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Technické uloženie alebo prístup sú nevyhnutne potrebné na legitímny účel umožnenia použitia konkrétnej služby, ktorú si účastník alebo používateľ výslovne vyžiadal, alebo na jediný účel vykonania prenosu komunikácie cez elektronickú komunikačnú sieť.
Technické uloženie alebo prístup je potrebný na legitímny účel ukladania preferencií, ktoré si účastník alebo používateľ nepožaduje.
Technické úložisko alebo prístup, ktorý sa používa výlučne na štatistické účely.
Technické úložisko alebo prístup, ktorý sa používa výlučne na anonymné štatistické účely. Bez predvolania, dobrovoľného plnenia zo strany vášho poskytovateľa internetových služieb alebo dodatočných záznamov od tretej strany, informácie uložené alebo získané len na tento účel sa zvyčajne nedajú použiť na vašu identifikáciu.
Technické úložisko alebo prístup sú potrebné na vytvorenie používateľských profilov na odosielanie reklamy alebo sledovanie používateľa na webovej stránke alebo na viacerých webových stránkach na podobné marketingové účely.
One small note on supported cases. Asus BTF motherboards are also supported by Corsair’s now available 6500 and 2500 series cases. The 2500D Airflow, 2500X, and 2500X RGB models also fit nicely with the TUF B760M-BTF WiFi D4 in terms of form factor, as the combination of a mATX motherboard with a midi-tower case is mentioned.
I’ve been following the “hidden connector” trend for a bit, but this deep dive into the TUF B760M-BTF really highlights some functional pros I hadn’t considered. It’s not just about the “fish tank” aesthetic with the glass panels. The article mentions how moving the CPU power connectors to the back actually allows for larger VRM heatsinks because they can encroach into space that usually has to stay clear for plugs.
Coming from a background of messing with older Dell PowerEdge servers https://serverorbit.com/power-supplies/server-power/poweredge, I’m used to those highly optimized layouts where every millimeter of airflow matters and cables are tucked into specific channels. Seeing consumer boards adopt this “backside” approach feels like a nod to enterprise-level cable management, even if the primary goal here is style. In my experience with high-wattage server PSUs, cable routing is usually very rigid, so I’m curious how this translates to home builds. You’re bending those thick 24-pin cables in a much tighter space behind the tray now.
Do you think we’ll start seeing PSU manufacturers releasing specific “short-head” or ultra-flexible cable kits for these BTF boards, or will standard modular cables be enough to clear the back side panels?
Thank you for the very thoughtful idea. As for your question: personally, I don’t know and wouldn’t want to speculate whether motherboard designs with rear connectors will prompt PSU manufacturers to respond with shorter connectors or similar adjustments.
We don’t have any information in this area, and as always, time will show what actually makes it to end users. That said, your idea definitely makes sense—now it just needs someone in a position to act on it and actually produce such cables. 🙂