MAXSUN Reimagines PC Layouts with a Rear-Mounted GPU Motherboard
While companies like MSI, ASUS, and GIGABYTE place priority on hiding connectors, MAXSUN had interest in a rather different concept with its MS-Terminator B760 BKB D5 motherboard. This Mini ITX board literally kicks the primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot to the rear so that the graphics card could be absconded away from the main chamber of the PC case.
A Design That Is Also Smaller, Slimmer, and Smarter
With the GPU slot set in the rear, the graphics card is installed upward but is sideways to the motherboard view. This really narrows down the horizontal space the GPU consumes inside the case. MAXSUN is presenting it as the Smaller, Slimmer and Smarter perspective-cleaning the motherboard area for installation without the trouble of PCIe risers.
This design can definitely be of some assistance in low-profile or slim PC cases which don't have enough width to accommodate standard horizontally mounted GPUs.
The Major Hurdle Case Compatibility
The layout innovation behind MS-Terminator really takes another knock as for case compatibility. Virtually all standard PC cases exist that were never designed for a motherboard with a GPU and motherboard back concealed. Mostly, the motherboard backplate area within most chassis is going to clash with such an installation method, meaning that unless heavily modified for such use, or a case specifically made for that will simply not allow it.
Other Motherboard Features and Specifications
Apart from GPU positions, the MS-Terminator B760 BKB D5 observes a more conventional layout, with front-facing components and connectors.
- Chipset and CPU Support: Intel B760 chipset; supports 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Intel processors.
- Expansion Slots: An additional PCIe x4 slot is available from the front.
- Storage: The motherboard has two M.2 slots and four SATA ports.
- Connectivity: I/O panel provides multiple USB ports (mostly USB 2.0) and Wi-Fi 6E built in.
Pricing and Availability
MAXSUN has not officially given any specifics concerning the pricing and availability of the MS-Terminator B760 BKB D5. Interested buyers should reach out via the company's website by clicking the "Quote" option to acquire relevant pricing information.
