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tuesday630   12-13-2002 at 07:09:00 PM

According to Intel's website, the socket 423 motherboard can be used in any case that meets the ATX 2.01 spec. However, I don't think the 2.01 spec includes the four standoffs for the HSF mounting. Is it possible to install the socket 423 in any current ATX case? Is there an adapter available or what? Thanks.

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slvr_phoenix   12-13-2002 at 09:14:24 PM
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I've read this and thought about it long and hard ... and I still don't really get what your concern is.

I mean the mobo isn't directly pressed against the backplate of the case. You put in spacers to keep that from happening because the last thing you want is to short circuit parts of your mobo by resting it on a steel plate. At least this was true the last time I built a system, which admittedly was a Pentium 133. I don't think I've ever seen a new system since then though where this is untrue.

So I'd imagine that there should be plenty of space.

Why specifically a socket 423 motherboard though?

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tuesday630   12-13-2002 at 09:25:43 PM
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Thanks for the reply. To further explain, the socket 423 motherboard requires four additional standoffs to support its heatsink and fan. This requires four additional holes in the chassis that are normally needed for ATX specified motherboards.

So, "my concern" is that Intel claims that the socket 423 can be installed in any ATX case that meets the ATX 2.01 specification. Part of that specification is the exact placement of holes for standoffs. The specification does not include the holes for supporting the socket 423 HSF. In fact, the ATX 2.03 does not either.

This may seem academic, but I need to understand how this has been addressed. Have chassis manufactures supplemented the ATX spec to support the socket 423? Has there been an adapter created to mount the motherboard?

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Crashman   12-14-2002 at 03:06:14 AM
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Yes, cases have had them for a while now. You have a Socket423 board and CPU already?

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tuesday630   12-14-2002 at 05:28:46 AM
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No, I've only dealt with the socket 478 configuration. I'm currently doing some techinical writing and need to document steps needed in a variety of scenarios.

I found an Asus 423 mobo today that that had a plate that shipped with the mobo. You bolted the mobo to the plate and the plate to the chassis. Interesting.

Thanks. I think I understand now.

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Crashman   12-14-2002 at 08:28:48 AM
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Yes, I remembered a company used a plate to block electronic noise!

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