Motherboard

The ASUS ROG Strix X870-I is expensive, but that’s mini-ITX life—there’s a ton packed into a tiny board. The heatsinks and overall depth are massive, and ASUS even includes a little PCB extender for extra headers, which is genuinely useful in a tight build like this.

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Pros

+Extremely space-optimized mini-ITX layout with substantial heatsinks
+Includes PCB extender for additional headers and connectivity
+Great platform choice for high-end AMD gaming builds

Cons

-Mini-ITX pricing premium
-No traditional front panel audio header (uses ROG Hive instead)

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