Info GPU on the backside of the mobo is the way

[igor_kavinski]

https://videocardz.com/newz/maxsun-puts-gpu-pcie-slot-to-the-back-of-the-b760-motherboard

This is the way.

Yes, new case form factor is required but better now than never.

 

[Hail The Brain Slug]

I don't hate it. My beef with non-standard GPU placement is the requirement to use a riser cable. This method is acceptable to me.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

I am against it only because it would put tons of stuff in the landfill. The fact I can do a sleeper build with new parts plus easy airflow/fan mods in a Antec Alienware case circa 2002 or so is epic AF.

These cats know -

https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/1h4940j/behold_an_ancient_alienware

I have a pic of the full tower Chieftec knockoff I used for a build back around 2007? I need to dig that up.

 

[igor_kavinski]

The change isn't going to happen overnight. Both can co-exist. BTF is selling well enough for mobo and case makers to still be committed to it.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

The change isn't going to happen overnight.

Or not really catch on as more than a niche? What happened to BTX again? 😛

 

[igor_kavinski]

I think there's actually a use case now.

User can rest assured that if the GPU does go up in flames, it only hurts itself and maybe the PSU and mobo backside. All other components stay safe from any flames.

It's also a great idea to keep multiple PCIe x16/x8 slots on the backside so your entire GPU cluster is hidden from view, leading to a cleaner looking build.

 

[bba-tcg]

It looks like a solution in search of a problem.

 

[Sgraffite]

They should just put it on a hinge on the bottom edge of the board. Then it can be on the front, back and any angle in between