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Duer 157099

(17,742 posts)
Tue Oct 22, 2013, 02:36 PM Oct 2013

What to do with a bunch of computer cases?

Do cases change much so that older cases become obsolete or can newer systems always be built in the older cases? I have a bunch of various sizes, ranging from big server sizes down to mini and micro sizes.

Is it time to just donate them somewhere, and can anybody even use them anymore?

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What to do with a bunch of computer cases? (Original Post) Duer 157099 Oct 2013 OP
Yes! if they are ATX they are still useful PrestonLocke Oct 2013 #1
I think they are mostly ATX Duer 157099 Oct 2013 #2
I think the B Spirochete Oct 2013 #3
If they're not Dells then they are easily reusable. hobbit709 Oct 2013 #4
Yeah I know, a couple of them are Dell Duer 157099 Oct 2013 #5
A friend of mine had a bunch of old cases jrandom421 Oct 2013 #6
Hah. But all I can think of is stubbed toes Duer 157099 Oct 2013 #7
What was really hilarious jrandom421 Oct 2013 #8
Probably the type that drops whistler162 Oct 2013 #10
Nah, He gives them real money jrandom421 Oct 2013 #11
If they are beyond use I usally whistler162 Oct 2013 #9

PrestonLocke

(217 posts)
1. Yes! if they are ATX they are still useful
Tue Oct 22, 2013, 03:07 PM
Oct 2013

Donation is a great idea! Otherwise you could always just scrap the metal.

Even if its an older BTX chassis you could always use the case for something else.

hobbit709

(41,694 posts)
4. If they're not Dells then they are easily reusable.
Wed Oct 23, 2013, 01:45 PM
Oct 2013

Dell uses proprietary front panel connectors. And they're a PITA to modify.

Duer 157099

(17,742 posts)
5. Yeah I know, a couple of them are Dell
Wed Oct 23, 2013, 01:50 PM
Oct 2013

I can't stand these "unique" brands that make everything difficult.

jrandom421

(1,005 posts)
6. A friend of mine had a bunch of old cases
Thu Oct 24, 2013, 12:00 AM
Oct 2013

What he did, was fill them all with concrete, put them in his front yard and laughed at the video of people trying to steal them. It was even more fun when he put a couple of cases around a post in his walkway and filled them with concrete, essentially making them immovable lawn sculptures.

Duer 157099

(17,742 posts)
7. Hah. But all I can think of is stubbed toes
Thu Oct 24, 2013, 12:19 AM
Oct 2013

It's bad enough when it's just the case. Now imagine doing that on one filled with concrete! ouch

jrandom421

(1,005 posts)
8. What was really hilarious
Sat Oct 26, 2013, 02:38 PM
Oct 2013

Was watching a bunch of teenagers trying to carry off more than one at a time. We actually weighed one of the smaller cases, and it tipped the scales at about 200 lbs. I didn't want to think of what some of the bigger ones weighed.

jrandom421

(1,005 posts)
11. Nah, He gives them real money
Sun Oct 27, 2013, 02:02 AM
Oct 2013

But anyone who attempts to rip off the 'computers" in his front yard, get what they deserve, namely, muscle strains, hernias, chagrin at stealing concrete, and a visit from the local cops!

 

whistler162

(11,155 posts)
9. If they are beyond use I usally
Sat Oct 26, 2013, 04:43 PM
Oct 2013

put them out for the scrappers. Might as well help someone make a little money.

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