherboards are based on a Form Factor.
Here, .....let me show you what I mean by Form Factor, and the various form factors there are,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motherboard鈥?/a> Long page, scroll down.
The main two computer motherboard form factors are,
1.Micro-ATX
2.ATX
The Main form factor being used is ATX.
At almost the bottom, of the above links page, is a chart. You will see sizes listed for the various form factor's. This is based in Millimeters. You can go online, and use a Millimeter to Inches Converter, (Free) to change mm to inches, should you use inches. (I do!)
Inside the computer case is a Support Plate. This is where the mobo, (Motherboard), connects to.
On this support plate will be threaded holes. These are where the brass -%26gt;Standoff/s %26lt;- go. If it has slots, or non-threaded holes, it will use plastic Spacers.
Next to these threaded holes, or slots, (Or holes with no threads), are raised designations. (or stamped in) Matx stands for Micro-ATX.
ATX just stands for ATX, (Natch'!)
You use the appropriate holes, to match the form factor of the motherboard.
There is another thing. In the back of the computer case is an I/O Shield. This is a thin metal plate where the I/O ports go through.
I/O stands for Input/Output. Like the keyboard, mouse, monitor, game port,etc.
There should be an I/O plate in the back of the case already. It may not match the mobo you're trying to install. Most mobo's, come with an I/O shield in the box with the mobo.
You have to take the one that's in the case out. Then install the one that comes with the mobo, in the case.
The edges of this I/O Shield are SHARP! You can EASILY cut your finger, or fingers. Use care!
You can use an instrument like a flat blade screwdriver, and push hard in the middle. Some push in, some push out. Sometimes you can take the tip of the screwdriver, and work around the edge of the I/O Shield to remove it. Once you have a couple of edges going out, tap it with the screwdriver, or use pliers on one edge. You can EASILY bend the edge of the computer case, where this shield is installed!
Use finesse, and don't get hurt!
(Make sure ALL the standoffs, line up with the mounting holes in the mobo. If just ONE standoff is in the wrong place, (Doesn't line up with a hole),it can short the mobo out! It can touch an exposed solder joint on the bottom of the mobo.
If the mobo comes with fiber washers that go around the mounting holes, use 'em! Read what the Motherboard Manual says about this first! It may say yes, it may say no.
Rule of Thumb is to use fiber washers, if the mounting holes have no metal ring around them. Metal ring? Usually not used.
They go under the screw head)
Use the CD that comes with the mobo, FIRST! Then put the Operating System on.
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