/**
 * Motherboard Post Components - CSS Component Library
 * Version: 1.1.0
 *
 * All motherboard post styling is controlled here. Claude outputs semantic HTML
 * with class names only - no inline styles needed.
 *
 * To change any styling: edit this file, all posts update instantly.
 *
 * @updated 3.5.118 - Added theme variable overrides for base class compatibility
 */

/* ==========================================================================
   MOTHERBOARD THEME OVERRIDES (for base class compatibility)
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-motherboard-post {
    --vae-accent-color: #673AB7;
    --vae-accent-hover: #5E35B1;
    --vae-accent-light: #EDE7F6;
    --vae-dark-bg: #2d2d3a;
    --vae-dark-text: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CSS VARIABLES - Motherboard theme
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-motherboard-post {
    /* Brand Colors */
    --vae-purple-primary: #6252a3;
    --vae-purple-secondary: #8b7bc7;
    --vae-amazon-orange: #ff9900;
    --vae-amazon-orange-dark: #ff6600;

    /* VRM Tier Colors */
    --vae-vrm-budget: #78909c;
    --vae-vrm-midrange: #5c6bc0;
    --vae-vrm-highend: #7e57c2;
    --vae-vrm-enthusiast: #ab47bc;

    /* Chipset Colors */
    --vae-intel-blue: #0071c5;
    --vae-amd-red: #ed1c24;

    /* Semantic Colors */
    --vae-success: #4caf50;
    --vae-success-bg: #e8f5e9;
    --vae-error: #f44336;
    --vae-error-bg: #ffebee;
    --vae-info: #2196f3;
    --vae-info-bg: #e3f2fd;
    --vae-warning: #ff9800;
    --vae-warning-bg: #fff8e1;

    /* Dark Theme (Final Verdict) */
    --vae-dark-primary: #1a1a2e;
    --vae-dark-secondary: #16213e;
    --vae-dark-accent: #7c6fb0;
    --vae-dark-text: #e0e0e0;

    /* Spacing */
    --vae-spacing-sm: 10px;
    --vae-spacing-md: 20px;
    --vae-spacing-lg: 30px;

    /* Border Radius */
    --vae-radius-sm: 6px;
    --vae-radius-md: 10px;
    --vae-radius-lg: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WORDPRESS COMPATIBILITY FIXES
   WordPress's wpautop filter inserts <br /> and <p> tags. Hide/reset them.
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hide unwanted <br> tags inside all VAE components */
.vae-vrm-badge br,
.vae-socket-box br,
.vae-chipset-features br,
.vae-memory-support br,
.vae-bios-rating br,
.vae-io-panel br,
.vae-build-experience br,
.vae-key-takeaways br,
.vae-quick-verdict br,
.vae-freshness-badge br,
.vae-pros-cons br,
.vae-final-verdict br,
.vae-about-reviewer br,
.vae-cta-wrapper br,
.vae-feature-item br,
.vae-rating-item br,
.vae-memory-item br,
.vae-io-item br,
.vae-bios-aspects br {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Reset paragraph styling inside components (wpautop creates unwanted p tags) */
.vae-vrm-badge p,
.vae-socket-box p,
.vae-chipset-features p,
.vae-memory-support p,
.vae-bios-rating p,
.vae-io-panel p,
.vae-build-experience p,
.vae-key-takeaways p,
.vae-freshness-badge p,
.vae-cta-wrapper p,
.vae-feature-item p,
.vae-rating-item p,
.vae-memory-item p,
.vae-io-item p {
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    display: inline;
}

/* Fallback H3 styling inside LIGHT containers */
.vae-socket-box h3,
.vae-chipset-features h3,
.vae-bios-rating h3,
.vae-build-experience h3,
.vae-about-reviewer h3 {
    font-size: 1.2em !important;
    font-weight: bold !important;
    color: #333 !important;
    margin: 0 0 15px 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

