MPC CLIENTPRO 365

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® 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).

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.

Low profile 365 workaround suggestions*

* The following suggestions belong solely to the author of this article: RjBradlow.

It would be better to use '4' 2.5 laptop drives with a Icy Dock MB994SP-4S Quad Bay 2.5" SATA/SAS Mobile Rack for use in a single 5.25" device bay above where the hard drive normally sits since using a 3.5HD in the factory location 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'.)

*Unusual power connection

Visit the Intel D915GRV page for more details. --RJBradlow 10:30, 23 April 2012 (CEST)