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A CPU is a small square chip that is secured to the motherboard.
A micro ATX motherboard is simply a small version of the more popular ATX motherboard. It has less room for expansion (graphics, sound and network card.
should be the same mounts as they are both small blocks.
no that's what the power supply dose. your looking at the CMOS battery its needs to keep the settings of the BIOS.
The form facter relates to the actual dimensions of the motherboard itself. There are 2 sizes: Large and Small. ATX = Large, mATX = Small.
If the old mounts were compressed over the years, there could be a small lift of the engine with new mounts. If the lift is more than an inch or so, you should check that the proper mounts were installed.
two or tree mounts
RAM
the big block will bolt right to the small block motor mounts but they do make big block motor mounts that you can buy and install on the 66, it lets the engine sit a little lower and further to the drivers side.
Not sure what you mean. The fan is very small and spins to blow air across a heat sink that is attached to the processor. It isn't attached to anything but itself and the housing that screws to the motherboard or case.