… A new platform from motherboard manufacturer Onda, the Chia D32H-D4 Opens in a new window , offers no fewer than 32 SATA ports. These aren't standard SATA ports; they're SATA backplane connectors thanks to Demon for the heads up . …
… Apple, in its search for the perfect closed system, has replaced the new iMac's standard SATA connector with a custom solution. Instead of using a standard 4-pin power configuration, Apple's new connector uses 7 pins. …
… That's the first clue that we're dealing with a truly massive power draw -- one of these eight-pin connectors is standard on a high-end board and two of them on the highest-end boards is typically a bit of overkill. …
… Presumably, Razer will use the higher-power PCIe linkage system, which offers an x4 PCIe 3 connector. …
… The power supply alone costs $500 if purchased separately. One issue though is the Kingpin GPU Opens in a new window has dual 16-pin power connectors. As you may recall, this is what GPUs in the future will use, as the new standard allows one cable to pump as much as 600W into a GPU. …
… The CASA Hub + PeAk USB Adapter Bundle means you'll snag two of these handy lightweight hubs, equipped with a USB Type-C adapter for the new MacBook Pro and other laptops, two standard USB ports, a microSD and an SD card slot. …