Can I mount a standard motherboard in a Dell case?

[kitty500cat]

A friend of mine has two Dell computers, both of which no longer work, and seem to have dead motherboards. He would like me to build a new computer for him, using one of the Dell cases (Micro ATX).

So my question is, can I mount a standard Micro ATX motherboard in a Dell case?

Thanks.

 

[Obi-Wan Jerkobi]

If the Dell motherboards are micro-atx it shouldn't be a problem, but the problem is that Dell uses a proprietary connector usually for their power button and lights.

 

[raybay]

Yes, but you will not be able to use the Dells Windows XP or VISTA software, and if you upgrade to a top video graphics card instead of what the Dell offers, you will need to buy a new power supply of quality as well.

 

[kitty500cat]

Thanks for your replies.

Turns out I had my facts mixed up. It's actually an eMachines case, not a Dell.

I think the original motherboard was Micro ATX. I'm planning on installing all new components, including power supply. There's no way I would run a new system on a used Bestec.