Question 1

Has anyone found a Mini-ITX/DTX motherboard that supports the front panel 3.1 type C connection?

Accepted Answer

I'm sure there are quite a few options, but most budget mobos won't have a USB-C connector. On the Intel side, I can vouch for the Asus ROG Strix Z390i as having a USB-C front panel connector.

Question 2

On the motherboard mounting panel, does the square cutout provide enough space to accommodate an m.2 drive with a heatsink?

Accepted Answer

On my particular motherboard (Asus Rog Strix Z390-I), no. However, you could use a dremel tool to expand the cutout (just be sure to get all the metal shavings out of the case before assembly). Also, there's only 17mm of clearance from the base of the motherboard to the inside of the back panel. Minus the height of the m.2 mounting, you're probably looking at closer to 12mm for the heatsink.

Question 3

Can this case fit a micro atx motherboard? I ask, because the dimensions seem large enough.

Accepted Answer

Nope, it can fit Mini-ITX and Mini-DTX motherboards.  It will not fit a microATX motherboard.

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