Type of Case?

I have decided to build my own pc and was going through some old, retired machines in search of salvageable parts. Not much is useable but I thought I might use one of the old cases. Naturally I need an ATX style case but how do you tell the difference between an ATX case and an AT case?

 

Some basics:

http://www.aardvarkinc.com/support/at_vs_atx.htm

By the way, welcome. You can Google ATX vs. AT and get dozens of hits. This page is vintage 2000 but accurate.

 

You need to think about what kind of system you are putting together, a good case and quality PSU are two items I would'nt recommend skimping on.

 

Definitions might be helpful too.
AT

Short for advanced technology, the AT is an IBM PC model introduced in 1984. It includes an Intel 80286 microprocessor, a 1.2MB floppy drive, and an 84-key AT keyboard.
Today, the term is used more generally to refer to any PC with an 80286 processor.

ATX

The modern-day shape and layout of PC motherboards. It improves on the previous standard, the Baby AT form factor, by rotating the orientation of the board 90 degrees. This allows for a more efficient design, with disk drive cable connectors nearer to the drive bays and the CPU closer to the power supply and cooling fan.

 

Thanks a lot...what a great site..
RD

 

You're welcome. Keep coming back and enjoy.