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Computer FormFactors
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A form factor is a specification of physical
dimensions, layouts, and other explicitinformation that helps ensure the hardware
works with products that support that form
factor
Computer form factors are related to othercomputer hardware.
But here we generally talking about
Motherboard Form factors, which are directly
related to the power supply and computercasing as well.
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In computing, the form factor is thespecification of a motherboard - thedimensions, power supply type, location of mounting holes, number of ports on theback panel, etc…
Standard form factors ensure that parts are
interchangeable across different vendorsand generations of technology.(in enterprise computing, form factors ensure that server modules fitinto existing rackmount systems).
Most significant specification is for that of the motherboard, which generally dictates
the overall size of the computer case.Therefore Small form Factors have beendeveloped and implemented
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Form Factors
XT
AT
Baby-AT
ATX
microATX
Mini-ITX
BTX microBTX
(and more)
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Compare
Info
http://en.wikipedia.org/
wiki/Computer_form_factor#Comparisons
Imageshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Moth
erboards_form_factors.svg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Form
factors.gif
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XT
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AT
(Advanced Technology)
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ATX
(Advanced Technology eXtended)
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ITX
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BTX(Balanced Technology eXtended)
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ATX vs. BTX
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=ATX+vs+BTX
https://www.google.lk/search?q=ATX+vs+BTX
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Small Form Factors
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_form_factor
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/11/VIA_Mini-ITX_Form_Factor_Comparison.jpg
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ATX
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATX
Mini-ITX
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini-ITX
BTX
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BTX_(form_factor)
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