Need argent help please

[Ref2365]

Hello Computer gurus,
I am in a process of building a new desktop PC and I have found a case and a motherboard that I like, my question is how would I know if the case is compatible with the motherboard? what is the trick if there is one?
thank you
Jon

 

[ragenalien]

The "trick" is the size of the case and motherboard. There are several types of motherboards with the most common being atx, mini atx, and micro atx (in descending order based on size). If you found a micro atx it will fit in all but the smallest cases but may not work as well in the larger ones that aren't meant for them. A good rule is to use a mini atx board. They'll almost always fit in a normal sized case.

If you can post links to the case and motherboard me and the community can tell you if it will work.

 

[r3xx3r]

why would you use a mini atx board. atx is so much better, allows for more upgrades and more air flow

what motherboard and case are you getting so we can help you better

 

[jaquith]

If the Case is rated for ATX then anything that size or smaller will fit e.g. ATX and mATX/uATX.

ATX sizes -> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATX

The alternative is to post what you've got here, and 'we'll' verify

 

[Ref2365]

Thank you for your help the case is:Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 140mm Fan, 1x Rear 120mm Fan, option Fans-2x Side 120mm Fan

and the mother board is:ASRock P67 EXTREME4 (B3) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

I also wanted to know if this fan is the right fan? COOLER MASTER Intel Core i5 compatible GeminII S RR-CCH-PBU1-GP 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler

 

[Ref2365]

The "trick" is the size of the case and motherboard. There are several types of motherboards with the most common being atx, mini atx, and micro atx (in descending order based on size). If you found a micro atx it will fit in all but the smallest cases but may not work as well in the larger ones that aren't meant for them. A good rule is to use a mini atx board. They'll almost always fit in a normal sized case.

If you can post links to the case and motherboard me and the community can tell you if it will work.

Thank you for your help the case is:Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 140mm Fan, 1x Rear 120mm Fan, option Fans-2x Side 120mm Fan

and the mother board is:ASRock P67 EXTREME4 (B3) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

I also wanted to know if this fan is the right fan? COOLER MASTER Intel Core i5 compatible GeminII S RR-CCH-PBU1-GP 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler

Thank you again for your help
Jon

 

[Ref2365]

why would you use a mini atx board. atx is so much better, allows for more upgrades and more air flow

what motherboard and case are you getting so we can help you better

Thank you for your help the case is:Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 140mm Fan, 1x Rear 120mm Fan, option Fans-2x Side 120mm Fan

and the mother board is:ASRock P67 EXTREME4 (B3) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

I also wanted to know if this fan is the right fan? COOLER MASTER Intel Core i5 compatible GeminII S RR-CCH-PBU1-GP 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler
Thank you again for your help.
Jon

 

[jaquith]

All are checked and good to work together as long as you purchase an Intel LGA 1155 CPU Sandy Bridge you're smoking!

ATX Case http://www.rosewill.com/products/1533/productDetail.htm
ATX MOBO http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=P67%20Extreme4&cat=Specifications
HSF LGA 1155 http://www.coolermaster.com/product.php?product_id=3263

Q - Why the Geminii S?

Also, look at the XIGMATEK Gaia SD1283 or Prolimatech Megahalems Rev.B