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Test Zotac A75-ITX WiFi (Overclockersclub)

Marque
Zotac
Modèle
A75-ITX WiFi
Site
Overclockersclub.com
Date
8.12.2011
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If you're building an HTPC or some other type of streaming media rig, you usually want it to be as small as possible. This will allow you to easily tuck it away out of sight, where it can easily and quietly do its job. One of the best ways to do this is to start off with an ITX form factor motherboard. Zotac, for a while now, has been my all time favorite manufacturer that makes ITX motherboards, so right off the bat I'd recommend using one of its boards. However, you can't just pick up a motherboard and be done with it — you'll need to first decide which CPU you'll use. The ITX form factor comes with a wide range of socket types, as well as some without any socket. For some, an integrated CPU like the Intel Atom or VIA Nano would work fine. Others will want to be able to pick and choose which processor they'll be able to use. If you find yourself fitting into the latter category, I'd recommend using an AMD APU as a great budget option. Today will be looking at just that — a Zotac A75 ITX motherboard that will be powered by an AMD A8 3850 APU. The Zotac A75-ITX WiFi is priced on Newegg at $139.99, which is almost exactly the cost of the AMD A8 3850 APU. So for about $260 plus the price of some memory and an HDD, you'll be able have a fully functioning HTPC/Streaming media rig. Not only that, but you can bring the cost down by using one of AMD's cheaper APUs. In my opinion, this is a price that's kind of hard to beat. Along with the APU, I'll also be pairing the A75-ITX WiFI up with an HD 6970 and 8GB of Mushkin memory so we can see how the board stacks up to larger A75 and A55 offerings. What is this tiny board capable of? Let's find out!
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