[SOLVED] Micro ATX vs ITX motherboard

[matthew.sommerfeld2015]

For my i3 4170 processor is it better to get a micro ATX or the smaller ITX.

 

[Ralston18]

How will you be using the computer?

What are the end use requirements or expectations?

Do you plan to make other upgrades in the future?

 

[matthew.sommerfeld2015]

It will be a bit of a gaming pc nothing serious. Want to play games at medium to high setting a 50-60 fps. I will not be upgrading for awhile.

 

[Ralston18]

Will offer the following "starter" links:

https://techguided.com/micro-atx-vs-mini-itx-vs-atx/

Older link but from this Forum:

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3368399/mini-itx-matx.html


You can easily find other similar links and there may be additional responses to your post.

I would leans towards the micro ATX - just to to have some room for growth.

 

[TJ Hooker]

Do you have a case in mind already, or will you choose that based on the mobo you decide on?

Unless you really want/need a small form factor PC, I'd go with the micro ATX. ITX typically cost more and you get less ports/connectors.