On page 4, there is an "IDE Power" connector. It looks a lot like a 4 pin CPU fan connector, but it (obviously) provides different voltages that are appropriate for 3.5" IDE drives (5V, 12V) and the ...
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The new ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero BTF motherboard features some cutting-edge features, with a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot ready for the graphics cards of not just today but tomorrow. ASUS is ready for a ...
Asus has introduced an updated connector for their graphics cards under the BTF (Back to Future) standard, enhancing power delivery and compatibility for cableless configurations. The new GC-HPWR ...
This is on one of those ultra cheap PSUs that usually come included if you buy a cheap generic case. I swappwed this one out for a decent Seasonic unit from new, so this one has never been used (until ...
MSI has unveiled its new Project Zero: a new LGA1700-based motherboard that has no power connectors -- well, no connectors at all -- on the front. The only things that you can see are the LGA1700 ...
After various concepts, experiments and leaks in the tech press, it looks like motherboards with the majority of their surface-mount headers located on the rear are entering into the mainstream. ASUS ...
With Computex happening this week a lot of interesting PC projects have appeared online. One of the trends we're seeing emerge is a move towards hiding all of a PC's cables. The result is not only a ...
MSI motherboards use light-emitting diodes to report the status of the computer. Most computers have an LED for the power and an LED for the hard drive. If the PC is turned on, the power LED glows ...
Why it matters: As owners of high-end Nvidia RTX graphics cards continue to report melting power cables, Asus and streamer DIY-APE have kept refining their plans for an alternative power connection ...
We don’t often talk about power supplies, but Intel’s new ATX12VO spec—that’s an ‘O’ for ‘Oscar,’ not a zero—will start appearing soon in pre-built PCs from OEMs and system integrators, and it ...
Sleek designs with no visible power circuitry or power cords are a new trend in motherboard design. MSI's Project Zero is built on the MEG Unify platform, most likely the Z690 variant with quad-DDR5 ...