Will an ATX Motherboard fit into an old AT case Without mods to Screw in

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I'm curious because there are still some large AT new-old stock beige boxes available. I imagine it would fit size-wise but I fear the screw holes wouldn't be in the right place. I feel like someone is going to ask "but why would you want to?". Its because I'm crazy and find humour in the idea of a new build in an ancient case. I am also aware that it would likely need cooling mods.
 
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to mount the motherboard first remove the plastic side off the case. you can then line the motherboard up with the pci openings and use a marker to mark where the holes are. remove the motherboard and drill these holes out. then put a piece of foam or cardboard down to act as a insalator put the motherboard it and use bolts and nuts to attach the mobo to the frame.
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you will need to drill holes for mounting the motherboard but that is pretty easy to do. i just did this with my latest build using a ancient Pentium 2 case and it worked pretty well. for cooling you shouldn't have much of a issue fans are still about the same size, you might also have a problem with the power button.
 
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to mount the motherboard first remove the plastic side off the case. you can then line the motherboard up with the pci openings and use a marker to mark where the holes are. remove the motherboard and drill these holes out. then put a piece of foam or cardboard down to act as a insalator put the motherboard it and use bolts and nuts to attach the mobo to the frame.
 
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