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Can you explain the term form factor as it relates to motherboards?

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Rcaries07

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A form factor of a motherboard is it's size relative to other motherboards, some computer cases cannot support motherboards who's form factors are too small, or large for it.

The form factors I can remember off the top of my head are:
ATX
Micro ATX
Mini ITX
Nano ITX
Pico ITX

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