on 2/17/03 05:15 PM, Patrick Tolen at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Chuck Stinnett wrote: > >> Patrick, > >> Seems like sort of an abomination (speaking as a Power Computing > enthusiast, >> who likes to see the Power Computing badge on a box). > >> However, the PTP came in an ATX-style case, a common PC tower case, and I >> imagine the many ATX cases on the market would work. > > > I've been looking, and lots of the cases say 'compatible with Pentium 3 or > 4, or (insert brand) > motherboards' and other such things. > > I was hoping that if it said 'compatible with (insert brand) type board it > would be most compatible. > > > > >> I'm curious: Why do you want to do it? > > > > > It's just another upgrade, but this time to the outside of the box instead > of the inside. > > Plus, I would like to find a case with maybe some more room. It's > sometimes hard to navigate in > there with all the stuff that's been added. > > >> - Chuck > > > > -- Pat > > Space/Time Art > http://spacetimeart.com > > You'd have to examine the back of the case to see if the connectors are actually ATX style. It is unlikely. You'd also have to see if the floppy cable is long enough to fit once the drive has been installed into a new case. The buttons for reset, power, and in some cases suspend more then likely won't match up--the wires also probably won't be connected properly.
Personally, with today's fabulously styled pc cases (from the likes of Lian Li, etc) I would love to swap out my case (Power Computing Power Center 120) but unfortunately it won't happen. I'm not an enthusiast of Power Computing so retaining the original condition means nothing to me. Personally I have never seen any PC cases on the market that would meet the minimum requirements for a power computing system. The idea of a case being Pentium 4 compatible is that the power supply has an extra AT12 connector to supply extra power to the Pentium processor. -Jim -- Power Computing is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Power Computing list info: <http://lowendmac.com/power/list.html> --> 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]> List archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powercomputing%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
