Can I use this case from 2011 on a new build?

[ablqrq]

I bought Cooler Master Storm Scout in 2011 and still using it. But I want to upgrade my system. Can I use it on a new build? Would the new huge GPUs fit in it?

 

https://www.coolermaster.com/catalog/legacy-products/cases/scout/

 

 

[filpo]

1 minute ago, ablqrq said:

I bought Cooler Master Storm Scout in 2011 and still using it. But I want to upgrade my system. Can I use it on a new build? Would the new huge GPUs fit in it?

 

https://www.coolermaster.com/catalog/legacy-products/cases/scout/

 

 

It supports up to 270mm long GPUs so unless you're going to put in a GPU shorter or at that length then no

A new case like this 903 max is a good, cheap option 

Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case (AIR 903 MAX (B)) - PCPartPicker

[Hinjima]

1 minute ago, ablqrq said:

I bought Cooler Master Storm Scout in 2011 and still using it. But I want to upgrade my system. Can I use it on a new build? Would the new huge GPUs fit in it?

 

https://www.coolermaster.com/catalog/legacy-products/cases/scout/

 

 

 

Sure! As long as the new GPU is not longer than 270mm you will be fine ( Max GPU length in this case)

I am using a case from 2014 with my RTX 4080.

 

What GPU are you planning to get?

[ablqrq]

Just now, Hinjima said:

Sure! As long as the new GPU is not longer than 270mm you will be fine ( Max GPU length in this case)

I am using a case from 2014 with my RTX 4080.

 

What GPU are you planning to get?

6700 XT or 7700 XT

[Hinjima]

Just now, ablqrq said:

6700 XT or 7700 XT

There are many different models of those cards.

The only card that is shorter than 270mm is the ASRock Challenger OC Radeon RX 7700 XT at 267mm.

[filpo]

3 minutes ago, ablqrq said:

6700 XT or 7700 XT

what's the rest of your system?

[ablqrq]

1 minute ago, Hinjima said:

There are many different models of those cards.

The only card that is shorter than 270mm is the ASRock Challenger OC Radeon RX 7700 XT at 267mm.

It says Sapphire Pulse version is 260 mm

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/xf92FT/sapphire-radeon-rx-6700-xt-12-gb-pulse-video-card-11306-02-20g

[Needfuldoer]

Sure you can! The core ATX standard hasn't really changed all that much for decades. New motherboards should drop right in, as long as you've got the standoffs in the right spots.

 

The front USB ports will be USB 2.0 only, but you can work around that with a 5.25" bay USB 3 hub.

 

Cooler Master still lists the specs for this model, and they say it supports GPUs up to 270mm in length. From this old 3DGAMEMAN review (now there's a creator I'd like to see LMG collab with!), it's just the 3.5" drive bracket that get in the way. You can probably remove that by drilling out some rivets or cutting it out with a saw, which should give you plenty of space for any card you want. (It might even be held by the four screws you can see sticking out of the bottom of the case at 4:10 in the video.)

 

 

 

[Hinjima]

1 minute ago, ablqrq said:

It says Sapphire Pulse version is 260 mm

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/xf92FT/sapphire-radeon-rx-6700-xt-12-gb-pulse-video-card-11306-02-20g

Strange. That did not show up when I did my check.

 

That would indeed fit in your case

[ablqrq]

2 minutes ago, filpo said:

what's the rest of your system?

 

[filpo]

1 minute ago, ablqrq said:

 

what's your budget for the new build?

that 6700 xt will fit

[ablqrq]

2 minutes ago, filpo said:

what's your budget for the new build?

that 6700 xt will fit

Around 700-800$

[filpo]

3 minutes ago, ablqrq said:

Around 700-800$

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor  (€118.00 @ Mindfactory) 
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  (€38.90 @ Amazon Deutschland) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  (€97.52 @ Amazon Deutschland) 
Memory: *G.Skill Aegis 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  (€66.90 @ Alza) 
Storage: *KIOXIA EXCERIA G2 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  (€52.92 @ Amazon Deutschland) 
Video Card: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 7600 XT 16 GB Video Card  (€357.90 @ Alza) 
Power Supply: ADATA XPG CORE Reactor 850 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  (€89.90 @ Alza) 
Total: €822.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-03-05 12:47 CET+0100

[ablqrq]

2 minutes ago, filpo said:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor  (€118.00 @ Mindfactory) 
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  (€38.90 @ Amazon Deutschland) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  (€97.52 @ Amazon Deutschland) 
Memory: *G.Skill Aegis 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  (€66.90 @ Alza) 
Storage: *KIOXIA EXCERIA G2 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  (€52.92 @ Amazon Deutschland) 
Video Card: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 7600 XT 16 GB Video Card  (€357.90 @ Alza) 
Power Supply: ADATA XPG CORE Reactor 850 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  (€89.90 @ Alza) 
Total: €822.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-03-05 12:47 CET+0100

That's too expensive for me. Also I think rams are a bit overkill.

[filpo]

Just now, ablqrq said:

That's too expensive for me

so it's a hard budget?

 

Just now, ablqrq said:

Also I think rams are a bit overkill.

if you think so 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor  (€118.00 @ Mindfactory) 
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  (€38.90 @ Amazon Deutschland) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  (€97.52 @ Amazon Deutschland) 
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  (€37.90 @ Alza) 
Storage: *KIOXIA EXCERIA G2 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  (€52.92 @ Amazon Deutschland) 
Video Card: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 7600 XT 16 GB Video Card  (€357.90 @ Alza) 
Power Supply: ADATA XPG CORE Reactor 850 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  (€89.90 @ Alza) 
Total: €793.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-03-05 12:51 CET+0100

[GoStormPlays]

3 hours ago, filpo said:

A new case like this 903 max is a good, cheap option 

Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case (AIR 903 MAX (B)) - PCPartPicker

I personally use this case, and I love it. Great cheap option and incredibly easy to build in.

[ThePCNerd129]

On 3/5/2024 at 5:28 AM, ablqrq said:

I bought Cooler Master Storm Scout in 2011 and still using it. But I want to upgrade my system. Can I use it on a new build? Would the new huge GPUs fit in it?

 

https://www.coolermaster.com/catalog/legacy-products/cases/scout/

 

 

You should be fine if u go with a dual fan gpu

[thrasher_565]

thing to note is older case tend to be less wide and with a drive bay in the way might have problems with a gpu but depends on what gpu i guess. but air flow should be good.