Could this new ITX board feature a green PCB?
Could this new ITX board feature a green PCB?
ASRock's server line also produces mATX/ITX server boards with green PCBs, typically priced above $400. The top choice seems to be the X570D4I-NL, the latest model with Intel components up to 10th generation. I haven't found it in stock, but a similar version is available for $589: https://tecisoft.com/products/asrock-rac...emium-x570. The optimal solution might be a standard ASRock ITX/AC board for $110, though it will appear gray. https://www.newegg.com/asrock-fatal1ty-x...6813157837. It's worth noting that ASRock doesn't add unnecessary features to their budget models, which helps maintain an industrial/OEM aesthetic. We currently have four or five B450ITX/AC units, none of which have encountered problems, even one that spent several years in a production area. The case is corroded and covered in various powders, but the motherboard has remained functional.
DFI and Intel previously produced many eco-friendly PCB boards, their design was appealing, though they're no longer available for purchase. Intel's newest desktop board is the third generation, and Asus offers a few green CSM/business boards for each CPU generation, such as the H610T D4-CSM (mini-ITX) for 12th gen CPUs. In Europe, Fujitsu/Kontron provides OEM boards that match Intel's 8th, 9th, and 12th gen processors, plus they're energy-efficient. The 12th gen boards appear slightly bluer but still look green in their press releases.