In a message dated 6/20/04 9:56:09 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I'd say the 9600 because of available no.of PCI slots and ram slots. I bought an 8600 because it takes up less space(tower), not to mention built in Jaz and Zip drive bays ... >>
The 8600 and 9600 use the very same case. Same case, same space. There's a black plastic spacer at the bottom rear of the case when the shorter 8600 mobo is installed [ * ] . The higher-end 9600s, such as the 300, 333 and 350, came with a Zip. All 8600/9600 cases have seven drive bays (four up front): 1) a 3.5"/1" bay for the basic hard drive in the "penthouse", 2) a 3.5"/1.6" bay for the basic floppy (will accept a 5.25" drive if the "pin" on the cover is shortened), 3) a 5.25"/1.6" bay for the basic CD-ROM, 4) a 5.25"/1.6" bay for the optional Zip, 5) a 5.25"/1.6" bay for the optional tape drive, 6) a 5.25"/1.6" bay for a hard drive in the "basement", OR, 6) a 3.5"/1.6" bay for a hard drive in the "basement", AND, 7) a 3.5"/1.6" bay for a hard drive in the "basement". [ * ] Note that the 8600 motherboard uses the same form factor as the earlier desktop motherboards. Therefore, it is possible to install an 8600 motherboard into a 7500 case, say. However, the 8600 and 9600 use a different powering scheme, so a 7300 power supply will be required in place of the, say, 7500 power supply. -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
