Motherboards and Form Factors


Form Factors

  • Advanced Technology Extended (ATX):
    • 12x9.6 in
    • 7 PCI or PCIe slots
    • 4 to 8 DIMM slots
    • Desktops, Workstations and Gaming computers
    • Supports high end GPU’s
  • microATX:
    • 9.6x9.6 in
    • 4 PCI or PCIe slots
    • 2 to 4 DIMM slots
    • Budget and compact systems
  • Information Technology eXtended (ITX):
    • Comes in Mini, Nano, Pico
    • 1 PCIe slot
    • 2 DDIM slots
    • Small form factor and low power draw