Case: It’s also essential to make sure your case is big enough for your chosen motherboard.
Case: It’s also essential to make sure your case is big enough for your chosen motherboard. The most common "mid-tower" PC case form factor is usually enough for standard-sized ATX motherboards, but if you’re splashing out on a premium EATX mobo, you may also need a bigger case. Likewise, if you’d actually prefer a compact case, it’s likely you’ll need to search for a smaller motherboard form factor, like microATX or mini-ITX.