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Michael P
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Posted: 27th Apr 2008 21:08
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The motherboard width and depth is:
Width: 30.5 cm
Depth: 19.3 cm

The case supports: "All types of Mainboard up to 244mm".

When it says 244mm what is it referring to? Will the motherboard fit in the case?
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Osiris
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Posted: 27th Apr 2008 21:20
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well, whats the length of the board? If it's square that means it's 930.25cm or 93.025mm. Then it will fit. Unless I did my maths wrong...

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bitJericho
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Posted: 27th Apr 2008 21:23
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You made no sense. 244mm is 24.4 cm. It's more than likely the depth.

Look at the name of the mobo, if it's atx or mini-atx, and your case support atx or mini-atx, then you're fine


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Posted: 27th Apr 2008 21:28
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Quote: "The motherboard width and depth is:
Width: 30.5 cm
Depth: 19.3 cm"

That's an odd shape for a mainboard... A mix of standard ATX and Flex-ATX . What's the name of the board?

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The case supports: "All types of Mainboard up to 244mm"."

I would assume that it supports all ATX form factor variants up to 244mm. That includes Standard, mini and micro ATX boards which are the most common these days.

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Michael P
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Posted: 27th Apr 2008 21:35
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Motherboard:
http://www.microdirect.co.uk/(21207)Asus-Motherboard-P5KPL-G31-LGA775-LGA775.aspx

Case:
http://www.microdirect.co.uk/(25009)Colors-IT-8011LB3-Silver-Midi-Neon-Case-Window.aspx

Since it only mentions 'Micro-ATX' form factor supported on the case, I guess the motherboard is too big.
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bitJericho
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Posted: 27th Apr 2008 21:45
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Yep, those are compatible. Dunno why it's advertised as a micro atx case, it definitely is an atx compatible case.

http://www.colors-it.com.cn/03_products/pro_show.asp?pro_id_search=38&max_id_search=4&min_id_search=33


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Michael P
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Posted: 27th Apr 2008 21:48
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Ah, thankyou

On second thoughts, I'll probably be ordering the following board instead (micro-atx) since it is cheaper and seems to have similar specs. Is there any reason why I should avoid micro-atx besides the increased 'fiddlyness' of installation? Are there any noticeable issues with the board below?

Gigabyte motherboard GA-G31M-S2L Intel G31 Express LGA775 1333 FSB Quad-Core / Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo micro ATX: http://www.microdirect.co.uk/(30900)Gigabyte-motherboard-GAG31MS2L-Intel-G31.aspx
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bitJericho
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Posted: 27th Apr 2008 22:12
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Besides the increased fiddlyness, you lose a few pci slots and 2 ram slots. On top of that, asus is a superior board to gigabyte (though both good).

I'd spend the extra and go for the asus.


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I don't have time for dodgy motherboards thats why I always buy Gigabyte. I'd vouch the're a good make. Make sure your memory is pair of Corsair too

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I've had two gigabyte mobos, and both have failed after a few years Aopen is the best mobo I ever had, but they don't make much in the way of intel motherboards, last I checked. Anyway, I hear nothing but the best on all asus hardware, so I would trust them on that front.

And I still trust gigabyte, but don't expect it to last forever:o)


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my first custom-build mobo was a gigabyte, had no problems with it, hence on my new custom build I got a gigabyte again. Wow, what a load of improvements! I love the overclocking features it has, though I don't know what asus has since I have no experience of them, they may be even superior, but meh..

I don't regret buying a gigybyte, besides, it was the only mobo that supported CrossFireX/AMD Spider platform at the time I bought it

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Posted: 28th Apr 2008 03:29
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gigabyte is my fav, but they dont have a 750i or a 780i out atm so i cant get one


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Posted: 28th Apr 2008 03:31 Edited at: 28th Apr 2008 03:31
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Quote: "I don't regret buying a gigybyte, besides, it was the only mobo that supported CrossFireX/AMD Spider platform at the time I bought it"


I use gigabyte myself as the price is always right.

However, I stand by the opinion that out of the 2 motherboards above, the asus is the better buy


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