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Robbie Bogan
05-30-2001, 09:01 PM
I'm sure it's a remedial question and probably easily answered, but it's one that I have never known the answer to.

So, if anyone can help, I'd appreciate it.

What's the difference? Advantages/Disadvantages?

Thanks,

Robbie
viper6
05-30-2001, 09:32 PM
Robbie-

An AT refers to the old style form factor and the ATX refers to the newer form factor for the foot print of the motherboard. It has some other differences such as size, etc. You would wont to stay with an ATX for the newer motherboards. Hope this helps Jim
Roy
05-31-2001, 07:40 AM
Welcome to SysOpt, guys! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

I often find answers to "alphabet soup" questions at www.whatis.com (http://www.whatis.com) .
JacobM5727
06-01-2001, 05:53 PM
yeah at is just older

[This message has been edited by JacobM5727 (edited 06-01-2001).]
dragonB
06-01-2001, 06:18 PM
Also, AT and ATX are case styles. AT motherboards will only fit AT cases, and ATX only fit ATX cases.(basically) I remember this confusing me a little as a newby. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif
Most older computers(>3 or 4 years) are AT, and most newer are ATX.
dragonB