Change case for an older PC

[a4973]

Hello, I have a gen 2 i3 on matx board. This PC was previously used in a food service establishment so the exterior condition is pretty gross and yucky. Also the front USB and audio ports and jacks don't work.
As it is still working properly and has 8 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD which is still good to use, I would like to just change a new case and have the front ports working.
1. What $ damage am I looking at?
2. Is it easiest to just carry it to SLS, check out a few shops & just get it done there on the spot?
3. Not looking for anything fancy just a clean new case and working front USB and audio ports.
So essentially it's just the price of the case + labour? Any other possible hidden costs?
Thanks

 

[hafiz116]

Hello, I have a gen 2 i3 on matx board. This PC was previously used in a food service establishment so the exterior condition is pretty gross and yucky. Also the front USB and audio ports and jacks don't work.
As it is still working properly and has 8 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD which is still good to use, I would like to just change a new case and have the front ports working.
1. What $ damage am I looking at?
2. Is it easiest to just carry it to SLS, check out a few shops & just get it done there on the spot?
3. Not looking for anything fancy just a clean new case and working front USB and audio ports.
So essentially it's just the price of the case + labour? Any other possible hidden costs?
Thanks

Can you provide the model number of the motherboard and other detailed specs,.. Cases can range anywhere between $80-$180 for a reasonable case.

If you want something nice then can consider the NZXT H510/H510i cases.

 

[limpingsim98]

Can look for 2nd hand casing too.
Otherwise remove the electronics part and DIY spray new paint work.
USB port and audio port probably bad contact due to environment.

 

[BabyTurkey]

If you can transfer the internals yourself, the easiest and cheapest way would be to buy a new casing online and have it delivered to you. Otherwise, yeah you need to factor in labour and transport.

You can find basic cases on Lazada, Shopee etc. for less than $50. But quality at this price point isn't too good. My previous cheap cases start to have problems with the power button after a few years.

 

[Koenig168]

If you know how to transfer the components yourself, then a new case is viable. Otherwise, probably not worth the labour cost as a second gen i3 has little market value. I would suggest you just clean the casing and use the back USB and audio ports.

 

[a4973]

Can you provide the model number of the motherboard and other detailed specs,.. Cases can range anywhere between $80-$180 for a reasonable case.

If you want something nice then can consider the NZXT H510/H510i cases.

It's a Gigabyte GA-H61M-DS2 (rev. 2.0). i3-2xxx (can't remember the exact) 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD, still runs win 10 home well. So case alone average about $100 excluding labor and my transportation?

 

[squeeish]

You have a mATX form factor motherboard, so look for any case that supports that.

I'd clean the motherboard with alcohol to get rid of any gunk, replace the CPU thermal paste and replace the BIOS battery too.

 

[gregory_choo]

Get a 2nd hand case from carousell.

less than $10.

many people selling.

 

[a4973]

Get a 2nd hand case from carousell.

less than $10.

many people selling.

Yes but unfortunately I don't dare to try DIYing.

 

[jtjt00]

High risk to change casing for old rig. Motherboard maybe kill during the dismantle and assembly process.

 

[a4973]

High risk to change casing for old rig. Motherboard maybe kill during the dismantle and assembly process.

Really so jialat?

 

[liewhl]

since you dun DIY and your comp is very old, i think is better that you just buy a 2m USB hub, connect it to the back of you PC and double side tape the hub under or to the side of your table.

i bought mine on tao bao like around 8-10$ and you can do the same thing for the audio jab too.


something like what is shown in the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXxSDqN5jGA

 

[Entry Level PC]

Hello, I have a gen 2 i3 on matx board. This PC was previously used in a food service establishment so the exterior condition is pretty gross and yucky. Also the front USB and audio ports and jacks don't work.
As it is still working properly and has 8 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD which is still good to use, I would like to just change a new case and have the front ports working.
1. What $ damage am I looking at?
2. Is it easiest to just carry it to SLS, check out a few shops & just get it done there on the spot?
3. Not looking for anything fancy just a clean new case and working front USB and audio ports.
So essentially it's just the price of the case + labour? Any other possible hidden costs?
Thanks

Cooler Master Elite 343 Micro-ATX Case with Elite 400 PSU
https://www.lazada.sg/products/cool...?spm=a2o42.seller.list.55.55e74eb1iG5Nt2&mp=1

$80 with $5 Voucher.
This is the cheapest Casing with Power Supply.
$3.95 for delivery fee.

