Motherboards often come with an insert plate customized to accommodate
their combination of connectors, which will fit the space in most standard
ATX cases.
  Unfortunately, you almost certainly have a model-specific custom Compaq
case.  In addition to fitting specific Compaq motherboard models, you're
likely to find that the power supply is very close to the exact power
requirements of the original system configuration, and probably inadequate
for the Athlon XP.

  So I recommend the purchase of a new case with power supply.  These
routinely can be found for $40-120; larger ones are likely to offer more
expansion options and heftier power supplies.

David Gillett


On 3 Dec 2004 at 4:27, Donna Salinas wrote:

> Hi, I am trying to upgrade my sons computer for Christmas. I just
> puchased a KT600-A motherboard and the AMD Athlon XP 2700 Processor.
> The problem is that his computer case does not have the same openings in
> the back to line up with the new motherboard. Am I able to purchase a
> new back plate for the case or do I have to buy a whole new case. Either
> way, I am not sure how to find the correct one for this motherboard. Any
> help would be appreciated. Thank you,
> Donna Salinas
>
> P.S.
> It is a compaq computer just incase you need to know that

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