/* Fallback H3 styling inside DARK containers - white text */
.vae-io-panel h3,
.vae-key-takeaways h3,
.vae-final-verdict h3,
.vae-final-verdict h2 {
    font-size: 1.2em !important;
    font-weight: bold !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    margin: 0 0 15px 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INLINE AMAZON BUTTON FIX - Break out of paragraph flow
   When vae-amazon-btn appears inline in text, make it a standalone block CTA
   ========================================================================== */
p > .vae-amazon-btn,
p > a.vae-amazon-btn,
p .vae-amazon-btn,
p a.vae-amazon-btn,
.entry-content p .vae-amazon-btn,
.entry-content .vae-amazon-btn {
    display: block !important;
    width: fit-content;
    margin: 25px auto !important;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Ensure text before/after buttons flows properly */
p:has(.vae-amazon-btn) {
    text-align: left;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMMON PRAISE/COMPLAINTS - User feedback sections (subtle styling)
   ========================================================================== */
/* Target strong tags that start these sections.
 *
 * Originally a global `p > strong:first-child` rule, but :first-child
 * counts the first ELEMENT child only — leading text nodes don't count.
 * That meant inline emphasis like
 *   <p>I'd score this a <strong>7 out of 10</strong>...</p>
 * had display:block applied to the <strong>, breaking the line.
 *
 * V5 bare-HTML articles don't emit vae-praise-section / vae-complaints-
 * section containers anyway, so the rule scope is now restricted to the
 * original target containers. Inline <strong> in regular paragraphs is
 * left as default (inline) styling.
 */
.vae-praise-section p > strong:first-child,
.vae-complaints-section p > strong:first-child,
.vae-user-feedback p > strong:first-child {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Style the sections via adjacent sibling or container */
.vae-user-feedback,
.vae-praise-section,
.vae-complaints-section {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-md);
    padding: 20px;
    margin: 20px 0;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-praise-section {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vae-success);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f1f8f1 0%, #fff 100%);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-complaints-section {
    border-left: 4px solid #78909c;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f5f5 0%, #fff 100%);
}

/* Note: The Fix Styling node should wrap praise/complaints sections
   in .vae-praise-section and .vae-complaints-section containers */

/* ==========================================================================
   1. VRM QUALITY BADGE - Tier-based colors via data attribute
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-vrm-badge {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 20px 25px;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-md);
    margin: 20px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d2d3a 0%, #1a1a2e 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.3);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
}

/* VRM Tier label */
.vae-vrm-badge .vae-vrm-tier {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.3em;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* VRM Details row (phases + amps) */
.vae-vrm-badge .vae-vrm-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 15px;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-vrm-badge .vae-vrm-phases, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-vrm-badge .vae-vrm-amps {
    background: rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.4);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-sm);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95em;
}

/* VRM Verdict paragraph */
.vae-vrm-badge .vae-vrm-verdict,
.vae-vrm-badge p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95) !important;
    font-size: 0.95em;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 5px 0 0 0 !important;
}

/* Legacy class support */
.vae-vrm-badge .vae-badge-icon {
    font-size: 1.3em;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-vrm-badge .vae-badge-label {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.1em;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-vrm-badge .vae-badge-detail {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    font-size: 0.9em;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* VRM Tier-specific colors - All use dark theme base with colored left border */
.vae-vrm-badge[data-tier="budget"] {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d2d3a 0%, #1a1a2e 100%);
    border-left: 4px solid #78909c;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-vrm-badge[data-tier="midrange"] {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d2d3a 0%, #1a1a2e 100%);
    border-left: 4px solid #5c6bc0;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-vrm-badge[data-tier="high-end"] {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d2d3a 0%, #1a1a2e 100%);
    border-left: 4px solid #7e57c2;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-vrm-badge[data-tier="enthusiast"] {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d2d3a 0%, #1a1a2e 100%);
    border-left: 4px solid #ab47bc;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. SOCKET COMPATIBILITY BOX - CPU socket and compatibility
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-socket-box {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border: 2px solid #e0e0e0;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    padding: 20px;
    margin: 25px 0;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-socket-box[data-platform="intel"] {
    border-color: var(--vae-intel-blue);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #e3f2fd 100%);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-socket-box[data-platform="amd"] {
    border-color: var(--vae-amd-red);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff5f5 0%, #ffebee 100%);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-socket-box .vae-socket-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-socket-box .vae-socket-icon {
    font-size: 1.4em;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-socket-box .vae-socket-title {
    font-size: 1.2em !important;
    font-weight: bold !important;
    color: #333 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

