I've been looking for a Power Computing "Catalyst Plus" system (PowerCenter Pro, PowerTower) for a while, and ended up finally finding one, but, it's just the motherboard. Here's what I'm talking about if anyone is wondering what I mean by "Catalyst Plus":
The 2 quotes that I think are most relevant are:
"Catalyst motherboards are certified at a maximum of 50MHz, although testing by PCC has demonstrated reliability up to 60MHz."
"Power Computing has modified and enhanced PowerTower and PowerCenter 166/180 MLBs (the so-called Catalyst Plus) to run at a maximum of 60MHz. Enhancements include ASICs and L2 cache certified reliable beyond 55.33MHz. "
I want to put this board into an actual Power Computing case, but, I am just curious if it is compatible with certain PC cases; thinking LPX form factor.
Has anyone done this?
Is the form factor LPX? If so, is the PowerComputing board fully compatible?
Will a PC LPX riser card work with the PowerComputing motherboard?
If yes to last question, what about an odd LPX riser; one with an ISA slot for example? I realize that ISA cards probably wouldn't work with MacOS, but I am thinking Linux/BSD, or even if just the PCI slots would work in MacOS.
Will a PowerWave Riser (2x PCI, 2x NuBus) possibly work with a PowerCenter?
Will a PowerCenter motherboard fit right into a PowerBase case, and is the backplate easily removable on these systems?
Is the PowerTower Pro an ATX form factor?
I am thinking possibly no one has tried most of this, and if so, I might just get an LPX case to try and see. But if anyone has thoughts on the possibility of damage using a different riser, please share those thoughts.
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The 2 quotes that I think are most relevant are:
"Catalyst motherboards are certified at a maximum of 50MHz, although testing by PCC has demonstrated reliability up to 60MHz."
"Power Computing has modified and enhanced PowerTower and PowerCenter 166/180 MLBs (the so-called Catalyst Plus) to run at a maximum of 60MHz. Enhancements include ASICs and L2 cache certified reliable beyond 55.33MHz. "
I want to put this board into an actual Power Computing case, but, I am just curious if it is compatible with certain PC cases; thinking LPX form factor.
Has anyone done this?
Is the form factor LPX? If so, is the PowerComputing board fully compatible?
Will a PC LPX riser card work with the PowerComputing motherboard?
If yes to last question, what about an odd LPX riser; one with an ISA slot for example? I realize that ISA cards probably wouldn't work with MacOS, but I am thinking Linux/BSD, or even if just the PCI slots would work in MacOS.
Will a PowerWave Riser (2x PCI, 2x NuBus) possibly work with a PowerCenter?
Will a PowerCenter motherboard fit right into a PowerBase case, and is the backplate easily removable on these systems?
Is the PowerTower Pro an ATX form factor?
I am thinking possibly no one has tried most of this, and if so, I might just get an LPX case to try and see. But if anyone has thoughts on the possibility of damage using a different riser, please share those thoughts.