I've done this many, many times without a problem. Just be aware, however, that the 5400/5500 boards have PCI slots, which draw power if they're filled with cards that are used. The power supply of the 5200 (and 5300 too, I believe) was not designed to accommodate the power demands of a PCI slot. The power supply of the 5400/5500 take this into account.
I've had no problems because the machines I've done this to are given to schools/kids/needy folks who use them mainly for games/learning programs/light word processing. And the PCI slots are left empty.
Jim Scott
----- Original Message ----- From: "Gene Osburn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: 54/5500 mobo in 5200?
Anybody here ever transplanted a 5400 or 5500 mobo into a 52xx series case?
What kinds of mods are necessary? Recommendations?
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