Motherboard/Case

je11693 · 18 Oct 2018 at 19:53

Hi guys,

Can anyone tell me if the motherboard in the image is the correct size of the case? It is a micro ATX form factor motherboard and a micro ATX case, but it seems like quite a large motherboard compared to the case so would appreciate someone's help (the mobo is still in the plastic wrapping, hence the reflection):

arc@css · 18 Oct 2018 at 20:12

I can't see a picture.

chippy08 · 18 Oct 2018 at 20:13

We need motherboard and case names to help you

je11693 · 18 Oct 2018 at 20:15

chippy08 said:
We need motherboard and case names to help you

Gigabyte B450M DS3H motherboard and CiT F3 Matx Gaming case.

je11693 · 18 Oct 2018 at 20:22

chippy08 said:
We need motherboard and case names to help you

arc@css said:
I can't see a picture.

Can you see this:

https://attachment.outlook.live.net...wa=outlook.live.com&isc=1&isImagePreview=True

chippy08 · 18 Oct 2018 at 20:25

arc@css · 18 Oct 2018 at 20:27

je11693 · 18 Oct 2018 at 20:32

chippy08 said:
NO

No you can't see the picture? Or no the motherboard won't fit?

arc@css · 18 Oct 2018 at 20:38

No pic.

chippy08 · 18 Oct 2018 at 20:41

No i cant see picture but i found the case online and all it says is
Case Specifications
Form Factor: Micro ATX
Motherboard Support: Micro ATX, Mini ITX

This is your motherboard size Micro-ATX (244 x 215 mm)

je11693 · 18 Oct 2018 at 20:47

chippy08 said:
No i cant see picture but i found the case online and all it says is
Case Specifications
Form Factor: Micro ATX
Motherboard Support: Micro ATX, Mini ITX

This is your motherboard size Micro-ATX (244 x 215 mm)

I can't attach an image on here. The reason I ask is because the mobo reaches down to just above the top of the PSU slot at the back O and just above the slots for the SSD/HDDs at the front. Is that normal?

chippy08 · 18 Oct 2018 at 20:56

Motherboards often sit just above the psu best to check the CiT F3 builds on youtube so you can see how there motherboards fit so you have an idea if its correct.

check this build

je11693 · 18 Oct 2018 at 21:51

chippy08 said:
Motherboards often sit just above the psu best to check the CiT F3 builds on youtube so you can see how there motherboards fit so you have an idea if its correct.

check this build

It looks like it should work. Just a bit afraid of making a mistake in the build.

chippy08 · 19 Oct 2018 at 00:34

If you are not sure just ask on this forum there is lots of exsperienced people to help you

LuckyBenski · 19 Oct 2018 at 07:54

At the end of the day a micro-ATX motherboard is going to fit into a micro-ATX case. That's the point of having standards.

An easy tips is this: count the PCI slot openings in the rear of the case. Count the PCIe and PCI slots in the motherboard. If the motherboard has the same or fewer, you're ok.

chippy08 · 20 Oct 2018 at 10:09

LuckyBenski said:
At the end of the day a micro-ATX motherboard is going to fit into a micro-ATX case. That's the point of having standards.

An easy tips is this: count the PCI slot openings in the rear of the case. Count the PCIe and PCI slots in the motherboard. If the motherboard has the same or fewer, you're ok.

My asus h81m-plus matx motherboard never fitted in the kolink satalite matx case.

LuckyBenski · 20 Oct 2018 at 10:43

chippy08 said:
My asus h81m-plus matx motherboard never fitted in the kolink satalite matx case.

True. But that case is basically mislabelled - it only has two card slots (see my second point).