With enthusiast users adding windows & special lighting effects to every feature of a computer, why ought to the motherboard be left out of the action? Long gone are the days of the stereotypical green PCB with white connectors, & now most boards feature a vibrantly colored PCB & a rainbow of colors on expansion slots, memory slots, drive connectors, & so on.
For example, if anyone was undecided on a mATX board for their Socket 754 AMD Athlon 64, style might be the deciding factor. The Chaintech MK8M800 & the Biostar K8VGA-M-N are similar boards featuring the VIA K8M800 chipset & prices under $70. The golden PCB with black & white features of the Chaintech board may appeal to some, while the red, white, blue, & yellow of the Biostar may sway others.
In general, a specific model is only available in color technique, & lots of manufacturers use the same theme across their whole current lineup. As an example, the Biostar board for AMD Athlon 64 processors above features the same basic style as this Biostar board for the new Pentium LGA 775 processors. In addition to coloring, some manufacturers will include LED lighting on chipset cooling fans, or accessorize motherboards with matching cables to complete the distinctive looks of the board.
Some people may scoff at colors being included in the list of key features on motherboards, but there will be some that shop for style first, & then performance.
Final Words
There are a lot of factors to address in selecting a motherboard, & this Tech Tip scratched the surface of the basic choices that may require to be thought about. Much more technical decisions may require to be made by the advanced user, but covering the basic areas discussed above is a pleasant start for users of any level.
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