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A Case says it allows for MicroATX, with dimensions 9.6in x 9.6in but a motherboard is MicroATX, with the dimensions 9.6in x 8.8in. Will the motherboard still work with the case? as they are both MicroATX
Also is a different PSU needed for a microATX motherboard than an ATX one?
Jonathan.
Posted 2009-10-19T19:28:45.817
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The max size of a MicroATX motherboard is 9.6in x 9.6in but they can be much smaller (6.75 in x 6.75 in according this Wikipedia article).
They use the same power supply connectors as the regular ATX motherboards.
Snark
Posted 2009-10-19T19:28:45.817
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There's a little site called http://www.formfactors.org/ that covers this. A couple screw holes are optional, the actual width is variable up to a limit based on the number of slots provided. The smaller board will mount and fit in the 9.6 x 9.6 space in the case.
dlamblin
Posted 2009-10-19T19:28:45.817
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so they are both compatible? – Jonathan. – 2009-10-19T19:32:35.153
Yes, they are. Give us the brand and model of the case and the motherboard if you want to be 200% sure. – Snark – 2009-10-19T19:34:29.877
ASRock P55M Pro and http://www.akasa.com.tw/update.php?tpl=product/product.detail.tpl&no=181&type=Chassis&type_sub=Mid%20ATX&model=AK-BKXNE-01
Akasa Freedom Xone