> Components like RAMs, USB, and M.2 SSDs don't use 12v <snip> but 3.3V or 5V. The motherboard will be responsible for managing voltages for these components.
Surely this will simply move part of the complexity from the PSU to the motherboard? Resulting in more efficient and simple PSUs, but more inefficient and complex motherboards? I've only ever had motherboards fail because of leaky capacitors or busted voltage regulators. The only PSU failure I've ever had was on account of a broken fan. Won't this lead to more motherboard failures?
The cynic in me thinks that Intel would be fine with that, because that way they can sell more motherboard components.
Surely this will simply move part of the complexity from the PSU to the motherboard? Resulting in more efficient and simple PSUs, but more inefficient and complex motherboards? I've only ever had motherboards fail because of leaky capacitors or busted voltage regulators. The only PSU failure I've ever had was on account of a broken fan. Won't this lead to more motherboard failures?
The cynic in me thinks that Intel would be fine with that, because that way they can sell more motherboard components.