MSI is developing two ATX12VO-ready motherboards and a PSU

The industry is planning to transition away from the traditional ATX standard, which has been in use for decades, to a new standard known as the Intel ATX12VO (Advanced Technology Extended 12 Volts Only). This departure from PSUs with multiple voltage rails (3.3V, 5V, and 12V) to the new single rail (12V) standard brings several benefits.

One of the main advantages of the ATX12VO is that it supplies power at a single voltage (12V) directly to the motherboard, making power conversion inside the PSU unit more efficient. This efficiency stems from the elimination of numerous voltage rails, reducing complexity. Although Intel introduced this new standard three years ago, it has not gained widespread adoption in the industry yet. However, it is expected to become more prevalent in the market in 2024, as suggested by upcoming products from MSI (via HardwareLuxx).

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MSI is planning multiple ATX12VO products, including the Pro B650 12VO WiFi, targeting the AMD AM5 socket type. This will be the first AMD AM5 motherboard to support the ATX12VO standard. MSI also plans to launch an ATX12VO-ready motherboard for the Intel platform, the Pro H610M 12VO. Naturally, MSI is also set to introduce a 12VO power supply.

It has been indicated that most ATX12VO products will be directed at pre-built systems, so a DIY release may still be some ways off.

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