3.3.1 Cases & Form Factors

Learn how computer cases and motherboards interact.

Motherboards

Using the form factor specification of a motherboard will let you know if a motherboard will be compatible with a case. There are various standards for form factor specifications:

• Standard-ATX
• Micro ATX
• Extended ATX
• BTX
• NLX

Computer Cases

Computer cases are always designed to fit a specific motherboard form factor.

• ATX Full Tower
• ATX Mid Tower
• Micro ATX Tower
• Mini ITX Tower

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