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Michael Ng wrote:
> 
> Packard Bell computers are not very friendy to motherboard upgrade from
> other vendor.  AT least, for my PB 486DX.  The metal case is not so
> standard. display card is built-in, controller is built-in
> 
> Sajid Ahmed the peaceman (peaceman@capital.net) wrote:
> <deleted>
> :       Instead of doing that, you would be better off getting
> : a new pentium board (~ $100) and a new pentium class chip.  You
> : can pick up a AMD K5 100 chip for less than 100 bucks at most places.
> : This would give you the advantage of having a better motherboard (there
> : is a difference) a better upgradability options for the future. You may,
> : however, need to replace some of the other components like the video
> : card (if it's built in on the board) (~50 bucks) and/or case (~50
> : bucks).
> : All the rest of the components you should be able to reuse.
> 
> :       Good luck.
> :                               Peaceman
> 

Anyhow, if it's a VLB system then he'll have to replace the graphics
card anyhow. The controller won't be a problem, as all Pentium M/B's
have them built in...and a new case, if required'll cost you, what,
around �25?
As for CPUs, I'd go for a K5-PR133 if you're looking for a decent, cheap
chip, they're around �116 inc. VAT.
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