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  • Topcat
    The Boss Stooge
    • Oct 2003
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    Dell SX270 Poly mod

    I bought a large lot of Dell SX270 systems for cheap. These are little toaster boxes, they get very hot. These will be some great candidates for some poly testing. When they arrive, I'll try this out on a couple of them...
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  • kc8adu
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    • Nov 2003
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    Re: Dell SX270 Poly mod

    i have done a few already.
    so far they are more stable than new according to my customers.
    these are about the only boxes i regularly find blown rubycon mcz in.

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    • Topcat
      The Boss Stooge
      • Oct 2003
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      Re: Dell SX270 Poly mod

      Originally posted by kc8adu
      i have done a few already.
      so far they are more stable than new according to my customers.
      these are about the only boxes i regularly find blown rubycon mcz in.
      I also see them all the time with blown rubies and panasonics in them. I'm curious to see how they do.
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      • kc8adu
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        • Nov 2003
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        Re: Dell SX270 Poly mod

        i have been tempted to cut a slot in the face of one and stencil "insert pizza here" on it.if its going to run hot put that wasted heat to use!

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