Packaging, A Closer Look & Layout Analysis – N3150M
The box, once again, follows a simple design with all the usual details.
The same package of accessories as the other two boards.
Connectivity isn’t too great on this board, possibly cutting options here to save money to implement the PCIe x16 slot. This board features 2x PS/2 ports, 1x D-SUB, 1x DVI, 1x HDMi, 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Gigabit LAN and 3x audio jacks.
Along the bottom of the board, we have the usual connections such as USB 2.0 headers, front panel audio and switches, but there is also an additional Parallel port header; which is rare to find on a new motherboard.
Moving back up the board, we see the CMOS battery, fan header, power connector and the start of the full-size DDR3 DIMM slots.
Along the top of the board, is an additional fan header, USB 3.0 header and a USB 2.0 header.
I’m thinking that psu is so overboard for the these Braswell’s that the power consumption is questionable. I doubt even a normally efficient psu is working well at such a fraction of its capability.
It also would have been interesting to see them up against something more relevant – like j1900/j2900 boards or the like.
Still, a lot of information here. Thanks.