Standard Atx Desktop






Standard Atx Desktop
Is it possible to replace a standard "ATX" motherboard of my desktop computer with a new one microATX ?

My desktop is almost 4 years old and I'm thinking of changing the motherboard and CPU.

By searching the Internet I found a lot of microATX mobos and fewer standard ATX.

Will I have a problem if I'll try to replace a standard ATX motherboard with a new microATX mobo? (I mean just in the matter of size and space of the internal of my desktop box)

Has anyone did that kind of change?

Motherboards:
* standard ATX size is 12"×9.6" maximum (305 mm × 244 mm)
* microATX maximum size is 9.6"×9.6" (244mm×244 mm)

Okay, you CANNOT put a micro ATX in a standard ATX case. It won't fit and you will be wasting your time and money. You could make it fit if you want to drill or have self tapping screws and a small saw that you could remove the back panel of the case. Your best bet is to either get a micro atx case or keep searching for standard ATX main board that will fit your needs. Good Luck!



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Posted by Computer Pro on Feb 8th, 2009 and is filed under Computer Equipment.

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