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To: Street Walker who wrote (256)	2/19/1998 11:35:00 PM
From: Zeuspaul	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14778

NLX..... I don't know if this will replace ATX or just add another format. It is probably too soon to know. We need some input from ?? I think it is still vaporware. There is some more information in the link. Check the sidebar menu FAQ from the Intel site >>NLX Form Factor: Easy Integration and Improved Serviceability The NX440LX motherboard also introduces the exciting new NLX form factor. With the NLX dockable motherboard design, no tools are needed to install or remove the motherboard. Commonly upgradable parts (such as CPUs, system memory, and graphics) are easy to access as a result of the improved board layout. Plus, the motherboard can now be serviced or replaced without removing I/O add-in cards and cables because connectors (such as PCI, ISA, IDE, floppy, and power) have been moved to the riser.<< developer.intel.com

To: Street Walker who wrote (256)	2/20/1998 12:01:00 AM
From: Zeuspaul	Respond to of 14778

Cases..ATX..NLX..SCSI tower I am not concerned about the PC Power and Cooling ATX full tower becoming obsolete if the NLX outdates ATX. This tower will make an excellent SCSI tower once it has played out it's use as a computer tower. It has eight full size drive bays. They are all accessible from the outside. You could put eight SCSI CDROM's in this unit or a mixture of harddrives and CDROM or...DVD or... I have already started playing with the SCSI tower concept. I have five IBM towers which are a bit dated. I am ravaging three of them to make the first two better. I am using one of the cases/power supplies as a depository for the harddrives and CDROM's. I am moving an extra SCSI card from one of the towers to the other unit and then running the cable out of one case and into the other. I have not had any trouble configuing the SCSI devices. Actually I don't configure them at all. I just change a SCSI ID , plug them in and they work! I am not done yet but it looks like it will work without a problem. I plan on the same thing for my home computer. I don't like constantly changing CD's. I am also forever running out of harddrive space. pcpowercooling.com Regards Zeuspaul

To: Street Walker who wrote (256)	2/24/1998 2:22:00 AM
From: Zeuspaul	Respond to of 14778

>>The NLX format... What advantages does it have? Will it become the future standard?<< It looks like the ATX form factor may be around for awhile. I recall reading something about a new or modified ATX format on Tom's site but I have not been able to locate the info again. The following is from the PC Guide Regards Zeuspaul pcguide.com >>NLX Much the way the AT form factor eventually became outdated and less suitable for use with the newest technologies, the LPX form factor has over time begun to show the same weaknesses. The need for a modern, small motherboard standard has lead to the development of the new NLX form factor. In many ways, NLX is to LPX what ATX is to AT: it is generally the same idea as LPX, but with improvements and updates to make it more appropriate for the latest PC technologies. Also like ATX, the NLX standard was developed by Intel Corporation and is being promoted by Intel. Intel of course is a major producer of large-volume motherboards for the big PC companies.<< >>The NLX form factor is, like the LPX, designed primarily for commercial PC makers mass-producing machines for the retail market. Many of the changes made to it are based on improving flexibility to allow for various PC options and flavors, and to allow easier assembly and reduced cost. For homebuilders and small PC shops, the ATX form factor is the design of choice heading into the future.<< bold added

To: Street Walker who wrote (256)	2/28/1998 11:24:00 PM
From: Street Walker	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 14778

In Win ATX Cases........prices include Power in-win.com ESC basic systems use these cases. Any opinions compared to PC Power and Cooling (mid tower $80 plus $129 power)? How good is the PC P&C $80 case? pcpowercooling.com Excluding power, which case is the best? (I don't have the money for the solid steel $200+ case) Is Win a viable alternative? Any other alternatives I'm missing? A500 ATX minitower; 235 W power supply; 3, 5.25" external bays; 2, 3.5" external bays $105.99 Q500 ATX fulltower; 230 W power supply; 5, 5.25" external bays; 1, 3.5" bay; 5, 5.25" internal bays $115.99 Q500 ATX fulltower; 300 W power supply; 5, 5.25" external bays; 1, 3.5" bay; 5, 5.25" internal bays $120.99