Build Step 1: Assembly There is not much to assemble with a Mini-ITX build, because the motherboard already is ready to go except for the RAM. The motherboard is tiny in comparison to full ATX and ...

Advances in threat-detection and data encryption have created a demand for software firms like WinMagic and Cypherix, whose packages can protect individual files or entire disks. You can even encrypt ...

The problem is that no consumer wants to see PC hardware--or hear fan noise--in their living room or den. That's where Mini-ITX hardware shines. Built in a case that looks more like a set-top box than ...

Building a mini-ITX PC is no fun if it isn't a challenge. That's the conclusion I've come to after spending many moments pondering why I'm such a huge fan of mini-ITX systems. There are other factors, ...

It's been a while since I last looked at a Mini-ITX case on the channel but Cooler Master reached out to us recently and ...

Computer part maker Zotac has unveiled two new Mini-ITX motherboards that will let you put together a system built around the new NVIDIA ION platform. The platform combines an Intel Atom CPU and an ...

We've never seen a mini-ITX gaming PC quite like this one before. It features a custom open-air case made from steel panels that modder Michael Sheppard cut and bent to shape. It also features a ...

I am in the process of putting together a small machine that i will travel with from time to time. My restrictions apart from quite a tight budget are size, noise and good Linux compability. I will ...

The big picture: When a determined hardware enthusiast puts their mind to something, the results are often worth admiring. Such is the case with a recent mini-ITX laptop build that looks like it could ...

It takes a bit of extra skill to build a PC from the ground up inside a small form factor (SFF) chassis, but if you get it just right, it can be rewarding. There's something to be said for cases that ...