Motherboard's form factors Flashcards
What was developed by intel in the mid 1990s?
ATX based of the AT
What does the atx do, which allows it to run with a cooler?
It has its processors and memorys slots at a right angle to expansion cards and allows it to be inline and run with cooler.
What other benefit is there of not having components in line with the expansion cards?
You can have longer expansion card adapters
what does the atx measure at?
12 inches x 9.6 inches
What form factor is designed to work in a atx case?
Micro atx
what is reduced on the micro atx?
fewer memory slots, expansion slots, mb headers
why does micro atx have lower wattage?
to reduce power consumption and heat production
what if you add extra peripherals?
need more power
what 3 things does the micro atx share with the atx?
Mounting hole patterns, width, rear interface pattern?
what does the micro atx measure at?
9.6 inches x 9.6 inches
Who was the itx developed by?
Via
what is itx used for?
home systems and embedded components
What is the family of form factors in itx>
mini itx- 6.7x6.7/ nano itx- 4.7x4.7/ pico itx- 3.9x2.8/ mobile itx- 2.4x2.4
How many mounting holes does the mini itx have and how much line up with atx?
4 3/4 holes line up
what is the same place on the mini itx as the atx on mb?
rear interfaces