/* Add CPU socket icon */
.vae-socket-box .vae-socket-title::before,
.vae-socket-box h3::before {
    content: '🔧';
    margin-right: 8px;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-socket-box .vae-socket-name {
    font-size: 1.12em;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: var(--vae-purple-primary);
    margin: 10px 0;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-socket-box[data-platform="intel"] .vae-socket-name {
    color: var(--vae-intel-blue);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-socket-box[data-platform="amd"] .vae-socket-name {
    color: var(--vae-amd-red);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-socket-box .vae-compatible-cpus {
    margin-top: 15px;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-socket-box .vae-compatible-cpus strong {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #555;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-socket-box .vae-cpu-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-socket-box .vae-cpu-chip {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    color: #444;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-socket-box .vae-cpu-chip:hover {
    background: var(--vae-purple-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--vae-purple-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Platform-specific chip hover colors */
.vae-socket-box[data-platform="intel"] .vae-cpu-chip:hover {
    background: var(--vae-intel-blue);
    border-color: var(--vae-intel-blue);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-socket-box[data-platform="amd"] .vae-cpu-chip:hover {
    background: var(--vae-amd-red);
    border-color: var(--vae-amd-red);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. CHIPSET FEATURES GRID - Feature matrix (Dark Theme Redesign)
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-chipset-features {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d2d3a 0%, #1a1a2e 100%);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    padding: 28px;
    margin: 35px 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-chipset-features .vae-features-title, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-chipset-features h3, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-chipset-features h4 {
    font-size: 1.25em;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff !important;
    margin: 0 0 22px 0 !important;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.5);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* Add icon before title */
.vae-chipset-features .vae-features-title::before,
.vae-chipset-features h3::before,
.vae-chipset-features h4::before {
    content: '⚙️';
    font-size: 1.1em;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-chipset-features .vae-features-grid, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-chipset-features ul {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(130px, 1fr));
    gap: 14px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-chipset-features .vae-feature-item, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-chipset-features li {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.25) 0%, rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.15) 100%);
    padding: 18px 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.4);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-md);
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-chipset-features .vae-feature-item:hover, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-chipset-features li:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.35);
    border-color: var(--vae-purple-primary);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.4) 0%, rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.25) 100%);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-chipset-features .vae-feature-value, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-chipset-features li strong {
    font-size: 1.3em;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    display: block;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* Color "Yes" values green for positive indicators. CSS has no
   :contains() pseudo-class (Turbopack warns + Lightning CSS errors)
   so we drop the impossible selector and rely on the data-value
   attribute the prompt already emits. */
.vae-chipset-features .vae-feature-value[data-value="yes"] {
    color: #4caf50;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-chipset-features .vae-feature-label, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-chipset-features li span {
    font-size: 0.8em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    margin-top: 6px;
    display: block;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Style for list items with "value: label" format */
.vae-chipset-features li {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 90px;
    color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. MEMORY SUPPORT BOX - DDR type and speeds
   ========================================================================== */
/* Memory Support - full width dark theme */
.vae-memory-support {
    background: #2d2d3a;
    border: 2px solid #e0e0e0;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    padding: 25px;
    margin: 25px 0;
    max-width: 100%;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-memory-support .vae-memory-title, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-memory-support h3, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-memory-support h4 {
    font-size: 1.2em;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin: 0 0 15px 0 !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* Add memory icon before title */
.vae-memory-support .vae-memory-title::before,
.vae-memory-support h3::before,
.vae-memory-support h4::before {
    content: '🧠';
    font-size: 1.1em;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-memory-support .vae-memory-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(120px, 1fr));
    gap: 15px;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-memory-support .vae-memory-item {
    background: #673AB7;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-md);
    text-align: center;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-memory-support .vae-memory-value {
    font-size: 1.12em;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #fff;
    display: block;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-memory-support .vae-memory-label {
    font-size: 0.85em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    margin-top: 5px;
    display: block;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-memory-support .vae-ddr-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--vae-purple-primary);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Memory Support - List structure (v3 prompt format) */
.vae-memory-support h4 {
    color: #fff !important;
    font-size: 1.2em !important;
    font-weight: bold !important;
    margin: 0 0 15px 0 !important;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-memory-support ul.vae-memory-specs, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-memory-support ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
    gap: 12px;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-memory-support ul.vae-memory-specs li, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-memory-support ul li {
    background: rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.5);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-sm);
    color: #fff !important;
    font-size: 0.95em;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-memory-support ul.vae-memory-specs li:hover, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-memory-support ul li:hover {
    background: rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.45);
    border-color: rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.7);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-memory-support ul.vae-memory-specs li strong, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-memory-support ul li strong {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. BIOS EXPERIENCE RATING - BIOS quality assessment
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-bios-rating {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d2d3a 0%, #1a1a2e 100%);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vae-purple-primary);
    padding: 25px 28px;
    margin: 35px 0;
    border-radius: 0 var(--vae-radius-lg) var(--vae-radius-lg) 0;
}

