Saturday, July 27th 2024

ASRock Silently Unveils X600TM-ITX, a Thin Mini-ITX Motherboard for AMD Zen 5 CPUs

ASRock has silently unveiled the X600TM-ITX, currently the "world's only" AM5 Thin Mini-ITX motherboard designed for AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" processors along with 8000 and 7000 series CPUs with a max TDP of 65 W. Its "Thin" Mini-ITX form factor (17.0 cm x 17.0 cm) stands out with a compact 25 mm I/O shield height compared to the standard 44 mm.

Unlike traditional Mini-ITX boards, the X600TM-ITX utilizes SODIMM memory (max. 96 GB of Dual DDR5 6400+) and supports onboard power supply via one DC Jack on the rear panel I/O, eliminating the need for a separate ATX PSU. This makes it an ideal choice for DIY mini PC enthusiasts. However, the board lacks PCIe slots for discrete GPUs, limiting its gaming potential. Nevertheless, the integrated graphics in AM5 processors should handle most games at lower settings, especially with higher-end CPUs.
The X600TM-ITX sports two M.2 2280 SSDs (PCIe Gen 4 x4), dual SATA ports, an M.2 2230 slot to accommodate a Wi-Fi / Bluetooth module, one DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI ports (rear and internal), one LAN port, audio jack, and four USB ports. However, ASRock seems to be offering a wide range of I/O configurations, so multiple variants of this motherboard will be available.

ASRock positions the X600TM-ITX primarily for HTPC (Home Theater PC) builds, a market segment that has declined with the rise of mini PCs. This board offers greater flexibility, including future CPU upgrade options.

Pricing and availability details are yet to be announced. More details on the product page.
Source: Videocardz
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47 Comments on ASRock Silently Unveils X600TM-ITX, a Thin Mini-ITX Motherboard for AMD Zen 5 CPUs

#1
londiste
I am a fan of SFF systems, but with this one I have to ask - what is the CPU and more importantly the cooler you'd use to take advantage of the "Thin" part of it?
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#2
Nomad76
News Editor
londisteI am a fan of SFF systems, but with this one I have to ask - what is the CPU and more importantly the cooler you'd use to take advantage of the "Thin" part of it?
Good question, I can think of LH-L9a from Noctua (37 mm), Slim Silence (41.5 mm) from Gelid or ID-Cooling IS Series (30 mm)
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#3
dj-electric
ASRock Deskmini, this is why this board exists. look it up.
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#4
Nomad76
News Editor
dj-electricASRock Deskmini, this is why this board exists. look it up.
As a case.. maybe something like ASRock Jupiter X600 (34 mm)
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#5
Landcross
dj-electricASRock Deskmini, this is why this board exists. look it up.
Actually no. The Deskmini X600 (and the X300 and A300 before it) don't use a mini-itx motherboard, but an even smaller STX motherboard
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#6
SL2
That hand is pretty big.

Also, they conveniently left out the PCH model, probably because it begins with an A.
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#7
Nostras
londisteI am a fan of SFF systems, but with this one I have to ask - what is the CPU and more importantly the cooler you'd use to take advantage of the "Thin" part of it?
The 7800X3D of course. It performs exceptionally well at 65W.
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#8
SL2
londisteI am a fan of SFF systems, but with this one I have to ask - what is the CPU and more importantly the cooler you'd use to take advantage of the "Thin" part of it?
CPU: 9700X, or 8700X if you want better graphics. I mean 8700G.
From what I've seen, it's not always meant to make the case as thin as the backplate suggests, but rather to leave room for other components on top of it.
NostrasThe 7800X3D of course. It performs exceptionally well at 65W.
Exactly, running a 7800X3D while being forced to use the IGP is an excellent plan lol
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#9
phints
Using a AsRock mini ITX motherboard in my B550 / 5800X / RTX 3070 PC for 4 years it's been great. I'll definitely go with them again if I do a mini ITX build next time. Maybe a 9800X3D. Of course not this tiny thing there is no PCIe 4.0 GPU slot.
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#10
Zareek
londisteI am a fan of SFF systems, but with this one I have to ask - what is the CPU and more importantly the cooler you'd use to take advantage of the "Thin" part of it?
The Ryzen 5 8500Gthat was reviewed earlier this week is a perfect match for this board for a small desktop for everyday tasks or even for an overkill streaming box. I would go with a mini PC built on a mobile chip like my Minisforum UM780 XTX instead, but I see uses for this board.
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#11
Wirko
SL2That hand is pretty big.

