Help, motherboard issue!

[A_User]

Hey all!

 

I am building a computer for a good friend of mine, trying to do it for as close to free as possible.

So I have the motherboard an an i5 out of this system

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAG968M00377

I do not have the case, just the motherboard and CPU. When I tried to put the motherboard into a new case, the plugs in the back of the computer are on the vertical bottom of the motherboard (rather than the vertical side) and none of the screws lined up. It's a normal sized motherboard, might be standard or micro but definitely not mini. It's just the plugs (3.5mm jacks, vga, etc) are in such an odd location. I attached a photo to kind of show what I'm talking about. Red boxes are where the plugs normally are, blue boxes are where the plugs for this motherboard are. 

I'm either looking for a cheap case that can fit the motherboard, or a cheap 1155 motherboard with 4 slots for DDR3 RAM. 

Case would be preferred, I'm undecided if I want to do something nice with RGB or just something that "will do." But at the same time, I am aware that this motherboard probably requires a VERY specialized case and would be willing to change it if necessary.

 

TLDR; Motherboard weird. Need case or the cheapest possible motherboard replacement. 

 

Thanks all

 

 

[TheSLSAMG]

The motherboard is a proprietary form factor (it might be BTX, but I don't think so.) Either way, you won't be getting a case to work with it.

 

That being said, you can get a cheap motherboard such as this one with four memory slots and it is mATX. It should also work with a dedicated graphics card without issue. The board does have proprietary fan headers though, so you will have to source an adapter

[bellabichon]

It sounds like you're dealing with a proprietary motherboard from a pre-built PC. In that case, you're not getting a case to work with it unless you find the original case it came from. Try finding another compatible motherboard for a reasonable price.

[A_User]

Gotcha, thanks guys. I ordered that motherboard you linked