/* BIOS rating text - white for dark background */
.vae-bios-rating,
.vae-bios-rating p,
.vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-description {
    color: #fff;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-title, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-bios-rating h3, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-bios-rating h4 {
    font-size: 1.25em;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff !important;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0 !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* Add BIOS chip icon before title */
.vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-title::before,
.vae-bios-rating h3::before,
.vae-bios-rating h4::before {
    content: '💾';
    font-size: 1.1em;
}

/* Score display - prominent pill */
.vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-score {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vae-purple-primary) 0%, #512da8 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.2em;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.4);
}

/* Aspects/badges container */
.vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-aspects {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 18px 0 20px 0;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-aspect {
    background: #673AB7;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-size: 0.88em;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: #fff;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-aspect:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-aspect.positive, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-aspect[data-rating="good"] {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4caf50 0%, #388e3c 100%);
    color: #fff;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-aspect.negative, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-aspect[data-rating="poor"] {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f44336 0%, #d32f2f 100%);
    color: #fff;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-aspect[data-rating="average"] {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9800 0%, #f57c00 100%);
    color: #fff;
}

/* BIOS notes/description paragraph - better readability */
.vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-notes,
.vae-bios-rating > p:last-of-type {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92) !important;
    font-size: 1em;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. I/O PANEL GRID - Rear I/O ports (Redesigned with icon cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-io-panel {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d2d3a 0%, #1a1a2e 100%);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    padding: 28px;
    margin: 35px 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.3);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-io-panel h3, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-io-panel h4 {
    font-size: 1.2em !important;
    font-weight: bold !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    margin: 0 0 22px 0 !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* Add port icon before I/O Panel title */
.vae-io-panel h3::before,
.vae-io-panel h4::before {
    content: '🔌';
    font-size: 1.1em;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-io-panel ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}

/* Icon card style for each port type - simplified */
.vae-io-panel ul li {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-md);
    padding: 16px 18px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 0.92em;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-io-panel ul li:hover {
    background: rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.5);
}

/* No large icon - clean text layout */
.vae-io-panel ul li::before {
    display: none;
}

/* Port type label */
.vae-io-panel ul li strong {
    color: var(--vae-purple-primary) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1em;
}

/* Mobile: single column */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .vae-io-panel ul {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. EXPANSION SLOTS - PCIe slots breakdown (redesigned)
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-expansion-slots {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d2d3a 0%, #1a1a2e 100%);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    padding: 25px;
    margin: 25px 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.3);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-expansion-slots .vae-expansion-title, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-expansion-slots h4 {
    font-size: 1.2em !important;
    font-weight: bold !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0 !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-expansion-slots .vae-expansion-title::before, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-expansion-slots h4::before {
    content: "🔌";
    font-size: 1.1em;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-expansion-slots .vae-slot-list, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-expansion-slots .vae-slots-list, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-expansion-slots ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-expansion-slots .vae-slot-item, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-expansion-slots li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-sm);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vae-purple-primary);
    transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-expansion-slots li:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Slot type badges */
.vae-expansion-slots li strong {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 110px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.85em;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: var(--vae-purple-primary);
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}

/* PCIe 5.0 - Green (premium/newest) */
.vae-expansion-slots li[data-type="pcie5"] {
    border-left-color: #4caf50;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-expansion-slots li[data-type="pcie5"] strong, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-expansion-slots li:first-child strong {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4caf50 0%, #2e7d32 100%);
}

