Question for you Computer Guru's out there

markem · 02-27-2013, 07:58 PM

"microATX was explicitly designed to be backward-compatible with ATX. The mounting points of microATX motherboards are a subset of those used on full-size ATX boards, and the I/O panel is identical. Thus, microATX motherboards can be used in full-size ATX cases. Furthermore, most microATX motherboards generally use the same power connectors as ATX motherboards,[6] thus permitting the use of full-size ATX power supplies with microATX boards."

from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MicroATX

The wattage should indicate max draw, but I haven't thought about this stuff in years.

You may want to call the manufacturer of the board (microATX is a standard, not a brand). They should have a customer support number.

02-27-2013, 07:58 PM	#25
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,656 Trading: (47)	Re: Question for you Computer Guru's out there "microATX was explicitly designed to be backward-compatible with ATX. The mounting points of microATX motherboards are a subset of those used on full-size ATX boards, and the I/O panel is identical. Thus, microATX motherboards can be used in full-size ATX cases. Furthermore, most microATX motherboards generally use the same power connectors as ATX motherboards,[6] thus permitting the use of full-size ATX power supplies with microATX boards." from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MicroATX The wattage should indicate max draw, but I haven't thought about this stuff in years. You may want to call the manufacturer of the board (microATX is a standard, not a brand). They should have a customer support number. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx