mrjack2207:
The subject of my inquiry was about the Optiplex 380 MOTHERBOARD and NOT an Optiplex 380 computer CASE which I do not have, or plan to get. I do have a non-working Optiplex 360 MT computer that someone else gave up on and gifted me - for free. Since it cost me NOTHING to acquire, it would be an obvious benefit if I can possibly(?) upgrade it at little to no cost with a better motherboard and other relevant components. This benefit alone would be 'the point that you don't see'.
Again, I do not have an Optiplex 380 motherboard, or Optiplex 380 MT case, per your assumption; so I am not in a position to make visual comparisons. I am simply looking into whether it would be feasible to replace/upgrade my old, non-working, 360 board with a better one that might provide better performance - if it will fit - BEFORE making the actual commitment to buy it (a 380 model); that's all. I have no idea what the dimensions of an Optiplex 380 computer case are, or if it would fit the bill; but this is irrelevant as it was not the subject of my inquiry. I am also not a gamer, by the way. I am prepared to make whatever mods are necessary to complete a working system, in addition to whatever I can salvage and reuse. If I understand you correctly - that both system cases have the same INTERNAL layout - then this would answer my inquiry. But assumptions indicate uncertainty. Thank you, anyway, and I will also study the two links that you provided me for comparison of the two systems.