Asus H110I-PLUS D3

Intel has not yet released all Skylake processors to the market, and board manufacturers have already presented their solutions in all form factors and on different chipsets. Mini-ITX boards are for those who want to build a really compact PC. After all, such solutions — 170 × 170 mm in size — serve as the basis for assembling systems that are about 3 times smaller than conventional "system units" (in Midi-Tower cases).

UEFI BIOS and proprietary utilities

Asus H110I-PLUS D3 is inexpensive, but it has excellent workmanship and the manufacturer has shown attention to detail. So this sub-$100 board will be a solid foundation for a PC, and it will be comfortable to use. She has a UEFI BIOS and proprietary utilities almost like expensive Asus models. For example, the ability to overclock systems, which are redundant for such systems, has been curtailed. But the proprietary AI Suite 3 programme will allow you to configure the system so that the fans (processor and case) work quietly and power consumption is minimal.

Two DDR3L memory slots

An important feature of the Asus H110I-PLUS D3 is the presence of two slots for DDR3L memory, not DDR4. Therefore, this board is suitable for those who do not see the need to switch to DDR4. For example, to use the existing set of "RAM", and not buy a new one. Although, this is true if you have a DDR3L kit (regular DDR3 is not recommended for use). If you want a Mini-ITX board with DDR4 slots, check out the Asus Z170I PRO GAMING or MSI H110I PRO for example. But there are no restrictions with processors — without overclocking, you can use any Skylake (with socket 1151).

Four USB 3.0 ports

Also note that the H110I-PLUS D3 does not have USB Type-A and Type-C ports. This is predictable given the low cost of the board. If you are looking for a Mini-ITX board with this option, you will have to shell out for a more expensive model (like the Gigabyte GA-H170N-WIFI). And at the disposal of economical buyers of this model will be 4 USB 3.0 ports (two of them are displayed on the front panel of the case). It turns out that the board does not have any "frills" and it works on an entry-level chipset (Intel H110). So it's great value for money, and you won't overpay for features that aren't typically found in the low-end office and home (non-gaming) machines that the H110I-PLUS D3 is designed for.