Types of Motherboards

Motherboards

There are three main types of motherboards, which include ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX, that are common in desktop computers today. The ATX is a form factor for desktop computers and more advanced gaming setups, ATX also supports more expansion slots. Micro-ATX is more for moderate desktop builds and can fit both ATX and Micro-ATX form factor cases. The Mini-ITX form factor is for Mini-PCs and for home theater builds.

Some of the other form factors for motherboards include ITX which is more of a historical or older type of motherboard. In addition, the E-ATX or extended ATX are more for the larger computers like high-end workstations and enthusiast builds. There are also other types of motherboards like laptop embedded motherboards, an older standard called BTX that is obsolete now and Nano-ATX or Pico-ATX motherboards that are for industrial or embedded systems.

Motherboard Sizes

There are different sizes for motherboards that include the ATX being 12 x 9.6 inches, Micro-ATX being 9.6 x 9.6 inches and the Mini-ITX being 170 x 170 mm. The E-ATX or extended ATX is up to 12 x 13 inches. There are things to consider when selecting a motherboard type that includes the chipset, the type of processor, the form factor of the case, and how many PCIe, RAM slots and ports are available.

Knowledge Byte

Burnout and Lack of Motivation is something that can happen when studying for certification exams. The best way to get this to work is to do more manageable study periods that don’t include marathon sessions. There is some truth to being consistent in your training and aiming for being 1% better every day.

Putting in the time should not feel boring or tedious. If it is becoming boring or tedious, try another type of training like flash cards or reading a random chapter in the book to liven up your training. There are some things that can help if you feel that you are getting burnt out, these include trying to change your routine to make studying a part of your daily routine.

Conclusion

There are some ways to go about training and if you get to the point that it seems that you are not making any progress then switch up your studies and find something that works for you. Motherboards are something that you can understand that will help you in your IT journey. Knowing this will help understand the fundamentals of Information Technology. There are more things that I will be discussing in the coming weeks on this blog so stay tuned.