So the parts to my new computer came today, and as I was assembling, I noticed that the ATX power connector on the mobo was a 24 pin connector, whereas my psu has a 20 pin atx connector. The mobo also ...

Intel will be launching its new 12th Gen Core "Alder Lake" CPUs in October 2021, just a few months away from now -- and we now know that they should be retaining that old faithful 24-in power ...

The motherboard takes a full-size 24-pin ATX power link from the power supply, which handles most functions on the PC. Still, there's also a dedicated central processing unit (CPU) connection, usually ...

Building a PC isn’t easy for everyone, but if you’re someone who’s planning on doing it soon or just a PC enthusiast who’s passionate about PCMR, then this is the perfect blog for you. In this column, ...

ATX12VO is not implemented into the Z690 chipset based motherboards for Alder Lake. The manufacturers seem to have moved away from it. The standard requires a new compatible PSU with a 12V connector ...

If you’ve ever opened a PC case and stared inside, or looked at a bare motherboard, you may be taken aback by the number and variety of connectors, pins, and slots that exist on a modern PC ...

I'm in the middle of the move from AGP to PCIe, and just bought a <deep breath> DFI Lanparty UT nf4 DR-SLi Expert board on the Agora. Halfway through installing it last night, and pairing it with my ...

Managing Editor Josh Goldman is a laptop expert and has been writing about and reviewing them since built-in Wi-Fi was an optional feature. He also covers almost anything connected to a PC, including ...

When rumors of an Nvidia-specific power connector for the rumored GeForce RTX 3090 surfaced last month, it sent hardware nerds into a tizzy that the cable would be a major turn off. If you need a ...