A Mini-ITX motherboard that hides your graphics card behind the board? That’s the bold idea behind the Maxsun MS-Terminator B760 BKB D5 WiFi, and it could change how small form factor PCs are built—if your case can handle it.
Instead of a conventional front-facing PCIe slot, this board puts a full PCIe 5.0 x16 slot on the back. The GPU mounts vertically and faces sideways, trimming the build’s horizontal footprint and opening the door for slimmer, tighter enclosures. Think low-profile or narrow-width cases that usually struggle with standard GPU clearance. The payoff is a cleaner interior and a “smaller, slimmer, smarter” aesthetic without using a riser cable.
The catch is compatibility. Most existing cases aren’t designed for a rear-mounted graphics card or the backplate cutouts this layout demands. Some chassis, such as the MasterBox iF15, may offer enough clearance at the top-rear area where the slot sits on this board, but expect limited plug-and-play options out of the gate. Many builders will be waiting on purpose-built cases or considering mods to make it work.
Beyond the headline-grabbing GPU placement, the MS-Terminator B760 BKB D5 keeps the rest familiar. There’s an additional PCIe x4 slot and all the usual power and I/O connectors on the front side of the board, so you still get straightforward access for the rest of your build. It runs on Intel’s B760 chipset and supports 12th-, 13th-, and 14th-gen Core processors, making it a budget-friendly path for LGA1700 owners who want a compact, modern platform with a unique twist.
Key hardware highlights:
– Mini-ITX form factor with a rear-mounted PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for GPUs
– Front-side PCIe x4 slot for add-in cards
– Intel B760 chipset, compatible with 12th/13th/14th Gen Intel Core CPUs
– Two M.2 slots for NVMe storage and four SATA ports
– Rear I/O stacked with USB ports (many are USB 2.0), plus built-in Wi-Fi 6E
Who it’s for:
– Small form factor enthusiasts chasing ultra-clean builds
– Slim or low-profile case projects where GPU width is the main constraint
– Builders who prefer a minimalist look over showcasing the graphics card
What to watch for:
– Case compatibility and backplate cutouts for the rear GPU slot
– GPU length, cooler height, and airflow planning near the rear panel
– Potential need for new chassis designs or DIY modifications
Maxsun hasn’t shared pricing or a release date. The product is listed with a quote request option for those who want details directly. If the industry rallies around rear-mounted GPU layouts with matching cases, this could become a compelling new direction for compact PCs. For now, it’s an exciting concept best suited to adventurous builders ready to work around early compatibility hurdles.
