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Question about ATX
I have an ATX case/PSU and want to buy a MOBO for it.
I notice that some MOBOs specify 'ATX' form factor and some specify 'Mini or Micro-ATX' form factor. Will all these fit my case, or should I be careful here and do some measuring against size specs, assuming there are any? Thanks |
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On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 14:01:22 GMT, "
wrote: I asked the same thing and people seem to say its pretty standard . And the two micros I bought did fit in the cases I tried them on so it seems like a relatively universal standard. I was worried that it might not be a 100% universal standard and that maybe the cases I had might not have the holes in the right place but they worked on the cases I had so I assume its a pretty common thing. The thing I dont like about micros are they generally have 3 slots. Not that you need a whole lot nowadays since everyone builds everything in and most people dont need THAT many but you might want to think about it if you get a micro. Modem Firewire card/USB card TV tuner Sata card if you dont have sata 3 slots can produce limitations down the road. Good point! Thanks |
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On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 19:10:10 GMT, kony wrote:
mATX mobos will fit in a full ATX case. Check whether your power supply is ATX2.03 (has 4-pin 12V connector), as some boards (most modern boards) require this. It does Thanks |
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On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 19:10:10 GMT, kony wrote:
On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 13:18:41 GMT, wrote: I have an ATX case/PSU and want to buy a MOBO for it. I notice that some MOBOs specify 'ATX' form factor and some specify 'Mini or Micro-ATX' form factor. Will all these fit my case, or should I be careful here and do some measuring against size specs, assuming there are any? Thanks mATX mobos will fit in a full ATX case. Check whether your power supply is ATX2.03 (has 4-pin 12V connector), as some boards (most modern boards) require this. Talking about cases --- maybe we are too sensitive about the new light flimsy case trend. I keep reading reviews at Newegg and not one person complained about the Antec 2600 I bought that I thought sucked big time. And I see they have a 3700 out now and people are calling that super robust and sturdy !! Frankly I wasnt that crazy about the whole layout on that case but then it was mainly due to the basic small size fo the case, lack of height. Its like no one even notices theyve changed the way they make cases at all since the 90s! I bring that up and its like HUHH ? What are you talking about???? They drastically changed cases since the 90s ???? I have 3 of the older style beige boxes still around and they are like bricks compared to even my relatively sturdy full tower Antec.When I first bought the Antec 2600 I was actually shocked at how light and thin the panels were right off the bat. Yet you dont see anyone talking about it . And you see people calling the barely acceptable Antecs as incredibly sturdy and strong ! Its like they were born in 2000-2003 or something. |
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On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 03:35:41 GMT, "
wrote: On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 19:10:10 GMT, kony wrote: On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 13:18:41 GMT, wrote: I have an ATX case/PSU and want to buy a MOBO for it. I notice that some MOBOs specify 'ATX' form factor and some specify 'Mini or Micro-ATX' form factor. Will all these fit my case, or should I be careful here and do some measuring against size specs, assuming there are any? Thanks mATX mobos will fit in a full ATX case. Check whether your power supply is ATX2.03 (has 4-pin 12V connector), as some boards (most modern boards) require this. Talking about cases --- maybe we are too sensitive about the new light flimsy case trend. I keep reading reviews at Newegg and not one person complained about the Antec 2600 I bought that I thought sucked big time. And I see they have a 3700 out now and people are calling that super robust and sturdy !! Frankly I wasnt that crazy about the whole layout on that case but then it was mainly due to the basic small size fo the case, lack of height. Well a lot of then might be kids that have never seen a thick-walled, solid/sturdy case. I could stack two cases atop each other and stand on them myself, but these days? Pick one up too quickly and you can feel the thing sway sideways a bit. Then again, I also see reviews for really, really bad equipment that couldn't possibly be viewed as good compared to (anything, any possible alternative product) so I suspect a lot of the praise is from either first-time buyers or someone in the manufacturing-distribution chain who profits from positive reviews. Its like no one even notices theyve changed the way they make cases at all since the 90s! I bring that up and its like HUHH ? What are you talking about???? They drastically changed cases since the 90s ???? I have 3 of the older style beige boxes still around and they are like bricks compared to even my relatively sturdy full tower Antec.When I first bought the Antec 2600 I was actually shocked at how light and thin the panels were right off the bat. Yet you dont see anyone talking about it . And you see people calling the barely acceptable Antecs as incredibly sturdy and strong ! Its like they were born in 2000-2003 or something. Yep it's a shame. The real shame is that the era of thick cases didn't overlap the start of ATX for longer than it did, else I'd have kept a few dozen more cases than I did (maybe that's good thing though, they sure take up a lot of room?). For example I have 3 versions of an Enlight 7270(?) here, each manufacturered a few years apart. The first version has an outer shell that comprises both side panels and the top. The second version has removable side panels and a fixed top. The third version is like the second except USB in front and they made the metal thinner, dropped it down to ..8mm. I'll end up getting rid of the newest one before the other two. Even so, the newer Enlight is really sturdy compared to something like a Raidmax. |
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kony wrote in message . ..
The real shame is that the era of thick cases didn't overlap the start of ATX for longer than it did, else I'd have kept a few dozen more cases than I did I have an AT tower with two 0.5" diameter machined and threaded chromed steel rods running from front to back for reinforcement. I've never seen anything that expensive in an ATX case. One nice thing about those heavier cases was that it was much harder to strip screw holes. I've had to solder nuts with lock washers when this has happened with newer cases. |
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