14 DAY TRIAL // Asrock's new H77M-ITX board is one really nice choice in case you're looking to build a new system with a small footprint on your desktop, but capable to handle all the heavy-duty needs a modern PC must face daily.
This new board comes with a mini-ITX form factor and with a 17 cm x 17 cm size, it will occupy a very tiny amount of space on your desktop; even more, you could load it in a vertical case and have even more room for your other belongings.
Despite the diminutive dimensions, the Asrock H77M-ITX packs all the modern technologies one might be looking for when in search of a new computer. First of all, you can install both 2nd and 3rd generation Intel Core processors and a max of 16 GB DDR3 memory, to go with the most demanding applications such as Photoshop or other multimedia-related software.
Using the SandyBridge or IvyBridge CPUs will also grant you a rich video experience thanks to the integrated graphics chip with FullHD Blu-ray capabilities; and choosing an IvyBridge CPU will also give you DirectX 11 support for better gaming and enhanced graphics.
When it comes to data transfer, the Asrock H77M-ITX is well equipped: you get up to 4 USB 3.0 ports and dual 6GB/s SATA3 ports for the high transfer speed needed with large files. This board comes with support for Asrock's newest technologies such as the XFast suite, AppCharger or Instant Boot. Together with the bundled tuning and overclocking/ monitoring software, this board will also let experienced users get the best performance possible easily and safely.
You can now download the Asrock H77M-ITX drivers, BIOS and utilities for free, as always.