Question Upgrading with my mid tower... should I get a micro ATX or ATX mobo?

[JaxAgain]

I have a mid tower on hand and I'm looking to upgrade my CPU which will need a new mobo. I've noticed micro ATX mobos are significantly cheaper. Would it be a problem if I have all the space for the components on a micro ATX mobo? What's the downside of converting to a micro ATX mobo? I don't really care that my tower is bulky.

 

[Lutfij]

Make and model of your case?

What's the downside of converting to a micro ATX mobo?
Besides the obvious, of a small board in a large case, that's a relative question. Some boards tend to lose out on USB ports, PCIe slots and even VRM componentry.

What sort of a platform are you migrating to, what sort of a motherboard have you narrowed down to and what are you looking from your motherboard purchase?

 

[JaxAgain]

Corsair Carbide Series 200R
https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/cTQypg/corsair-case-200r
My ultimate goal is to upgrade my CPU to be compatible with Win 11 (eyeing the i5-14400F) and keep my PNY XLR8 Gaming Overclocked Edition GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6 GB Video Card along with G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 CL15 Memory. Other than that I have no specific criteria other than to minimize my costs.

 

[logainofhades]

I wouldn't buy a 1440f, when the 12600k is cheaper and has integrated graphics, which is helpful should your GPU die.

 

[geofelt]

A ATX motherboard has 7 expansion slots.
A MATX motherboard has 4.
How many slots do you plan to use past the pcie graphics slot??
Because of fewer components, a MATX size can be made for less, and sells for less.
If the board has decent vrm cooling and the features you want, why not?

 

[JaxAgain]

Just one for a wireless network adapter, but I don't see what else I'd want to stuff in there. Answers my question, thanks!