Assuming $30 for someone to transfer over to new casing for you.
Total around $120.

 

[Entry Level PC]

Hello, I have a gen 2 i3 on matx board. This PC was previously used in a food service establishment so the exterior condition is pretty gross and yucky. Also the front USB and audio ports and jacks don't work.
As it is still working properly and has 8 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD which is still good to use, I would like to just change a new case and have the front ports working.
1. What $ damage am I looking at?
2. Is it easiest to just carry it to SLS, check out a few shops & just get it done there on the spot?
3. Not looking for anything fancy just a clean new case and working front USB and audio ports.
So essentially it's just the price of the case + labour? Any other possible hidden costs?
Thanks

Alternative.
1) Buy a USB Extension Cable.
$5 to $9.50 (0.5m to 3m)
https://shopee.sg/UGREEN-Original-U...-3.0-Data-Sync-Extender-i.64922680.1148147594


2) Use a USB Audio Dongle.
$8.30
https://shopee.sg/Ugreen-Sound-Card...ne-Speaker-Audio-for-PC-i.64922680.1155070893

Total ~$13.50 to $18

 

[yusoffb01]

Hello, I have a gen 2 i3 on matx board. This PC was previously used in a food service establishment so the exterior condition is pretty gross and yucky. Also the front USB and audio ports and jacks don't work.
As it is still working properly and has 8 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD which is still good to use, I would like to just change a new case and have the front ports working.
1. What $ damage am I looking at?
2. Is it easiest to just carry it to SLS, check out a few shops & just get it done there on the spot?
3. Not looking for anything fancy just a clean new case and working front USB and audio ports.
So essentially it's just the price of the case + labour? Any other possible hidden costs?
Thanks

cheaper to buy a second hand desktop

 

[a4973]

Cooler Master Elite 343 Micro-ATX Case with Elite 400 PSU
https://www.lazada.sg/products/cool...?spm=a2o42.seller.list.55.55e74eb1iG5Nt2&mp=1

$80 with $5 Voucher.
This is the cheapest Casing with Power Supply.
$3.95 for delivery fee.

Assuming $30 for someone to transfer over to new casing for you.
Total around $120.

No such thing as kosong case where everything including power supply and case fan take from the old case?

 

[Entry Level PC]

No such thing as kosong case where everything including power supply and case fan take from the old case?

Got Kosong Case.

Tecware Nexus M
$47
https://shopee.sg/Tecware-nexus-m-black-white-tempered-glass-matx-gaming-casing-i.21612156.950681508

But not that sturdy.
Mostly Cheap Plastic.

 

[jtjt00]

TS, if your old desktop is OEM type, I afraid the motherboard is custom built and can't fix into standard casings.

 

[hafiz116]

Wow I just checked the support page for the motherboard and most of the software/firmware backdates to 2013. I think the rest of the guys are right on this one,.. best to do minimal to the system and consider replacing it.

Since your not into DIY, the cost of buying a case and paying someone to transfer is not worthwhile,....

 

[Northernray]

It's a Gigabyte GA-H61M-DS2 (rev. 2.0). i3-2xxx (can't remember the exact) 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD, still runs win 10 home well. So case alone average about $100 excluding labor and my transportation?

High risk to change casing for old rig. Motherboard maybe kill during the dismantle and assembly process.

What kind of risk is that?

Dismantle/assembly using a cross head screwdriver, not bear's paw, how dangerous can it be? How many motherboard you broke?

TS, if your old desktop is OEM type, I afraid the motherboard is custom built and can't fix into standard casings.

You reply for the sake of replying without reading what TS posted, do you?

Gigabyte GA-H61M-DS2 (rev. 2.0) can fit into what kind of casing if off the shelve DIY casing cannot be use? I took a look at my spare PC using the same motherboard, it's not hexagon or triangle shape, can enlighten me what kind of special casing for my Gigabyte GA-H61M-DS2 with i5 2500 processor?