Valve's Steam Machine Motherboard Approaches Pico ITX Size in Miniaturization Feat
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Digital Foundry
Summary
Valve's Steam Machine motherboard is remarkably compact, described by engineers as "almost Pico ITX" sized (100x72mm), significantly smaller than a standard Mini ITX motherboard (170x170mm). Teardown photos from Digital Foundry reveal the impressive miniaturization achieved in the small form factor gaming console.
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bskyValve's Steam Machine Motherboard Approaches Pico ITX Size in Miniaturization Featdigitalfoundry.netKey quotes
· 2 pulledThe mainboard is 'almost Pico ITX' sized
Pico ITX motherboards measuring 100x72mm (!) - in comparison to a 'full-size' Mini ITX motherboard at 170x170mm
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