Intel to push the use of Mini-ITX more. - bit-tech.net Forums

Bindibadgi · 23rd Jan 2007, 15:39

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/01...more_mini_itx/

Gordy · 23rd Jan 2007, 16:26

I've been using a mini-itx rig for my main system for 6months now and I've not looked back.

Hope to see some new boards on the horizon soon!

Bindibadgi · 23rd Jan 2007, 16:32

Not at the expense of the EPIA range though. :/ but then again, having the ability to use any CPU I want is a massive bonus.

DXR_13KE · 23rd Jan 2007, 16:42

if at least they were cheaper i would make a portable workstation to take to my uni, instead of buying a laptop that can not be upgraded with ease.

Gordy · 23rd Jan 2007, 16:57

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Originally Posted by Bindibadgi

Not at the expense of the EPIA range though. :/ but then again, having the ability to use any CPU I want is a massive bonus.

EPIA would still be alive I think. Its very different to a cpu based system, not to mention via having a core duo option epia already

Colonel Sanders · 23rd Jan 2007, 18:42

I like VIA, I'd love to see VIA become more successful. But honestly, I think VIA's future is not looking good.

I'm not sure Intel saying "ITX is good" will really effect the industry, I say that mainly 'cause ITX has been around for a while and I think anyone who would want to use ITX has probbably already looked at it. I also think there will be producers who remember Intel's plans for BTX.

L J

Tyinsar · 23rd Jan 2007, 20:01

I've looked at ITX several times and would love to build a system based on it. The only things holding me back are performance and price. I found ITX boards that support C2D but none that I saw had 16x PCI-e (Commel had a board with a 16x slot but didn't run it at full width and the price was to high). Ideally I'd like to see a board with a C2D socket, 965 chipset (with a mild overclocking BIOS), and a 16x PCI-e slot laid flat like so:

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Since pretty much everything else is onboard anyway this plus a low profile cooling system would allow people to make decently powerful, highly portable, UPGRADEABLE systems in a format similar to laptops or (better yet) the newer iMacs.

Gordy · 23rd Jan 2007, 21:17

I have the commell board and I run an x800 gto2 on it fine

Tyinsar · 23rd Jan 2007, 21:41

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Originally Posted by Gordy

I have the commell board and I run an x800 gto2 on it fine

Cool. I saw some reports that said it only worked at 1x or 4x. Can you confirm what speed / width it actually runs at?

rowin4kicks · 23rd Jan 2007, 22:18

wow i would defionatly look into a itx board if they came down in price ( i never even found out about the core2 option ?!?!?) lol
they come in handy for car pcs as well which would be another plus

r4tch3t · 24th Jan 2007, 00:52

A better industry standard would be great, would definitely make it easier to build these. And cheaper too.
I was looking at getting a SFF for a media center, but due to the lack of real upgrade ability, I am going for a HTPC case.

Little typo

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After all, the motherboards will still need to its processors.

Generic42 · 24th Jan 2007, 01:18

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Originally Posted by Who knows??!!11?!

Teh fix3d

Mini-ITX but cheaper would be awesome, perhaps become more standard than mATX? I know I'd rather get mITX seeing as it's smaller, provided it had PCIe...

r4tch3t · 24th Jan 2007, 01:20

Don't ya hate it when that happens.
*fixed

Nezuji · 25th Jan 2007, 10:22

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Originally Posted by Gordy

I've been using a mini-itx rig for my main system for 6months now and I've not looked back.

Hope to see some new boards on the horizon soon!

I also run an EPIA SP13000 as my only computer and it works a treat. As for new boards, check out www.mini-itx.com. In addition to the 12cm square Nano-ITX, VIA have just announced a 10cm x 7.2cm "Pico-ITX" model.

I can't really say that I agree with the "expensive" bit, though. I paid a premium for mine, since I got it when it had only been on the market for a month or two, and it still cost a touch less than a low-end Celeron/Mobo pair would've cost me at the time.

Nezuji

Gordy · 26th Jan 2007, 11:36

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Originally Posted by Tyinsar

Cool. I saw some reports that said it only worked at 1x or 4x. Can you confirm what speed / width it actually runs at?

As far as I know it runs at full speed. I've never had an issue with a single game

Tile · 28th Jan 2007, 15:47

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Tyinsar 6 screens / 1 card Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: AB.CA Posts: 2,005	I've looked at ITX several times and would love to build a system based on it. The only things holding me back are performance and price. I found ITX boards that support C2D but none that I saw had 16x PCI-e (Commel had a board with a 16x slot but didn't run it at full width and the price was to high). Ideally I'd like to see a board with a C2D socket, 965 chipset (with a mild overclocking BIOS), and a 16x PCI-e slot laid flat like so: Code: ________________ ______ \| \|\| \| \| \|\| \| \| \|\| \| \| Motherboard __ Video\| \| \|\| card \| \| \|\| \| \| \|\| \| \| __ \| \| \|\| \| \|________________\|\|______\| Since pretty much everything else is onboard anyway this plus a low profile cooling system would allow people to make decently powerful, highly portable, UPGRADEABLE systems in a format similar to laptops or (better yet) the newer iMacs. __________________ It's not about how life treats you, it's about how you treat life.

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