The Mini-DTX form factor allow Asus to support TWO M.2 drives via this SO-DIMM interface.
SO-DIMM.2: Bundled expansion card with heatsink allows two M.2 drives to be connected via an SO-DIMM interface and helps control SSD thermals for maximum performance
Asus Crosshair VIII IMPACT (AM4): New Mini-DTX motherboard
AMD AM4 X570 Mini-DTX enthusiast gaming motherboard
with an SO-DIMM.2 card (dual M.2), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax), PCIe 4.0, SupremeFX audio,
Aura Sync RGB LED lighting, SATA 6Gb/s and USB 3.2 Gen 2
The internal header has the New Type E...
FlexATX form factor (Intel 1999):
Motherboard no larger than 229 × 191 mm (9” x 7.5 inch), and no more than 3 expansion slots,
at least one PCI Express ×16
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/FlexATX
Mini-DTX form factor (AMD, 2007):
Most frequently found with AMD processor motherboards.
HP used...
I will wait for dimensions (motherboard size).
The RAM (memory area) and internal connectors has been an area of contention (for fit),
of motherboards larger than VIA Technologies mini-ITX (2001), 170 x 170mm (6.7 x 6.7 inch), one expansion slot.
A handful of AMD motherboards (budget market)...
Asus PRIME H310M-A motherboard, 3-slot.
https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/PRIME-H310M-A/
Requires ATX Power Supply Bracket for usage in NCASE M1 ( 226 mm x 173 mm )
Form Factor: ~ FlexATX at 8.9 inch x 7.3 inch ( 226 mm x 185 mm )
Internal I/O Ports (headers):
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to...
Yes, you would need to use the ATX bracket for the power supply.
Gigabyte GA-250M-DS3H (rev 1.0)
Form Factor: 226mm x 193mm
http://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-B250M-DS3H-rev-10#kf
Asrock has introduced a series of small Micro ATX motherboards ...
that are close to the Mini-DTX specification: 8.00-in x 6.70-in (203.20 mm x 170.18 mm)
first introduced by AMD in 2007.
https://web.archive.org/web/20090824030803/http://www.dtxpc.org/_docs/42197-DTX_Specification.pdf
Asrock...
Asrock B250M-HDV (3 slots)
Form Factor: 8.9-in x 7.2-inch (English); 226 mm x 183 mm (Metric)
http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/B250M-HDV/index.asp#Specification
Asrock B150M-DVS R2.0 (3 slots)
Form Factor: 8.9-in x 7.2-inch (English); 226 mm x 183 mm (Metric)...
I like the overall improvements (80 Gold, etc.) for the TX-M series.
May consider this for a computer case migration that I am performing this week.
I would need for this specific Mini tower case (for mATX boards)
greg
Cammy -
Regarding your other questions, learn the basics:
Motherboard determines your constraints (CPU, RAM, OS support);
AND the Power. supply sets your total Wattage Limit.
Your Power Supply should be purchased at 50% of Wattage used.
CPUs typically require 65 to 95 Watts; Add-On Graphics...
Your answer, regarding BIOS can be found at the HP Support page for your specific HP Slimline model.
HP Slimline s3330.uk Product Support Page
http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Pavilion-Slimline-s3300-Desktop-PC-series/3644713/model/3666188
Software and Driver Downloads...
HP Upgrading and Servicing Guide for your HP Slimline
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c00877796
HP Quick Setup Guide
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01311397
Regarding your 160 watt power supply, I doubt this will be adequate.
Replacing Power Supply for HP Slimline S3000 series...
Asrock continues to offer new 2-slot mDTX / mATX motherboards that
fit the HP s3000 and s5000 Slimline chassis.
Motherboard Size: 7.5-in x 7.4-in, 191 mm x 188 mm
- 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2: x16 mode)*
- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot
*Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
ASRock > H110M-HDS...
Yes, the traditional Brown/Beige color scheme does not aesthetically match many DIY Builds.
There are options, for SOME of their fan models.
Noctua offers the Redux Line (Black/Gray) in their popular models.
I use this model for aesthetic builds.
Product line redux - Products
as well as the...