Mini-ITX, or small form-factor, has been all the rage the last few years in PC builds. Who doesn’t want to pack a ridiculous amount of power in a small PC case? One could even argue that part of the appeal is the challenge of maximizing performance within those constraints. Plus, these motherboards are so damn cute!
If you’re looking to build the absolute best Mini-ITX system possible, then the Asus ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi is surely the motherboard you’d choose. It’s expensive and some of its features will seem superfluous to those who don’t need them, but for the builder who wants it all in a compact package, this small form-factor beauty has it.
Overall one of the best available Mini-ITX motherboards; Two onboard M.2 slots, Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 16x Gen 5; Solid networking and great audio options with included Strix Hive; Enthusiast-approved ROG aesthetics and functional design elements such as Q-Latch for M.2 drives;
$469 MSRP will deter some shoppers; Mini-ITX has some inherent limitations due to its size; Gamers might find some features unnecessary, such as Thunderbolt 4;