1. 7 major computer Components Motherboards

2. ATX/BTX Micro ATX NLX Form factor will effect the physical size of the actual motherboard and the case size. They all have a basic layout- -This gives them room for small changes on the boards Power supplies all have standard connections Airflow is increasingly important n the design process Form Factor

3. Advanced Technology Extended Became the standard by Intel in 1995 The power connectors has changed recently from a 20 to 20 pin Port Types allow you to add and remove as needed. ATX Form Factor

5. Balance Technology Extended Smaller profile Lower but wider Designed to dissipate heat Components are in straight lines No longer in production Many manufacturers use the benefits of BTX engineering. BTX Form Factor

7. Smaller than an ATX motherboard Limited expansion slots Backwards compatibility Similar mounting points Similar power Very popular form factor Still heavily being used today Micro ATX Form Factor

9. New Low Profile Extended It’s a standardized version of the LPX It had support for Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Better thermal characteristics Easy to maintain Motherboard replacements without screws No longer being produced NLX Form Factor