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Re: desktop mobo in a 19 inch



On Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:40:33 +0100, randall wrote:

> simple question here,

Not that simple ;-)
 
> if i buy a ATX 19" rack case with included power supply, i can simply
> put any ATX desktop mobo it it right? i've always used simple desktop
> towers but its getting a little crowded nowadays.

Yes, you can :-)

Just care about the requirements of the racked chasis matches the 
specifications of the board components.
 
> this would a 2U case since i know it can get cramped in the height.

If using 2U remember that you will probably need "low profiles" versions 
of pci-e/pci-x cards and also for heatsinks/fans, slim DVD-RW devices and 
you'll have little space for cabling...

Greetings,

-- 
Camaleón


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