Talk:Comparison of computer form factors

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[edit] merge

I propose moving the list of specific form factors from motherboard#Form_factors to comparison of computer form factors.

Listing all those form factors in 1 article (even twice in one article) is easier to maintain and cite and keep consistent, than trying to keep similar-but-not-quite-the-same lists consistent in 2 different articles.

Is there any reason not to put both lists into one article? --76.209.28.72 13:10, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

I agree. Celestialmechanic 15:41, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

In addition, I believe the comparisons should be nested. Thus, all the ATX-related form factors would be nested under the original ATX format:

• ATX: 12" x 9.6" (305 mm x 244 mm)
  • Mini ATX: 11.2" x 8.2" (284 mm x 208 mm)
  • microATX: 9.6" x 9.6" (244 mm x 244 mm)
  • FlexATX: 9" x 7.5" (229 mm x 191 mm) Celestialmechanic 15:41, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

I agree with a merge. Should we also consider renaming this article? Ewlyahoocom 03:21, 6 August 2007 (UTC)

Disagree with the merge. Move the form factor stuff out of the motherboard article and put it here, referenced in passing. That's what hyperlinks are for. --Wtshymanski 18:00, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

I'm thinking about excluding COM-based formats from the article, as these always require a carrier board (by definition of the neologism). Which is another term for motherboard.Poppafuze (talk) 18:26, 7 May 2008 (UTC)