it is the standards that describe the size, shape, and major features of these components so that they work together
form factors
the first ATX P1 power connector used __ pins
20
a power supply that provides this 4-pin 12-volt power cord is called?
ATX12V power supply
p1 24-pin power connector follows ATX version_?
2.2
it is designed to support an AMD processor
MicroATXmotherboardbyBiostar
is a motherboard form factor specification introduced by Intel in 1999
FlexATX
it is designed with the gamer in mind
Intel DX5850motherboard
mini itx size
6.7x 6.7
micro atx size
9.6x 9.6
standard qtx size
12x 9.6
it is the most commonly used form factor today
ATX
It is a major variation of ATX and addresses some technologies that have emerged since the original development of ATX.
Micro-ATX
Avariation of the Micro-ATX. This form factor is smaller than the Micro-ATX and designed for small systems such as a home theatre system
Mini-ATX
It is a variation of Micro-ATX. It is commonly used in slimline and all-in-one cases, but can fit into any FlexATX, MicroATX, or ATX case that follows the ATX 2.03or higher standard
FlexATX
it is designed for optimum airflow
Gateway BTX
A low-profile PC motherboard from Intel for slimline cases, introduced in 1987.
NLX
what does NLX stands for?
New Low ProfileExtended Motherboard
it is the largest of all ATX variant
Extended ATX or EATX
it is perfect for enthusiastic gamers or professional production workers (graphic designers, video editors, etc.) However, to enjoy such utilities you will have to pay an enormous amount
EATX
____ cases are built to accommodate all form factors for personal computers
Desktop
it is the case that was used for the first personal computers that sat flat on a desktop doing double as a monitor stand
desktop case
it sits upright on the floor or a desk and can be as high as two feet and hasroom for several drives
tower case
Often used for servers, this type of case is also good for PC users who anticipate upgrading, because tower cases provide maximum space for working inside a computer and moving components around
Towercase
Also called a microtower, is the smallest type of tower case and does not provide room for expansion
Mini tower case
They are popular for MicroATX and FlexATX Systems. Usually, a micro ATX motherboard is the one that fits best
Mini tower case
Also called midi-towers or midsize towers, are the most versatile and most popular
mid tower case
They are midrange in size, typically 17-20 inches and generally have around six expansion slots and four drive bays, providing moderate potential for expansion.
Mid towercase
Theminitower is the smallest size in PC cases. The mini tower cases typically stand between 13-14 inches tall.
Minitowercase
used for high-end personal computers and servers
full tower case
the largest of the three traditional PC tower sizes. Full tower cases typically stand at the height of 21 inches and above