What are BTX motherboards??...How are they different from ATX boards???.....thanks
2007-01-03 13:59:41 · 5 answers · asked by elbestionblog 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Basically they just flip stuff around, if you look at the back of a regular case the PCI slots are on the bottom, then above them the processor, and then above that the power supply. Well on BTX the processor and the PCI slots switch places. It provides better airflow, as most cases have a front fan on the bottom, but them have the exhaust fans for the processor on top. With BTX have them all on the bottom, you get better airflow. Works well in theory, but nobody seems to like it, I looked for a BTX motherboard on my new PC, because my case can be converted to BTX, and I couldn't find a single decent one. Looks to me like a good idea that will just never pan out.
2007-01-03 18:50:58 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Balanced Technology Extended formfactor (BTX for short) is slated to be the replacement for the aging ATX motherboard formfactor in late 2004 and early 2005. It has been designed to alleviate some of the issues that arose from using newer technologies (which often demand more power and create more heat) on motherboards compliant with the circa-1996 ATX specification. The ATX and BTX standards were both proposed by Intel.
2007-01-04 01:59:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
this is grabbed from wikipedia.org:-
BTX (for Balanced Technology Extended) is a form factor for PC motherboards, originally slated to be the replacement for the aging ATX motherboard form factor in late 2004 and early 2005. It has been designed to alleviate some of the issues that arose from using newer technologies (which often demand more power and create more heat) on motherboards compliant with the circa-1996 ATX specification. The ATX and BTX standards were both proposed by Intel. Intel's decision to refocus on low-power CPUs, after suffering scaling and thermal issues with the Pentium 4, has added some doubt to the future of the form factor. The first company to implement BTX was Gateway Inc, followed by Dell. Although not marketed as such, Apple Computer's Mac Pro utilizes the BTX design as well. However, future development of BTX retail products by Intel was cancelled in September 2006. [1]
2007-01-03 22:10:59 · answer #3 · answered by Vera 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At last the new Intel BTX standard motherboard is nearly with us for those of you who are interested in changing from the trusted ATX (Advanced Technology eXtended) form factor. This new Intel BTX (Balanced Technology Extended) standard for motherboards is only really being pushed by Intel who are very concerned for cooling their processors. If we here this once more we will scream. It is of course a different matter where computer case manufacturers will have to make BTX standard cases as well as ATX cases causing them to double up.
2007-01-04 02:39:26 · answer #4 · answered by brady ewart 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In short, BTX is another standard for motherboards developed by Intel. Basically the processor, memory, PCI slots etc. are placed on the motherboard so that when everything is put inside a computer case, it is "thermally advantaged" compared to the ATX standard we are all used to.
If you look at one you'll notice they place all the high-heat generating component in near the center row of the motherboard so that less fans are needed to cool everything.
BTX cases will generally have a large intake fan right in the middle of the front of the case as opposed to the bottom of the front..
2007-01-04 00:10:46 · answer #5 · answered by d s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