Greetings Dean and list--
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From: "Dean Kukral" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 8:58 AM
Subject: [PCBUILD] New Computer Non-Recommendation


> A friend wants to buy a new computer and has requested my help.
>
> Since I have not bought a computer in over 15  years, I am at a
> loss in some regards, so I am seeking help.
>
> My concern is that she purchases a computer that can be easily
> repaired and upgraded in the future.  I have read on this list
> that some computers have proprietary cases and motherboards,
> which do not take standard ATX form factor motherboards.
>
> Some friends have recommended that she purchase an H-P.
> Does H-P use standard motherboards?
>
> Same question for Gateway, Dell, and Compaq.

I have worked on two H-P computers (both a couple/three years old)
owned by my dentist.  They both had 'lower-end' model ASUS boards,
and aside from one of them having a jumper pair removed, both appear
to be standard ATX boards.  Things may have changed now that
H-P and Compaq are now the same company.

HTH,

Paul A. Shippert

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