Atx Cases Differ???

[kidcool321]

I was looking at cases for my computer and i noticed that they have lots of ATX like Mid, mini, full, destop and lots more. I was confused because i dont know which one will fit in with my motherbord and the mother bord only says ATX, so i dont know wich ATx it is can u help me out thx in advanced

 

[FelixDeCat]

Since most things are designed for a typical MID TOWER atx system, go with that. Unless your needs requaire something else.

 

[jackschmittusa]

Choosing a case is based more on what features you are most interested in. Only the smallest cases will not accept regular ATX mbs.

Some important things to consider are: front ports (USB, Firewire, audio, etc.), number of internal and external bays, cooling - fan mount placement, number and size of mounts.

Some lesser things are: door covering optical drives, steel or aluminium construction, color, with or w/o psu, factory mods (windows, lights, etc.).

Making a list of features you want or need in a case will help you narrow down the choices.

 

[pcgeek11]

The ATX is a standard format. An ATX board will fit in any ATX Case. The only thing that shoud vary is the connector locations on the back side of the board. Most motherboards come with a replacement IO cover to insert in the case.

The smaller cases are micro ATX which is another " different " standard.

Except for the removable IO panel any ATX conformance board will fit any ATX case. Some may be more cramped for space than others.

Of course all this goes out the window when taking about OEM ( Dell, HP, Gateway, and ... ) boards and cases... They usually do not conform to any standard.

pcgeek11

 

[mechBgon]

To give a simple rule of thumb for consumer-level cases, look at a rear view of the case.

Does it have four slots? Then it's microATX and can only accept microATX or smaller formats (such as flexATX).

Does it have seven slots? Then it's ATX and can accept a normal "full-sized" ATX consumer motherboard. And it ought to be able to take the smaller formats like microATX too, as long as they put the necessary standoff holes into the motherboard area.