This seems like a case compatibility nightmare. The average motherboard tray is going to block most if not all of the ports and even if you modify the tray to cut/drill holes/slots for the connectors you may not have much clearance on that side of the case meaning you might need right angle connectors to use the ports.
This feels like something they may have done for a boutique vendor that already has a case planned around it and they just decided to sell it retail too for anyone who was interested. It would give a very clean look for a window case having the cables on the back side of the board.
Yeah, you will definitely have to hack up any mounting tray, even one that is mostly open, especially since the connectors are so close to standoffs where there will be supports on the tray.
But I guess no matter how back of a hackjob it is, it won't show since its on the back. Overall a cool concept. Based on the B-series chipset choice I'm guessing this is targeting OEMs, particularly Asus own prebuilds.
It's a new initiative that will require a new case that is "DIY-APE" compatible.
Depending on whether this takes off either you'll be strapped for case choices, or most new case designs will start accommodating these boards (in addition to the standard ATX keepout areas).
ohhh, that's nice. I see MSI and ASUS sharing some standardization with where to place the connectors. I especially like that they have both decided to go with mATX.
If this is not too expensive, I hope this catches on.
The power connector need to change too. Shouldn't require a lot of force to plug them in. This goes for all power connectors including the PCIe ones. They need to be as easy as inserting a USB device and an audible click to know it's secure.
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meacupla - Tuesday, March 14, 2023 - link
Giving new meaning to "reverse-engineered", I guess.kpb321 - Tuesday, March 14, 2023 - link
This seems like a case compatibility nightmare. The average motherboard tray is going to block most if not all of the ports and even if you modify the tray to cut/drill holes/slots for the connectors you may not have much clearance on that side of the case meaning you might need right angle connectors to use the ports.This feels like something they may have done for a boutique vendor that already has a case planned around it and they just decided to sell it retail too for anyone who was interested. It would give a very clean look for a window case having the cables on the back side of the board.
Samus - Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - link
Yeah, you will definitely have to hack up any mounting tray, even one that is mostly open, especially since the connectors are so close to standoffs where there will be supports on the tray.But I guess no matter how back of a hackjob it is, it won't show since its on the back. Overall a cool concept. Based on the B-series chipset choice I'm guessing this is targeting OEMs, particularly Asus own prebuilds.
Hul8 - Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - link
It's a new initiative that will require a new case that is "DIY-APE" compatible.Depending on whether this takes off either you'll be strapped for case choices, or most new case designs will start accommodating these boards (in addition to the standard ATX keepout areas).
Duwelon - Tuesday, March 14, 2023 - link
This is awesome, this should be the standard in the near future for all motherboards and cases.philski - Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - link
You can see images of an upcoming ASUS chassis with tray cutouts here https://www.club386.com/msi-b650-diy-ape-motherboa... Clean. Will it catch on? I guess we'll see...meacupla - Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - link
ohhh, that's nice. I see MSI and ASUS sharing some standardization with where to place the connectors.I especially like that they have both decided to go with mATX.
If this is not too expensive, I hope this catches on.
Igor_Kavinski - Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - link
The power connector need to change too. Shouldn't require a lot of force to plug them in. This goes for all power connectors including the PCIe ones. They need to be as easy as inserting a USB device and an audible click to know it's secure.sheh - Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - link
Took me a while to realize where the connectors are.I wouldn't call it "rear" (= near the back panel or PCIe slots). It's "bottom".
Dug - Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - link
New power plugs need to be redesigned. They are unnecessarily large. And placement of 24pin and 8pin should be shortened to be close together.erotomania - Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - link
Yesterday: good luck finding a mATX case you actually want for that sweet mATX board you foundToday: yeah there will only ever be the one case from Asus for this
Tomorrow: ....and it's $300+