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I'm buying a new PC but I like my old PC's case better , how hard would it be to just switch cases ?

Take out the things, put back the things.  Not hard, just tiresome.

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the same as building a whole new pc. not quite since you can keep the ram and cpu inside the mobo but you will have to un-do most of your screws. and what is your old case? does it have enough airflow to cool the parts?

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Pretty much as hard as building a new computer

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I'm buying a new PC but I like my old PC's case better , how hard would it be to just switch cases ?

Literally just a case of remove parts, reinstall parts.

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Specs? what does the old one look like? and the new one?

The one i'm switching too is the arc 647 , and i'm using a corsair dual rad AIO and a i5 2500k and a reg atx board

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piece of cake if you make sure they are compatible - mobo has to fit - slots, mounting holes, back panel location (some custom units have odd placement), power supply has to fit and reach components, video card (if any) - you get the idea.

 

Pull out a ruler and start measuring.  Assuming it has no tricky or custom layout you should be fine.

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More of a pain in the ass then anything

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The one i'm switching too is the arc 647 , and i'm using a corsair dual rad AIO and a i5 2500k and a reg atx board

Jesus Christ that's a special kinda fugly

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Not exactly my cup of tea, that case, but still, it probably cools quite well. No real complaints other than aesthetics.

 

Anyway, if you want to switch cases all you really need to do is take out all the hardware, and put it back in again. It's not hard if you know what you're doing (check out a build guide if you're unsure) 

Mind you, if you're using an OEM PC like for example a Dell or an HP as the donor, the motherboard form factor may be non-standard and may not fit.

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Bit easier than building system from scratch. More so if you are using small or medium air cooler. You don't need to remove CPU, RAM or CPU cooler while doing switch. Most of the time you can switch while you have AIO connected too. Large air coolers block some mobo screws but other than that, no priblems.

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Please get a different case. Please...

Why does everyone hate my case :( , I love it , there is literally no case I feel is worth spending my money on right now because I like my case more , I love the way it looks so I want to keep it.

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Why does everyone hate my case :( , I love it , there is literally no case I feel is worth spending my money on right now because I like my case more , I love the way it looks so I want to keep it.

 

It's because you can get something much better for $100. Take a look at Fractal Designs cases, maybe there's something you like.

 

http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define-series/define-s

http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define-series/define-r5-black-window

http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/arc-series/arc-midi-r2

 

 

and it looks ugly af imho

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It's because you can get something much better for $100. Take a look at Fractal Designs cases, maybe there's something you like.

 

http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define-series/define-s

http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define-series/define-r5-black-window

http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/arc-series/arc-midi-r2

 

 

and it looks ugly af imho

But I already bought it ? why would I spend another $100 its not like I havent bought it yet.

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