[SOLVED] Micro ATX or ATX??

jevingrey

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Guys,

I am planning to switch to Micro ATX.

Currently I have AsRock X370 Taichi and Corsair Carbide 500R. I'm planning to switch to AsRock B450 Pro 4 and Thermaltake Core V21. All other components will be retained.

Can you please give me a good reason why to swicth or why not to switch?

My main concern is space and heat dissipation.

Thanks.
 
Solution
Reasons for mATX:
  • Smaller form factor.
  • More space conservative.
  • Cases often lighter and easier to place wherever you want.
  • Good variety of mATX builds.
  • Still usually take standard ATX PSUs.
  • Usually cheaper.
Reasons against mATX:
  • Often less capabilities (SATA ports, RAM slots, PCIe slots etc.).
  • Can generate more heat due to condensed form factor and case.
  • ATX is usually released before mATX so there is usually a bigger selection of ATX builds than mATX.
  • Often means you have to take more precautions with space such as GPU, CPU cooler, and RAM sizes/clearance.
  • Cable management can sometimes be more difficult.
Based on your concerns, it's about what you want...

PC Tailor

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Reasons for mATX:
  • Smaller form factor.
  • More space conservative.
  • Cases often lighter and easier to place wherever you want.
  • Good variety of mATX builds.
  • Still usually take standard ATX PSUs.
  • Usually cheaper.
Reasons against mATX:
  • Often less capabilities (SATA ports, RAM slots, PCIe slots etc.).
  • Can generate more heat due to condensed form factor and case.
  • ATX is usually released before mATX so there is usually a bigger selection of ATX builds than mATX.
  • Often means you have to take more precautions with space such as GPU, CPU cooler, and RAM sizes/clearance.
  • Cable management can sometimes be more difficult.
Based on your concerns, it's about what you want to prioritise, heat or space.
mATX is more space efficient but often means sacrifices some heat efficiency (or noise).
ATX is bigger but usually is easier to cool, and means you're less likely to worry about the size of upgrades.
 
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jevingrey

Commendable
Oct 31, 2017
14
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1,520
Reasons for mATX:
  • Smaller form factor.
  • More space conservative.
  • Cases often lighter and easier to place wherever you want.
  • Good variety of mATX builds.
  • Still usually take standard ATX PSUs.
  • Usually cheaper.
Reasons against mATX:
  • Often less capabilities (SATA ports, RAM slots, PCIe slots etc.).
  • Can generate more heat due to condensed form factor and case.
  • ATX is usually released before mATX so there is usually a bigger selection of ATX builds than mATX.
  • Often means you have to take more precautions with space such as GPU, CPU cooler, and RAM sizes/clearance.
  • Cable management can sometimes be more difficult.
Based on your concerns, it's about what you want to prioritise, heat or space.
mATX is more space efficient but often means sacrifices some heat efficiency (or noise).
ATX is bigger but usually is easier to cool, and means you're less likely to worry about the size of upgrades.


Thanks bro.

Any recommendation for Compat ATX case with High Airflow?
 
The NZXT H400i is a good case. Good reviews and i personally like nzxt. My NZXT feels much more solid and well built than the cheaper towers i have used.

Another good micro atx case is the Fractal design meshify C mini. Its not cheap either, but has very good looks and airflow due to the front mesh.
https://www.newegg.com/black-fractal-design-meshify-c-mini-micro-atx-mid-tower/p/N82E16811352086?item=N82E16811352086&source=googleshopping&nm_mc=knc-googleadwords-mobile&cm_mmc=knc-googleadwords-mobile-_-pla-_-cases+(computer+cases+-+atx+form)-_-N82E16811352086&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=CjwKCAjw5_DsBRBPEiwAIEDRWzedPOYcVbkJm9rBeA6X0cXxGo_erBjelNqTfcXXqXuP-wzU3vI3YBoCzrgQAvD_BwE

I dont know much about the CoolerMaster.
 
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