What does “ATX” stand for? ATX stands for Advanced Technology eXtended. Bitmain In summary it defines a set of standards in measurements and forms that helps make things such as computer power supplies interchangeable with one another.If you feel you might have a micro atx power supply then you could compare its dimensions with our.
ATXPowerSupplies.Com writes this article on choosing the right power supply for your computer to help you in your decision making process. Whether you are purchasing a power supply for your new computer or just replacing an old one we hope this will help in the selection process.
The first question to ask yourself is, “Is my power supply an ATX form factor?”. If you have this information available then the selection process is much easier. The information is sometimes stamped somewhere on the power supply or may be contained in the manual for your existing computer. If you’re looking for an ATX power supply make sure the power supply is an ATX form factor, not micro ATX or any other.
Perhaps the most method to use in selecting a power supply is comparing the physical dimensions. Make sure your computer case can accommodate the the Height, Width, and Depth of the power supply. If you are replacing an existing power supply then take measurements of it before you discard it. Take a look at the graphic above to gain a better understanding of Height, Width, and Depth. If your power supply is considerable smaller than the typical dimensions of our atx power supplies then it could be possible that you have a micro atx power supplies.
After you have chosen your power supply based on physical dimensions you need to take a look at what connectors you need on your power supply. Different power supplies have different connectors so it’s best to choose one with connectors that meet your every need. It’s okay if you buy a power supply and not use some of the connectors. You can just leave them hanging unconnected. Below is pictures of some common connectors found on atx power supplies:
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20 pin ATX Connector – The 20 pin ATX connector that inserts into an atx motherboard. If your motherboard has a slot for the 20 pin connector shown in the graphic they you can be almost 100% certain that an ATX power supply is required for your motherboard. Be sure to pay close attention to the number of pins. On some computers we’ve found that this connector contains 24 pins instead of 2
