I''m looking for a case that will be compatible will my HP Z400 motherboard. The issue that I have found with just getting any case is the mounts won't line up, and therefor it needs to be modified. Is there any case that has fully adjustable motherboard mounts so I can avoid this problem?
Page 5 of this document will show locations of the mounting holes.
This workstation is intended for home use, so rack mount solutions aren't viable.
All help is appreciated.
Pretty sure no case has adjustable motherboard mounts
but You could get a case with a removable motherboard tray that makes it easier to modify, my vote is the HAF XB
I can see that as an option, thanks.
It's not a z400 mobo but its well worth a read and there may be some HP commonality that will help you;
This might also be of some use (or not);
Wait how old is the hardware? Why don't you just mount it all to a block of plywood or something?
It may be old, but the Xeon still has plenty of power in her. Plus this system is for video rendering and light gaming. It should handle the work load just fine with the other hardware updates.
On top of that the rig isn't going to be used by me, so a friendly interface is wanted.
But then again those wall mounted PC look awesome.
well the HAF XB is about 100 bucks if you decide to go that route, should probably just modify a cheaper case then or something unless you want the more premium case with hot swap hard drive bays
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I just had to modify a Corsair 200R for my personal server, and the person this is going to isn't the most tech savvy person, so the hot swap would make for an easy upgrade fro him. I also think the design suits him.