In a message dated 2/1/04 2:33:45 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Is the following step necessary, or is it just to keep the screws the same throughout the system? I don't mind having mixed screws and I do not have access to a tap and die set.
> Get a M3.5-0.6 tap and re-tap the existing 6-32 UNC mounting holes so > these will match the MT's hardware. >> This is solely to retain the same fasteners, and is optional. Just use a same length 6-32 UNC machine screw, and you'll be OK. FWIW, there are no non-metric screws in Macs, excepting drive mounting screws. Even the PCI card retaining screws are M3.5-0.6, although the PCI standard is 6-32 UNC. >> Also do you have any recommendations for power supplies that are quieter than the average? Most of my Macing is late at night when everyone has gone to bed and even relatively quiet power supplies can seem pretty loud. >> Most of the PC supplies are built "to price", and therefore use the least expensive fan which will do the job. In general, Mac supplies use a better quality fan than PC supplies. I have had to change out Mac supplies, however. Fans from the "usual suspect" distributors, such as Digi-Key, are often much higher quality. However, a replacement fan might cost as much as the entire PC supply. Not withstanding this observation, if the PC supply has a ball bearing fan, then it is likely to be quiet. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
