Does size matter?

[Verntallat]

Hello everyone

I'm going to change my motherboard. With the H81 chipset I have more than enough, I can browse, check emails, watch YouTube and play some games.
MSI H81m P33 vs H81-P33
First of all, I want to reassure the critics that if they can do everything with their current PC, they can do it with this one and much more

It will be like this:
I5 4590
Msi GT 740 2GB gddr5
Crucial 8GB ddr3 1600 cl9
Nox 600w
Crucial SSD 240 gb
Cooling is yet to be decided, Noctua model
Generic case 43x43x20

The question I want to ask is that I currently have an ATX motherboard installed, which by size is capable in that tower. And I thought about the advantages or disadvantages of switching to mATX
Would the components be more "tight" and would cooling be more critical?
With more space available internally, could I put a larger cooling unit?
Maybe these are just my assumptions?

I encourage everyone to disagree a little, the equipment will be like this, except the motherboard in what format?
A hint, the difference of 10-15€ in price between the two is not relevant
Regards
Verntallat

[whoololon]

In reality, it is a matter of taste and necessity.

The first thing is to know what ATX, microATX and miniITX formats are and what they consist of.
The first one is very well known, and there is little to explain. Depending on the model and the manufacturer, there are a number of memory slots and expansion sockets, offering the best configuration for SLI/Xfire.
The microATX accommodates a maximum of 4 memory slots, one or two expansion sockets and usually has 2 slots for graphics.
The miniITX accommodates a maximum of 2 memory slots and a single slot for graphics.
The arrangement of the basic elements CPU, RAM and graphics does not vary significantly.

That configuration of yours, for starters, does not need a Noctua, a Raijintek Themis will do the job.
The size thing is the least of it, you can put together a top-of-the-range configuration even in miniITX.
ATX towers are usually compatible with microATX, you wouldn't even have to change the case.
If you are looking to compact the configuration, not sure, a NOX CoolBay CX, BitFenix Prodigy M or Colossus mATX... there is a lot of variety. The important thing is to take into account how much space they have for the micro's heatsink and for the graphics card.

Edited.

[Espinetenbolas]

Well I don't understand the post.

You change the format but you don't change the case... so what's the need?

As for the heatsink you can normally mount the same one in any ATX, E-ATX, ITX,... format, it all depends on the case.

Besides why do you want a bigger heatsink?.... overheating?... silence?

An I5 4590 is not a CPU that requires large systems... the stock cooler is more than enough.

You're framing the problem incorrectly as it seems like you want to improve your cooling... by changing the motherboard? :facepalm:

Explain the problem and not the "solution" you want to implement because the post doesn't make any sense to me... it will be easier for us.

[Verntallat]

Thanks for the answers
My question is that simple. It's just to know if there was any advantage in changing the format
I am updating my PC with the change of components. The new processor requires a new motherboard, because I went from the old 775 to the 1150, mostly because I don't feel like going to the 1151 given the constructive criticism that is heard around here.
And as I said before, my use will be very light in execution requirements: office, youtube, video, emails and maybe some low-requirement game to pass the time.
I wish to finish the post informing you that I have already gone to a physical store for the 3 missing elements
Processor
Motherboard
Memory
Everything came out for me for 297.81€

Thanks again to everyone
VERNTALLAT

[ferelxyx]

hello, if you don't put a powerful computer, the micro atx are good and take up less space, but with their corresponding case, if not, it doesn't make sense,

regards

[defaultuser]

In the end the answer was No. And in a case like yours even less so.
It doesn't matter much the format, there are almost all options in all formats and what matters is what the board brings and other details that depend on the orientation you want to give it.

It only matters in terms of clear space, if it's going to be a board for up to quad-sli it will need space for the slots, and other aspects related to the space available, but as they tell you there are even powerful itx boards.
The size matters in other things…... in the trunk of the car for example.

By the way happy new year.

Regards.