My old PS went wacko and burned one of the pins on my ATX connector. It's still there, but it's a little deformed. I have since unplugged/replugged different connectors into it, but had to force them.

I'm hardware-refreshing my old HTPC to an i5-3570K on a MSI Z77A-G41 which has an 8-pin 12V CPU power connector, and the PSU I have is an Antec Earthwatts EA-380 PSU, which has a 4-pin ATX 12V ...

Building a PC isn’t easy for everyone, but if you’re someone who’s planning on doing it soon or just a PC enthusiast who’s passionate about PCMR, then this is the perfect blog for you. In this column, ...

Over the years to come there might be an interesting move in the power supply industry. Intel is hard at work on a new PSU standard, purely based on 12 Volts. That would mean a power supply with just ...

When NVIDIA launched its new Ada-generation of GPUs with the GeForce RTX 4090 and GeForce RTX 4080 combo, it introduced a new way to connect desktop graphics to a power supply. The 12VHPWR connector, ...

Intel is currently working on a design update for the male connector of the 12+4 pin ATX 12VHPWR power connector. This redesign aims to enhance the connection and retention of the connector, while ...

The new MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 PSU is the "ultimate future-proof power supply unit" says MSI, given that it rocks Intel's new ATX 3.0 specification that helps increase reliability, improve power ...

Cooler Master on Thursday announced a handy adapter that has the potential to make cable management a little easier on some builds. It's a simple thing—a 90-degree adapter for the main 24-pin ATX ...

A power supply unit for a self-built or upgraded desktop PC must meet various criteria – and still remain affordable. We have answered frequently asked questions for you. How do I estimate how much ...