NU115247@NDSUVM1.BITNET (02/08/89)
I'm thinking of upgrading from a XT clone (8 mhz) to an AT. What I'd
like to know is the following: Has anyone out there done this sort of
thing before...are there any special problems to watch out for? What
I'd like to do is just replace the motherboards (for starters). My
system currently consists of : 4.77 - 8 mhz XT clone motherboard
640K RAM
150 watt power supply
2400 baud modem
Miniscribe 20 meg HD (i'm not sure of model)
Copy II PC Option board
Microsoft Mouse (plug in card)
Tecmar Graphics Master video card
Sysdye RGB monitor
Floppy drive and multi-I/O card
Hard drive controller (also not sure of model)
(2) 360K floppy drives
One thing I'd like to know is if my current hardware would work in an AT
motherboard...Can i use a 8-bit card in a 16-bit slot without any trouble...
Would i have to get a new HD and/or controller...Is my power supply large
enough to handle a AT motherboard...Does anyone know any reptuable dealers
that sell AT motherboard at a decent price...
Thanks to anyone who can help me with this!
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