Are computer cases universal?

will computer cases work with any motherboard or power supply?Are computer cases universal?
There are different types (sizes) of motherboards. There is ATX, BTX, MiniATX, MicroATX. Some cases can fit multiple types. Check the manufacturer's website to find which types will fir a particular case.


Power supplies are basically universal height and width. They can vary slightly in length depending on the power output.Are computer cases universal?
Kind of.





Most cases use ATX and/or micro-ATX sized motherboards, and you can swap them out with a motherboard of the same size (almost all ATX cases will also hold micro-ATX)





Small form factor computers (like the cute little ones you can get from Dell) sometimes use standard size motherboards, but are frequently custom made sizes which can't be replaced with off-the-shelf parts.
Motherboards have a ';form factor'; like ATX or mini ATX. The screw holes will have to match the case. I used an old gateway 2000 case from like 10 years ago to build a complete new computer. Just make sure the motherboard form factor is compatible with the case, YOu may have to do a little modding if things don't line up perfectly for your power supply, but it should work fine.
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In addition to the sizes previously mentioned, there are also extended ATX cases. These are primarily for server computers. I use one for my video editing workstation.