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TSsiaoand1
post Jan 25 2017, 06:46 PM, updated 9y ago

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regarding the title,

how to know which MOBO supports which type of casings?

i know the difference between mid-tower and full tower.
but dont know how to judge the size of the mobo for the appropriate casings

please advise.... notworthy.gif
TSsiaoand1
post Jan 25 2017, 06:51 PM

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QUOTE(Ludwig. @ Jan 25 2017, 06:49 PM)
whats the full name of the motherboard youre trying to fit in?
they usually tell you in relation to the ATX or ITX form factor.

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erm what is ATX or ITX form factor? sweat.gif
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post Jan 26 2017, 02:17 PM

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QUOTE(Ludwig. @ Jan 25 2017, 06:59 PM)
as i understand it, ATX is the normal form factor for motherboards and the letter behind it (mATX, eATX) refers to different sizings of the motherboard which relates to different cases that it can fit into.
if they are smaller, they can obviously fit into bigger cases, but if they are larger, they cant fit into most cases.
like having an eATX (extended ATX) or ATX motherboard and trying to fit it into a smaller mATX (micro) case. it wont work because it simply doesnt fit.

ITX refers to a smaller form factor than mATX (refer to picture).
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does the brand of the mobo factors in the casing as well ?
for example, an asus mobo size is different compare to msi or gigabyte?
or it all depends on the mobo decription?

 

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