Can a Micro fit in an ATX ok??

[fritolay77]

prob. a dumb question but i wanna be sure.
If i buy a micro ATX board it will fit in an ATX case just fine right?

 

[computernoob29]

yeah but it will look stupid, geta full atx motherboard, they have more features, their should be something in the specs of a case that says the different motherboard standards it supports

 

[dudewitbow]

yes, but in assumption that the case gives you standoffs for the micro atx board(standoffs are for lifting the boards height off the right side panel.)

 

[manofchalk]

Yep, but you are better off getting an ATX board if you can fit it.

 

[fritolay77]

its just that micros are soooooo cheap

 

[fritolay77]

oh hell, nvm, i found the best Mobo i possibly could for me lol
Thanks!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157291

 

[fritolay77]

Best answer selected by fritolay77.

 

[manofchalk]

Because you have less RAM slots, fewer PCI-e and SATA ports and worse slot spacing. Often less features such as USB internal headers, LED debug systems, onboard power buttons and such.

Only get a Micro-ATX board if you have to fit it in a Micro-ATX case.