- It supports Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards; multiple I/O Ports for power, reset, USB 3. 0 x 2, Mic and HD Audio; 4 PCI-E slots for more flexibility. It is also designed in a smooth and streamlined way with 4mm tempered glass slide panel, clean silhouette, elegant finish and white LED logo projector.
- The ATX board has five expansion slots while the Micro ATX board has three expansion slots. The number of drive bays in a ATX form factor is more than that of in a Micro ATX form factor. A Micro ATX board can be installed in an ATX chassis but the other way is not around is not possible.
ATX motherboards have the most expandability. They typically have six (or fewer) PCIe slots for things like graphics, sound, and network cards. However, there are Extended ATX (or EATX) boards that have seven PCIe slots, but those are aimed at enthusiasts and servers and are beyond the scope of this article. The size of the Micro ATX is 244 x 244 mm (9.6″ x 9.6″). On the other hand, the size of the Mini ITX is 170 x 170 mm (6.7″ x 6.7″). When you compare the size of them, the winner is the Mini ITX. Another thing to compare when talking about Micro ATX vs Mini ITX is RAM slots. For Micro ATX, it supports up to 4 memory slots.
People using PC should be concerned about which motherboard they should buy. Generally, people first look at other components such as the GPU and CPU and later then try to find the compatible motherboard. ATX (Advanced Technology Extended) is a motherboard that was developed by Intel in the year 1995. It brought a major change in power supply, desktop computer enclosure and motherboard. It also helped in improving standardization and interchangeability of parts.
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1. Thermaltake Core V21 SPCC Micro
This product is designed in such a way that it can be used either in a vertical or horizontal orientation on the motherboard. It supports M ATX and Mini ITX form factor motherboards. It has remarkable expansions and advance ventilation. It includes a pre-installed 1*200mm front fan with the availability of optional cooling. It is designed like a chamber with optimized cable management space for small form factor builds.
2. NZXT H200 – Mini-ITX PC Gaming
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This product is well-known for its unique design, RGB control features and a tempered glass slide panel. The H400i has the ability to hold video cards that are up to 16.2” in length and 6.2” in height. It has dual position cable management bar and cable routing kit which are located behind the motherboard tray. It also includes two aer F120 millimeter fans for optimal airflow.
3. Phanteks PH-ES314ETG_AG
This ATX case has its outer cover made of aluminum. It bears dual tempered glass panels and a PSU shroud. It comes with magnetic tempered glass panels on hinges. It releasesPanels quickly for easy access. It also has 26mm cable management space with additional cable compartment in bottom. It has the ability to hold a maximum of 6 fans. It can also hold GPUs up to 12.5” long. Also fits CPU coolers up to 7.6” tall.
4. DeepCool ATX Mid Tower 3pcs
A compact ATX computer case that supports motherboards up to E-ATX. It comes with pre-installed 3PCs of 120mm add-rgb fans (CF120). Two extra connectors can be synched with the motherboard to control any combination of Deep Cool/gamer Storm 5V add-rgb devices and other brand 5V add-rgb devices. It also comes with Full sized 4mm thickness, tempered glass Side panel, and the front panel gives the case a unique look and perfectly shows off the inner structure.
5. Antec Torque Black/Red Aluminum
This amazing gaming cabinet is made of Aluminum and has 4 mm Tempered glass on both the sides. The Mainboard Supports E-ATX (Up to 12″x11″), ATX, Micro-ATX, ITX. It is crafted with high precision CNC digital cutting to make sure perfection in every curve and edge.
6. Rosewill ATX Mid Tower Gaming
This gaming cabinet tower system has a unique and great style that will suit your PC.It keeps the system’s temperature low and components cool with front mesh panels to promote case ventilation and great airflow. It comes with excellent cable management with increased air circulation. It includes 4 stylish pre-installed 120mm dual ring blue LED fans (3 in front, 1 in rear) and supports up to 6 x 120mm fans. One can experience quick and easy building for first-timers, pro PC gamers and seasoned DIYers.
