mATX to ATX adapter?

[shupola]

i am getting a mATX motherboard soon, and i was wondering if there is a way i can use a regular ATX case? would i have to buy an adapter or something like that?

the reason i ask is because i think i will need a 450w psu and i cant find any good mATX psu's for a descent price. or could i just use an ATX psu in a mATX case? thanks.

 

[shupola]

can anyone help me with this? will a micro ATX mobo fit in an ATX case?

 

[Yeti]

Yes, a mATX motherboard should fit in an ATX case; there are usually holes to accomodate risers for both ATX and mATX boards. To make sure you could go to the case manufacturer's website and check.

or could i just use an ATX psu in a mATX case?

Generally the PSU space in mATX cases will not fit a standard ATX PSU

 

[Chris Chan]

The PSU space in some mATX cases will fit an ATX P/S; most mATX minitowers I've seen can.