Noob question: regular pc components into barebone?

[kogepan]

this may sound really dumb, but im wondering if i purchase a computer and want to change the case into a mini pc it is possible? the size of the components such as motherboard, vid card, etc etc are the same size right?

thanks

 

[PCcashCow]

It will only work if you have a micro-ATX form factor board, which measures 9.6' x 9.6'. Most SSF or XPC boxes have changed over the years giving better power and more space. A M-ATX board will fit in any standard ATX case as well, however when moving to a 'mini-pc' cast you may be forced to leave behind a floppy dive, only fit one opti decvice, and in my own experince (just built my fist xpc) have to find a cpu cooler that clears the psu in terms of clearance.

 

[kogepan]

so something like this
Motherboard
Manufacturer: Asus
Motherboard Name: A8AE-LE
HP/Compaq motherboard name: AmberineM-GL6E

i would have to check if the board is MicroATX then right?