The ATX (Advanced Technology eXtended) and BTX (Balanced Technology eXtended) port clusters refer to standards for motherboard design and layout in personal computers. The ATX standard, introduced in 1995, specifies dimensions, mounting points, and power connections, promoting better airflow and component accessibility. BTX was developed later to enhance thermal management and improve system cooling by reorienting components, although it did not gain widespread adoption. Both standards dictate how ports and connectors are arranged on motherboards to ensure compatibility and functionality within PC cases.
The three form factors for desktop system boards are: ATX, and BTX and NLX
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ATX and BTX are types of motherboards designed by Intel. ATX is the more popular motherboard and has been around since the mid 90's and was designed for the ease of adding and removing components. BTX boards are newer then ATX and were designed to provide better airflow throughout the computer while maintaining the benefits of the ATX design. BTX has improved air flow , can be used in all cases and is able to use ATX power supply.
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The main difference between ATX and BTX, is that BTX rearranges components on the ATX board to improve thermodynamics. Components changed that reduced the heat production within a PC, negating the need for the switch to the BTX board.
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ATX motherboards are best suited to providing legacy slots and ports (such as PCI).
Yes, if it is an ATX motherboard. The motherboard specifications should say specifically if it is ATX, mini ATX, BTX, ITX, etc. Most motherboards are ATX.
ATX, MicroATX, Flex ATX, BTX, and NLX, In that order.
Three form factors are AT, ATX and BTX. AT is the older Pentium, real big with just a few connectors. ATX is the most common today, mid-size, more standard connectors for future devices, the power supply is placed differently to work better and the placement of RAM is closer to the CPU which enhances performance. BTX, is designed for powerful computers so the cooling system is improved, the CPU is moved to the front of the motherboard to get cool air and has a special heat sink and an assembly on the CPU that blows air away from the CPU.