atx and btx

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JlCollins005

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im not completely sure what the difference is could ne 1 explain to me the dif, what made me wonder was the review on newegg on the new 6320

Cons: BTX building. Why even try. I do not find a BTX version of this or any other Core 2. I found the board and case for BTX build but no heatsink (must be a BTX heatsink)to be bought nor could I find an inexpensive case with the front fan that is used to make BTX run cool. Probably don't need BTX with this, but it sure would be nice. Now I have to wait even longer to make up my mind about ATX vs. BTX on my next build. I hope for Intel's sake of keeping my business that this decision happens BEFORE the table turns and the competition finds a way to run circles around them at a better price again.
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Well, AFAIK BTX is the form of casing that are generally used by Dell or HP.
they have a different structure compared to ATX.
 
No clue what the "new 6320" is, but here's an example of the two standards...

--stupid no-linky crap--

Basically BTX is just reversed ATX. It allows for expansion cards to actually have their HSF's facing up so heat can rise.
 
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Geeze -.- I was half asleep when I posted it... I figured the direct link would work. I'll just have to make the damn thing myself.
 
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