Re: OT: Intel MB/CPU Upgrades

[Elliott Wilcoxon <elliott@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The fact that Gateway sold you the previous box it probably the source 
of possible problems.  I'd do some Googling to see if the case/mobo that 
you currently have use standard mounting holes.  Dell is infamous for 
using all manner of non-standard cases, but I don't know much of 
Gateway; I've only been in contact with one Gateway case and that was ~6 
years ago (FWIW, it seemed to be a standard ATX tower).

Elliott Wilcoxon

Mike Chambers wrote:
> Sorry for the OT, and you may email me off list or onlist if others want
> to participate.
>
> But I went to a computer shop and asked about getting prices for an
> Intel MB, CPU 2.x G type, fan and power supply.  I have my own Gateway
> full tower and accessories of my own (video/sound cards, mice,
> keyboards, etc..) (bought in summer of 2000) and wanted to upgrade my
> PIII 750 system.  They basically told me I'd probably have to get a new
> case as well, due to either the MB not fitting or power supply not
> fitting in my present case, or something along those lines.
>
> I was wondering if anyone has went through this and what are my options
> for this scenario.
>
> Again, sorry to bother everyone with this, and again email me privately
> or on list.
>
> Thanks,