buying a new case
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tzedek wrote:so does that mean that i can use a 400W suply with this mobo?
well the thing is this computer came with one cdrw combo drive something like 8X. Now i have a 52X TDK burner a 52X cdrom for on the fly burns plus i have added another 20 gig hdd. i would like to get more fans for the new case also. some people have told me that they cant believe my supply hasnt died yet.
Having more power is NOT a bad thing!! For one thing...once you upgrade the case...the rest is soon to follow!!
A bigger power supply doesn't put more power to the mobo...it just means that there is more available if the need arises. The voltage is the same(12/5volts) just that if the system wants more...it's there! So you should have no worries...I don't know of nay eMachines that were AT systems...they haven't been around THAT long!!
Paul
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keep in mind also that any of the big computer makers love to do the hardware lockin when they sell you a box. For example, with Dell you cannot just upgrade your power supply even though the pins look the same. They tweak it and make it only work with other Dell power supplies. HP/Compaq, IBM, Gateway all do the same. It would not surprise me if eMachines did the same.
Just a word of warning. GL
- johnliscomb
Nah..eMachine doesn't do anything "wierd"...the only restrictions are the size!! The real small footprint eMachines required a "pint-size" power supply that was fairly pricey...but was "standard" in every other respect!
The other concideration is that the mobo may not fit(stand-off wise) to the new backplane...but that always "correctable" if you're persistant!! <G>
Paul
The other concideration is that the mobo may not fit(stand-off wise) to the new backplane...but that always "correctable" if you're persistant!! <G>
Paul
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
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johnliscomb wrote:yes, the Dremel truly is the multi-function wonder that is part of every computer enthusiasts toobox.
Yes...I agree....Thats why I own 2 of them !!!
" Hapiness is owning your own Dremel"
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Aint nothin left of it....
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Actaully the MOnster is stilll in the werks right now....but I will try to get something posted one of these days....
I guarantee it will be before Dean posts his pic on the staff page.
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Actaully the MOnster is stilll in the werks right now....but I will try to get something posted one of these days....
I guarantee it will be before Dean posts his pic on the staff page.
I drive too fast to worry about cholesterol !!
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