Can I put a mATX moboin a standard ATX case?

On Fri, 16 Apr 2004 04:44:14 GMT, Machine Messiah
<Dustyguyz.TakeThisOut@waifisktiddlewk.com> wrote:

 >What sort ot problems am I likely to encounter if I put a mATX mobo
 >(which I've already bought) in a standard atx case?
 >Too damn hard to find a good mATX case. The case I have already is not
 >going to work with the mobo and I'm sick of fighting it.


I had no trouble putting an Asus A7V8X-MX uATX mobo in a standard ATX
Case.

Everything lined up and worked first time.

Harry - If you want specifics the case was bought from Scan.co.uk
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On Fri, 16 Apr 2004 04:44:14 GMT, Machine Messiah
<Dustyguyz RemoveThis @waifisktiddlewk.com> wrote:

 >What sort ot problems am I likely to encounter if I put a mATX mobo
 >(which I've already bought) in a standard atx case?
 >Too damn hard to find a good mATX case. The case I have already is not
 >going to work with the mobo and I'm sick of fighting it.

Usually yes, but modern mATX boards often are full-width, use all three
(horizontal) columns of mounting holes. This requires a case of enough
depth or slightly wider so the 5.25" bays sit beside the board.

Look at the new case and see if there's clearance between the 3rd column
of studs and the drive bays, and if the rear I/O shield is removable if it
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Machine Messiah wrote:
 > What sort ot problems am I likely to encounter if I put a mATX mobo
 > (which I've already bought) in a standard atx case?

Yes. Usually. Probably. More than likely. In most cases.
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