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What motherboard should i get for an hp pavilion a1000y case?

I don't want to buy a whole new computer and this is the one I've already got, so I'm just going to buy all new hardware and the only thing i need help on is the motherboard. I don't know exactly what to look for so the motherboard fits in the case. Thanks for your help.

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1. This looks like a Mid-tower case so you will want a matx board. This is going to take some work. The plugs for the board are most likely native to HP so things won't just plug in to the new motherboard. Luckily, with the internet, you have a whole research library right at your fingertips.
2. Your HP case (the cheapest part of the pc!) takes a 'Micro-ATX' size motherboard. That limits the possible range of motherboards\deals you will find. (look for a motherboard\processor package) Now you are already buying 'a whole new computer' except the case, why stop there? (unless you want the small form factor) My advise (thats why your here!) is to buy a case that fits full 'ATX' form factor motherboards and go from there, much more choice. Depending on money and what you want if your building a good rig for gaming\multimedia etc DON'T buy a case with power supply, they are usually sh*t (cheap\unreliable). Choose a case, choose a separate power supply (after research!) If your just building a generic rig, for browsing etc, ignore the above, lol. Have fun. Edit, 'Tater' "matx"? wtf? You just answer for the fun of it?