5 PC Building Mistakes I Made That You Don’t Have To
Sep 18, 2025 · The problem is, motherboard manufacturers have yet to get together and make a universal standard for the pin layouts. Most motherboard manufacturers are similar, but it’s not …
How to Build Your Own Computer, Part Two: Putting It Together
Dec 12, 2017 · Again, if you can't find the specific plugs for your motherboard, consult the manual---it should have a diagram either of the parts of the whole board or the specific …
8 Awesome Computer Cases With USB-C Front Panels
Aug 21, 2019 · Before shopping for a new computer case, you need to consider what kinds of cases are compatible with your motherboard, what kind of cooling you need, and a whole host …
How To Add USB-C Ports To Your Windows PC - How-To Geek
Aug 1, 2018 · They connect to your motherboard's 19/20-pin front panel port and use the motherboard's SATA connections for power draw. The front USB connection panel on most …
What’s the RGB Header on My Motherboard for? - How-To Geek
Dec 14, 2023 · Motherboards, with all those different connectors and headers, are sensory overload heaven. While connecting your fans to the motherboard, you might come across a …
The Best AMD Motherboards for Gaming in 2024 - How-To Geek
Jan 10, 2024 · On the flip side, the worst part of this board is the daughter board that slots in on the lower right side of the PCB, hosting all four SATA III ports as well as front panel …
4 Ways to Add More USB Ports to Your Computer
Jul 1, 2023 · USB Front Panel: You need an empty 3.5" or 5.25" bay in the front of your computer and an appropriate motherboard connection point or expansion card. Allows you to add front …
CPU_FAN vs. CPU_OPT on Motherboards: What's the Difference?
Dec 24, 2023 · The CPU_FAN (also CPUFAN, CPU_FAN1, etc.) header on your motherboard is a four-pin fan header that your computer uses to power and control the CPU cooler. It's …
What Is a Motherboard? - How-To Geek
Feb 23, 2021 · Having good quality capacitors on a motherboard is important, since your system may cease to work properly if they blow. Capacitors can be replaced when they do go bad, …
The Best Intel Motherboards for Gaming in 2024 - How-To Geek
Jan 11, 2024 · Concerning internal connectors, you’ve got one RGB header, three ARGB headers, seven fan headers that are compatible with water pumps, a single VRM fan header, …