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Anyone who has had their HP MediaSmart server taken apart and spread all over their desk will recognize the similarities with the motherboard form-factor inside that server. Personally, I don't mind a new standard as long as the spec includes a little clearance for modifications to be made. The MediaSmart is so tight that it makes it virtually impossible to use a fan on the CPU. Seriously HP, add an inch to the height and let us mount a fan on the CPU if we like. Also, the spec should always include a hot swap back plane for SATA II.
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