What's the point of micro atx motherboards?

[maziar321]

What are the benefits of a microatx mobo? From the tech specs I don't see any benefits besides the size. I don't even see why that is a benefit either. Why do you need the motherboard to be small anyways? Most cases support the full atx form factor.

 

[Plumble]

Some people only have limited space. My Micro ATX means my case can be smaller and fit out of the way of my legs.

 

[rolli59]

Mini towers and other small form factor cases do not support ATX therefore micro ATX

 

[welshmousepk]

Purely size. though they are generally a little cheaper too (less materials)

most people who buy small mobo's do so because they want them for a small case. though some because they are cheaper than the full size equivalents without any loss of features.

 

[maziar321]

Best answer selected by maziar321.

 

[sepayne21]

I'm a big fan of mATX cases simply b/c of size. it's pretty portable for the few times I get together with my friends and game. unless you're into SLI/CROSSFIRE, there's no benefit that I can see to buying a full size atx board. they're also cheaper (but that's already been stated)

phenom 2 x6 with gtx 470. it gets the job done

 

[welshmousepk]

With a case like the inwin DragonSlayer you don't even need to compromise on GPU size. that thing can fit two 5970's, and its pretty damn small.