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I have a nice old aluminum PC case with a large window. I built my first (and only) real gaming PC with it back in 2002 or 2003. Eventually the motherboard died but I always wanted to build again with the case. This is the front of the computer, including the USB ports at the bottom that I’d like to upgrade. It’s a Lian-Li but I don’t remember what model.
The motherboard tray. I’m pretty sure it’s configured for an ATX motherboard but I can’t remember and I’m not sure what form factors it supports anymore. Can you tell from the pattern what the form factor is?
Detailed picture of the front USB ports I’d like to replace. They’re USB 2.0 but I’m wondering if I can replace the connectors to upgrade to USB 3.
USB ports from inside without flash.
USB ports from inside with flash.
Looking through the hard drive cage at the front USB ports. The red, white, green, and black cables are for the USB ports. Should I plan to replace the fans?
TheSauceGuy
paulguy119
I always liked the way Lian li cases looked back then. They're just boring boxes now. Back when I was drooling over gamer stuff haha.
conciouscoil
those tiny fans are going to be high rpm and loud, are you thinking of modding the case for larger fans or radiator and fans?
TheGreatAtomsk
Looks like a PC-7 or one of its dozen derivates.
an0therthr0waway
yes ATX. If you won't replace the fans, you def need to pull and clean them. Get a usb3 hub that mounts in a 3.5 bay
jqubed
Oh that’s a great idea, thanks!
JesusToldMe
I've always thought it would be super retro to reuse an old 386 case with the fat TURBO button. But don't want it on my desk.
jqubed
What did that turbo button do anyways? I think my parents told me not to push it.
DuineSgith
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo_button
JesusToldMe
The turbo button was added after processers became so fast that older software would not run... aka turn off turbo to run super old programs
JGregory32
The turbo button increased the voltage to the processor, this allowed it to run at higher mhz but caused more wear. Most people left it on.
JesusToldMe
not completely wrong, but not correct either.
Ilikestyx
ATX, E-ATX, mATX.. it's still a good case. Those were expensive back in the day - aircraft grade aluminium.
jqubed
Thanks! Yeah, it was a great case; that’s why I’ve saved it all these years.
MisterLemons
Little lacking in the airflow department by the looks of it. Mildly ironic considering the material.
Ilikestyx
Air goes in the front and out the back, it's fine.