PC Motherboard Sizes as Fast As Possible

ATX, mATX, mITX, eATX - All of these are different sizes can be confusing and this video explains what's up with each of them!
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Guys I'm aware of the buzzing in the audio... Something was interfering with my mic... Nothing we can do about it :(

[@jarrettmosco9624]

I can't escape this guy!! He's on every tech channel!!!!!!

[@sush2142]

HumorVortex Mosco I watched one of his videos on Linustechtips, now he's all over my recommendations page. Wtf!

[@ichsanhibatullah]

HumorVortex Mosco same 😂

[@stuartz.h1774]

Kingslayer I watch his video every day but The bee movie but every time anyone says bee it speeds up by 1000000000% Yeah that's a problem

[@misterchief5378]

lol

[@mjc7172]

ye

[@vwestlife]

For the old-timers, there were two standard sizes before ATX: full-size AT and Baby AT.

[@jonathanianthompson]

VWestlife I love your channel

[@sadpath1679]

VWestlife ok. Good to know. And no offence here but it means the same to me as I where to tell you that the first ever motorcycle chassis was made of wood.

[@one6890]

I found a pc that said plastic atx

[@orcunebulasync4067]

VWestlife qqq

[@tim18wheels76]

Yes, in deed!

[@Shmozone]

3:40 rip "inexpensive ram"

[@dilano.a6866]

Shmozone i cri evr tim

[@Aepek]

Maybe someday it will be reborn anew.......one could only hope 🙏🏻

[@LocoMe4u]

3:37 R.I.P. quad cores. This video needs to be redone with a "Up to hexa-core cpu"

[@-eternal]

@Under a bridge too far No, no.... "32 core cpu"

[@LeytonMckinney]

It would funny if it didn’t hurt

[@strangejune]

“You know what’s not amazing to me though - the fact that Squarespace exists!” What a smooth transition.

[@tankerts2480]

Meaning square space is not amazing to him haha.. poor wording tho

[@brovid-19]

ahyuk

[@mattbeef1221]

he seems to turn progressively more red during these videos

[@ValaAssistant]

hes evolving into a tomato

[@mectic5149]

I don't think he breathes during the whole video

[@xtote]

Built in Rgb

[@stoppls1709]

@@ValaAssistant 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@randomportugal3713]

matt beef lmaoo

[@mr.magnificent3237]

"You know what's not amazing to me though? The fact that Squarespace exists?" That sounds like he hates his sponsors...

[@kekman3923]

Cyber Works lol

[@tristanschonhals4416]

This video needs an update, I'd love a refreshed version of this

[@AntiqueMeme]

Lol "ITX is cheaper yet" My fucking ass.

[@PlanetCoolMinecraft]

Exactly what I thought... mATX is the cheapest and ATX and mITX are around the same

[@AntiqueMeme]

rv3392 I've found mITX boards with business grade chipsets that cost just as much as mATX with gaming grade chipsets.

[@crispytornado9164]

power supply has nothing to do with the motherboard but okey

[@yassinazarkan4207]

CrispyTornado yeah like wtf

[@josgeerink9434]

IKR

[@JwayT]

This is such a good channel, so much better than the advice you get in PC shops, even specialist ones.

[@epion660]

Well to be fair, You're not buying from these guys. The PC shops will tell you "yeah, you need this 2kw power supply to game" just because they want to sell more valuable stuff.

[@root9065]

You have no idea how useful this channel is. I'm a tech enthusiast myself, and I have handpicked each component in my system but as much as I'd love to, I no longer have enough time to keep up with all the technological advancements at the speed that they are happening nowadays. Your work helps me in that direction tremendously. Thanks for the great insight. Good job as always.

[@half-kratos21]

how about now?

[@glephnir726]

4:44 Is that a Gun on the motherboard?

[@PinkBunnyCorporation]

+Joshua Theys ah, clever. You see that is a facsimile of a gun. Pretty tricky eh?

[@CurtissB]

Yes, it was designed to look like a gun

[@HeretixAevum]

+Kian Gurney Or just anyone with taste. It's such a gaudy, tryhard looking design that I'm surprised anyone over the age of 14 can like it.

