Sure a few people already know this but I thought I would mention it as I found this out today.

Dell computers use Power Supply and Motherboards which appear to use standard ATX connectors and wiring to power the motherboard on.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THIS IS NOT THE CASE!!!!!!!!

The connectors are idential to ATX connectors but are wired differently.

This mean that if you do not use Dell power supply's and intel OEM Dell motherboard together you risk blowing up either the motherboard or power supply's.

This is done by Dell so that your only upgrade root is via Dell, any DIY upgraders could end up destroying something!!!

More Info Here:

http://www.upgradingandrepairingpcs....ade3_01_01.asp

http://www.wtp.net/~sage/dell2atx.htm

I used to recommend Dell to people who wanted decent off the shelf computers. I would now never buy or recommend the company as they are a bunch of theiving fuck heads.

Help that helps someone!!

Dan

 

cheers dan

 

cheers

 

And this is from 1998 on...!!
Looks like I've been lucky.....!