Will this Mobo fit in a ATX - Full Tower?

[barch 88]

Currently Im using a Mid-Tower case and I was looking into a new case, I was wondering first off all, if a bigger case (like full-tower) provides more air cooling than a mid tower (im guessing yes because stuff is not as cramped) but im not sure.

Im going to be getting this Mobo

And I wanted to know if I can buy a Full-Size ATX case.

Thanks

[Panama Red]

Yes it will fit. Both ATX form factor. And yes, better cooling, more room and more room for fans if needed.

[barch 88]

More room for orginazing (sp?) wires too.

Thanks Red

[barch 88]

What about ATX Mini Tower what are thoughts on them. Seems if I buy a Full my PSU cord wont reach (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811133149)

[Cricket]

A standard ATX motherboard will not fit in a micro-ATX case. Plus they're small, cramped and not easy to work in. And they don't have good ventilation.

Cricket

[Kiwi]

Originally Posted by barch 88 What about ATX Mini Tower what are thoughts on them. Seems if I buy a Full my PSU cord wont reach

Only the so-called "full" tower may be a bit of problem on that. The much more popular and readily available Mid-towers are not usually a problem unless/until you've bought a badly designed motherboard with its IDE port on the far bottom edge. There is no standard for what amounts to a Mid or a Mini, though .. basically, three 5 1/4" bays versus four of those is the usual differentiation.

You didn't ask about Micro-Towers, but couldn't have used one, as per Cricket. I believe there has been past mention within the thread about cooling; it is much more potentially a problem as cases are reduced in size, to have poorer air flow. I have used the Antec Minis, two different kinds, with success. The air flow was fully suitable for a mid-powered system in each case.

I haven't used a "Full Tower" box since the 486 era. They just take up too much space.

[barch 88]

I was looking into this case, It's not as expensive, but looks great and I like the design.

http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16811209020

with this mobo

http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813131517

[Cricket]

Those will work fine together.

Cricket

[barch 88]

Thanks guys, I got the case, mobo, and vga all just ordered from the Egg. Can't wait to start to build my new computer (well...almost, just taking my Raptors, CPU, sound card, drives and PSU from my old build...OK so im basicly upgrading to a new case lol)

Now im going to have a case with my apg mobo inside it all lonely....

Once agian you guys helped me out though. I picked the Mid-Tower agian (like mine now) because Im getting good cooling with my mid tower now, and this one even looks like it has better cooling. Also I know all my cords will reach and besides its cheaper .