making an old server a personal comp

[PyroInc]

Sup fellas got a quick question. I have two old servers (poweredge 300sc from dell) in big ass cases (they look like regular cases not the blade servers) that I want to turn into personal computers with a different case and what not. Only problem is that the dam mobo is freakin long, any ideas on what kind of case I can switch them to?

[d44ve]

Originally Posted by PyroInc

Sup fellas got a quick question. I have two old servers (poweredge 300sc from dell) in big ass cases (they look like regular cases not the blade servers) that I want to turn into personal computers with a different case and what not. Only problem is that the dam mobo is freakin long, any ideas on what kind of case I can switch them to?

What CPU is in it?

What exactly do you want to switch them to?

[PyroInc]

Originally Posted by d44ve

What CPU is in it?

What exactly do you want to switch them to?

dual core p3 900mhz cpu's and I'm planning on installing xp and getting rid of the Win NT 4.0 that's on their. I'm just wondering if it is infact compatible with xp and if I can find a new case anywhere for it to make it a little more appeasing

[PyroInc]

Originally Posted by PyroInc

dual core p3 900mhz cpu's and I'm planning on installing xp and getting rid of the Win NT 4.0 that's on their. I'm just wondering if it is infact compatible with xp and if I can find a new case anywhere for it to make it a little more appeasing

n/m just got a hold of dell and I guess I'm stuck with the case thanks guys

[lemonadesoda]

You mean dual p3's not "dual core".

1./ s370 or slot?

2./ Measure your mainboard size (+make/model) and we can give more info. I doubt you are locked into a dell case. I'm sure others would work. Depends on size and where holes are positioned

3./ Many "large cases" with multiple 5.25 slots can accomodate large mainboards

4./ Consider a woodwork project. Make your own case.

[b1lk1]

You need XP PRO to run dual processors as XP home won't recognize the second CPU.