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Compact or medium-sized AMD system featuring a USB-C connector header

Compact or medium-sized AMD system featuring a USB-C connector header

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BramOnTheMove
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05-21-2019, 09:13 AM
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Hi, I'm trying to assemble a compact AMD Ryzen 3000 series build featuring USB-C headers. It seems hard to find a suitable combination that fits my budget without breaking the bank. The rear USB-C connection is often missing in affordable B450 boards. Are there any alternatives for a small setup? One option might be an expensive X570 motherboard with USB-C on the back and no front header, while a cheaper Z390 model offers both rear and front headers but isn't from AMD. For future-proof choices, are there non-Expensive ITX or mATX boards available without RGB lighting or TG windows? I’m considering the Lian Li TU150 for a small build. For a mATX, options are limited—I need something plain and budget-friendly.
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BramOnTheMove
05-21-2019, 09:13 AM #1

Hi, I'm trying to assemble a compact AMD Ryzen 3000 series build featuring USB-C headers. It seems hard to find a suitable combination that fits my budget without breaking the bank. The rear USB-C connection is often missing in affordable B450 boards. Are there any alternatives for a small setup? One option might be an expensive X570 motherboard with USB-C on the back and no front header, while a cheaper Z390 model offers both rear and front headers but isn't from AMD. For future-proof choices, are there non-Expensive ITX or mATX boards available without RGB lighting or TG windows? I’m considering the Lian Li TU150 for a small build. For a mATX, options are limited—I need something plain and budget-friendly.

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05-22-2019, 04:38 AM
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mATX is an outdated design, which explains the limited choices. mITX could be costly in any perspective. The X470/X570 ITX models don’t offer significant savings compared to the Z390 ITX version.
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05-22-2019, 04:38 AM #2

mATX is an outdated design, which explains the limited choices. mITX could be costly in any perspective. The X470/X570 ITX models don’t offer significant savings compared to the Z390 ITX version.

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05-22-2019, 05:45 PM
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ATX size exceeds requirements. AMD miniITX: X570 costly and missing front USB C header. Can't employ USB C header PCI E or M.2 adapter since ITX mb lacks sufficient PCI E slots or M.2 isn't viable due to coverage and SSD compatibility. It seems safe to say current mini ITX cases with front USB C ports are limited to Intel systems. Right? Intel miniITX: Z390 might work, but I prefer AMD. The 3600x is significantly more affordable compared to Intel options. Still uncertain if mATX is fading, but choices are limited.
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05-22-2019, 05:45 PM #3

ATX size exceeds requirements. AMD miniITX: X570 costly and missing front USB C header. Can't employ USB C header PCI E or M.2 adapter since ITX mb lacks sufficient PCI E slots or M.2 isn't viable due to coverage and SSD compatibility. It seems safe to say current mini ITX cases with front USB C ports are limited to Intel systems. Right? Intel miniITX: Z390 might work, but I prefer AMD. The 3600x is significantly more affordable compared to Intel options. Still uncertain if mATX is fading, but choices are limited.

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05-28-2019, 11:05 AM
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The mATX situation is quite severe. Many mATX motherboards remain available, such as the Asus Gene, which has numerous XOC world records. The Aorus X570 I Pro features a type C but lacks a front type C configuration. It comes at a high price.
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05-28-2019, 11:05 AM #4

The mATX situation is quite severe. Many mATX motherboards remain available, such as the Asus Gene, which has numerous XOC world records. The Aorus X570 I Pro features a type C but lacks a front type C configuration. It comes at a high price.

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