/* PCIe 4.0 - Purple */
.vae-expansion-slots li[data-type="pcie4"] {
    border-left-color: var(--vae-purple-primary);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-expansion-slots li[data-type="pcie4"] strong {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #673AB7 0%, #512da8 100%);
}

/* PCIe x1 / smaller slots - Grey */
.vae-expansion-slots li[data-type="pcie-small"] {
    border-left-color: #78909c;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-expansion-slots li[data-type="pcie-small"] strong {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #607d8b 0%, #455a64 100%);
}

/* M.2 slots - Teal/Cyan */
.vae-expansion-slots li[data-type="m2"] {
    border-left-color: #00bcd4;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-expansion-slots li[data-type="m2"] strong {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00bcd4 0%, #0097a7 100%);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-expansion-slots .vae-slot-type {
    font-weight: bold;
    color: var(--vae-purple-primary);
    min-width: 100px;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-expansion-slots .vae-slot-count {
    background: var(--vae-purple-primary);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    font-weight: bold;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-expansion-slots .vae-slot-note, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-expansion-slots .vae-slots-note, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-expansion-slots > p {
    font-size: 0.9em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    margin-top: 15px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-sm);
    border-left: 3px solid rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.5);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. BUILD EXPERIENCE RATING
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-build-experience {
    background: var(--vae-success-bg);
    border: 2px solid var(--vae-success);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    padding: 20px;
    margin: 25px 0;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-build-experience[data-rating="difficult"] {
    background: var(--vae-warning-bg);
    border-color: var(--vae-warning);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-build-experience[data-rating="poor"] {
    background: var(--vae-error-bg);
    border-color: var(--vae-error);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-build-experience .vae-build-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-build-experience .vae-build-icon {
    font-size: 1.3em;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-build-experience .vae-build-title, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-build-experience h4 {
    font-size: 1.1em !important;
    font-weight: bold !important;
    color: #2e7d32 !important;
    margin: 0 0 15px 0 !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* Add wrench icon before Build Experience title */
.vae-build-experience .vae-build-title::before,
.vae-build-experience h4::before {
    content: '🛠️';
    font-size: 1.1em;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-build-experience[data-rating="difficult"] .vae-build-title {
    color: #e65100 !important;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-build-experience[data-rating="poor"] .vae-build-title {
    color: #c62828 !important;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-build-experience .vae-build-points, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-build-experience ul {
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 20px;
    list-style: disc;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-build-experience .vae-build-points li, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-build-experience ul li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #333;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-build-experience ul li strong {
    color: #2e7d32;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. KEY TAKEAWAYS BOX - Purple gradient with white text
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-key-takeaways {
    background: #2d2d3a;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    margin: 25px 0;
    color: #fff;
}

.vae-key-takeaways h3,
.vae-key-takeaways .vae-takeaways-title {
    color: #fff !important;
    margin: 0 0 15px 0 !important;
    font-size: 1.15em !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
    font-weight: bold !important;
}

.vae-key-takeaways ul,
.vae-key-takeaways ol {
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.vae-key-takeaways li {
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Ratings grid inside key takeaways */
.vae-key-takeaways .vae-ratings-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.vae-key-takeaways .vae-rating-item {
    background: #673AB7;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-sm);
    text-align: center;
}

.vae-key-takeaways .vae-rating-label {
    font-size: 0.68em;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.25;
    opacity: 0.9;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.vae-key-takeaways .vae-rating-value {
    font-size: 1.08em;
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. QUICK VERDICT - Bordered box with purple accent
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-quick-verdict {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vae-purple-primary);
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-md);
    margin: 25px 0;
    border-radius: 0 var(--vae-radius-sm) var(--vae-radius-sm) 0;
}

.vae-quick-verdict strong,
.vae-quick-verdict .vae-verdict-label {
    font-size: 1.1em;
    color: var(--vae-purple-primary);
}

.vae-quick-verdict p {
    margin: 10px 0 0 0;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. CONTENT FRESHNESS BADGE - Green checkmark
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-freshness-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--vae-success-bg);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #2e7d32;
    margin: 15px 0;
}

