Compaq has gotten better about using widely compatible components, but there
are some proprietary motherboard and case combinations which cannot be
transplanted to any other product.  The Compaq slim desktop (SFF in Compaq
terminology) is one of the worst for compatibility.

Some of the SFF cases came with a stand which will allow the desktop
computer to stand vertically.  Those models also come with a notebook-style
CD-ROM which will work in the vertical position.

Prior to the HP and Compaq merger, Compaq had very good information on their
web site regarding case, motherboard, power supply and specification
information but it was all buried in PDF files.  I've not looked since the
merger to see if it is still available.

Sorry I didn't have better news for you.
Ron Jobe

----- Original Message -----
From: "Yakymakha L. Olexandr" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 11:20 PM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Compaitability of compaq motherboards


>> Hello Josh,
>>
>> Tuesday, May 28, 2002, 10:13:35 PM, you wrote:
>>
>> Hey again, I have a compaq deskpro en series slim desktop computer.  It
is in what I like to call a flat bed case.  I would like to put it in a
tower.  I went and bought a atx stlye case and to
---snip---
> As I know there are two different supply source with different
> interface: AT (old) and ATX (new). Some mobo has AT slots (very old),
> some has AT & ATX slots (two years old) and another has only ATX slots
> (new). To use an old mobo you have to by AT supply source or try to
> change output connectors in the ATX device by himself.
>
>
> --
> Best regards,
>  Yakymakha

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