Micro ATX or ATX?

[roccoc]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RjJMMp
I am planning on making that my build. I will be using it for gaming and a lot of video editing. Would it affect my computers performance and speed if I changed the motherboard to a micro ATX instead of an ATX? If it will not affect my computer, what are some good microATX motherboards for what I will be using my computer for?

 

[drumminandstuff93]

The form factor of the motherboard will not affect performance. Considering your case supports full sized ATX cases, I would suggest going with a full sized ATX motherboard. It will allow you the most flexibility and upgrade-ability. Any reason you want to go micro-ATX?

 

[Gunmetal_61]

There is no difference except for size and number of expansion slots (of course, the feature sets may be different between different models). ATX has 7, mATX has 4. My general rule is that if your case fits it, always get the biggest class of motherboard you can unless there's a killer deal on a smaller board. The price differences are often minuscule to non-existent. Therefore, I'm not going to recommend you a board.

 

[Goodeggray]

There is no inherent performance penalty my going to a Matx mobo. You give up more pci slots. There is just as wide a selection in mobo.

 

[prit87]

The primary difference is in the number of Expansion slots and length of the board but that is certainly not going to affect your gaming performance...

mATX = 4 or 5 expansion slots and usually around 9.6" long

ATX = 6 or 7 expansion slots and usually around 12" long

EATX = 8 or 9 Expansion slots and longer than 12"

 

[roccoc]

The form factor of the motherboard will not affect performance. Considering your case supports full sized ATX cases, I would suggest going with a full sized ATX motherboard. It will allow you the most flexibility and upgrade-ability. Any reason you want to go micro-ATX?

I was going to go with a microATX because they were a little bit smaller and if I got a smaller case I would have more room under my desk. But now when I think about it, a full ATX case should be just fine underneath my desk.