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David Gillett <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 26 Apr 1999 14:20:26 -0700
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On 24 Apr 99, at 4:20, Harvey Rose wrote:

> I'm building a new computer. I'm thinking of upgrading my 486 later, so
> will be using a AT board in it, needing a new power supply etc. If I
> purchase a ATX board now for the ATX case and Pentium II processor, say a
> 350 or 400Mhz, can I later put this CPU in the AT board which will go in
> the AT 486 case?

  There are AT boards available with a Slot 1 connector for a PII.  There
aren't a *lot* of them, and you may find them a tight fit depending on how
your AT case is laid out.  And I don't know how many you'll be able to find a
year from now, so don't leave that upgrade too late!


David G

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