odd-sized case

[Mike T.]

A friend of mine is really broke, but was able to recycle/borrow/scrounge
some parts to build a pretty decent PIII dual-proc. system with a rather
high-end video card (for it's day) to be used mostly for Internet use (!).
I've verified everything is compatible, no missing pieces, and I'll help him
throw it together, and I'm sure it will work GREAT for what he wants to do
with it. Only one problem . . . he needs a case that will fit a mainboard
that is ATX, 12" X 11.5". I've looked at hundreds of cases and can't find
one to fit it. Most ATX cases, if they have specifications listed, limit
the mainboard size to no larger than 12" X (~9.5-10")

Another problem is cost, obviously. If it's more than $50 delivered, it's
simply not going to happen. I'd like to find something for about $35-$40
delivered, and I'll buy it myself, if necessary. Exterior size is also a
consideration. It would be better if it was no larger than mid-tower. But
the frustrating thing is, even some of the full-size/server cases I've
looked at will not fit this mainboard. Anybody know of a solution? -Dave

 

[Thomas Wendell]

Sound slike EATX:
http://www.pcguide.com/ref/case/formATX-c.html

Intel has also specified a "Mini ATX" motherboard size, which is slightly
smaller than the full-sized ATX specification. These boards use the same ATX
form factor power supplies and cases. The main difference is that full ATX
motherboards have a maximum size of 12"x9.6", and Mini ATX boards have
maximum dimensions of 11.2"x8.2".

You may also come across motherboards, particularly high-end models used in
performance workstations or servers, that use the "Extended ATX" form
factor, also sometimes called "EATX". This form factor is essentially the
same as ATX, except that the board can be up to 12"x13" in size. These
boards are uncommon, and the Extended ATX form factor is likely to receive
significant competition from the new WTX form factor, which was designed
especially for workstations. The larger motherboard size means that special
Extended ATX cases are generally required.


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