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First post, by MrEWhite

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So I scrapped a ton of parts out of a Gateway P5-120 due to the case literally falling apart. I wanted to know, would I have to purchase a new board if I purchased a new case/psu?
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Reply 1 of 7, by HighTreason

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Looks like a regular Intel board in standard AT factor to me. Gateway usually used fairly standard parts.

I think that model of board came one or two after the Premiere PCI I have which was also used in some Gateway systems.

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Reply 2 of 7, by MrEWhite

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HighTreason wrote:

Looks like a regular Intel board in standard AT factor to me. Gateway usually used fairly standard parts.

I think that model of board came one or two after the Premiere PCI I have which was also used in some Gateway systems.

Great, also do you know of any good cases/psu's?
I might be able to get a free case from a store near me.

Reply 3 of 7, by ODwilly

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Keep in mind that new computer cases and power supplies are ATX. You will want to keep the old AT power supply to reuse or buy a new one. Also remember that when you plug the AT psu in to the motherboard always go black to black IIRC. (black wires next to each other)

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Reply 4 of 7, by smeezekitty

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HighTreason wrote:

Looks like a regular Intel board in standard AT factor to me. Gateway usually used fairly standard parts.

I think that model of board came one or two after the Premiere PCI I have which was also used in some Gateway systems.

It looks like AT -- except what is that power jack next to the PCI slot?

Reply 5 of 7, by HighTreason

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Those were usually for supplying power to the PCI slots when 3.3 Volt cards were installed. Rarely used, probably won't need it, I never did.

@ODWilly; The saying was "Black-to-black; You've got the knack. Red-to-red; You're f***ing dead!" at least, locally. There are other variants but they all say the same basic thing.

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Reply 6 of 7, by MrEWhite

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ODwilly wrote:

Keep in mind that new computer cases and power supplies are ATX. You will want to keep the old AT power supply to reuse or buy a new one. Also remember that when you plug the AT psu in to the motherboard always go black to black IIRC. (black wires next to each other)

Again, I have a store near me that has a BUNCH of empty cases with just the Powersupply, and some have the PSU in them and they are all mostly older than P3's. I'll have to go up there tomorrow and check some.

Reply 7 of 7, by ODwilly

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@MrEWhite; I know Aopen cases were high quality. For power supplies the rule of thumb is the heavier the better. Even if the wattage is lower on the heavy one. If you take a fancy to any of the P3/early atx cases make sure that they have the pop outs for the serial and parallel. In my experience those are 100% compatible with AT. Also very nice! Have fun and pick up a spare or two while you are there 😉
@HighTreason; Yep! That was more or less what I heard from my dad a few years back.

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