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    Inspiron 1100 motherboard to a 5100...worth it?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by leonbones32, Jun 27, 2007.

  1. leonbones32

    leonbones32 Newbie

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    Hey, I'm new here...

    I'm looking to build a new dell from scrap parts...found a cheap inspiron 5100 motherboard and looking to put it into a inspiron 1100 system...

    they have different bus speeds, the 1100 is slower than the 5100, but can that be overcome...or is it 1100 to 1100...?
     
    leonbones32, Jun 27, 2007
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  2. wave

    wave Notebook Virtuoso

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    What parts of the 1100 are you planning to keep`?
     
    wave, Jun 28, 2007
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