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These 4 motherboard connectors are dying, and PC building is better for it

Building your own PC can be one of the most exhilarating experiences. It is personal, customizable, and gives you total control over every component that goes into your setup. From choosing the ...
Ars Technica

Motherboard "IDE Power" connector to 4-pin molex: what type of cable do I need?

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 ...
TweakTown

MSI is also creating motherboards with connectors on the back

Recently we reported on ASUS's new BTF motherboard range, where the physical design put all the primary connections on the underside for improved cable management. It's part of the company's DIY-APE ...
PC Gamer

ASRock's new motherboards feature USB 3.1 and Type-C connectors

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ExtremeTech

New Asus Retail Motherboard Has All the Connectors on the Back

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MSI's X870 boards get GPU power boost for PCIe slots with new power connector — ATX 3.1-ready motherboards have an extra connector to feed power-hungry GPUs and multi-GPU setups

After several weeks of leaks and teasers of MSI’s upcoming X870 motherboards, the company officially announced its next-generation AM5 motherboards, which are compliant with the ATX 3.1 standard. MSI ...
TweakTown

ASUS intros ROG Maximus Z790 Hero BTF motherboard with hidden power connectors

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 ...