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bosco777 · 12-21-2001, 04:00 PM

Thanks for the info, all. I actually found the info I needed after continuing to browse the obscure parts of the Intel website. For all Intel 423 packaged MBs, the special MB chassis with the bolt holes is required. For the 478 packaged, the special MB chassis is not required. Also, as to my question about the adapter on a regular non +12v 2.03 power supply, Intel says that there is not enough amperage comning off of a regular molex connector to power the +12v lead. They say the average molex connector has 5 amps while the +12v connector on a ATX 2.03 power supply has at least 8 amps. I also appreciate the info on DDR vs RDRAM. My whole basis for this machine is purely budgetary. I recently moved to a non-tech town, Asheville NC, and am having quite a hard time finding a good job. Therefore, I might even have to go with an SDR solution if I can't afford to replace the RAM.

thanks again

Bosco

12-21-2001, 04:00 PM	#6
bosco777 Member (2 bit) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 2	thanks for the info Thanks for the info, all. I actually found the info I needed after continuing to browse the obscure parts of the Intel website. For all Intel 423 packaged MBs, the special MB chassis with the bolt holes is required. For the 478 packaged, the special MB chassis is not required. Also, as to my question about the adapter on a regular non +12v 2.03 power supply, Intel says that there is not enough amperage comning off of a regular molex connector to power the +12v lead. They say the average molex connector has 5 amps while the +12v connector on a ATX 2.03 power supply has at least 8 amps. I also appreciate the info on DDR vs RDRAM. My whole basis for this machine is purely budgetary. I recently moved to a non-tech town, Asheville NC, and am having quite a hard time finding a good job. Therefore, I might even have to go with an SDR solution if I can't afford to replace the RAM. thanks again Bosco