Over the years, a lot of small form factor PCs have been developed, and they may be loosely categorized based on their overall size and shape. Here's a short description of each of them. Read on to find out which small PC is bets for your requirements.
Cubical
Cubical small form factor PCs are box-type cases that are big enough to fit standard microATX motherboards. Smaller models are called as barebones units as they only include the motherboard with the case and power supply. Upgrade options may be limited in the smaller versions because of airflow and power concerns, cramped internal spaces, and non-standard motherboards. The larger cases, on the other hand, are upgraded easily because of standard form factor motherboards and their relatively bigger internal spaces.
The pizza box
Small form factor PCs of this type resemble flat cases that look like pizza boxes that are very popular for computer workstation use, and normally fit the microATX motherboard as well. Orientations can vary (whether it is laid flat on its base or on its side) depending on the function it plays and the preference of the user. Home theater components are based off of this design, featuring the same front-panel controls, ports, and styles.
Mini-itx
In addition to its purposes in the industrial field, the mini-ITX motherboard can also be incorporated into a small form factor PC. They incorporate low-power components and are extremely compact, with some not much bigger than the standard 5.25" optical drive.
Microatx tower
The microATX tower resembles an ordinary tower case, only shorter in height. It is made to fit microATX motherboards and may or may not use standard ATX power supplies. And because of its similarities to full-size towers, the microATX tower is sometimes not considered as a small form factor case.
No more PC boxes
Cybernet offers small form factor PC solutions that can be used for various educational, financial, healthcare, factory, and government functions, as well as point-of-sales systems normally utilized by small kiosks and restaurants. These small form factor PCs are easy to upgrade, service, and deploy, space-saving, require 50% less power (letting you save on electrical costs), and have lower costs for maintenance compared to a regular desktop tower PC.
Aside from small form factor PCs that can be fitted either inside a keyboard or an LCD monitor, Cybernet also has touchscreen LCD monitors and ordinary stand-alone LCD monitors, as well as refurbished systems, accessories, and wireless networking solutions.
