Innovative solutions from Asus and MSI simplify the process of removing video cards from motherboards, offering more convenient mechanisms and additional power options for future graphics accelerators.
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New approaches to removing video cards
Removing the video card from the motherboard is often a difficult task. However, leading manufacturers Asus and MSI have developed innovative solutions to make this process easier.
Traditionally, to avoid damage, it was recommended to support the slot, release the latch and carefully remove the sometimes very large graphics accelerator. Now, motherboard manufacturers offer more convenient options: the ejection mechanism is replaced with a button or is completely absent in its usual form.
Innovations from Asus
For the latest line of AMD 800 chipsets, Asus has introduced the PCIe Q-Release Slim GPU unlocking feature. This mechanism is integrated directly into the slot and prevents the video card from coming free when trying to remove it from the center or right side. However, if the card is removed from the connector panel, the Q-Release mechanism will easily release it.
MSI's Approach
MSI demonstrates an alternative way to remove the video card. Motherboards for Intel Arrow Lake-S processors will be equipped with an unlocking mechanism with a more convenient button. This technology, called EZ PCIe Release, was demonstrated on the Z890 MPG EDGE board. It is expected that other manufacturers such as Gigabyte AORUS, Biostar VALKYRIE and ASRock Taichi will also introduce similar solutions.
Additional power options
MSI motherboards with AMD 800 series chipsets have a dedicated 8-pin power connector on the bottom parts. This connector is capable of providing up to 150W of additional power to the graphics card. When combined with the PCIe slot, total power can reach up to 225W without the need for additional cables from the power supply. According to MSI, this connector is designed keeping in mind the needs of future next-generation graphics cards.
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- Asus - a Taiwanese company specializing in the production of computer electronics and components
- MSI - a Taiwanese company, a manufacturer of computer equipment and components
- AMD is an American company, a manufacturer of processors and graphics solutions
- Intel is an American corporation, the largest manufacturer of processors
- PCIe (PCI Express) - a computer bus standard for connecting various devices
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Gianna
Wow, finally manufacturers are thinking about user convenience! 🙌 So many times I was afraid of breaking the video card while trying to remove it. ASUS are great with their Q-Release Slim GPU.
Hans
Yes, Gianna, this is a really cool feature. I was especially interested in the MSI EZ PCIe Release mechanism. I wonder how reliable it will be in the long run? 🤔
Sophie
Guys, have you noticed about the additional power connector from MSI? 150 W directly from the motherboard - it’s just space! 🚀 I wonder what kind of video they are preparing that they might need such power?
Miguel
Sophie, that's for sure! I can already imagine what performance monsters await us. Although, to be honest, I’m more pleased that now I don’t have to break my nails trying to pull out the video card 😅
Boris
Ugh, another useless bells and whistles. Previously, we somehow managed without any buttons or tricky mechanisms. All these innovations only complicate the design and increase the cost. Why is this necessary?
Gianna
Boris, don't be such a grump! 😄 Progress does not stand still, and even small improvements can make life much easier. Especially for beginners who are afraid of breaking something when assembling a PC.
Hans
I agree with Gianna. Besides, Boris, think about people with disabilities. For them, such mechanisms can be really useful. As for the price, competition will do its job, I’m sure.
Sophie
And it seems to me that this is just the beginning. Imagine what other innovations await us in the future! Maybe soon we will change components, like in a Lego constructor 😃 This is great, isn’t it?