Also, they conveniently left out the PCH model, probably because it begins with an A.
It's not the A620, and it's not even the A600.
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#12
AusWolf
WirkoIt's not the A620, and it's not even the A600.
I don't even see a PCH at all. :wtf:
londisteI am a fan of SFF systems, but with this one I have to ask - what is the CPU and more importantly the cooler you'd use to take advantage of the "Thin" part of it?
Anything could work with a disabled boost and limited to 65 W, methinks.
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#13
DR4G00N
AusWolfI don't even see a PCH at all. :wtf:
Yeah, it doesn't have one. Most of the I/O is integrated into the CPU nowadays so a PCH is only needed for extra storage or pcie. (Well I guess it's more appropriate to say the cpu i/o connects to the various usb, sata, ethernet, ect. controllers on the board).
The "chipset" is referred to as AMD X600.
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#14
eidairaman1
The Exiled Airman
Work as a STB/Game Console Replacement
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#15
Wirko
DR4G00NYeah, it doesn't have one. Most of the I/O is integrated into the CPU nowadays so a PCH is only needed for extra storage or pcie. (Well I guess it's more appropriate to say the cpu i/o connects to the various usb, sata, ethernet, ect. controllers on the board).
The "chipset" is referred to as AMD X600.
Yes. It's probably called PRO 600, not X600 - at least that's what I found on AMD's site. (Edit: Asrock lists it as X600 nevertheless.) It's interesting because the predecessors, A300 and X300, only existed in a couple OEM mini PCs or barebones, never in a retail board.
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#16
AusWolf
eidairaman1Work as a STB/Game Console Replacement
Good thought. I wonder if this thing could drive an 8700G.
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#17
Hardware1906
SL2CPU: 9700X, or 8700X if you want better graphics.
From what I've seen, it's not always meant to make the case as thin as the backplate suggests, but rather to leave room for other components on top of it.



Exactly, running a 7800X3D while being forced to use the IGP is an excellent plan lol
8700X is not real though, it's actually 8700G
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#18
ADB1979
londisteI am a fan of SFF systems, but with this one I have to ask - what is the CPU and more importantly the cooler you'd use to take advantage of the "Thin" part of it?
They are generally used only in a handful of cases that are designed for low profile ITX motherboards at which point they list compatable parts as a combination of the case and X board, X CPU, X cooler, OR alternatively it is for an AIO system (crApple style of the PC being embedded in the back of the monitor), at which point they also do exactly the same things as those case manufacturers, but are more stringent.

TL/DR, If you are in the market for a slim ITX motherboard, you have likely already picked out the case/AIO, already have a use in mind and already know more than I do, I can tell that you are not in the market for a slim ITX motherboard :laugh:
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#19
SL2
Hardware19068700X is not real though, it's actually 8700G
Well, it's actually a real typo.

By me.
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#20
Chrispy_
This thing has 8500G written all over it.
The timing is far too coincidental as well.
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#21
ADB1979
Chrispy_This thing has 8500G written all over it.
The timing is far too coincidental as well.
That and Zen 5 APU's will also come to AM5 and they are looking good, plus they get to do their bit of advertising because "it has been built for Zen 5".!
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#22
SL2
ADB1979That and Zen 5 APU's will also come to AM5 and they are looking good, plus they get to do their bit of advertising because "it has been built for Zen 5".!
The 8500G has been around since february tho.

I thought Strix point had too big memory bus for AM5, could be wrong tho. Maybe you're talkning about some other APU.
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#23
regs
Just 1 ethernet port and that is 1 Gbps, only 2 SATA ports. What's the point of this board?
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#24
Totally
At least give it an oculink port so an nvme slot doesn't have to be sacrificed.
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#25
Paganstomp
Says in the manual supports:

Windows 10 64 BIT

CPU fan of maximum 1A - Intel (12W). Doesn't say what model. Maybe LGA 1700...

19V power adapter for the DC jack. This jack accepts dual barrel plugs with an inner diameter of 2.5 mm and an outer diameter of 5.5 mm, where the inner contact is +19 (±10%) DC and the shell is centre positive.
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