First post, by markot
Hello,
I got for free an old computer that had a Socket 7 motherboard with some Pentium processor. The AT case which is was built into was in terrible condition, so I removed all parts from the case and disposed the case. The previous owner had drilled holes to the case and used wrong kind of screws so the threads holding expansion cards etc had gone bad.
I'm quite a beginner in this area, but I would like to have the motherboard installed in a new case. Is is possible to install AT motherboards to ATX cases without drilling holes for standoffs at the bottom? Where could I find some detailed information about AT and ATX case measures where I would find all necessary technical data?
If I would like to build a computer case totally from beginning myself, I would at least need this technical data. Then a question about AT and ATX power supplies. Can I put an AT power supply straight to an ATX case or do the dimensions and mounting points differ? I have never assembled any computer from the beginning myself, just replaced hard drives etc.