Intel and AMD’s next-generation platforms are both here, with advanced technology like DDR5 and PCIe Gen 5. That means a plethora of motherboard choices, from frugal options, to the most princely. It ...

When we refer to the size of a computer or component, we might be talking about its capacity, speed or connectors. Or we could be talking about its dimensions—how much physical space it occupies on ...

Deciding on the right PC case is one of the most important factors of any build, as it will define the form factor for use and the building experience. This could mean opting for a consolized small ...

Charles Babbage is known for creating the first... ? ATX (not in the list above). The most mainstream and common motherboard form factor, ATX was created by Intel in 1995. The typical size of an ATX ...

There are many reasons you might want to build yourself a small form factor (SFF) PC. I built one because I wanted a home entertainment center of sorts — those PCs are often referred to as HTPC, for ...

Apple's 9.7-inch iPad is languishing. Once the flagship of the iPad fleet, the original full-size form factor has been at best in line with — sometimes behind — the smaller iPad mini and was most ...

First released by Intel in 1995, the Advanced Technology eXtended, or ATX, motherboard is still one of the most common form factors in the computer market. If you have a desktop computer, it's most ...

Using small form factor connectors in your fiber network can save you space and money. However, choosing which type to use can be challenging. What's half the size of a standard SC connector, is ...