atx case and an a1200?

[carvedeye]

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 ?

[motorollin]

Not without extensive modifications to the case.

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moto

[rkauer]

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:

[carvedeye]

thx rkauer im gonna try that

[skurk]

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

[derringer3]

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.

[rkauer]

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:

[carvedeye]

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