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cheyannecool   05-04-2006 at 03:23:56 AM

they said that I could use a ...ATX form factor could someone explain that to me. looking to upgrade to a 350 or 400w...But I dont know what a ATX form factor is...thanks

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S7A88Y   05-04-2006 at 03:45:54 AM
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The ATX form factor is a standerdized size of a case, if you need a new power supply this should do nicly

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817182019

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pengwin   05-04-2006 at 03:56:01 AM
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all ATX means is that thst the "size" of the power supply, and if it will fit in ur case

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Crashman   05-08-2006 at 10:17:41 AM
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Pengwin, they're probably retards and his power supply is probably PS/2 form factor.

ATX defines the motherboard. The ATX case is designed around the ATX motherboard. An ATX power supply is designed with the right connectors to fit the motherboard...but can be any size the manufacturer wants and still be "ATX".

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pengwin   05-09-2006 at 12:28:27 AM
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prolly, bu ti was trying to keep it simple for him, i think u mighta confused him.


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Crashman   05-09-2006 at 03:21:07 AM
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The fact that the people used the word "form factor" kind of irritated me, if they would have just told him to use a "standard ATX" power supply I probably wouldn't have asked "which standard" but instead accepted that they meant "the big one".

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pengwin   05-09-2006 at 03:38:28 AM
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true. but "the big one" is easier for noobs, if u expose them to more than 2 formats "small and big" they get confused

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