[@CurtissB]

Doomguy yeh, i dont like the extreme gaming look, the tough armour look, or the weapon look

[@Condred]

+Lapine Block Does that gun-thing actually serve a purpose, or is it just there for aesthetics?

[@MICROmor]

It's time to change your microphone, mate!

[@GenMinion]

IKR, speakers were popping the entire video.

[@Aukerai]

***** or add a proper pop filter. That generally works as well.

[@williamkendrick]

Aukerai its not a suggestion if you dont explain how to do that, it's just criticism then

[@Aukerai]

William Kendrick You purchase a pop filter, and place it in front of your microphone, taking care that it doesn't touch the microphone (otherwise some vibrations will be transferred, lessening the effect). It's not hard. If you want to ghetto it, a piece of stocking or pantyhose stretched over say - a cardboard tube that's bigger than the surface area of the mic does the trick almost as well as a professional solution. All it does is deaden the explosive air pressure of puh, buh, etc sounds, so that it doesn't cause clipping. This is because a microphone's diaphragm is a sensitive mechanical device that vibrates back and forth. (this is even more so the case with condenser microphones than dynamic microphones) the cloth windshield covering a microphone (this is present on say, the Shure SM-58, although that uses a metal windshield) is not enough to prevent all popping sounds, and is mainly designed for it's namesake, to prevent wind from interfering with the sound. It also protects the mic by preventing saliva from reaching the microphone, which is typically slightly corrosive, and damaging to a microphone. )

[@williamkendrick]

Aukerai wow, lots of useful information! thank you :)

[@QuadMoePiece]

I think you forgot to apply noise removal Linus...

[@stevethea5250]

Doubt

[@axelsolhall5830]

Some love for Linus for using SI units instead of Impreial :D

[@markieman999]

Well he is Canadian so it makes he would, we dont use Imperial haha

[@bergen3908]

Well he is Canadian...

[@darxustech2883]

This is stuff that I think even most Americans use SI for, thankfully. US Traditional units are so embarrassing, we don't even use Imperial.

[@CreeperPookie]

hate*

[@CreeperPookie]

@@darxustech2883 wdym? maybe in your city, but everywhere else Imperial is SO much better?

[@THATS1CK]

Weird metallic spring sound on your vids Linus.

[@cayden1391]

ikr i thought this was my headset Note- Fuck me this was 4 years ago

[@ev-ezaye3580]

@@cayden1391 Yup 4 years, a lot has changed and improved since

[@blumac9801]

Even-Ezer Ayettey he doesn’t squint at the camera anymore

[@SKYL1N3]

ASMR with linus

[@DankBlank]

Good times

[@Dinkydau00]

I investigated all this stuff when I bought my last computer but I still learned something new. There's so much information in this video!

[@NikolaiHT]

Excellent job Linus!! You are such a great presenter. I hope you make one on socket types :D

[@Gamumee]

NOT FAST ENOUGH, HAD TO DRINK TWO RED BULLS AND SWITCH SPEED TO x1.5

[@randomstuff-cu4of]

Gleb Belogolovtsev lol

[@dillon1012]

XD

[@gunnarfredriksson9503]

Isn't this the best Tech quickie video in a while? I think it was a great vid anyways :)

[@HappyMarshmallowGamingComedy]

Is it me or the audio is fucked up at some moments ? '-'

[@dhoffnun]

+M4RSHMALLOW Gaming Comedy and Potato Snap Crackle Pop

[@morxmeister11]

+The Marshmallow Show thought my speaker blew up

[@117johnpar]

+The Marshmallow Show ahhhhhh my 7.1 surround sound noise canceling super loud and bassy overear headphones... and ears

[@ashrude1071]

he has always had weird farts

[@blakegriplingph]

ATX itself was an extension of IBM's AT board standard, i.e. they rotated the expansion slots and IO sockets by 90 degrees.

[@niccsierrya2925]

Why is Linus here?

[@ChrisD4335]

i already know the stuff covered in Techquickie so far and if i didn't i don't think ide learn anything useful, especially this one, sooo much technobabble

[@cosmicleaper]

I don't know why but I love the way motherboards look:D On video at hand, very nice. Good for people looking to build a PC. Simple enough to have an idea on what to get.

