News NZXT Brings Shroud-Slathered Design to Raptor Lake With N7 Z790 Motherboard

[Admin]

NZXT has announced the Z790 version of its N7 motherboard, ready for Raptor Lake

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[RichardtST]

But why? Being able to see the components, the traces, the vias.... it's a testament to the mammoth complexity of the device. It's part of the amazing beauty that is technology....

And when are power-supply makers going to start showing off their stuff? Why are they always hidden under the sheet metal at the bottom... Power needs some love too!

 

[hotaru251]

Being able to see the components, the traces, the vias.... it's a testament to the mammoth complexity of the device. It's part of the amazing beauty that is technology....

this.

part of why ppl liked the 90/2000's consoles with transparent plastic.

also the timeless classic of skeleton watches and other gear work.

I hate rgb, but i hate these shrouds hiding everything more.

 

[Exploding PSU]

NZXT's motherboards and their clean design, I really like them. Always wanted to pick up their B550 but still can't swallow that price for a B-series.

 

[_dawn_chorus_]

But why? Being able to see the components, the traces, the vias.... it's a testament to the mammoth complexity of the device. It's part of the amazing beauty that is technology....

And when are power-supply makers going to start showing off their stuff? Why are they always hidden under the sheet metal at the bottom... Power needs some love too!

You make an excellent point, although the design of almost every other component has gone for sleeker and more gilded styles making motherboards look sort of "naked" in contrast. For instance my build has a 3080 FE and a Black Noctua NH-D15 (with the covers) but my raw motherboard really detracts from the look. Both are beautifully designed components with none of the Gundam armor nonsense so many components are covered in. While the design fetishist in me loves these NZXT boards, sadly the specs and performance never seem to warrant a purchase.

That said I'd love to see an all "nude" build. Where ALL components are as raw as possible flexing all their glorious complexity. Something like the old school controllers hotaru251 mentions. Build it in a clear case so it's like the desktop equivalent of one of those controllers. That would be something.

 

[RandomWan]

But why? Being able to see the components, the traces, the vias.... it's a testament to the mammoth complexity of the device. It's part of the amazing beauty that is technology....

And when are power-supply makers going to start showing off their stuff? Why are they always hidden under the sheet metal at the bottom... Power needs some love too!

It's because that's a very dated 80/90s look, and despite your personal affinity for it, is an eyesore for the majority. Most motherboards can be stripped of the covers, armor, etc. and you can remove or modify for the same with your PSU, GPU to produce the look. I used to run clear plexi top covers with an anodized lower for my PSU back when almost everything was a raw metal-colored box. Instead of complaining about the manufacturer not making the part exactly how you want it, modify your build to suit your personal preferences.