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How to Determine if a Motherboard Is an ATX Motherboard

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Zayn Mehar
How to Determine if a Motherboard Is an ATX Motherboard

An ATX motherboard is more likely to be found on a desktop computer. Of course, the ATX motherboard has undergone numerous changes throughout the years, but the size has remained constant. If you're looking for a replacement, you should be able to quickly switch out an old ATX motherboard with a newer model. Before you go out and buy a new motherboard for your office computer, double-check that it will work with your CPU and other components.

Look up the Motherboard Model on the Internet.

Only the manufacturer and product name are required to determine the motherboard's form size. Fill up the blanks with your preferred search engine. You just need to type "ASUS" in the search engine if the manufacturer is ASUSTek Computer Inc.

 

The form factor for that specific motherboard model can usually be found in most articles, reviews, and datasheets. If your motherboard is an ASUS B150-PRO, for example, it has an ATX form factor. It's a micro-ATX motherboard if it's an ASUS B150M-A.

Motherboard (ATX)

It rose to the top of the market for a variety of reasons:

 

Advanced controls are included with the ATX. For example, the BIOS continuously checks the CPU temperature and voltage, as well as the cooling fan speed. When the motherboard overheats, it shuts down automatically.

 

To allow for better airflow and quicker installation, the CPU and memory slots have been moved.

 

The computer's power supply is controlled by an ATX motherboard, which allows it to be turned on remotely over the internet or via a network connection.

Motherboard (EATX)

An ATX motherboard has fewer PCI expansion slots than an Extended-ATX motherboard. It also has the capacity to hold additional RAM and graphics cards. These are great for servers and high-end desktops, and they are popular among gamers. They're also rather pricey and take up a lot of room.



The Micro-ATX Motherboard

The Micro-ATX motherboard, often known as mATX, is 2.4 inches shorter than the regular ATX motherboard. This typically means that the Micro-ATX isn't ideal for numerous graphics cards or GPUs. This might be an issue if you perform a lot of video editing or need numerous displays.

The Mini-ITX Motherboard

The Mini-ITX is even smaller than the Micro-ATX and is designed for individuals who prefer a compact enclosure to be able to connect a lot of devices. In most cases, a Mini-ITX only has one PCI expansion slot. When purchasing a computer with a Mini-ITX Motherboard, you'll see that they're not just compact but also reasonably priced.

Cases and Motherboards

The size of a whole tower case is enormous. They're not just a couple of inches higher than a mid-tower, but they're also generally broader and deeper. This would more likely be the company's server computer, rather than an employee's personal computer, in a tiny office. An ATX or micro-ATX motherboard can be installed in a full tower case. They're also helpful for Extended-ATX motherboards, which won't fit in a small ATX case.

CPUs and Motherboards 

If you're planning on changing your existing ATX motherboard, don't expect to be able to use the same Central Processing Unit (CPU) in your new motherboard.

 

To begin, you must decide whether your existing motherboard has an AMD or an Intel CPU. Because both firms employ distinct technologies, a motherboard made for an AMD CPU will not function with an Intel processor and vice versa.

 

Motherboards and Other Components of Computer 

A PCI Express x16 slot is required. If you have two graphics cards, you'll need a slot for each of them, and some motherboards only have one PCI Express x16 slot.

 

If you're switching from one ATX board to another, you shouldn't have any trouble locating one with enough expansion slots. However, if you're considering a smaller board and all of your ATX slots are full, you'll have to give up some of your components to make room for the smaller motherboard.

 

Motherboards and Onboard Components

Even though the new motherboard comes with its own onboard components, if you don't have one or more of these onboard components on your current motherboard, you should be able to add them to the new motherboard if you have enough expansion slots. If your new motherboard has onboard sound and video, for example, you may choose to utilize it or to transfer your expansion cards onto the motherboard and use them instead.

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