ITX downsides?

tres · 1 Jan 2016 at 22:24

OCUK,

What are the downsides to using a mini ITX board? I want to downsize from this beast of an OCUK machine I have now, to something that uses less power, and takes up much less space.

Other than a reduced number of expansion slots - does the super small form factor mean it has less features, less powerful etc?

Thanks!

savagesam117 · 1 Jan 2016 at 22:38

Usually, less Sata ports and you don't get the oc sockets. I've got an ITX board for my 4790k and it clocks exactly the same as my Asus Pro Gamer.

tres · 1 Jan 2016 at 22:40

Much appreciated, thanks!

PS - What's an OC socket?

Woden · 1 Jan 2016 at 22:40

More likely to cut yourself installing it.

Other than that is just the expansion really.

savagesam117 · 1 Jan 2016 at 22:44

Some of the x99 boards and others, have overclocking sockets for the CPU which, If I am correct, just supplies more power to the CPU or something like that, helping you getting a better overclock and more volts etc.

As above, ITX is a pain to build in!

OracIe · 1 Jan 2016 at 23:10

1) Expansion slots, only having 1 PCIE slot.
2) depending on case and kit, heat
3) typically more expensive as you're buying same level of kit but in a smaller form
Factor
4) building can be more tricky due to less space.

That said, I've just gone from a monster X99 EATX setup to an X99 ITX. It's great!

bfar · 6 Jan 2016 at 18:55

Stressful to build, very satisfying when it's done!