ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

ATX

ATX is short for Advanced Technology eXtended. It might seem like a big and complicated word, but it's actually something really simple that helps computers work better.

Think of a computer like a puzzle, and the ATX is one of the most important pieces. This piece helps connect all the different parts of the computer together and makes sure they can all work together smoothly.

The ATX is the shape and size of the motherboard, which is like a giant circuit board that sits inside the computer. It has a lot of different slots and sockets where all the other parts of the computer, like the processor and memory, can attach to it.

This makes it really easy to add or upgrade parts of the computer.

So, next time you see someone talking about ATX, remember that it's just a fancy way of describing the shape and size of the motherboard that helps make your computer work better.