Greetings Scott & list--
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From: "Antonio Figueroa" <[log in to unmask]>
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> Hi Scott:
>
> First of all what the size or form factor of your case? ATX, MicroATX ,
> miniATX,NLX; ATX are the bigger motherboard with 5 to 7 expasions slots
> fit into full towers, towers, desktops, Micro and miniATX are smaller with
> 3 expansions slots and NLX and usually for compac PC, desktops, as for
> that motherboard I'll recommend the following brands MSI,ASUS, ABIT,INTEL,
> this are the best .factors and supports on processor information will be
> on the motherboard specs, try this web sites: www.newegg.com ,
> www.tigerdirect.com and www.geeks.com. I hope this help you. Sincerely
>                                             Antonio
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I concur with Anotnio's post and would add that HP has been using
ASUS motherboards for years, and probably your best bet for "as
close to the original as possible compatibility" is to look for a good
ASUS board at some of the sources to which he referred. I have had
good luck with newegg myself. They are fast and carry reliable products.
They also accept PayPal as well as MC, VISA, etc.

HTH.

Paul A. Shippert
Library Media Specialist
Margaret Brent Middle School

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