"ms" wrote in message ...
ms wrote:
This is OT as it is not directly a Windows problem.

Old computers in the tower style have ample spaces in the case to add
another drive.

I don't see many new/current computers, but my impression is they are
styled, and only have a CD or DVD drive installed. When I see used ones,
the owners never thought to order a floppy drive installed.

I would want the flexibility to later add a floppy drive, and another CD
drive. etc. But unless in the original order, these modern cases don't
seem to come with spare slots for additions?

Is this correct?

TIA
I should add, a new computer in a modern case in not the answer, as I have
to decide then, when I order, just what should be installed. Later, I may
not have the option to add things.

So I am really asking- do I have to locate an old tower style and maybe
put in a new motherboard, etc. ?

all depends on the case you buy ....some have more bays than others (for
example ..a server tower would have lots of free bays for additions)

power supply is a factor if you are talking about using an older MB AT vs
ATX ....power consumption of the board and video card you are going use