Thinking outside the traditional single box PC, [Jeffrey] built his computer into a series of component-specific boxes all attached to a platform housing the Micro ATX motherboard. The base is ...

As one becomes more and more involved in hobbies that involve electronics of almost any kind, it becomes necessary to graduate from wall warts and USB power breakout boards and move up to ...

TechRadar outlines the differences between different motherboard sizes and their different features and functionality ...

The ATX layout rotated the CPU and memory 90 degrees, allowing full-length expansions to be plugged into all sockets. The power supply blows air over the CPU rather than pulling air through the ...

EATX or extended ATX boards are larger than standard ATX boards and come with more connectivity and expansion options. Because of the large size and easier access, full-tower cases are the easiest ...

BTX: 12.8" x 10.5" -- Released in 2004 by Intel as a replacement for the ATX form factor, BTX boards brought improvements including better thermals for power-hungry parts such as the Pentium 4.