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To: HRDonica who wrote (253)2/20/1998 8:41:00 PM
From: Zeuspaul  Read Replies (1) of 14778
 
Proprietary formats?

Ask Dell or Gateway what standard format their case is. Find out if it is AT or ATX. If it is not one of these standard formats it is unlikely that you will be able to upgrade your motherboard (except another DELL motherboard). Also check on the video card. Find out if it is integrated to the motherboard. A video card upgrade is common. You may be able to disable the video if it is part of the board but it is a waste if you can not take it out to use in another computer or give it to someone who needs one. You will also lose a slot if you upgrade.

Also check into RAM expansion. How much additional RAM can you add and how many slots are available? More slots is better as you might want to add RAM in small amounts. Find out how many PCI and ISA expansion slots are available. Again, the more the better.

Can you remove and replace the modem or is it part of the motherboard? Many of the big box makers will integrate a lot on the motherboard and then short you on the expansion slots. When it comes time to upgrade you will quickly run out of slots. How many drive bays are there? You will most likely want to add a DVD and another harddrive in the future.

I am looking at a DELL add with 15 computers. Only the two servers indicate the number of expansion slots and the number of drive bays. I do not see any reference to the number of RAM slots. I don't see any reference to AT or ATX form factor.

Find a DELL or Gateway that you like and post the link. We will take a look and give you our opinion.

Regards

Zeuspaul
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