Is it possible to replace an MSI motherboard from one of their pre-built PC's?

[StarGirl]

Firstly, I apologize if this is a noob question, I'm basically new to all of this and used to only game on a laptop. I don't need to upgrade yet or anything, but I was wondering if it's possible because coffee lake processors aren't compatible with my current motherboard, the B150 Gaming Aegis (MS-B901). Looking at the system specs on their website shows that it's proprietary, which I'm not entirely sure what that means (Is it non-removable?). Again, sorry if it's a dumb question, I was just curious because I would like to know in the future, so that I could try upgrading my rig for the first time if that's possible. Thanks in advance!

[CursedPanther]

Parts in a pre-built desktop can be replaced. However some manufacturers prefer to dead-bolt the MB into place so it may take significant effort to get rid of it. You'll know for sure once you open up the case.

[Supafly]

1. Can be risky removing the board in the case as it's possible it is designed specifically for that case and as panther said it could be locked to the case.
2. If you get the board out there is no guarantee you could fit a traditional board into the case. It may not have the typical hole to secure another board and the rear panel may not line up.

[_I_]

many oem pcs use a custom mobo for the case its in
with newer ones the rear io panel is not even removable, and psu is custom to the case also

ex. btx board with non removable io and custom itx psu
http://cybersgeek.com/image/cache/catalog/product-513/ktuxWwT2SU-1370969647ELITE_8300-500x500.jpg
only upgrades are compatable cpu, ram and lp gpu

if the board is a standard atx/matx/itx with removable rear io plate, you can swap in a new mobo

ex. matx board with standard atx psu and removable io
https://www.carygrovecomputers.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/hp-pro-desktop-back.jpg
but you will need to remap the front panel connector (power/reset buttons, hdd/power led)

imho, if you are upgrading an oem with a new mobo, just buy a new case, it will save alot of trouble

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Can you please share a web link to this prebuild pc, along with what CPUZ reports for mainboard model and bios version

[StarGirl]

To everyone who responded, thank you so much because I've been scratching my head at this one for some time now. You've all been very informative and helpful, I really appreciate it. Sounds like I may need to get a case and salvage what parts I can with a new mobo in the future. And yeah, here's a weblink detailing the specs of the Aegis-216US pre-built I'm using: https://us.msi.com/Desktop/Aegis/Specification CPUZ reports the model as MS-B9011 v1.1, and the BIOS version is 5.0

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Best bet would be keep using that until the cpu has fallen behind and in need of upgrade, then just build around your own atx case, atx power supply, motherboard, such as z390 and newer cpu such as 9700K. The ram in that MSI system is also so-dimm laptop memory, so you can't reuse that either