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Motherboard Design Process

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the get-all-up-in-that dept.

MBRFan writes "MBReview has posted the latest revision of their 'Motherboards - The Designing Process' article. This article covers the design process for modern motherboards, and also goes over some of the most common components that can be found. Definite read for information lovers, though beware, it'll take a while to read!"

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  1. Yes, but.. by m0RpHeus · · Score: 4, Funny

    Yes... but does your motherboard manufacturer follow best practices like Feng Shui?

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    1. Re:Yes, but.. by vurg · · Score: 4, Funny

      I think mine does. My northbridge is aligned to the northern dragon constellation, and my southbridge flows with the wind that which cannot be seen.

  2. I wonder... by genixia · · Score: 2, Funny
    Why do motherboard manufacturers make a big deal out of multi-layer PCB's?


    LOL, I'd like to see them try and make a single-layer motherboard!
    1. Re:I wonder... by freqres · · Score: 2, Funny

      Nah, make a wire-wrap version of a modern day motherboard.

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  3. True Revolutionary Design... by Kozz · · Score: 2, Funny

    ...comes with the wisdom of the Far-East, yessir!

    What, you haven't heard of the Feng Shui Motherboard?

    "We didn't rely on reference boards or schematics from chip manufacturers. Those designs had too many straight lines and sharp corners, which are unnatural and direct poison arrows at our soul.
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  4. Re:What a terribly written article by Kehvarl · · Score: 3, Funny

    Basically what you're saying is...