Standard ATX, ATX?

[SaosiN]

on some cases and mobos it says Standard ATX and some say ATX, are they the same or different? If different , how ? thx

 

[mikesgroovin]

There are a few different variences of the ATX form factor like Micro-ATX and Flex-ATX. But the "Standard-ATX" should just be the "ATX" type. Don't hold me to this, but I am 99% sure that they are the same thing and they carry the same features like 20-pin power-supply connector, cooling condidtion standards, integrated I/O connectors, etc. Hopefully someone else can verify this for ya.

-Mike

 

[SaosiN]

will a ATX mobo work with a standard ATX case?

 

[mikesgroovin]

It should. Compare the dimensions of the case to those of the board. If the dimensions look confusing then contact both manufacts. for more detail. I really don't see any reason why it wouldn't. But I don't won't you to assume that it will just because I said it should...ya know?

-Mike

 

[ekÆsine]

and if you have a non-standard power supply like HP's you can use my solution: tape, preferably a firm kind not electrical duct tape which will deform with heat.

make sure it is wrapped nice and tight. had to do this for an old computer, saw a HP ATX power supply for $25 with an oversized fan on it that i was worrying about, i didn't even realize the enclosure was too small.