Although DIY desktops have advanced and evolved at a relentless pace in the decades since the standard’s inception, they are in some ways exactly the same. The components still connect with wires and slots and screws, and they’re still closed off in a chassis that serves largely as an independent shell and scaffolding.
We can do better.
The technology exists to make PCs more modular, easier to build, and more tightly integrated than ever before. We know this because the designers and engineers in our Republic of Gamers division have developed a working prototype showcasing the possibilities. Dubbed Avalon, this proof of concept debuted at our ROG press conference kicking off Computex 2016. It explores a new path forward for do-it-yourself gaming machines and PCs as a whole.
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While it's huge, it does have some interesting features that have been talked about here, like the PCB to PCB power connection and alternative PCIe connector locations and orientations. Interesting stuff !
It has an In-Win logo on the back too !