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...
MSI has three (3) motherboards with the H170 chipset and 3-slots (expansion).
H170M PRO xxx (VDH; VDH D3; DH)
Differences are memory type (DDR3 vs DDR4) and back-panel and internal header connectors (USB, video, etc.)
Dimensions: 9.3 in. x 9.0 in. (23.5 cm x 22.8 cm)
These H170 boards are TOO...
Upgrading your HP Pavilion Slimline S5000 case?
You may desire to change out the Front Panel USB 2.0 ports to USB 3.0
I worked with modDIY (China) in 2015 to create a USB 3.0 upgrade for this HP s5000 front panel. They now offer this cable to other builders.
USB 3.0 19-Pin to Dual USB Type-A...
You will find the largest selection of 3-slot mATX mobo (226 mm x 170-174mm) are the H110 chipset.
This is largely due to the popular Slimline cases with 2-3 slots (old HP s5000 series), that were budget/entry level.
HP's initial usage in this size (a decade ago) was with AMD and their mDTX /...
Highly recommend picking up the HP Caddy, part number: 654540 001 REV B
Run a Google search (or on eBay) with that part number.
** A newer part is now available, 668261-001 that you should also look at.**
I bought these from a Chinese surplus dealer, 2 years ago, when I was building 4 systems...
I missed the Corsair announcement, earlier this year, that Jonny Guru was appointed as Corsair's PSU Product Manager.
So, yes the review you posted was for the Corsair product he manages (No Wall Street required disclosure).
Corsair's New SFX PSUs
I saw the Corsair SF450 at Microcenter...
Non Sequeter.
Primary answer was about Noctua fans (color) ... which I used in two HP Slimline case upgrades (those cases use TFX).
I have an NCASE M1, sitting on the shelf. IMHO -- Silverstone "struck out" for SFX usage (Quiet HTPC).
For the NCASE SFX : I am evaluating the Seasonic...
Have you looked at the Noctua REDUX series?
Fans - Products
I switched to the Noctua REDUX series (92 mm PWM 4-pin fan upgrade) for HP Slimline case (5000 series).
Complements the black case sides and newest Seasonic TFX power supply.
Seasonic introduced the "consumer black" version of their...
Foxconn is continuing the 3-slot H81 motherboard offerings from Taiwan.
Foxconn H81MXP
http://www.foxconnchannel.com/ProductDetail.aspx?T=Motherboard&U=en-us0000627#
It is a moving target.
Energy efficiency and low-power requirements, driven by the mobile worker/marketplace (cellular/smartphones, tablets, laptops)
over the past 15 years, have reduced energy usage of the typical desktop computer today.
The usage of SSD at about 5 Watts versus a typical...
The Antec ISK 300-150 (and 310-150) HTPC cases were designed in 2009.
They use a proprietary 150 watt power supply, that fits under slimline DVD bay
http://www.antec.com/pdf/manuals/ISK%20300-150_Manual_EN.pdf
Here are the 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors (Haswell)...
My NCASE M1 target build has always been for HTPC/Quiet operation.
I have sucessfully accomplished this objective with a variety of Builds:
HP Pavilion Slimline s5000 series mITX/FlexATX/mDTX cases; Seasonic TFX-350; and Noctua fans.
HP a300 (Panther) and a1000 (Mojave) series mATX cases...
The release of Skylake motherboards has just started. 3Q 2015 were largely ATX-sized boards. Now that we are in 4Q 2015, I am starting to see wider variety of mATX and mITX boards -- but the full Skylake processor portfolio is Not Yet on store shelves.
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I do know that some desktop...
Asrock "Z-series" mITX desktop boards, same as Gigabyte,
not much has changed in features/layout since the Sandy Bridge/Ivy Bridge ("7") era.
Just changes in Intel's PCH architectures over past 5 years.
Asrock Z77E-ITX (2011/2012)
http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z77E-ITX/
Asrock Z170M-ITX/ac...
Nox -
I have a spare NCASE v3 (black, DVD slot option) I would be happy to sell you,
IF you need a case for building before the holidays.
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Only item that I have purchased for this case, so far, is the slot DVD drive.
Skylake motherboards being late to market (4Q2015/1Q2016), reason build was...
The HP s5000 is an 'new generation' design from the original s3000 cases
that were designed for mDTX AMD motherboards (circa 2007).
Those cases have FlexATX power supply at top of case and only handle mITX or mDTX.
--
This is what a factory HP s5000 media version looks like (photo below), tight...
Intel has always designed the H61, H81, and H110 PCH for usage on entry-level motherboards.
The Asus B150 has 4-slots (RAM), but doesn't fit NCASE with SFX power supply -- but likely fits the JONSBO case.
Dell, HP, and other case makers (Taiwan) often use these motherboards for their economic...
Gigabyte has also "jumped" into the 3-slot mATX/FlexATX form factor with H110 chipset.
These motherboard should fit the NCASE !
Gigabyte GA-H110M-A motherboard (DDR4 RAM) - true bare bones/entry level.
Form Factor; (226 mm x 174 mm)
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5589#ov...
Asus is continuing to release 3-slot motherboards, now under Skylake H110/B150 chipsets.
You have to wonder if these are designed for the new 3-slot JONSBO cases.
Unfortunately, these offerings won't fit (183/185/201mm) with SFX in NCASE.
Asus H110M-K D3 motherboard
8.9 inch x 7.2 inch ( 226mm...
The HP Slimline s5000 series computer cases will fit a four-slot mATX motherboard,
BUT the last 2 slots don't have rear slots and the TFX power supply sits above those slots.
** HP hosted a number of economical AMD and Intel motherboards in this case. **
I have an Intel DH87RL motherboard with...
Tony Ou -
Is this the standard Silverstone ST45SF SFX power supply ?
OR is this a revision (ST45SF-G) with a quieter / changed fan?
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My NCASE M1 power requirements are easily in the 400-500W category,
BUT -- QUIET/Smart Fan operation desired.
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For example for the HP s5000 Slimline cases...
I see that Asus has recenly added a new H81M-P, motherboard, another 2-slot mDTX style !
This appears to be available in North America.
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/H81MP/overview/
Asus H81M-P Manual (English)...
According to ASUS web site, the H81M-P was released in late October 2014.
It does have an internal USB 3.0 header as well as supporting 4 USB 2.0 ports (internal header), a COM1 and LPT1 port !
gb
In July 2014, ASUS released the H81M-R/C/SI motherboard : mDTX
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1150/H81M-R/E9548_H81M-R_Manual_web.pdf
Form factor: 190mm x 177mm (7.5 inch x 7.0 inch)
Board is available in Europe, but appears to be a system builder board (qty. purchase)...
For a HTPC replacement, the mITX and Thin mITX form factors are often used.
Many offerings come from the embedded and industrial computer mfg. As well as consumer/retail.
http://www.kontron.com/downloads/datasheet/datasheet_ktq87-mitx.pdf
Kontron KTQ87-mITX...