FIC PA-2013 : 100MHz X 2x =600HMZ ???

Alex/Robert/Kyle:
Since I haven't purchased a Nforce2 motherboard - just looking out
into the future- I wasn't aware that the MB's come with a backplate. Do
all of them supply this upon purchase of the MB?
For now, I'm running (3) FIC PA-2013 (newer revisions) systems,
K6-III/450 cpu (two using the plus chip at 550MHZ with only 2.0 voltage
and larger gig HD's. Just intalled a WD 120GB 7600rpm HD yesterday.
Others are 80 and 100GB. Obviously, I'm using Promise ULTRA ATA/66 and
100tx2 controllers.
AS I stated before. I'm using nice Antec cases - SLK2600AMB,
300watt, and SLK3700AMB, 350 watt.
I pretty much have the FIC PA-2013 set up to the max. So, I'll be
looking to upgrade one of them to the Nforce in near future, whenever
that is.
You guys have really been a big help with a wealth of knowledge.
It's helped me greatly. Very much appreciated!
Thanks, Gibby
**************************************************************

Alex Zorrilla wrote:
 > I agree with Robert. It is no big deal to pop off the old ATX
backplate
 > and then replace it with the new backplate that comes with the
 > motherboard. I do this all the time. You just have to be a little
 > patient when you pry the old one off with a screwdriver. The new one
is
 > not as sturdy as the original one, but it does the job.
 >
 > --Alex
 >
 >
 > Robert Akins wrote:
  > > Gibby, it just so happens that the system I put together in the
earlier
  > > post, is in an Antec SLK2600AMB. Works fine (with the Biostar
M7NCD Pro,
  > > anyway).
  > > Robert
  > > "Gibby" <MrBaltimore.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote in message
  > > news:1107816947.872973.200150@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
  > >
   > >>Kyle: I'm using the newer ANTEC cases - one a SLK2600AMB (300 watt)
   > >>super mini tower case and the SLK3700AMB (350 watt) super mid tower
   > >>case. Just seems likt they'd support Nforce2 MB's.
   > >>Not sure though.
   > >>Gibby
   > >>
  > >
  > >
  > ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: FIC PA-2013 : 100MHz X 2x =600HMZ ??? 

The answer about whether a new mobo comes with a backplate is: maybe

There are places to purchase such items, don't have any links handy
tho. If you buy a refurb board from Newegg, it may NOT come with a
backplate or the requisite cables and backplane connector strips.
However, I have purchased the "goodies" for a mobo from Asus in the
past ("goodies" means the manual, mobo cd, cables, and I/O plate).
Cost me $15 plus shipping, so $20 total.

--
Best regards,
Kyle
"Gibby" <MrBaltimore.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1108132537.943247.79810@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
| Alex/Robert/Kyle:
| Since I haven't purchased a Nforce2 motherboard - just looking
out
| into the future- I wasn't aware that the MB's come with a backplate.
Do
| all of them supply this upon purchase of the MB?
| For now, I'm running (3) FIC PA-2013 (newer revisions) systems,
| K6-III/450 cpu (two using the plus chip at 550MHZ with only 2.0
voltage
| and larger gig HD's. Just intalled a WD 120GB 7600rpm HD yesterday.
| Others are 80 and 100GB. Obviously, I'm using Promise ULTRA ATA/66
and
| 100tx2 controllers.
| AS I stated before. I'm using nice Antec cases - SLK2600AMB,
| 300watt, and SLK3700AMB, 350 watt.
| I pretty much have the FIC PA-2013 set up to the max. So, I'll be
| looking to upgrade one of them to the Nforce in near future,
whenever
| that is.
| You guys have really been a big help with a wealth of knowledge.
| It's helped me greatly. Very much appreciated!
| Thanks, Gibby
| **************************************************************
|
| Alex Zorrilla wrote:
| > I agree with Robert. It is no big deal to pop off the old ATX
| backplate
| > and then replace it with the new backplate that comes with the
| > motherboard. I do this all the time. You just have to be a
little
| > patient when you pry the old one off with a screwdriver. The new
one
| is
| > not as sturdy as the original one, but it does the job.
| >
| > --Alex
| >
| >
| > Robert Akins wrote:
| > > Gibby, it just so happens that the system I put together in the
| earlier
| > > post, is in an Antec SLK2600AMB. Works fine (with the Biostar
| M7NCD Pro,
| > > anyway).
| > > Robert
| > > "Gibby" <MrBaltimore.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote in message
| > > news:1107816947.872973.200150@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
| > >
| > >>Kyle: I'm using the newer ANTEC cases - one a SLK2600AMB (300
watt)
| > >>super mini tower case and the SLK3700AMB (350 watt) super mid
tower
| > >>case. Just seems likt they'd support Nforce2 MB's.
| > >>Not sure though.
| > >>Gibby
| > >>
| > >
| > >
| > >
|
 >> Stay informed about: FIC PA-2013 : 100MHz X 2x =600HMZ ??? 

Gibby, it generally depends on the motherboard...
If it is a standard ATX layout (would use the backplate that comes with the
case) then in most cases it won't include one. If it has a non-standard
layout of its' connectors (for USB, sound, NIC, etc.) then it most likely
will, if it is a new retail box board. If it is refurbished, OEM, etc.,
then you better ask the seller if it includes one.
Robert
"Gibby" <MrBaltimore.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1108132537.943247.79810@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
 > Alex/Robert/Kyle:
 > Since I haven't purchased a Nforce2 motherboard - just looking out
 > into the future- I wasn't aware that the MB's come with a backplate. Do
 > all of them supply this upon purchase of the MB?
 > For now, I'm running (3) FIC PA-2013 (newer revisions) systems,
 > K6-III/450 cpu (two using the plus chip at 550MHZ with only 2.0 voltage
 > and larger gig HD's. Just intalled a WD 120GB 7600rpm HD yesterday.
 > Others are 80 and 100GB. Obviously, I'm using Promise ULTRA ATA/66 and
 > 100tx2 controllers.
 > AS I stated before. I'm using nice Antec cases - SLK2600AMB,
 > 300watt, and SLK3700AMB, 350 watt.
 > I pretty much have the FIC PA-2013 set up to the max. So, I'll be
 > looking to upgrade one of them to the Nforce in near future, whenever
 > that is.
 > You guys have really been a big help with a wealth of knowledge.
 > It's helped me greatly. Very much appreciated!
 > Thanks, Gibby
 > **************************************************************
 >
 > Alex Zorrilla wrote:
  > > I agree with Robert. It is no big deal to pop off the old ATX
 > backplate
  > > and then replace it with the new backplate that comes with the
  > > motherboard. I do this all the time. You just have to be a little
  > > patient when you pry the old one off with a screwdriver. The new one
 > is
  > > not as sturdy as the original one, but it does the job.
  > >
  > > --Alex
  > >
  > >
  > > Robert Akins wrote:
   > > > Gibby, it just so happens that the system I put together in the
 > earlier
   > > > post, is in an Antec SLK2600AMB. Works fine (with the Biostar
 > M7NCD Pro,
   > > > anyway).
   > > > Robert
   > > > "Gibby" <MrBaltimore.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote in message
   > > > news:1107816947.872973.200150@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
   > > >
   > > >>Kyle: I'm using the newer ANTEC cases - one a SLK2600AMB (300 watt)
   > > >>super mini tower case and the SLK3700AMB (350 watt) super mid tower
   > > >>case. Just seems likt they'd support Nforce2 MB's.
   > > >>Not sure though.
   > > >>Gibby
   > > >>
   > > >
   > > >
   > > >
 ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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