So. I'm set to conquest a 7200 this week.
From what I understand, a 7200 is basically a 7500 without the daughtercard, and limited expansion possibilities.
ISTR the 7500 and 8500 boards are quite similar. Are they similar enough that I could drop an 8500 logic into a 7200 case and have a semi-7500?
If it's not possible as-is, how extensive would case modifications need to be to accomodate the 8500 logic? Would the 7200 PSU be compatible with the 8500 board?
I understand the reverse procedure would give me an 8200, a rare beast. Would anyone want such a thing?
TL;DR I want a 7500 and I want to know if what I have available to me will let me make one up. Also, would an 8200 result?
From what I understand, a 7200 is basically a 7500 without the daughtercard, and limited expansion possibilities.
ISTR the 7500 and 8500 boards are quite similar. Are they similar enough that I could drop an 8500 logic into a 7200 case and have a semi-7500?
If it's not possible as-is, how extensive would case modifications need to be to accomodate the 8500 logic? Would the 7200 PSU be compatible with the 8500 board?
I understand the reverse procedure would give me an 8200, a rare beast. Would anyone want such a thing?
TL;DR I want a 7500 and I want to know if what I have available to me will let me make one up. Also, would an 8200 result?