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Yes, if it is an ATX motherboard. The motherboard specifications should say specifically if it is ATX, mini ATX, BTX, ITX, etc. Most motherboards are ATX.
Three form factors are AT, ATX and BTX. AT is the older Pentium, real big with just a few connectors. ATX is the most common today, mid-size, more standard connectors for future devices, the power supply is placed differently to work better and the placement of RAM is closer to the CPU which enhances performance. BTX, is designed for powerful computers so the cooling system is improved, the CPU is moved to the front of the motherboard to get cool air and has a special heat sink and an assembly on the CPU that blows air away from the CPU.
Mini-ITX. It is much smaller than ATX variants.
The closest thing that standardizes size and shape is what's known as a "Form Factor". Common form factors are AT, ATX, BTX and ITX. The most common is ATX. These form factors specify motherboard sizes and general component placement. For example, you usually need an ATX compatible computer case if you wish to fit it with an ATX motherboard.
The most popular form factors are: -Mini ITX -Micro ATX -ATX -E ATX
ATX is standardized. That means that by measuring sizes of the system you can tell which one it is.
ATX (most commonly used today), BTX, LPX, NLX, backplane systems, and the outdated ATform factorpages 143-150 of A+ Guide to Managing & Maintaining Your PC, Sixth Edition by Jean Andrews
Some motherboard form factors (from smallest to largest in physical size) are: -Mini ITX -Micro ATX -ATX -E ATX
microATX and mini-ITX are form factors for system boards.
There are many motherboard sizes, and ATX is simply one of them. Others inlude Mini-ITX, MicroATX, etc.
ATX is still the standard for most motherboards while the BTX was thought to take the place of the ATX form factor it wasn't as swift as people has thought. ATX is most popular still since a drawback with the Pentium 4 processor and thermal problems.
No they are not, there are two types of commonly used motherboards. There are the ATX motherboards and the BTX motherboards.ATX (Advanced Technology eXtended) is a motherboard form factor specification developed by Intel in 1995 to improve on previous de facto standards like the ATX form factor. It was the first major change in desktop computer enclosure, motherboard , and power supply design in many years, improving standardization and interchangeability of parts. The specification defines the key mechanical dimensions, mounting point, I/O panel, power and connector interfaces between a computer case , a motherboard, and a power supply. The acronym BTX stands for Balanced Technology Extended, and includes various important enhancements to cases and hardware components among its specifications. The primary drivers behind the development of BTX include more efficient PC cooling (or better cooling performance, if you like) but also quietest possible operation. Visually, the biggest change that BTX entails involves a shuffling of motherboard components that's a mirror image of typical ATX arrangements. Expansion slots and the I/O panel change places. Among other things, this has the intentional effect of putting PCI Express graphics cards in the path of the CPU fan's air stream.