News Corsair rolls out cases for motherboards with hidden connectors — 2500D/X and 6500D/X support MSI Project Zero and Asus BTF

[Admin]

With MSI and Asus making motherboards with reversed connectors, it is expected to be accompanied by compatible PC cases. Corsair introduced two such cases for mATX and ATX form factors.

Corsair rolls out cases for motherboards with hidden connectors — 2500D/X and 6500D/X support MSI Project Zero and Asus BTF : Read more

 

[Alvar "Miles" Udell]

It's not just aesthetics, routing the EPS-8 connector(s) to the top of the case from behind and then back around to plug into the front stretches them to the limit for bottom mounted PSUs in mid to large size cases, like the Corsair 5000D/7000D. Having rear mounted power connectors gives you a couple of inches of extra space to avoid placing undue strain on these high wattage (225w) capable plugs.

 

[peachpuff]

routing the EPS-8 connector(s) to the top of the case from behind and then back around to plug into the front stretches them to the limit for bottom mounted PSUs in mid to large size cases

Don't worry this isn't the 12VHPWR connector, it won't melt your case.
But ya these hidden connectors are a great idea.

 

[Alvar "Miles" Udell]

Don't worry this isn't the 12VHPWR connector, it won't melt your case.
But ya these hidden connectors are a great idea.

I know, but it's still higher power wires bent at a severe angle and pulled tightly, decidedly not an ideal configuration.