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7. Apevia X-HARMONY-WH Mid Tower
The X-Harmony line of cases brings a cool and amazing look, both in function, structure and design. Boasting a full front panel mesh, it allows for extra cooling of the internal system but also allowing a stylish and unique design to stand out from the competition. The semi-open appearance also allows any front fan to shine through for that little extra glow. Comes with plenty of room for extra cooling. The case comes with a perfectly sized window that lets you easily see the internals. The top panel houses one USB3.0, two USB2.0, and HD Audio ports. Comes in four different colors: blue, green, red, and white.
8. Corsair iCUE 220T RGB Airflow
The Corsair iCUE 220T RGB airflow is a compact mid-tower ATX Smart gaming tower case with a high airflow layout. The RGB PRO fans provide spectacular RGB lighting and liquid air cooling. There’s no perfect gaming tower than this. It is highly durable and cost effective!
9. Antec Performance Series P6 Micro-
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This product has flexible hard drive mounting system for up to six 2.5” SSD. It has direct airflow cooling system with 120mm x 3 or 140mm x 2 fan locations (top), 120mm x 2 or 140mm x 2 fan locations (front) and a 120mm White LED fan pre-installed in rear. It supports Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards; multiple I/O Ports for power, reset, USB 3. 0 x 2, Mic and HD Audio; 4 PCI-E slots for more flexibility. It is also designed in a smooth and streamlined way with 4mm tempered glass slide panel, clean silhouette, elegant finish and white LED logo projector.
10. IN-WIN Desktop 300W Haswell Case,
This product has slim desktop case with MicroATX as it MB form factor. It is generally available at a lower price as compared to other ones. Its expansion slots are of 4x low profile expansion slots. It also comes with a power supply of 300W standard TFX 12V. The product also has a 80mm side fan vent with removable air filter.
11. Fractal Design Node 804 No Power
This is a cube-style micro ATX case which has the ability to hold GPUs up to 12.6” long. It has an all-black minimalistic design. The material used for making this product is aluminum/steel. It bears 5 expansion slots. It provides enough room and clearance for users to be able to build a high-end system inside of as well. It also allows people to put a high-end AIO cooler in it or a custom liquid cooling inside of it.
12. Silverstone Tek Aluminum
This product offers LED indicator with adjustable brightness. It supports standard PS2(ATX) power supplies along with low profile expansion cards. It also comes with lockable front door and power button to make sure security of system and drives. The dimension of the product is 440 mm (W) x 105 mm (H) x 350 mm (D), 16.2 liters. It also has the ability to support up to four 80mm fans.
13. Thermaltake Core X2 Micro
Thermaltake core X2 is a very roomy micro ATX case which can hold up to a maximum of 15 fans. It can fit CPU coolers up to 9.0” tall. This product offers more room on its interior than any of other cube style products. It can also accommodate larger graphic cards and CPU coolers than any other atx device. One can run up to six different radiators simultaneously. It is optimized for space management and is divided into two main chambers for cooling performance and improved efficiency.
14. Aerocool Playa Desktop
This product has been designed in such a way that it is capable of mounting a 1080 Ti Mini graphics card. This is the ultimate gaming machine. It comes with a stand which allows for vertical or horizontal placement to suit your preference. It has a unique cross design with an RGB LED strip. This offers thirteen different lighting modes such as 6 RGB flow lighting modes and 7 solid color modes. It also supports air cooling in the top and bottom. It has quick and easy access to LED effect controls, 2 x 3.0 USB, HD audio and mic ports and power button.
15. Thermaltake Core V1 Snow
This product has built in dual USB 3.0 and HD audio connectors together with the Power and Reset Button on the side of front panel. It has dual modular rack design in which upper chamber is made for cooling performance and the lower chamber is made for power supply and cable management. It has various mounting points to supports all types of cooling systems that includes DIY/AIO liquid cooling systems and air-cooling units with 1 x 200 mm Fan reinstalled in the front and 2 x 80 mm turbo fans at the rear. The symmetrical panels allow users to build the system with personality.
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