old 486 cpu to new

[jimshark]

can i use my old 486 case and totally make a new computer. i want to build my own can i use the old case

[bdunn]

If you can find an AT form fator MB then probably. Most were AT however some were proprietary

[nunyadam]

save yourself some trouble and buy a new case. if you can afford to build a new one(cpu) the cost of a new case is'nt that much extra.
give the old one to a kid that need's it.

what type of budget by the way?

[linux_guru]

As per the previous posts, it's most likely an AT case, which limits the m/board you can put into it: socket7 or super socket7. Thera are a few P-III boards around, of the AT type, but these are pretty rare.

Do yourself a favour and shell out a few extra dollars for a new case. Just a basic one with a good power supply will get your new box off to a good start.

[CMonster]

Please don't give the 486 to a kid it will just frustrate him.