[@WilliamAlexander]

Expected this video to be sponsered by tunnel bear( ;_; )

[@eeeFloww]

What would a 4x3 SFF ATX motherboard be? Will it fit in a Micro-ATX case?

[@HenkkaWRC]

Damn, I'm addicted to these Fast As Possible -videos! :D Great job Linus!

[@xKhronusx]

Very well done video guys! Audio is a touch rough but will share with my friends who need to know this info.

[@Streamlines]

Linus, since recently the audio in your videos has a weird background sound on it which resembles the sound a small spring would make.

[@SickThought]

Sort of sounds like a mouse-wheel.

[@TLS2SN]

Linus listen... I'm sorry, but you've got one thing wrong here! Square space has been in business for 17 years now!

[@andrewlonero8003]

I have an E-ATX motherboard in an ATX case. I was initially worried, but it just fit together and worked!

[@erikdravn]

Thank you for this video. Perfect timing. I was just considering a purchase of a mini ITX motherboard but wasn't sure if it would mount in my friend's case or not.

[@BumbleBeat21]

Was wishing something was mentioned regarding XL-ATX, E-ATX, HP-ATX.

[@midhunterx]

and uATX

[@ThyTrueMaverick]

Poor audio quality on this episode. Cracks and noise in the background :(

[@eirin099]

Was the same on another episode, by linus some hours ago to.. D.

[@FireFiveStar]

video quality isn't any better

[@stevethea5250]

@@eirin099 spring

[@Pigmanbad]

This is the best channel for me. Keep up the amazing job Linus!

[@Awertnex]

creative sponsor!!!! i like how you deliver your sponsors

[@FirstnameLastname-cw8ok]

Watching this I’m 2019 and I go “why is ITX limited to a quad core?” We’ve come so far.

[@browncoat697]

Right? You can technically stick a 3950X in a mini ITX AM4 board and then bam, you have a 16 core 32 thread ITX machine. That said, you should probably have a bit more room for such a beastly CPU.

[@metty2145]

You can put a Xeon platinum 8180 or other 28 core cpu into a Mini-itx board thanks to asrock.

[@unsubme2157]

i have a question: im trying to plan out my first gaming pc build and it crossed my mind that i could save alot using a mini atx board. would a smaller board lead to problems like longevity or cooling moreso than a standard size one?

[@unsubme2157]

And is there much in the way of limitations? Just from what i saw it liiks like you cant put as much ram or expansions into a matx, but as far as i know all i need minimally is 2 ram ports a video card port and a wifi card port. I just dont want to get a board and realize it doesnt have enough slots for gaming stuff

[@unsubme2157]

Xylius Schaaij actually that sounds like a good idea thanks

[@Thermalcool]

gordon renes compatibility is key make sure your case,RAM(DDR3 or DDR4),GPU(if your running SLI/Crossfire),CPU socket,Fan pin connectors(if you are adding any aftermarket/premium case fans)

[@maxnadeau2216]

gordon renes

[@maxnadeau2216]

gordon renes Jjj

[@salamshakur]

My GOD!! I wish I knew about this channel before T_T so much tech geeky information I can just explore to my heart's content!!! Lol :D which is especially good considering i'm currently working my way to earning a degree in computer science! ^_^

[@davidchillton1744]

This was very helpful, I've been wondering if a mini itx will work with matx mounts and yes, yes it will.

[@Ubeogesh]

I am decreasing sizes of my computers. When I just started my computer-upgrading hobby, I always bought ATX boards and large cases. A couple of years ago I switched to mATX (shame on AMD for not having them with AM3+ socket). I think the next upgrade might be mini-ITX, if I will be able to pick a good enough case+cooling combo for overclocking.

[@danvar249]

if you are going itx i would reccommend the 250d

[@Ubeogesh]

danvar249 Thanks for the tip, but I've just upgraded one of the two my PCs recently. I don't think I'm gonna upgrade any more this year, and next year more things will come out. And I have a really bad feeling about Corsair after the crappy H100i I have currently. Also planning to build a NAS this year in Fractal Design Node 304 mini ITX case, that should be interesting.

[@sanadanosa]

Ubeogesh check out Xigmatek Nebula for itx, It has better looking than 250D but less room for cooler and graphics card

[@silentbobvg]

ibrahim husein I disagree on the looks. The 250d is imo the best looiking mini itx case on the market.

