The proliferation of iTX motherboards in the past few years has caused users to gradually shift to compact systems to save space. To build an iTX standard system, users need to pay attention to several issues to avoid losing money.
Installing the iTX system yourself is not as easy as a conventional system
As mentioned, iTX will be a very compact system, so most of the components as well as the iTX case will be very cramped in space and not as easy to install as the M-ATX or ATX forms we use. still often seen. iTX cases have many layouts, such as Form Sandwich – which is popular because of space optimization, dividing the case into 2 different halves, the way of installing components will be completely different from regular ATX cases,…
Furthermore, because the optimal space is only for the components to fit tightly, the selection of components must also be weighed and measured in every millimeter, otherwise, it will not be possible to install. You also have to be careful with the wiring, otherwise, it will easily lead to a situation where there is no room left to fit the wires or the necessary connections cannot be plugged in due to lack of space.
If you are a beginner and do not have much experience in assembling a complete computer system yourself, please refer to many online reviews and watch many instructional videos to avoid being “overwhelmed” when starting.
Using an iTX system doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice performance
“Small = Weak” is no longer true for iTX systems, with an iTX case under 15 liters you can even use the Max Ping configuration with i9, Ryzen 9, RTX 3080 graphics card, and water cooler AIO 240mm with almost no problems.
The temperature and noise level of the iTX system will not be good
Influenced by small size and limited cooling measures, iTX systems will be a bit hotter than regular ATX and M-ATX forms. Due to the higher temperature, the fans also have to operate at high speed to ensure heat dissipation -> noisier.
To optimize temperature and noise, an experienced iTX player will know how to choose the right components to balance performance with temperature and noise. You cannot use an extremely configured iTX system with an Intel Core i9 and RTX 3090 graphics card but the fan is always running at maximum capacity and the temperature is always at 8x.
If you want a really powerful configuration, consider using an iTX case with an acceptable size, for example, Cooler Master NR200P, NZXT H210,… so that the system can operate stably.