Balanced Technology eXtended (BTX) at ASE Labs

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Balanced Technology eXtended (BTX) at ASE Labs

Sat Mar 4, 2006 8:05:39 AM #15394 Perm Link

»Balanced Technology eXtended (BTX) at »ASE Labs

Perhaps you've heard of BTX already, but how many of us have seen or used it? BTX is more than just another form factor. BTX hopes to make computers smaller and quieter by changing the component layout on the motherboard. This article will serve as a primer for BTX as it stands today.

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Steven Susman

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BTX Form Factors

Sun Mar 5, 2006 8:22:08 PM #15727 Perm Link

One other item of interest about the BTX standard is the careful thought that went into the different size motherboard form factors. Each larger form factor simply adds real-estate for additional slots. The base motherboard configuration of where the CPU, Memory and Power are located remains a constant. This makes overall chasis design and thermal management much easier.

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I have a few questions...

Sun Mar 5, 2006 8:22:10 PM #15729 Perm Link

1. What will happen to ATX?

2. Why the 45 degree twist for the CPU?

3. Is this Steve guy above me actually touching the inside of the Stanley Cup? Doesn't he know what they do to that thing?

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Aron Schatz

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Re: I have a few questions...

Sun Mar 5, 2006 8:22:11 PM #15730 Perm Link

1. ATX will slowly be phased out just as AT did when ATX came out.

2. Each of the components are rotated to provide maximum airflow.

I'll add this to the article.

2014 is going to be a good year. More content, more streamlining. Be a part of history!

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