[@sanadanosa]

For me, if i want to build an itx pc, i want it sit next to the tv and stream games from my big pc. I think nebula does look better for that. If I want to build an itx pc for actual gaming pc, then 250d is better since it can handle water cooler and bigger graphics card. It really depends on the purpose and personal taste actually. Cooler Master make nice itx cases too. I ordered the CM Elite 110 just under $50 for my itx build since no nebula can be found in my area. Best thing about this case, I can put a seidon 120v in it to cool my A8 6600K

[@KingdomOfMog1]

idk my matx board is about 20$ more then the atx version and the itx version is even more

[@danielhawkins3392]

Love!! fitting one of these in before I start work - FREAKING AWESOME!!!

[@hvf26]

i love linus, he has the best tech stuff on youtube.

[@Arek_R.]

that springy noise...

[@darren2963]

If i get a micro atx motherboard and an atx power supply will these be compatible?

[@charwei1110]

Yes it will work. They use the same connections that are the same atx standard.

[@Dragonvale105]

As long as the power supply has a 20 pin connector (usually most psu have a 24 or 20 pin that can be changed from between.).

[@ericericeric833]

This is an essential video for ALL new builders interested in building a PC.

[@mrhemi408]

You’re gonna be a big help when I start buying parts for my pc 👍

[@dbRenaud]

There's an issue with your sound recording.

[@keevisgoat6394]

mini itx are more expensive than micro atx

[@MulchyYT]

Thanks for this, I was trying to find a regular ATX because I didn't think a Micro ATX would fit my ATX case but I think it will

[@Tendies7645]

Mulchy YT same

[@zeeMuniStacksBundles]

getting really good at those transitionssss

[@oldgoodrandomroutine]

nano-ATX?!

[@KianGurney]

Pico ITX.

[@1uzfe]

ur dick-itx

[@KianGurney]

+Fedora Cheeto I thought we were going for little things, not massive things.

[@1uzfe]

*****​ its good to change it up a bit.

[@hueyrosayaga]

@@KianGurney LMFAO LAUGHED TOO HARD XD

[@sadmanh0]

can you do a video on motherboard chipsets?

[@2001maurits]

+sadman hoque Yes, please. I've no idea what it means and what I should choose!!!

[@2001maurits]

+sadman hoque Yes, please. I've no idea what it means and what I should choose!!!

[@sadmanh0]

Maurits yæh well if it helps I came up with a rule of thumb that don't give a crap about what the chipset is called & just look for motherboards that have all the features u want and fits yr CPU lol

[@pepeman3099]

he already has

[@57Nights]

+sadman hoque If you do that your CPU wont work...

[@bensemusx]

love the segways in tech quicky

[@Armadyz]

nice seeing more videos on this channel

[@tobortine]

Had you sung this to the tune of "dem bones" it would have been more entertaining.

[@tobortine]

***** I like to try and maintain an equilibrium of input ;-)

[@TisEsMe]

You look at Mini-ITX now and you have m.2, bluetooth, wifi, 6 usb ports, and up to 64gb ram on some.

[@overknight5278]

TisEsMe 10mm (14 maybe i forgot) iphone 7 chip… that is "as powerful as most computers" and has a 64 bit architecture … and the snapdragon 820-821-830 at 14-20mm and… quad core- 830 octacord… processor… and the 820 should be able to be turned into a desktop (the s8 rumored to be able to be used as a computer being connected to a device) laptops are great, still. But its slowly being pushed away since phones have taken the market being, so powerful, most new cellphones are a decade ahead od nasas computers since tech advances so fast and some of the tech they use should be able to be sent to space (so change in batteries etc)…

[@TisEsMe]

cool

[@deepbludreams]

+Overknight 52 One year after comment this happened, Dell introduced a Snapdragon 835 powered Laptop.....and it was utter garbage, ARM-64 and X-86 are not compatible, Windows could not run for crap, you have to emulate true 64 bit programs.

[@kleinergaming2008]

That ATX motherboard image that you used, i had the same exact motherboard back in 2004

[@emilsandique9724]

every video is very informative! . goodjob Linus !

