New Computer case question...?

I just bought a new HP computer, its pretty nice, 19' HD flat screen and such, great gaming computer, and i dont like the case too much.





What would i bee looking at if i bought a new case?


would anything not fit? (the one i got is a mid tower, and dont worry im not looking for anything like those mini ones.





But, i need to know how people get their things to fit, like screw holes in the right spots, and just the stuff fitting.New Computer case question...?
Look for a standard Mid-Tower ATX Case. Everything should fit... make sure you install the jumpers/standoffs on top of the female screws... then screw in the screws onto the motherboard.. just read some tutorials about how to build a comptuer.. it'll be the same experience. trust me. =]





go to..





http://tomshardware.com





and look for ';build your own'; and follow the guide! =]





get your cases at Fry's Electronics, TigerDirect, or Newegg or something like that =]New Computer case question...?
it would be best to call the manufacturer ( there should be a 1800 number on it somewhere) ccessories. you'll give them the model number of the computer and the make and they can assist you with the rest.
Usually the normal hardware vendors don't use standard motheboars, they use hardware that THEY can work on.





They don't build it for you to expand with. So you are probably going to be buying a new motherboard, and transfer the video (if it's not embedded on the board) sound, and your other components to the new motherboard.





I wouldn't try to reuse it. It's better to just upgrade / replace components, because that HP board may not be easy to remove either. It may have non-standard clips or non-reusable clips that will ';break'; and you can't put it in the new case. It's probably more trouble than its worth.





For one thing standard case power plugs, HD LED, etc.. may not go in that HP board, they use standard connectors, but HP uses a special connector, I think you will find this will be a major project, best to just buy a new motherboard.
It's form factor that counts. If the new box is a midsized ATX form factor, then the only concern would be configuring the faceplate of the port side (back) of the tower; you may have to adjust.





Bear in mind that the power supply may or may not come with a new case. If not, you would also have to yank the power supply from the box you have and pop it into the new one. If you do buy a box with an included power supply, make sure that it is sufficient to suppy enough power to the system you have.
keep the case you have,once you start taking apart your pc you'll void the warranty.take your time and build a pc that will benefit your needs and you'll gain experience at the same time.