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CLIENTPRO 365 and other MPC models can be prevalent on eBay, Craigslist, and other avenues at times if you are interested in finding these workhorses. (2012)

Judging from Google searches; Most people (Windows users) do not know what to do with them as they are a proprietary mix-up where support and drivers for Windows are virtually non-existent. Especially since MPC is defunct. 

However;
Hail to the Linux developers! For giving us a nice welcome OOTB experience. No Worries, it just works with LINUX!



== '''Pros:''' ==
 
* The 365 is a impressive Dual-Core P4 (socket 775) machine that shipped with a 3-3.2GHz HT P4 mounted on a decent Intel&reg; 900 series board.
* MPC products can usually be found at low prices for budget conscious shoppers.
* The CLIENTPRO 365 came in two configurations; A Mid-Tower and a Low-Profile Desktop.


== '''Cons:''' ==

* The smaller low profile compact box limits expansion card height and sata header access when using a full size 3.5 Hard Drive (HD). 
**<small> It would be better to use '4' 2.5 laptop drives with a ICY DOCK internal multi-bay 5.25 to 2.5 (4 in 1) Hot-Swap Backplane RAID Cage in the bay above where the hard drive normally sits since the 3.5HD covers 3 of the 4 SATA ports when fully inserted.
***This way you get 4 drives up above the board that you can RAID, and then use a PATA/IDE DVD drive. This fills in the 2 available 5.25 bays and leaves room under for the board and cables. (ICY DOCK MN's: MB994SP-4S, MB994SP-4SB-1, or MB971SP-B  'DuoSwap dual multi-drive cage'.</small> 

* The [[Intel D915GRV]] has a limited number of expansion slots: 1 PCI Express 1x16, 2 PCI, and 1 PCIE.  

* The CLIENTPRO 365 / [[Intel D915GRV]] combo uses a somewhat unusual* power routing connection scheme where there is an extra 4pin molex on the board and the main power supply connection only uses a 20 pin connector in a 24 pin socket. 


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|[[File:Intel D915GRV-Extra Molex.jpg|61px|thumb|*Unusual power connection]]
|[[File:D915GRV-20-24-PwrCon.jpg|thumb|67px|Do not use a 24 pin power connector!]]
|[[File:CP365-HD-obstruction.jpg|thumb|331px|HD Interference.]]
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Visit the [[Intel D915GRV]] page for more details.
--RJBradlow 10:30, 23 April 2012 (CEST)