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Just because they don't sell their own motherboards separately doesn't mean you can't stick a compatible motherboard in there.
All PC parts, including OEM, follow well established standards and are easily replaceable.
Not entirely true. The big OEMs like HP and Dell often use non-standard motherboards and PSUs.
Indeed, and even the case can be tricky. I think you sometimes have to drill the case if you want to install a standard motherboard.
Worst case: you replace the case and PSU along with the motherboard.
You can use any old case from craigslist. I still use ATX cases from 2004.
This is incorrect and bad advice. A Dell or Lenovo business class motherboard will not bolt into an ATX case, nor connect to an ATX power supply.