In this sub-forum we are all about itx. It was a great miniaturization from ATX, but it's already become limiting. I came from a standard ATX, then a shuttle, currently a SG05 and soon Dan's A4.
The A4's size is being challenged by a couple of other projects (there are a few smaller console-type cases, but I don't see them as portable as the thin 'cube'/tower form factor) but these are struggling with the standards we currently have.
I think we can do better.
The GPU belongs behind the motherboard. So we need a new type of connector. And since it is at the back of the motherboard, why not make it the same dimension as the motherboard? No need for these long A__ cards.
A smaller common PSU form factor. FlexATX is a good one, but maybe try to accommodate a larger fan, And gfx connectors ffs!
A smaller motherboard? Why are we still using those large Dimms... They have been around for more than a decade now. There's nano-itx which has soldered cpu, we don't want soldered cpu, so maybe this is a bit of a challenge.
There's a Tupperware on my table, it's 16x22x10, it would be great if it was a gaming PC. One which is as flexible as itx boards, not like those 'Powerful' NUC or Brix or whatever.
The A4's size is being challenged by a couple of other projects (there are a few smaller console-type cases, but I don't see them as portable as the thin 'cube'/tower form factor) but these are struggling with the standards we currently have.
I think we can do better.
The GPU belongs behind the motherboard. So we need a new type of connector. And since it is at the back of the motherboard, why not make it the same dimension as the motherboard? No need for these long A__ cards.
A smaller common PSU form factor. FlexATX is a good one, but maybe try to accommodate a larger fan, And gfx connectors ffs!
A smaller motherboard? Why are we still using those large Dimms... They have been around for more than a decade now. There's nano-itx which has soldered cpu, we don't want soldered cpu, so maybe this is a bit of a challenge.
There's a Tupperware on my table, it's 16x22x10, it would be great if it was a gaming PC. One which is as flexible as itx boards, not like those 'Powerful' NUC or Brix or whatever.