> I don't know that the form factor (mini PC) has much to do with power consumption. If anything, a small case probably obstructs airflow and makes heat dissipation worse
They're usually related - small form factor means suboptimal cooling and not a lot of space for a very powerful power supply, which means you won't put a Threadripper inside.
It's not that you can't put an extremely power efficient setup in an ATX case; it's that usually, a small case means a power efficient setup.
They're usually related - small form factor means suboptimal cooling and not a lot of space for a very powerful power supply, which means you won't put a Threadripper inside.
It's not that you can't put an extremely power efficient setup in an ATX case; it's that usually, a small case means a power efficient setup.