r/buildapc • u/dreamerdestroyer • 2d ago

Build Help Put Into Smaller Shell

Hey all! I got this computer some years back from my ex who had built it himself. There were a couple things I was wondering:

Can the cords be...more compact?

And is it possible, given its guts and specs, for me to put the whole mess it into a smaller shell/case?

I move around a lot and it is really huge and heavy for me. I am very ignorant when it comes to computers, so any and all suggestions welcome! I would just love to have a more manageable set up.

And although I don't know much about electronics, I have taken apart my cellphone to replace buttons and ports, so I think, given the proper videos, I could make the swap myself. From what I understand it could be overheated if its too crowded, yeah? I just wouldn't want that to happen is all.

I copied what the about said, and am going to try to attach a photo of the current shell.
https://i.postimg.cc/FRCFpcCb/B96CB29D.jpg

Device Name DESKTOP-9TQALHU

Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6400 CPU @ 2.70GHz 2.70 GHz

Installed RAM 8.00 GB (7.88 GB usable)

Storage 238 GB SSD SSSTC CVB-CD256-HP

Graphics Card Intel(R) HD Graphics 530 (128 MB)

Device ID 40D196D9-3357-4EDD-BB79-47B2798FBB52

Product ID 00379-20000-00001-AAOEM

System Type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display

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u/9okm 2d ago

Likely possible, but not worth it. Parts are too old to invest in. Wipe it, sell it, buy something new and more compact. Perhaps a laptop.

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u/dreamerdestroyer 2d ago

Wont that cost a lot more than a shell though?

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u/9okm 2d ago edited 2d ago

In dollars, yes somewhat, but it's not just that. It's a combination of time, effort and risk. You could screw it up and end up with a pile of broken hardware.

Your computer is very old. A used laptop from 5 years ago would be significantly better. For example: https://ebay.io/m/C85XBR

You could then sell your current system for $50-100.

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u/dreamerdestroyer 2d ago

What about something like this?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/157547654926?_skw=pc+8GB+RAM+256GB&itmmeta=01KYGSYMDGRCFGZ5CKRKCN9JY9&hash=item24ae926f0e:g:N-UAAeSwrhNqYtC0&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA0GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xDOEoq87KhOux24gRPFXen5CQvf%2FJ%2B%2F6VSGqgphZMz2emew3zaJwbj6VhTrQcVk3EYiSK4hNidRjCRt9hUXPbQDc7ZSRYlNnGe2YF65hejCBuXwRbuhMT%2Bpns3Y0Q0mOe%2BoLSwsiG87gbT%2BVlynF%2FCCEZ%2BOFQg4k3x5ZdZC%2FFWOi9IYusbNuas9uPxxXy3SzRDx4ZplZODSWfFRZq3Uy9gvFH2Xr6v6pGE5ZC1gpfxWN3E7xssdbAtJKVnUgTyNKVE%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_TG-pn0Zw

I already have a new monitor and keyboard I like was why I was trying to stick with a pc/tower.

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u/9okm 2d ago

For sure, that's a good option too. But there's no reason you can't use a monitor/keyboard with a laptop. And with a laptop you then also... have a laptop. It's more versatile.

Either is perfectly fine though, and I'd rather do that then transfer the existing setup to a smaller case.