Fans of small form factor PCs are a dedicated bunch, with the best Mini-ITX motherboards being the absolute superstars of each build. And it's easy to understand why. A mini PC just has an innate aesthetic appeal about it, but with the latest boards it's possible to achieve all the performance of a much larger build, while still saving some desk space.
You'll also gain a measure of portability and be able to place it somewhere a full ATX case would not be practical. The foundation of a high quality SFF system is the best Mini-ITX motherboard. But no matter whether you're on a budget that's big or small, there are a wide range of options to choose from.
When it comes to premium options, a pair of Asus Mini-ITX motherboards stand head and shoulder above the rest. The best Mini-ITX board of all is the Asus ROG Strix X670E-I Gaming WiFi. It's closely followed by the very similar Asus ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi which stands out as the best Intel Mini-ITX board.
The former wins out due to its ability to house AMD's next generation Ryzen 9000-series processors , and almost certainly a generation beyond that too. Both come with a steep price, but for the feature sets they offer, their prices are justified. Not everyone needs such high end motherboards though, and there are plenty of more affordable options.
The ASRock B760I Lightning WiFi is a clear standout for best budget Intel Mini-ITX , while the MSI B650I Edge WiFi is a very solid choice for best mid-range AM5 Mini-ITX . AM4 f.
