Asus H110S1

Even less

The Mini-STX computer platform is even more compact than the Mini-ITX. In addition to the reduced size of motherboards (15x15 versus 17x17 cm), it implies an external power supply and the transfer of the front interface panel directly to the motherboard. Thanks to this, self-assembly PCs are the size of a factory nettop. At the same time, they use not low-frequency laptop processors, but full-fledged desktop processors.

Forced choice

The range of Mini-STX-motherboards in east european retail is not great. Most often, the Asus H110S1 and H110S2 models come across. The second one is supplemented with another Ethernet port, but it also costs more, so we recommend the more affordable first one for purchase. Of the features of the H110S1, it is worth noting the laptop SO-DIMM memory format, the complete absence of PCI-E slots and the presence of two M.2 connectors, one of which is shortened (not suitable for SSD, but compatible with Wi-Fi). The chipset does not have its own heatsink (there simply wasn't enough space for it), but due to its proximity to the processor, it will be blown by its cooler.

Work, work and more work

In addition to DisplayPort and two HDMIs, the Asus H110S1 also has an LVDS video output (flexible cable like laptops) used in embedded systems. This makes it clear that the main scope of the motherboard is ATMs, payment terminals and other industrial computers. But nothing prevents you from building a miniature home or office PC on its basis, unless a gaming one will work.