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The CPU socket gets placed more central but closer to the edge of the board farthest from the rear of the case. The idea is that a front fan, wind tunnel will feed air directly toward the CPU without obstruction.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoOn a ATX motherboard the CPU Socket is located at the Top and in the middle. Heres a link to a picture for a better description. http://wafflesandpirates.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/atx-mobo-overhead-socket.jpg Click on the link or Copy and Paste it in your address bar.
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∙ 15y agoThe CPU is located on the back side of the case and the fans in the front and back flow by it.
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∙ 9y agoIt is sitting immediately in front of the intake fan so there will be better air flow and reduced heat.
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Does the heatsink serve the same purpose as tha fan in the BTX motherboard?
No , it servers as the fan for the CPU on the motherboard , this can be done with any motherboard
How can you determine whether a motherboard is an atx or btx board based on the cpu's location in relation to the expansion slots?
On an ATX motherboard, the CPU will be placed above and parallel to the expansion slots, towards the top of the case. On an AT or Baby AT motherboard, the CPU will be placed in front of the expansion slots, towards the front of the case.
Where is the power supply located on a btx mobo?
Power supplies are not part of the motherboard; they are located in the computer case.
Is motherboard is located in CPU?
yes
Is motherboard located in CPU?
yes
Where the the L1 cache located?
L3 cache is located on the motherboard or in CPU housing.Hope this help.
What are the types of BTX motherboard?
types of pc motherboard name
Where is CPU and memory are located?
output device No The CPU and memory are located on the motherboard
Which of these are not located on the motherboard hard drive rom CPU ram?
The hard drive is not located on the motherboard.
What size motherboard is in the Dell XPS 400?
The Dell XPS 400 series uses a BTX format motherboard. A BTX motherboard measures approximately 325 by 266 milimeters.
The latest motherboard form factor is?
It is BTX
What is the latest motherboard form factor?
BTX
