February 3, 200421 yr Currently I have an ASUS microATX 9.6" x 8.2" (24.4cm x 20.8cm) motherboard that I want to put into another case. Now I know there are standard screw holes on the cases, but I need to know if I could, or if there is a case that I could put a smaller motherboard into. Plan is to get a large power supply, so that I can have another fan (was going ot cut hole into the side to add the fan). I have a 220 watt (HP Pavilion 751n). It is REALLY small so I can't fit anything larger into it. I might be overworking it because I recently bought a GeForce FX 5700 Ultra. It has run fine but I want to make sure and be able to have another fan, or two. Link to motherboard - http://usa.asus.com/prog/spec.asp?langs=09&m=P4S533-VM The motherboard that they display is a 533mhz, mine is 400mhz.
February 3, 200421 yr most larger cases can be modded or made to fit smaller boards my best advice is to make sure you use enough standoffs to keep your MB from grounding out (this is a bad thing).
February 3, 200421 yr Author I think I was able to find the type of info at the TigerDirect website. I was trying to find a case that supported like a max of 4 fans or something. Standoffs? Grounding out? Like the ground, as in electrical plug? So this means to have enough of these standoffs to stop the power form just going to the grounder? Right? What is a standoff?Besides standoffs, no further help needed with motherboard.
February 3, 200421 yr A "standoff" is when neither participants can gain ground, or neither want to make a move. Like, when I own you in DC, you hide inside the buildings, and I wait outside. Thats a standoff.
February 3, 200421 yr When you look at the Motherboard it says it is a baby ATX or AT or ATX. Look for a case that supports your motherboard spec. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=special&catalog=7&DEPA=0&sortby=14&order=1
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