I'm building my first PC, but I'm having trouble because my motherboard doesn't seem to fit in my case. I used PCPartPicker and it said everything was compatible, but now I'm not so sure. Here are the details:
- Motherboard: ASUS TUF B850-E Wifi
- Case: NZXT H3 Flow MicroATX Mid Tower Case.
Is there something I'm missing, or is this just not going to work?
3 Answers
I checked it out too, and I think there’s a mix-up. First of all, the board you're talking about might not even exist under that exact name. There might be models like the Asus ROG STRIX B850-E or TUF B650-E, but they won't fit in your case either. The key is that 'M' for MicroATX in the model number is important!
Totally agree with the last response. The NZXT H3 Flow MicroATX is designed for MicroATX boards, and the ASUS TUF B850-E Wifi is an ATX motherboard. You actually need the ASUS TUF B850M-E, which is the MicroATX version. It's easy to mix those up!
You're definitely not alone in this! Your motherboard is a standard ATX size, while your case supports only MicroATX boards. That's why it's too big to fit! Just a heads up for the future, make sure to double-check the form factor when you choose components.
Yeah, I get it now. It's just frustrating that the compatibility checker didn’t warn me about it. Do you think this case would work instead? [link]
That's weird because the manual says TUF Gaming B850-E WIFI. Is it possible that I got a misprint or a counterfeit?