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Should you use a second CPU power connector?

The motherboard takes a full-size 24-pin ATX power link from the power supply, which handles most functions on the PC. Still, ...
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ASUS ROG STRIX B550 I gaming mini ITX deep dive

Today Luke takes a very indepth look at the asus rog strix B550 I Gaming motherboard 00:00 Start 00:15 Introduction / The ...
PC Magazine

How to Build a PC: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide

[Editors' Note, May 24, 2024: We originally published this guide in mid-2023, but the general advice, and the product picks, remain current. For the reviews of the very latest PC components and ...
PC Gamer

MSI has gone so heavy with 12V-2x6 power sockets in its latest high-end PSUs that many AMD and Intel graphics cards have no way of being powered

Nvidia's 12VHPWR power connector, later updated to the 12V-2x6 format, has been at the centre of controversy since it first appeared on certain GeForce RTX 30-series cards four years ago. Now there's ...
PC Magazine

How to Choose the Best PC Power Supply

Sure, it's what turns your PC on and keeps it running through all those spreadsheet marathons and fantasy fragfests. But beyond startup and shutdown time, your desktop's power supply unit (PSU) ...