[@JohnPitters]

ere in Brazil Mini ITX is more expensiv than Micro ATX

[@flyderay]

Here in turkey mini itx boards are so cheap

[@neruos8738]

Doge Gaming your fucking profile pic is soooooooooooooo cute

[@themindflayer5952]

+tristar Here in Brazil Mini ITX is more expensive that Micro ATX.*

[@sourcegamerBRZ]

+tristar Here in my garage, they are really cheap. Like the millionare warren buffet said,"the more you learn, the more you earn.

[@CIubDuck]

KNAWLEDGE

[@178hejin]

Why is there a gun on the motherboard @6:50 ? Part of the design ? Oo

[@178hejin]

4:42 that is. Sorry

[@kee1haul]

Heðin A. Johansen Awesome.

[@StephenKendall]

Heðin A. Johansen Well, it is called the G1 Assassin, so... Just hope its mission isn't to assassinate you O.o

[@choky1707]

The best explanation i've ever see. Thanks linus !

[@adwaith-pv]

This was uploaded before I even thought about purchasing a computer. My first PC purchase was on 25- Apr-2014.

[@snackpup]

my 5mb of ram cant handle

[@POKEMANZZ3]

Why no btx?!?!

[@hermesstyx697]

because no one uses it.

[@POKEMANZZ3]

I use btx a few people i know use it

[@POKEMANZZ3]

I just asked why btx wasnt here you dont have to jump down my throat i find its a very good forum factor

[@hermesstyx697]

POKEMANZZ3 no one uses it therefore it's not important; that's why it wasn't mentioned.

[@POKEMANZZ3]

I guess

[@ArifNurRahmann]

Mini-ITX FTW. never interested in big computer anymore after know that.

[@ra6050]

I find micro-atx the best size because you can put two gpus.

[@ArifNurRahmann]

LOL, not everyone want to put 2 GPU on their Computer. Even one GTX 980Ti is enough to play all new game in 4k res. at high detail. Also, there are so many ITX case that can fit up to 30 cm GPU size like GTX 980Ti

[@John-Laird]

+Arif Nur Rahman personally I'm a micro atx guy.

[@ra6050]

John Laird Micro atx master mobo race

[@John-Laird]

+Shriyram Rajasegaran MAMMR!!!

[@skarr9843]

thank you, i was confused because i was buying a case for atx standard and i have a mini itx motherboard

[@Maximan166]

Luv u Linus.

[@Maximan166]

***** Touché

[@NikolajLepka]

170 mm² and your graphic shows it's 170 mm × 170 mm... that's 28900 mm²...

[@dimosk7389]

what is your point exactly? he probably refers to the fact that the board is square shaped not to the area of the borad ;)

[@Kowolski01]

he said "170 mm squared" not "170 square-millimeters". linus didn´t say anything wrong here

[@jdude99lolz]

Kowolski01 Actually 170 mm squared is the same as 170 square millimetres.

[@hongyao0308]

jdude99lolz It's not the same, 170 mm squared, means that u square 170, which is 170² or in simpler terms, 170 x 170, and 170 square-millimetres is 170 mm², which refers the unit of measurement, its two different things, see.

[@FuzzyLitchi]

170 mm to the power of 2 = 170 * 170 so...

[@Lmmolsen]

@ 4:08 - image is showing 244mm wide which is standard ATX width, not eATX, and the motherboard in the picture is 269mm :D Always liked your videos! Keep'em comin :D

[@hillconnor13]

Amazing video helped me out didn't know what size mine was haha

[@alloygaming9698]

1:50-1:53 Something broke cause I heard cracking noise!

[@Jeremy974]

+PunkPlaysGamer Or maybe something was connected or disconnected from the camera.

[@PetruMihai]

+HappySlappy Face You sir are a proffesional memer

[@HappySlappyFace]

Petru Mihai thank you ;)

[@cm01]

He hit his mic. Did it more than once in this video.

[@salehfarah]

I fell asleep listening to him talking , reminds me of my wife

[@morkey74]

these are good refresh videos thanks again for the video

[@gacilas]

For someone that is currently learning and a total dummies, I really hope that you'd put a in-video captions or an actual subtitle for people with auditory-based learning problem and more of a visual-learner. My head is experiencing overheating with the auto-generated cc alone. This is so hard for me.

