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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these motherboard types is best suited for small form-factor and low-power functions?
A
Mobile-ITX
B
NLX
C
ATX
D
microATX
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nano-ITX are fully integrated boards designed to consume very low power.

Detailed explanation-2: -Micro-ATX: Similar to Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX motherboards are suitable for smaller builds and are ideal for any budget. Micro-ATX features all the core technology, such as DIMM slots for RAM, however, is more suited to a single GPU set-up. This is because the motherboards usually come with only one PCIe lane.

Detailed explanation-3: -A small motherboard form factor can fit into a space constraint and small form-factor industrial computers. Small form factor (SFF) motherboards come in various sizes and shapes: Mini-ITX, 3.5” SBC, 2.5” PICO-ITX, and the smallest 1.8” FEMTO ITX is starting to make an appearance in the embedded market.

Detailed explanation-4: -Unless you’re building something particularly tiny, the two best options are ATX and Micro-ATX, or M-ATX for short. They can dictate a number of important factors in your PC’s look, feel, and overall component options.

Detailed explanation-5: -Choosing the Correct Form-Factor Motherboard Gaming PC: For all those hardcore gamers out there, ATX is the best form factor. However, this is only useful if you want to make use of the extra PCI-e slots. Otherwise, Micro ATX offers almost the same features but at a lower price.

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