Agreed with you Levistubby. About the only thing that full size boards have that small format boards don't is more RAM sockets, perhaps more SATA connectsions (4 instead of 2), and perhaps more USB ports. Here again, what do you need?
Full size boards usually cost more because larger boards cost more to make.
Full size boards usually cost more because larger boards cost more to make.
I found that once I moved up to a quad processor (i5 etc) the "problem" was solved. well, also 8Gb RAM.
Since then I have never worried about performance etc. I quick check on the processor loading in Task Manager is all that is needed for reassurance.
Since then I have never worried about performance etc. I quick check on the processor loading in Task Manager is all that is needed for reassurance.
Hi Goodguys,
A Mini PC form factor like the Intel NUC can give you desired level of performance depending on the processor of the chosen model - they are available with CPUs ranging from Intel Atom to Core i7. Expansion capability in terms of system RAM, HDD, USB ports will be less than a typical full ATX or Micro-ATX motherboard system. And they will not be able to accept plug-in PCI or PCI Express cards.
An Intel NUC or similar will also have much lower power consumption vs a standard desktop PC as low power processors are used.
A Mini PC form factor like the Intel NUC can give you desired level of performance depending on the processor of the chosen model - they are available with CPUs ranging from Intel Atom to Core i7. Expansion capability in terms of system RAM, HDD, USB ports will be less than a typical full ATX or Micro-ATX motherboard system. And they will not be able to accept plug-in PCI or PCI Express cards.
An Intel NUC or similar will also have much lower power consumption vs a standard desktop PC as low power processors are used.
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