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Question

can my desktop take ATX or Micro ATx motherboard or none

May 3, 2017 6:12AM PDT

I have a an HP 500B destop, since 2012/2013 (I do not really remember). However it's old with Pentium E5800 3.2 GHz - 2 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD. I want to upgrade it by buying a new a motherboard, cooler. In short build a new PC using this case. However I don't know what standard it has, does is take ATX or micro ATX motherboard, or even none of them.
Can i i also put new stuff such nvidia graphics card in it Coolers and stuff.
Here is a link to the destop I am talking about:
https://www.cnet.com/products/hp-500b-p-e5800-3-2-ghz-monitor-none-series/specs/

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I know this doesn't answer the question
May 3, 2017 7:00AM PDT

But I would sell the comp for $25 or $30 and just purchase a new case with that money

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I know this doesn't answer the question
May 3, 2017 7:29AM PDT

Yes... it doesn't help

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Build
May 3, 2017 1:45PM PDT

Would you settle for a partial?
Upgrade what you have.
500GB ssd.
2x2GB ram @ 1333.
Gtx 1050 gpu.

Big step up in perf.