Unlike RAM and graphics cards, front panel I/O connections aren’t so straightforward. Here’s a quick breakdown of the different I/O connectors you’re likely to see and what they all mean.

Building a PC is simple until you get to the microscopic PC case power and reset buttons. Figure out which way round to connect these tiny front panel switches.

But it shouldn’t have to be this way. (If you’re reading this but not as familiar with PC building, front-panel pins are what you plug front-panel connectors into.