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philaphan80
I'm experiencing some power supply issues in a recently-home-built
computer. Because of this, I'm looking into purchasing a better PSU
with a higher amp rating. However, I'm a newbie when it comes to power
specifications and dimensions.
I already *know* a Micro-ATX (MATX) motherboard can fit into an ATX
case. I've also heard (case by case) that an MATX PSU can fit into an
ATX case. But I have the opposite problem... I need to get more power
into my MATX machine.
My questions are:
1. Can an ATX PSU fit into an MATX case?
2. Regardless of the case they're in, is it safe to run an ATX PSU and
an MATX motherboard together? (Or will the larger PSU fry the board?)
I ask because my Plan B might be to install the new ATX PSU *and* the
MATX motherboard into a new ATX mid-tower case.
Thanks in advance!
computer. Because of this, I'm looking into purchasing a better PSU
with a higher amp rating. However, I'm a newbie when it comes to power
specifications and dimensions.
I already *know* a Micro-ATX (MATX) motherboard can fit into an ATX
case. I've also heard (case by case) that an MATX PSU can fit into an
ATX case. But I have the opposite problem... I need to get more power
into my MATX machine.
My questions are:
1. Can an ATX PSU fit into an MATX case?
2. Regardless of the case they're in, is it safe to run an ATX PSU and
an MATX motherboard together? (Or will the larger PSU fry the board?)
I ask because my Plan B might be to install the new ATX PSU *and* the
MATX motherboard into a new ATX mid-tower case.
Thanks in advance!