Fluxstringer wrote: >> Trying to add a PCI USB card to my 8500 and it does not seem to fit >> well in the case. Maybe I need to twiddle with it more, but it seems >> to be too tight a fit where the ports leave the case. >> > Yes, just go slow and keep fiddling with it. > > If you are careful you can preserve the brittle plastic tabs that hold > the card in the back of the case . > > So they can give you fits when you need to remove it. 8^O > > I cannot relate in words how much I hate the 8500 case.
Tell me about it; there is only like one tab left on that case that I haven't broken off: case, PCI card retainers, drive bay cover, thingie that keeps the back of the case on, thingie that keeps the bottom of the case on, even the thing on hinges in front of the CPU and PCI cards (actually, that one was removed intentionally). Even the power button broke off, but you can buy new power buttons pretty cheap on eBay (Ol' Mac Milt, I think is the seller who has them cheap--shameless plug, I don't know him nor profit from dropping his name). There's something to be said for aluminum or thin steel cases, especially the ones that fold over the edges so you can't cut yourself without trying. Thank you, Apple, for making non-plastic cases now! > Pray that someone donates a 9600. Would be nice (six PCI slots, more drive bays, ::drool::), but the 8500 does have a nice shape and size--it fits perfectly under my table next to my computer desk. Someone is giving me their broken 8500 off-list, so if need be, I've got another case to replace this one. A 9600 would be about as tall as my PC, and I don't have anywhere to fit another one of those. -- Colin -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:pci-powermacs@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
