Motherboard Size?

[volskid2002]

I purchased a biostar motherboard and i was wondering how do i know if it will fit in my current computer? i currently have a sony vaio(pcv-rx450). i have been to the sony websiet but they offer no help or support for my product,s o how can i figure out if the mobo will work with this sony tower?

[raiserblade2003]

what size is the mobo? most mobo fit in a reg atx case.

[Virtualbody1234]

You have the case and the motherboard.

Try it out and you will find out if it fits.

[volskid2002]

the new mobo is atx but im not sure if my tower is atx.

btw: the new mobo hasnt come in yet, still shipping

[clocker]

Size is not your only concern in this matter unfortunately.

I have never looked inside a Sony, but I just replaced the HDD on my Dad's (older) Compaq.
One thing I noticed was the lack of holes in the motherboard mounting wall.
All of the aftermarket cases have a plethora of standoff mounting holes to accommodate different board designs.
The Compaq would only take the OEM board.
This may or may not be the case with your Sony.

[volskid2002]

should i open my sony and check to see how many mountng holes there are?

[SciManAl]

couldn't hurt, if there are more than the amount you need to put in the present board then you are fine, but if there are only the ones for your current mob, then pray to god that it is thae same size(or buy a new case :P )...

[Smurfette]

Originally posted by clocker@20 November 2003 - 13:02
Size is not your only concern in this matter unfortunately.

I have never looked inside a Sony, but I just replaced the HDD on my Dad's (older) Compaq.
One thing I noticed was the lack of holes in the motherboard mounting wall.
All of the aftermarket cases have a plethora of standoff mounting holes to accommodate different board designs.
The Compaq would only take the OEM board.
This may or may not be the case with your Sony.
Similarly, every bloody Dell I've seen has a non-standard power connector.
I wouldn't bet against Sony doing the same.

Surely a half decent case with 400W PSU can't be more than about US$50 nowadays, can it?

[harrycary]

Sounds like you should have done some research before buying a mobo.

Especially when dealing with name brand (and possibly proprietary) PCs.

Although, minor disassembly of your Sony PC may help you. Typically the mobo screw holes can be measured. Start from the back of the case as a reference point. Using a ruler, measure from center of hole to center of hole. Draw a diagram if it helps. It ain't rocket science. Should be a piece of cake and you'll know rather quickly.

I've installed an aftermarket power supply in a Compaq computer I have. So there's a chance that may be a non-issue.
So, checking the power supply connector should be the first thing you do. Than, decide on what course of action to take. It may be time for you to build your own custom PC.

good luck.