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RE: Building a new computer
Reasons why you may want a new case:
1) Your old case is wrong form factor (e.g. mini-ATX and your new board is full ATX, see Spunky's link).
2) Your old computer is a major brand product (e.g. Dell, HP, Acer and similar). These companies are big enough to have everything custom made for them and putting a different motherboard in one of those is always a bitch. Even though they now mostly use standard form factors, they still bite you on mounting post locations, LED/button connections and other details, making it more trouble than it's worth.
3) You or someone else may have a use for your old computer. This is much more likely than anyone needing an old motherboard in a bag, so it's worth considering and may be a good reason to get a new case.
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