MicroATX motherboard in an ATX case?

[donnagual]

I am looking at using this motherboard:
http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=3&l2=15&l3=210&model=766&modelmenu=1

and sticking it in this case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129155

The motherbaord is a microATX and I see nothing on the antec site mentioning that this SonataII case can take a microATX board.

Help please
:lol:

Will I be able to install this board in there?

 

[sturm]

Yes it will work just fine. Is there a reason why your going with a mATX board instead of a normal ATX?
I see the board you picked has onboard video. I am assuming your not going to be playing games with this computer because onboard video wont work well.

 

[Admiral_Cecil]

Most ATX cases support micro atx mobos with no problems. Full towers are kind of waste, better going with a slightly smaller/ but roomy like an acrylic case, sonata, super lanboy, etc.

 

[donnagual]

Yes it will work just fine. Is there a reason why your going with a mATX board instead of a normal ATX?
I see the board you picked has onboard video. I am assuming your not going to be playing games with this computer because onboard video wont work well.

Correct, no gaming. But it has an empty PCIe slot in case a stronger video card becomes necessary.

The ONLY reason I am looking at microATX is because it seems to be the only way to get a socket 939 with BOTH integrated graphics AND an empty PCIe slot for future upgrade options.

 

[sturm]

Go for it then. Asus is a good brand.
Might look at some of the msi boards. I have had good luck with thoughs.

 

[Crashman]

ALL ATX cases support Micro ATX, Flex ATX, and even Mini-ITX motherboards. These standards are simply shorter versions of ATX, which leave wasted space in the bottom of the taller case.