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What is ATX in motherboard?

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ATX is a "form factor", or standard size, of motherboard used in mid-tower and full-tower PCs. ATX measures approximately 305 mm × 244 mm (12" x 9.6").

Advance Technology eXtended. It is the standard that followed baby AT and defines physical size and standardizes socket pinouts of motherboards.

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