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Seeking Compatible Quantex Pentium II Shell Replacement

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First post, by noapparentfunction

Posted on 2023-09-06, 18:36

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Good afternoon,

This is my first post on this forum, I appreciate any knowledge or guidance in advance.

I just found a Quantex PC from the mid 90s, looks like it was equipped with a Pentium II. It seems pretty large with 4 bays and a floppy drive, I am assuming it's a full ATX tower.

Before I try to work on it, I realize that I have no idea where to find a new shell/side panel/plates for a tower like this. The fact that I don't even know what it's called does not help either. Short of purchasing a different (and expensive) old PC to use as a donor I am a bit stumped on where to begin.

Are modern ATX panels compatible, if I were to buy a new white case? I have attached a photo of the tower.

Have a nice day!

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Reply 1 of 3, by mmx_91

Posted on 2023-09-06, 18:45

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AFAIK, no they are specific and nornally not interchangeable. It also looks that it's a very early ATX case as the lateral panel design is similar to AT ones. Good luck!

Reply 2 of 3, by Warlord

Posted on 2023-09-06, 19:01

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If it was mine, knowing that I would never find the shell in the wild. I would buy some sheet metal and bend my own to fit the case and spray paint it white. Of course I wouldn't be able to replicate all of the tabs that hold it on. But I bet I could do a good enough job that if its just sitting on a desk or a floor, it would be good enough.

I could also wood grain the outside instead of painting it like LGR 486 and It would just look custom.

Reply 3 of 3, by HanSolo

Posted on 2023-09-06, 22:18

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There may be some that can be exchanged but usually that's not the case (no pun intended 😀 ).
Is it really so hard to find cheap ATX cases where you live?

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