ATX v Mini ITX for a 4770k

edscdk · 23 Dec 2016 at 09:25

I have a full ATX case but only 1 ssd and a 1070 video card... Is there any real down sides, (other than the obvious lack of slots).. I do a mild overclock to 4.4

pastymuncher · 24 Dec 2016 at 14:41

As long as it's a Z87/Z97 board overclocking should be fine. It's just a case of the itx boards having less of everything (pci-e slots, sata and usb ports) when compared to a full size board.

mistersprinkles · 25 Dec 2016 at 11:06

Why would you put in ITX board in an ATX case? There are ITX boards made for OC like the ASUS maximus impact boards. They aren't necessary though. Any board with a decent number of power phases and VRM heatsinks will be fine. Must be Z87/Z97.

edscdk · 25 Dec 2016 at 15:35

mistersprinkles said:
Why would you put in ITX board in an ATX case? There are ITX boards made for OC like the ASUS maximus impact boards. They aren't necessary though. Any board with a decent number of power phases and VRM heatsinks will be fine. Must be Z87/Z97.

I intend to get a smaller case

bakes0310 · 29 Dec 2016 at 10:42

edscdk said:
I intend to get a smaller case

Can I recommend the phantek enthoo itx in white, amazing case fits everything in quite well and not a bad price.
I have a Corsair h115i at the top and a 1080 hybrid sat in as well quite snug.