SFF.Network [SFF Network] Intel's 5x5 is Making a Comeback

A while back, Intel previewed it's 5x5 form factor, designed to be smaller than M-ITX. New boards and cases have been released for the form factor, with a new name - Mini-STX.

At CES, ASRock discussed its upcoming H110M-STX Mini PC that will use the form factor.

Read more here.

 

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I can see the benefits to an outboard PSU if you happen to be regularly moving the Pc between fixed locations where you can place PSUs (I do the same thing with my laptop and tow docking stations). If you regualr move the Pc to places where all you have access to is a wall power port, then you need to carry that external PSU with you all the time and it may as well be internal.