Computer Motherboards - A Quick Guide [aboutcomputer99.blogspot.com]

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aboutcomputer99.blogspot.com PC Basics: Understanding Motherboards

There are a lot of descriptions of a computer motherboard. Firstly motherboards are not unique to personal computers. Some domestic appliances have a motherboard in them. Back to the question! A motherboard is a circuit board (PCB-Printed Circuit Board), that provides a means of connecting the different components that go to make up your computer.  

But that is not it. There are different types of motherboard available. The most popular type of motherboard at the moment is the ATX (Advanced Technology Extended) type of motherboard which was first introduced in 1995. The ATX is available in a smaller form called the micro-ATX. There is a newer motherboard design, this is called BTX (Balance Technology Extended), introduced in 2004. Basically a BTX motherboard is a more thermally efficient design, the idea to have better air flow and therefore the components would be cooler. The problem is that you require a BTX case. A lot of case manufacturers have not bothe red to re-design their cases. You can get efficient cooling with an ATX case and a decent set of fans and dedicated cooling,required in high powered gaming systems. ATX remains the popular choice.

Motherboards are available for Intel CPUs and AMD CPUs. There are no motherboards that support both.

Before you look at buying a new motherboard you need to have decided if you are going to have an Intel or AMD CPU. You also need to have an idea of the space where you will put your computer. Why? Because if you need a smaller case then you may want to go for a micro-ATX board. 

You can buy a good motherboard from your local high street store as well as several online retailers. One place that you may have overlooked is eBay. You can find a real bargain and save yourself a whole bundle of cash. My advice is if you find a motherboard that you like on eBay Google it to see if it is still current and what the RRP is. You might want to ask the seller if the mother board comes with all documentation and drivers.

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Question by Intel+nVidia!: How can I make a chassis fan work without a computer motherboard or power supply unit? I need to make my own power supply unit that can run from the mains, I cant use a computer PSU because it needs a motherboard. Best answer for How can I make a chassis fan work without a computer motherboard or power supply unit?:

Answer by classicsat
Just use a 12VDC output power supply transformer, 300ma or so will do.

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