My music server (an old desktop PC) finally died and I'm looking to build a new box to replace it. Due to the age of my receiver, I need the new server to output digital audio via an S/PDIF ...

AC97 or HDAUDIO?<BR><BR>I have the Antec P183 case and the MSI X85 PRO-E motherboard. The motherboard does have some kind of onboard audio that claims to "be compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O ...

The power cable is technically still there, hiding the new 12VHPWR standard on the back of the motherboard and transferring all 600 watts to the card via the less-obtrusive port. https://youtu.be ...

MSI shows off cable-free panoramic PC at CES 2025 — Project Zero X uses radical ... a USB 2.0 port, five gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, and audio, which are all from the motherboard. From the ...

You've got HDMI and DisplayPort for your output choices, as well as three audio jacks and a 2.5Gb ethernet. When it comes to A-type USB connections you get seven of the damn things. Four USB 2.0 ...

This motherboard will be hitting the market at a fairly affordable £115 or $150 price point making it an attractive price point for entering onto Intel's new enthusiast Z97 News Reviews ...