Motherboard / case compatibility

[ponkey]

i am looking to buy the Intel Core I5-3470 Processor to upgrade my computer. i have no real knowledge in this area so im wondering how i can know if this motherboard i want to buy will fit.

Computer specs:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00215315&prodSeriesId=409749#A9

The motherboard and cpu bundle:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Intel-Core-I5-3470-3-6Ghz-Asus-P8H61-MX-USB3-Motherboard-8GB-Pc-Bundle-/121115018378?pt=UK_Motherboards_CPUs&hash=item1c3304848a

 

[quicksand10]

To be sure, you must remove your current motherboard and see if the mounting screws are in the same position, if your case supports microATX motherboards.

Check this page:
http://www.10stripe.com/featured/form/atx.php

 

[ponkey]

Hi this is the mother board, what do you think?

http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f16/solved-hp-workstation-xw6200-motherboard-hp-08b8h-2nd-sata-hard-drive-connection-694828.html

 

[Chicano]

Hi this is the mother board, what do you think?

http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f16/solved-hp-workstation-xw6200-motherboard-hp-08b8h-2nd-sata-hard-drive-connection-694828.html

HP xw6200 Workstation QuickSpec
Motherboard specifications

Case Form factor = Minitower
System Board Form Factor = Non-standard ATX
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/productbulletin.html#spectype=worldwide&type=html&docid=11975

As you can read for yourself, the case and motheboard's form factors do not correspond... an ATX motherboard doesn't fit a minitower case, so either of the specifications is probably incorrect, and you have to measure the motherboard (height and width) with a measuring tape or count the case standoffs/mobo screws to be sure of what form factor motherboard you can fit in it...