What does motherboard type have to do with case size?
2012-9-4
Case size corresponds directly to motherboard type. All cases list what motherboard type(s) they are compatible with, and typically the larger the motherboard, the larger the case, and vice versa. There are four types of motherboards:
I. Extended ATX (E-ATX): 12" x 13" / 305mm x 330mm. Used for industrial-level computers or servers.
II. Standard ATX: 12" x 9.6" / 305mm x 244mm General home or gaming PC; this is the most commonly used type.
III. microATX (m-ATX): 9.6" x 9.6" / 244mm x 244mm Similar component arrangement to Standard ATX, but more suitable for system integrators.
IV. Mini-ITX: 6.7" x 6.7" / 70mm x 170mm New Intel standard, suitable for home theater PC, networking and home PC.
