what is itx

[Yagyu]

So i asked in a previous post help for a build, one of the people wo commented got me a itx mobo and a itx case , i tried searching the web for more information about it , i was wondering if those are less powerful since they were more little , thank you for reading and sorry for my bad english !

[samcool55]

It's a standard that defines things like size, mounting hole placement, I/O location, stuff like that.

It has nothing to do with performance, as long as it's a decent board it should be fine.

 

If you take an ITX motherboard and an ITX case, it will fit because both are designed to the ITX standard.

It makes sure you can buy pc parts and be sure stuff will fit.

[Yagyu]

Just now, samcool55 said:

It's a standard that defines things like size, mounting hole placement, I/O location, stuff like that.

It has nothing to do with performance, as long as it's a decent board it should be fine.

 

If you take an ITX motherboard and an ITX case, it will fit because both are designed to the ITX standard.

It makes sure you can buy pc parts and be sure stuff will fit.

thank you a lot for the help

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

Basically a form factor developed by VIA Technologies. In general, these form factors are geared towards less powerful systems mainly HTPC and small form factor system applications. There are few high performance ITX boards. But because of the small footprint, expansion and memory capacities are severely limited. The maximum I've seen is one PCI-e slot and 2 memory DIMs.

The ASUS ROG Maximus IV Impact is an example of a high performance ITX board. Lots of potential crammed into a small footprint.

[Yagyu]

4 minutes ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

Basically a form factor developed by VIA Technologies. In general, these form factors are geared towards less powerful systems mainly HTPC and small form factor system applications. There are few high performance ITX boards. But because of the small footprint, expansion and memory capacities are severely limited. The maximum I've seen is one PCI-e slot and 2 memory DIMs.

The ASUS ROG Maximus IV Impact is an example of a high performance ITX board. Lots of potential crammed into a small footprint.

so basicaly its just a size thing , btw is this build a good choice ? https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/pmCGCy

[redteam4ever]

ITX or Mini-ITX is just about size of the board. Are they less powerful? Yes and no, depends on usage. ITX boards have only one PCI-E slot for expansion. They usually offer weaker (but still adequate) power delivery system due to the limited space, but this affects only serious overclockers. Also, they have only 2 DIMM slots that limits maximum RAM capacity.

 

As for Mini-ITX cases, depending on model they may offer worse airflow and/or limited compatibility with other components (smaller PSUs, smaller fans, CPU cooler height, GPU length...) due to space limitations.

[LienusLateTips]

Just now, Yagyu said:

so basicaly its just a size thing , btw is this build a good choice ? https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/pmCGCy

Yes but there are cheaper GTX 1060s

[Yagyu]

5 minutes ago, JDE said:

Yes but there are cheaper GTX 1060s

so with this pc i will have the same capacity as a normal mobo pc ?

[redteam4ever]

3 minutes ago, Yagyu said:

so with this pc i will have the same capacity as a normal mobo pc ?

Yes, if you don't want to use ethernet. This board has a Realtek ethernet NIC and according to this review, it's not that great.

 

From the case standpoint, I don't see any problems in terms of cooling, but building in small cases is more difficult and require more time and dedication to cable management. So, maybe swapping case and board would be better since there is also a price premium for ITX parts.

 

[Damascus]

26 minutes ago, Yagyu said:

so basicaly its just a size thing , btw is this build a good choice ? https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/pmCGCy

Solid little build