Who is making P4 Cases & Which one is Recommended?

[Hobbit]

Anyone reading this entire thread will understand... and have a good laugh.

People who bite the hand that feeds them usually lick the boot that kicks them.

 

[Kodiak]

I don't know whether to laugh or cry in frustration at this thread

So what you're saying alpha, to summarize and make sure I understand,
is that any ATX case will take ATX mobo's (duh!. If I wanted to stuff the P4 in my current case (with k6-233), all I'd need is a power supply that's built according to ATX 2.03
If I wanted to use a BIG-ASS heatsink that's way way too heavy, I might need a backplate for my mobo; the mobo itself will fit my current or any other ATX case, and most of them come with the backplate, and thus we can take the backplate pretty much out of equation.

So, ATX case + ATX (2.03) Powersupply mean I can be a happy P4 customer (not that I would, just got a 1.1Tbird

"P4 compatible" case is then just a marketing gimmick, like a "internet ready" CPU or OS or whatever (just as Interned is a hotword, so is the P4, and they try to stick it wherever they can

(PS I got that after the first post, all the others are rehashes of the same thing

 

[Hobbit]

Maybe you didnt read the post below I made to Alpha.

You said, "Those quotes are mistaking the power supply as part of the case." The link I provided proves differently. Here it is again. But let me tell you where on that page this time so you can find it faster. Under the heading "Frequently Asked Questions," in the middle of the page is a subheading called "Can I upgrade my Intel Pentium III processor based system to an Intel Pentium 4 processor based system?" and under that read the second paragraph at the end of which is a link "(See picture of case requirements)."

Here is the link:

http://www.esctechnologies.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/esc/product/prcinpr4.htm?E+esc

The whole paragraph I refer to looks like this:

If you'd like to upgrade your Pentium III processor based system to an Intel Pentium 4 processor based system, then you'll need to change your processor, motherboard, case, power supply, and most likely memory. (See picture of case requirements.)


People who bite the hand that feeds them usually lick the boot that kicks them.

 

[Guest]

Yep, you're right Kodiak. But...
Who would want a P4 when you can get a much cheaper Athlon that runs better on many applications. And by the time the P4 shrinks to 0.13 micron fab making the purchase worthwhile, the Clawhammer will be ready to roll out.

 

[Kodiak]

thanx alpha, don't worry, I wasn't considering the P4 (I just bought the Athlon 1.1, its just that Hobbit's helpful posts got me confused and I wanted to recheck since you seem to be on top of it

thanx again

 

[Kodiak]

>> Maybe you didnt read the post below I made to Alpha.

thanx for trying to help hobbit, I actually read your post, so no need to triple post it... force of habit I guess? ;-)

 

[Guest]

These guys cases almost all support P4 due to it still is a ATX form factor. As most others say you need a 2.03 compliant power supply and a case with a extra fan for cooling. Theys guys took care of it for me.
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