I often cut-n-paste (with weld torch or hacksaw) old cases as they tend to
be very sturdy and/or very proprietary, but always replace the power supply
for use with newer (more costly) components.  Monitor the power supply
output over several hours...old supplies tend become variable with higher
(nearing 200W) power draw.
Martin Kurr
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...IBM made one 286 model, around 1986 (after the 1984 AT) in a case the
same
> > as the earlier PC and XT models, and thus too short for some "AT"
> expansion
> > cards.  I have not seen any other 286 system with this problem, although
> > improved integration densities mean that fewer and fewer modern cards
> require...

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