Gonzo
04-17-2005, 07:17 PM
I've built a few stock computers. I'd like to do something more with an old Gateway Profile "all-in-one" which is now obsolete, but in a sort of nice configuration. I'd like to make some mild mods, nothing too wild to over-tax my limited coordination.
I am stuck looking for MB replacement. This is a tight proprietary case. The MB is nonstock size 7 1/4" X 9" (no wiggle room for larger MB). I don't mind tapping some new mounts but I can't find a suitable MB to fit in the base.
Building an add on to the base may be the only way. I am probably going to use an "all-in-one" micro-ATX MB with integrated video and sound. No cards in the slots - highest point will be the CPU cooler. It's for the kids (8 & 10) - will do it up in school colors/theme. Need to play mid level games so performance is not super critical. Any suggestions on a MB that might fit?
Another option is just to scrap the base and reuse the analog LCD panel which is a nice enough display. There is a nice hinge built in that would be easy to screw to a column/base. 'Moddin' a LCD mount may be as far as I get. 2 problems there - no integrated power converter/supply in the display and the vga cable ends in a minivga plug. I can kludge the plug with Fujitsu converter and a male to male VGA cable. The power connecter is molex - so something has to be done there as well.
Here's the specs on the (now disassembled) system:
http://support.gateway.com/s/Profile/3500587/350058719.shtml
Here's what it looks like:
http://www.theapplecollection.com/design/pcreleased/Gateway2.html
I am stuck looking for MB replacement. This is a tight proprietary case. The MB is nonstock size 7 1/4" X 9" (no wiggle room for larger MB). I don't mind tapping some new mounts but I can't find a suitable MB to fit in the base.
Building an add on to the base may be the only way. I am probably going to use an "all-in-one" micro-ATX MB with integrated video and sound. No cards in the slots - highest point will be the CPU cooler. It's for the kids (8 & 10) - will do it up in school colors/theme. Need to play mid level games so performance is not super critical. Any suggestions on a MB that might fit?
Another option is just to scrap the base and reuse the analog LCD panel which is a nice enough display. There is a nice hinge built in that would be easy to screw to a column/base. 'Moddin' a LCD mount may be as far as I get. 2 problems there - no integrated power converter/supply in the display and the vga cable ends in a minivga plug. I can kludge the plug with Fujitsu converter and a male to male VGA cable. The power connecter is molex - so something has to be done there as well.
Here's the specs on the (now disassembled) system:
http://support.gateway.com/s/Profile/3500587/350058719.shtml
Here's what it looks like:
http://www.theapplecollection.com/design/pcreleased/Gateway2.html