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.