.vae-freshness-badge .vae-check {
    color: var(--vae-success);
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. SPECS TABLE - Motherboard specifications
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-specs-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: 25px 0;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.vae-specs-table th,
.vae-specs-table td {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.vae-specs-table th {
    background: var(--vae-purple-primary);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.vae-specs-table tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.vae-specs-table tr:hover td {
    background: #f8f9fa;
}

.vae-specs-table .vae-spec-label {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333;
    width: 40%;
}

.vae-specs-table .vae-spec-value {
    color: #555;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. PROS & CONS — now inherited from base.css v2 light-panel pattern
   ========================================================================== */
/* Pros/Cons styling lives in base.css (v2 pattern, 2026-04-21). */

/* ==========================================================================
   14. FINAL VERDICT - Dark slate box with accent
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-final-verdict {
    background: #2d2d3a;
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-lg);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    margin: 30px 0;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vae-dark-accent);
}

.vae-final-verdict h2,
.vae-final-verdict h3,
.vae-final-verdict .vae-verdict-title {
    color: #fff !important;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0 !important;
    font-size: 1.22em !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
    font-weight: bold !important;
}

.vae-final-verdict p,
.vae-final-verdict .vae-verdict-content {
    color: var(--vae-dark-text) !important;
    font-size: 1.05em;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.vae-final-verdict p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.vae-final-verdict strong {
    color: #fff;
}

/* .vae-final-rating is owned by base.css (with !important), so this
   override never wins. Removed 2026-04-25. */

/* ==========================================================================
   15. ABOUT THE REVIEWER - Author expertise section
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-about-reviewer {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #fff 100%);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    margin: 40px 0;
    border: 2px solid var(--vae-purple-primary);
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(98, 82, 163, 0.1);
}

/* Decorative top accent bar */
.vae-about-reviewer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--vae-purple-primary) 0%, var(--vae-purple-secondary) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg) var(--vae-radius-lg) 0 0;
}

/* Avatar placeholder icon */
.vae-about-reviewer::after {
    content: '👨‍💻';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: 30px;
    font-size: 2.5em;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border: 2px solid var(--vae-purple-primary);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-about-reviewer h2, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-about-reviewer h3, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-about-reviewer .vae-reviewer-title {
    color: var(--vae-purple-primary) !important;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0 !important;
    padding-left: 45px;
    font-size: 1.18em !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
    font-weight: bold !important;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-about-reviewer p {
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 1.05em;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-about-reviewer p:last-of-type {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* E-E-A-T credentials list - auto-generated badges */
.vae-about-reviewer .vae-credentials {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-about-reviewer .vae-credential {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vae-purple-primary) 0%, var(--vae-purple-secondary) 100%);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85em;
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Auto-add expertise badges via CSS for motherboard posts */
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-about-reviewer::after {
    content: '🔧';
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. AMAZON CTA BUTTONS - Orange gradient
   ========================================================================== */
/* Inline button */
.vae-amazon-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vae-amazon-orange) 0%, var(--vae-amazon-orange-dark) 100%);
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-md);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.vae-amazon-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255,153,0,0.4);
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* Block CTA button (full width in container) */
.vae-amazon-cta {
    display: block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vae-amazon-orange) 0%, var(--vae-amazon-orange-dark) 100%);
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 18px 25px;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-md);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 20px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255,153,0,0.3);
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.vae-amazon-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255,153,0,0.4);
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* Centered CTA wrapper */
.vae-cta-wrapper {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 40px 0;
    padding: 35px 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d2d3a 0%, #1a1a2e 100%);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.3);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle glow effect */
.vae-cta-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 200px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--vae-amazon-orange), transparent);
}

.vae-cta-wrapper .vae-amazon-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 1.15em;
    padding: 18px 45px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.4);
}

.vae-cta-wrapper .vae-amazon-btn:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 35px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Verified price note */
.vae-cta-wrapper p,
.vae-cta-wrapper .vae-cta-note {
    display: block !important;
    margin-top: 15px !important;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. COMPARISON TABLE - Product comparisons
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: 25px 0;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.vae-comparison-table thead,
.vae-comparison-table tr:first-child {
    background: #2d2d3a !important;
}

