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Thanks for the info but sounds like a bit too much money. I was thinking between 200-300.

form factor does not specify where all the plug-ins are. Most boards come with a new back plate that fits their boards (at least now days)

I had not thought of the age issue. You are correct on that. On that note ... a newer motherboard might not fit in the old case without cutting the back of the computer to access the plug-ins (ie. the keyboard and mouse)

Is there any kind of amplifier the school could by that would help out between our two buildings?

They did provide the Maxon ... but in the area where my office is the reception sucks. I just was looking for an upgrade when I bought the Cobra ( I saw the 8 mile range on the package).

I want to use "channel 4" for communications with my friends in my other job. As for the school radios ... I need something tht will pickup through a BUNCH of concrete walls, most of the time I have to step out of my office to hear the other people decently (if I hear them than)

Are there any options out there that would give me better range than the Maxon and still be able to use what is channel 4 on the Cobra radio?

The school I work for uses the Maxon SP-120U and I have a Cobra PR590WX. How you I get the Cobra of mine to talk with the Maxon? Both are unaltered units. We transmit on channel 1 with the Maxon units.

It's not hard at all ... as long as you get a motherboard that fits the case and supports the CPU and RAM that you have. Just take your time and read the manual on how to install the RAM and CPU. The CPU pins are very delicate and I have seen people snap the pins on a brand new P4.