Balanced Technology Extended (BTX)
Intel has collaborated with the desktop computing industry to create an evolutionary
step in the desktop computer form factor. BTX integrates cost-effective engineering
and design strategies for power dissipation, structural integrity, acoustic performance,
and motherboard design into a scalable form factor.
Press Release
November 15, 2004: Intel Delivers Balanced Technology Extended (BTX) Building Blocks For Cooler, Quieter And Sleeker PCs
BTX Overview [1.3 MB PDF]
BTX Reference Designs [234 KB PDF]
BTX Ingredients [27 KB PDF]
BTX in the Digital Office presentation [840 KB PDF]
Technology@Intel Magazine Article:
Architect with Balanced Technology Extended (BTX) to Improve Thermal, Acoustics and Cost [43 KB PDF]

Intel BTX S1 12.9-Liter Reference Design
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Intel BTX S2 6.9-Liter Reference Design
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Intel BTX S2 6.9-Liter Reference Design with open chassis
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BTX-based chassis, SRM, Type I TMA
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BTX-based chassis, microBTX motherboard, Type I TMA
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Foxconn picoBTX System
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Foxconn picoBTX System
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Intel microBTX reference design motherboard
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Intel picoBTX reference design motherboard
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Type I (Standard Height) Thermal Module
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Type II (Low Profile) Thermal Module
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CFX-12V BTX-based power supply
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SRM (Support and Retention Module)
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Intel Desktop Board D915GMH Home
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Intel Desktop Board D915GMH Office
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Intel Desktop Board D915GMH Home
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Intel BTX Type I Thermal Module Mainstream Front View
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Intel BTX Type I Thermal Module Mainstream Rear View
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Intel BTX Type I Thermal Module Mainstream Bottom View
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Intel BTX Type I Thermal Module Performance Front View
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Intel BTX Type I Thermal Module Performance Rear View
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Intel BTX Type I Thermal Module Performance Bottom View
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Intel Desktop Board D915GMH (Office)
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Intel Desktop Board D915GMH (Home)
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Pentium 4 Processor BTX Package
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