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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: carvedeye on February 13, 2007, 05:41:46 PM

Title: atx case and an a1200?
Post by: carvedeye on February 13, 2007, 05:41:46 PM

hi just wanting to know if it is at all possible to use an expansion card (like a mediator or summit) in an atx case with an a1200 ?

Title: Re: atx case and an a1200?
Post by: motorollin on February 13, 2007, 06:15:16 PM

Not without extensive modifications to the case.

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moto

Title: Re: atx case and an a1200?
Post by: rkauer on February 13, 2007, 06:35:03 PM

Extensive mods on case means:

1. You must have sufficient space inside to 1200 MB, plus Acelerator, plus mediator or G-REX;

2. Think 3D! Not only 2D. A Mediator board fits over 1200 MB. Daughter boards fits over Mediator;

3. You have skills and machines? Good! Will need a lot!

4. Cut off the backplate of the ATX case. Mount the 1200/acel/Mediator/daughterboards over a clean workbench (a desk, not the OS!). Make a paper card mold of the  new backplate;

5. Make the new backplate from the mold. For better work, use the original backplate PCI holders;

6. Nail the new backplate in case, then start the assembly.

Have fun and be a good boy :angel:

Title: Re: atx case and an a1200?
Post by: carvedeye on February 13, 2007, 07:15:29 PM

thx rkauer im gonna try that

Title: Re: atx case and an a1200?
Post by: skurk on February 13, 2007, 07:30:35 PM

Keep us posted on the progress.  I'm about to pull the same stunt with an A4000D.

Title: Re: atx case and an a1200?
Post by: derringer3 on February 13, 2007, 07:47:14 PM

IT IS possible, but as everybody says you could carefoully choice your case. I built my 1200 in an atx tower, so go for it.

Title: Re: atx case and an a1200?
Post by: rkauer on February 13, 2007, 08:03:19 PM

A cool tip (another).

The MINIMAL dimensions (internals):

 - length 480 mm, more, better (18.9 in)
 - width 200 mm, more, better (7.9 in)
 - height 437 mm, more, better (17.2 in)


 "Tweet, tweet. Tweet, tweet.
 See you in the morning" (Ian Anderson in The Secret Language of Birds). :violin:

Title: Re: atx case and an a1200?
Post by: carvedeye on February 13, 2007, 09:05:38 PM

i will keep you ALL posted on my progress (with photos).THX TO EVERY 1 FOR THERE ADVICE