On Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 6:45:19 AM UTC-5, Terry Coombs wrote:
On 5/25/2017 4:01 AM, junkmeister wrote:
On 05/24/2017 10:50 PM, Albert Hodge wrote:

It seems computer cases have changed a lot over the years.

I have three old computer cases, one is ten years old, two are around
eighteen years old. I'm about to build a new computer and I want to
use some old equipment, if it will work. Will these old cases work
with the new motherboards, where the start, and reset buttons will
work without much problem? I'm not interested in the USB ports, or
audio ports on the front, but I will need the start button and reset
button to work.

I've read some post on this group where someone builds computers. Its
been a long time since I've built one, and connectors have changed a
lot, according to pictures I've seen of new cases. I just don't want
to end up having to throw away these cases. I've got power supplies
and cases and would like to use them. Yes I'm a pack rat, and if I
need to, I have a new case picked out if I absolutely must buy one.
recently I threw away several old video cards that don't work with
newer computers. I almost had an anxiety attack. Now to do something
with old audio cards?

Are there any other pack rats who understand how I feel?

When you're done building a new computer with old parts, you'll still
have an old computer.

I suppose if you have a need for an old technology computer it might
make sense but otherwise, what's the point?

So because I used an old case for my new computer - new motherboard ,
RAM , CPU , hard drive , optical drive , and power supply - that makes
it "old technology" ? Guess again Binky .

I too have a pile of old network cards , video cards , etc . I did
toss almost all of the modem cards though , the time for hooking a
telephone line to the computer is over ... and for now only 2 of the 7
devices we have that use an internet connection actually have a wired
connection , everything else is running on wifi . And since the wifi
connections now are faster than the wired , I'm considering putting
cards in the last 2 desktop comps too .
--
Snag


My old Dell desktops and laptop all have gigabit ethernet ports. I believe that's faster than WiFi or perhaps I'm mistaken? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[8~{} Uncle Wireless Monster