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Would a micro-ATX mobo fit in a mid-size ATX case?

Mar 8, 2018
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Hey everyone, sorry for such a silly question but here's the problem:
I bought a pre-built pc about 4 years ago and was looking to upgrade it. I got gifted gtx 1060 but sadly it wasn't compatible with my old mobo due to out-dated BIOS. I'm looking to get a motherboard upgrade, but it's so hard finding one due to how specific it has to be. I chose one already but I would like if you guys could tell me if it fits with my setup, or even better help me choose a different one because the one i looked at ships only from USA and it would take forever. ( preferably on amazon)

PC build: https://support.hp.com/lv-en/document/c03152685

Motherboard I've been looking at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Q5H1O8/?tag=pcpapi-20
 
Solution
You are better to check the HP case to see the back I/O shield panel can be moved or not, if it can not, you have to buy the new case. But recommend to buy other PC case too.

Also you will need the new OS too, because the Win OS from HP is the OEM, you cannot use it on the retail brand MB anymore.