Atx vs matx

[GOATWD]

So I'm planing a build but It will be moved offan should I just go atx and use a sag support or should i go matx as it's smaller and provly safer 

 

[YoungBlade]

I wouldn't worry about motherboard sag/flex when moving a computer. The case should keep the motherboard rigid in transport, and the stand-offs are designed to keep the board secure.

 

However, you can fit an mATX board in a much smaller case, which can certainly be an advantage for transporting the PC.

[Stin6667]

1 hour ago, YoungBlade said:

I wouldn't worry about motherboard sag/flex when moving a computer. The case should keep the motherboard rigid in transport, and the stand-offs are designed to keep the board secure.

 

However, you can fit an mATX board in a much smaller case, which can certainly be an advantage for transporting the PC.

Just my 2c, if the person will be moving it around. And space is no concern, how about going with an ITX build. The only thing I'd worried about is the gpu. If it can fit

[YoungBlade]

25 minutes ago, Stin6667 said:

Just my 2c, if the person will be moving it around. And space is no concern, how about going with an ITX build. The only thing I'd worried about is the gpu. If it can fit

ITX tends to be much more expensive and the ones that are truly more portable than mATX systems often have compatibility issues with components like graphics cards and coolers. Also, the build process itself is generally much more complex.

[Stin6667]

That was exactly what I was worried about. I was just saying that if portability was the main focus, money aside. 

3 hours ago, YoungBlade said:

compatibility issues with components like graphics cards and coolers

 

[Guest]

the m-atx motherboard is not the issue if you want clearance. It's the case that you are talking about. most m-atx cases don't have the best clearance for air coolers, if that's what you're asking for.

14 minutes ago, Stin6667 said:

That was exactly what I was worried about. I was just saying that if portability was the main focus, money aside.