Bought the wrong mobo. Z87m vs. Z87 extreme 4

Ricardough

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After a trip to microcenter I just realized that I bought the microAtx version of the Z87 Extreme 4 instead of the ATX version (I had no idea that there was a mAtx version and I was too excited I guess). Can I stick with the Z87m or is it worth it to return it for the ATX version? What are the differences between the two other than the size? I do plan to OC and I don't plan to sli/crossfire
This is what I currently have
CPU- i5 4670k
Mobo- Asrock Z87m Extreme4
RAM - Crucial Ballistix Sport 8gb (2x 4GB) DDR3 -1600 CL9@ 1.5v
Case- Cooler Master HAF 922 ATX Mid Tower Case
PSU- Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze
Monitor- Acer H236HL bid 23"
Mouse Logitech 500s
I already have an hdd and I'm going to purchase the gpu (gtx 760 or 770) and cpu cooler (Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO) within two weeks.
 
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I would get the ATX version since your case does support ATX and mATX.

The difference between ATX and Matx: Micro ATX boards lack pci slots that a regular atx will have, also sometimes less fan headers

mATX = 4 or 5 expansion slots and usually around 9.6" long

ATX = 6 or 7 expansion slots and usually around 12" long

EcoMCG

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I would get the ATX version since your case does support ATX and mATX.

The difference between ATX and Matx: Micro ATX boards lack pci slots that a regular atx will have, also sometimes less fan headers

mATX = 4 or 5 expansion slots and usually around 9.6" long

ATX = 6 or 7 expansion slots and usually around 12" long
 
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Ricardough

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Thanks, if that is the only difference I think I'll stick with the mAtx version. It doesn't seem worth the money I would use on gas to return it, plus there is a 25 dollar difference between the two.
 

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