Need help with ITX-Motherboards and Graphics cards.

[Pimpsqueak]

Hi there, I am currently thinking of buying a Mini-ITX Motherboard for decent gaming. I am currently thinking about either the ASUS AM1I-A or the MSI AM1I.
Hoever, I don't know much about ITX-motherboards, I've just heard they are perfect for compact gaming. Here is what I need to know:

1. Do ITX-motherboards come with an already installed CPU? Because I am thinking of getting an Intel Xeon as a CPU but I'm wondering if I actually need to.

2. Will a Geforce GTX 660 Graphics Card work with either of the 2 ITX's?

3. Will a 600W PSU work with either of the ITX's? Do I even need a power supply for an ITX?

4. Will it run Windows 10? (Could go for Windows 7, but prefer Windows 10).

Im thinking of using this "Mini-Compact-Gaming-Computer" (obnoxiously long) as a LAN or Backup PC as I am currently waiting for my newer PC components, but I didn't feel like selling them for $10, so I want to know everything I can about the topic before purchasing anything "big".
Thanks in advance!

 

[Vetsku]

ITX boards are pretty much the same thing then ATX boards, but just smaller.
Answers to your questions:
1. No they dont, you will need to get one.
2. Yes.
3. 600W will be enough.
4. Yes it will.

 

[geofelt]

1. No, itx needs a cpu. Moreover, the motherboards you listed are for low end AMD processors and will not run intel cpu's
2. All ITX motherboards will have a single PCIE X16 graphics slot. You can run any modern graphics card made in one. GTX660 included.
3. All pc's need a psu. The wattage you need is determined by the discrete graphics card.
Here is a chart:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
4. Any ITX motherboard will be ok with windows 7/8/10.

 

[computertech82]

ITX is for extremely small cases. perfect for a video station. aka HALF HEIGHT video cards aka NOT gaming cards. A MICRO atx motherboard/case, however does have a pci-e full height slot for any video card your power supply can handle. cooling, however in a micro atx might be an issue. Mid-atx is the best choice, including a good cooling system (even if just fans)

 

[Pimpsqueak]

1. No, itx needs a cpu. Moreover, the motherboards you listed are for low end AMD processors and will not run intel cpu's
2. All ITX motherboards will have a single PCIE X16 graphics slot. You can run any modern graphics card made in one. GTX660 included.
3. All pc's need a psu. The wattage you need is determined by the discrete graphics card.
Here is a chart:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
4. Any ITX motherboard will be ok with windows 7/8/10.

Thanks for the help, I appreciate some feedback.
Moreover on the CPU's, do you think you could recommend some ITX-Boards that do support Intel CPU's if you know any? Will the ASUS-AM1M-A work?
Again, thanks in advance.

 

[Pimpsqueak]

Thanks all of you for your feedback, I have been going through your answers and picked out the one that best answered my questions. Again, thanks 😀

 

[geofelt]

Go to newegg and look at intel motherboards.
filter by ITX
You most likely want a lga1150 motherboard, or if your budget is higher, a lga1151 motherboard.
Here is the least expensive:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157390

 

[Pimpsqueak]

Go to newegg and look at intel motherboards.
filter by ITX
You most likely want a lga1150 motherboard, or if your budget is higher, a lga1151 motherboard.
Here is the least expensive:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157390

Thank you again, - first time on tom's Hardware but I didn't think the community would be this great 😀