How do I know what size case I need for my PC?
Size matters for PC cases Before anything else, decide what size case you need. There are three major case sizes: Full tower, mid-tower, and mini-ITX. Full-tower and mid-tower cases both fit standard ATX motherboards—by far the most common motherboard size out there. Both can also fit smaller micro-ATX motherboards.
Can any computer case fit any motherboard?
Generally you can fit any motherboard who’s form factor is smaller than the case you are using. Exceptions apply as with anything, cases made for the likes of Dell or HP may have fixed standoffs which can prevent installation of 3rd party boards. No, there are a few form factors like Mid-ATX, MiniITX, and Micro ATX.
How to pick the right PC case for You?
Here’s what you need to know when picking a PC case. 1. Consider your motherboard size Your first and most important consideration is whether or not the computer you want to build will even fit inside the case you’re getting. Generally, this process will be somewhat simple.
What should I look for when buying computer parts?
Do lots of research on your parts. Most parts will come at least with basic specifications like length or size. For example, a computer case would generally have some sort of specs indicating the maximum size of GPU / video card that you can fit into it (without modifications).
How important is the case of your computer?
Looks are important to a certain degree, mostly to enthusiasts, but for the most part, you want your computer to run the way it needs to. Unlike choosing the rest of your PC, though, choosing the case is a lot more like clothes shopping. As long as your motherboard and other parts fit into the case, you’re going almost entirely for cosmetics.
Why do computer cases list motherboard sizes?
That’s because case manufacturers are targeting very specific, standardized motherboard sizes. Computer cases will list what motherboard sizes will fit from E-ATX all the way down to Mini-ITX.