I am changing computer cases, does it matter whta kind of case you get??

Question

Well, Im just concerned if my mobo will fit with the case. Is that ever a issue? And if it does matter, how can i find out what kind of mobo i have? (I forgot)

When i sadi I forgot i ment i built my computer but forgot my Computer's mother board information.

Answer 1

theres few sizes in motherboards a microATX motherboard and a plain atx motherbord are the most common 2...

micro explains it all.. its smaller than the plain atx motherboard but in this u can install a micro atx motherboard in a plain midtower case but not the other way around since a micro case would be too small for the larger atx motherboard...

another thing u have to look for is the type of power supply for the case they come in different sizes too


good luck

Answer 2

if you do not know the what kind of motherboard you have , you did not build it. That means its a Dell or HP or whatever. ( I am guessing) If so then you may be waiting your time as most factory MB's ar made to their own specs and may not fit. So do this. Measure the MB Try to make a diagram of the mounting screws and either tak it with you to compare the mounting points in any cases you like or other MB's. The main concern then will be case size. If you have a full size case now then any ATX case will work. Its then a matter of how many mounting bays you want. Good luck!

Answer 3

basically, if the case you are getting is roughly the same size or bigger than the one you have now, your mobo will fit. you dont want to get a case that is smaller than the one you have.

cases are also "rated". they will say on the price tag "$..... ATX case" that particulr case will hold an ATX mobo. atx is basically the standard these days and is most likely what you have. unless you know you have a weird one like micro ATX, or XTS (really small board) or an AT (really big, and old too)