.vae-comparison-table th,
.vae-comparison-table thead td,
.vae-comparison-table tr:first-child td {
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 15px;
    text-align: left;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: #2d2d3a !important;
}

/* Ensure first row text is always visible */
.vae-comparison-table tr:first-child td a,
.vae-comparison-table thead td a {
    color: #fff !important;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.vae-comparison-table td {
    padding: 14px 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.vae-comparison-table tbody tr:hover {
    background: #f8f9fa;
}

.vae-comparison-table tbody tr:first-child:hover {
    background: var(--vae-purple-primary) !important;
}

.vae-comparison-table tbody tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* First column (feature names) - bold purple */
.vae-comparison-table td:first-child {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vae-purple-primary);
}

/* Price column styling */
.vae-comparison-table .vae-price {
    font-weight: bold;
    color: var(--vae-amazon-orange-dark);
}

/* Rating column styling */
.vae-comparison-table .vae-rating {
    color: #f5a623;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Zebra striping for better readability */
.vae-comparison-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
    background: #f9f9fb;
}

.vae-comparison-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd) {
    background: #fff;
}

/* Verdict row - highlights best-for recommendations */
.vae-comparison-table .vae-verdict-row,
.vae-comparison-table tr.vae-verdict-row {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f4ff 0%, #f0ebff 100%) !important;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--vae-purple-primary);
}

.vae-comparison-table .vae-verdict-row td {
    padding: 18px 15px !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vae-purple-primary);
    font-size: 0.95em;
}

.vae-comparison-table .vae-verdict-row td:first-child {
    color: #333;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. WHO SHOULD BUY / SKIP SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-who-should-buy,
.vae-who-should-skip {
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-md);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-md);
    margin: 20px 0;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-who-should-buy {
    background: var(--vae-success-bg);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vae-success);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-who-should-skip {
    background: var(--vae-error-bg);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vae-error);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-who-should-buy h3, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-who-should-buy h4 {
    color: #2e7d32 !important;
    margin: 0 0 15px 0 !important;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-who-should-skip h3, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-who-should-skip h4 {
    color: #c62828 !important;
    margin: 0 0 15px 0 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. DISCLAIMER
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-disclaimer {
    background: #fff8e1;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vae-warning);
    padding: 15px 20px;
    margin: 25px 0;
    border-radius: 0 var(--vae-radius-sm) var(--vae-radius-sm) 0;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    color: #5d4037;
}

.vae-disclaimer p {
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19b. PRODUCT BOX - Transparent background for motherboard posts
   ========================================================================== */
.entry-content .vae-product-box {
    background: transparent !important;
    padding: 0 20px 0 20px !important;
    border: none !important;
    margin: 30px 0 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. RESPONSIVE DESIGN - Comprehensive Mobile Support
   ========================================================================== */

/* TABLET (768px and below) - 2 columns for grids */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Chipset Features - 2 columns */
    .vae-chipset-features .vae-features-grid,
    .vae-chipset-features ul {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    /* Memory Support - 2 columns */
    .vae-memory-support .vae-memory-grid,
    .vae-memory-support ul {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    /* I/O Panel - 2 columns */
    .vae-io-panel ul {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 12px;
    }

    /* Key Takeaways Ratings - 2 columns */
    .vae-key-takeaways .vae-ratings-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    /* Comparison Table - smaller text */
    .vae-comparison-table {
        font-size: 0.9em;
    }

    .vae-comparison-table th,
    .vae-comparison-table td {
        padding: 10px 8px;
    }

    /* Socket Box header - stack vertically */
    .vae-socket-box .vae-socket-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    /* BIOS Rating header - stack vertically */
    .vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    /* Trust Badges - 2 columns */
    .vae-trust-badges {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    /* Buy Box - force wrap at 600px */
    .vae-buy-box {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

/* SMALL PHONE (480px and below) - Single column for most grids */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    /* Key Takeaways Ratings - SINGLE COLUMN (most important fix) */
    .vae-key-takeaways .vae-ratings-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    /* Rating items - horizontal layout on small screens */
    .vae-key-takeaways .vae-rating-item {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        padding: 14px 16px;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .vae-key-takeaways .vae-rating-label {
        margin-bottom: 0;
        font-size: 0.9em;
    }