[@danahattie9075]

I have never been given the option to dislike before... I... I don't know if I like it or not... How do I decide... No... What... No... You have to decide for me youtube man. I can't be responsible for my own thoughts. Bad shit happens when that happens... bad shit...

[@danahattie9075]

Dana Hattie I decided I liked the video... goats blood everywhere... bad shit... bad shit...

[@anonymouse8686]

Dana Hattie thats cool bro

[@danahattie9075]

anonymouse8686 Thank you. This comment made my day.

[@anonymouse8686]

Dana Hattie your welcome

[@sealio728]

Dana Hattie Dislike cause of gayness and im a hungry troll. bye! );;;; WAAA idk

[@vanessamcveigh1506]

Anyone in the year 2019 November

[@johnmilsom7840]

Why do I have this on my recommended in June 2020?!

[@PerMejdal]

I use a micro ATX board in standard ATX case. I have installed my 2 slot video card in the bottom slot. So I it does not block a slot. I know my video card only runs at 8x, but I don't think it mattes much.(Define R3, Z87M-G43, i5-4670, HD5870)

[@motocruza4657]

Thanks for the continues information you shared. I watched all you videos mostly at your Linus Techtips channel.. And i built my 1st Gaming and CAD designing PC because of that last 2013. I'm planning to build again another one this year primarily for 3Ds max rendering of my Architectural projects. I'm looking for a bang for the buck GPU meant for the 3ds Max Software and found out that Firepro and Quadro are the best choices for that particular platform but the better one is too expensive for me right now.

[@alanpintor8745]

You are linked from CISCO net-cad! well done boddy.

[@maxwang7937]

You can use a Xeon workstation chip with X99 itx motherboards, and there are C-series chipset equiped itx boards, so you CAN build a workstation off a itx motherboard.

[@Rhyas9]

This was informative. Thank you.

[@sacredcowpoke]

In needed some help in selecting a gaming graphics card. I have a Gigabyte H77N-wifi board in a Lian Li case. What is the best choice for use in the PCI 3.0 low profile slot in this case?

[@GokulRG]

I love how Linus transitions to the topic of SquareSpace in every single video

[@tannerted3920]

Man this is the vid i needed. cheers

[@TheBlackEventorizon]

Linus, your ideal board, the Asus P9X79E-WS, is a CEB form factor. Thanks to you this board is now the base of my new CAD station. Only a handful of cases say that they support this and the other obscure form factors. Since the CEB is based on a mix of ATX and EEB form factors could you install a CEB board in an ATX case like the Corsair 750D or the NZXT 820?

[@miles9911]

i ordered a nin modular power supply(i know its not the best) and the corsair 600 clear c full tower case. what motherboard should i get (im a first time builder too)

[@Rewwgh]

Some of those pictures are so ooooold.

[@overlordnicksclips]

i think i remember when linus got his hands on one of the first xl-atx boards and was all excited, then again i can't remember exactly

[@stever128]

Hey Linus When you showed the eATX board being 330mm wide you had an standard ATX board on the screen with a dimension of 244mm. This was at 4:05 into the video. I only sya this as I have never seen an eATX board and was interested in the graphic.

[@doctorpc3697]

Damn, this speed slider is usefull. Many people comaplin you talk too fast, but I like to keep my video 1,5x faster, so I wouldn't waste as much time learning this stuff :3

[@sgtcojonez]

Thank you very much for these videos.

[@nikolaspcc]

Love that series

[@user-hk8rz3dp9x]

Would Micro atx board be best for a 2 x 2 case? Trying to upgrade a current HP case.

[@BlueAcid9]

+Techquickie What is an "expansion card"? Is there a limit on how many I/O rear and front ports a motherboard can have? Video/audio, USB, etc...

[@Omii68_93]

Hey @techquickie I have a compaq presario in which I wanna change the mother board should I get micro atx?

[@axelsprangare2579]

"Check specifically on a computer case if it's XL-ATX compatible" Says the guy who built a way to cramped hackintosh...

[@Juli-mc6bp]

Could i fit a micro atx mb into a mid tower corsair carbide??