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Micro-ATX MB in standard ATX Case
This is my first time attempting to build a PC and I must say tha this news
group is a great way to come on board. A big thank you to all the contributors. Now my question. Can a motherboard with a micro-ATX form factor be easily mounted in a case that has a standard ATX form factor or would there be difficulties with lining up mounting points, card slots, etc. -- John A |
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It depends on the case, but most new cases you can.
"John A" wrote in message ... This is my first time attempting to build a PC and I must say tha this news group is a great way to come on board. A big thank you to all the contributors. Now my question. Can a motherboard with a micro-ATX form factor be easily mounted in a case that has a standard ATX form factor or would there be difficulties with lining up mounting points, card slots, etc. -- John A |
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"John A" wrote Now my question. Can a motherboard with a micro-ATX form factor be easily mounted in a case that has a standard ATX form factor Yes and it's a good idea too cuz the better mATX boards will usually come with a couple of extra brackets that take up PCI holes for firewire, USB or 5.1 digital audio outputs. If you use those in a mATX case you will block some PCI or AGP slots. A full sized case will give you several unused PCI holes cuz the board is shorter than the case. Also, most mATX cases come with a PSU and it is generally low output. rAD |
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This is my first time attempting to build a PC and I must say tha this news group is a great way to come on board. A big thank you to all the contributors. Now my question. Can a motherboard with a micro-ATX form factor be easily mounted in a case that has a standard ATX form factor or would there be difficulties with lining up mounting points, card slots, etc. Any decent ATX case will work. The mobo comes with the matching bezel for the back of the case. I've recently built 4 micro-ATX boxes with no trouble. Biostar, ASUS, and Chaintech. ------------ When your PC gives a little they give a lot. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/disco |
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Ok, a follow-up question related to power supplies. Some cases talk about
having a micro-ATX power supply. How is this different than an ATX power supply? Just lower wattage and different physical size or are there other differences (connectors, etc.) that I have to be concerned about if I use a micro-ATX motherboard in a standard case with a standard ATX power supply? -- John Attinella "AJ" wrote in message ... This is my first time attempting to build a PC and I must say tha this news group is a great way to come on board. A big thank you to all the contributors. Now my question. Can a motherboard with a micro-ATX form factor be easily mounted in a case that has a standard ATX form factor or would there be difficulties with lining up mounting points, card slots, etc. Any decent ATX case will work. The mobo comes with the matching bezel for the back of the case. I've recently built 4 micro-ATX boxes with no trouble. Biostar, ASUS, and Chaintech. ------------ When your PC gives a little they give a lot. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/disco |
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Ok, a follow-up question related to power supplies. Some cases talk about having a micro-ATX power supply. How is this different than an ATX power supply? Just lower wattage and different physical size or are there other differences (connectors, etc.) that I have to be concerned about if I use a micro-ATX motherboard in a standard case with a standard ATX power supply? I only use full ATX PS on my boxes. Connectors are the same. m-ATX supplies are about 200 watts and pretty small. ------------ When your PC gives a little they give a lot. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/disco |
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