    .vae-key-takeaways .vae-rating-value {
        font-size: 1.2em;
    }

    /* Chipset Features - 2 columns still (items are small) */
    .vae-chipset-features .vae-features-grid,
    .vae-chipset-features ul {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 10px;
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-chipset-features .vae-feature-item, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-chipset-features li {
        padding: 14px 10px;
        min-height: 70px;
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-chipset-features .vae-feature-value, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-chipset-features li strong {
        font-size: 1.15em;
        letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* Memory Support - single column */
    .vae-memory-support .vae-memory-grid,
    .vae-memory-support ul {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-memory-support .vae-memory-item, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-memory-support ul li {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        text-align: left;
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-memory-support .vae-memory-label {
        margin-top: 0;
    }

    /* I/O Panel - single column */
    .vae-io-panel ul {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    /* VRM Badge - smaller padding */
    .vae-vrm-badge {
        padding: 12px 18px;
    }

    /* Amazon CTA - smaller padding */
    .vae-amazon-cta {
        padding: 16px 20px;
    }

    /* Expansion Slots - wrap content */
    .vae-expansion-slots .vae-slot-item,
    .vae-expansion-slots li {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 10px;
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-expansion-slots .vae-slot-note {
        width: 100%;
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-top: 8px;
    }

    /* Trust Badges - single column */
    .vae-trust-badges {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Container padding reduction */
    .vae-chipset-features,
    .vae-io-panel,
    .vae-expansion-slots,
    .vae-bios-rating {
        padding: 18px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. DARK MODE SUPPORT (if theme supports)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .vae-quick-verdict {
        background: #2a2a2a;
        border-color: var(--vae-purple-secondary);
    }

    .vae-quick-verdict strong {
        color: var(--vae-purple-secondary);
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-about-reviewer {
        background: #2a2a2a;
        border-color: #444;
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-about-reviewer h2, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-about-reviewer h3 {
        color: #fff !important;
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-about-reviewer p {
        color: #ccc;
    }

    .vae-specs-table {
        background: #2a2a2a;
    }

    .vae-specs-table td {
        border-color: #444;
    }

    .vae-specs-table tr:hover td {
        background: #333;
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-socket-box {
        background: #2a2a2a;
        border-color: #444;
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-socket-box .vae-socket-title {
        color: #fff !important;
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-chipset-features {
        background: #2a2a2a;
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-chipset-features .vae-features-title {
        color: #fff !important;
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-chipset-features .vae-feature-item {
        background: #333;
        border-color: #444;
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-expansion-slots {
        background: #2a2a2a;
        border-color: #444;
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-expansion-slots .vae-expansion-title {
        color: #fff !important;
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-expansion-slots .vae-slot-item {
        background: #333;
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-bios-rating {
        background: #2a2a2a;
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-title {
        color: #fff !important;
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-aspect {
        background: #333;
        border-color: #444;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. STICKY PRODUCT BAR - Desktop only, appears on scroll
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-sticky-product-bar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 56px;
    background: #2d2d3a;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-sticky-product-bar.vae-sticky-visible {
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-sticky-product-bar.vae-sticky-hidden {
    transform: translateY(-100%);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-sticky-bar-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 30px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 30px;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-sticky-product-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-sticky-product-name {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    max-width: 400px;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-sticky-product-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-sticky-price {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-sticky-rating {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-sticky-stars {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1px;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-star {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-star-full {
    color: #ffc107;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-star-half {
    color: #ffc107;
    opacity: 0.6;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-star-empty {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-sticky-rating-num {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-left: 6px;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-sticky-review-count {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 13px;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-sticky-cta {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-sticky-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: #4caf50;
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.3);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-sticky-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9900 0%, #ff6600 100%);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.4);
    color: #fff !important;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-sticky-btn svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    fill: currentColor;
}

/* Hide sticky bar on mobile/tablet */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .vae-sticky-product-bar {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* Removed 2026-04-25: .entry-content max-width: 820px override.
   The grid column width is now owned by the renderer (apps/public/src/
   renderers/ProductReview.tsx), so a category-level cap was forcing a
   narrower column on motherboard pages than every other category. */

/* Ensure all content elements use border-box */
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content *,
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content *::before,
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Table wrapper - full width within container */
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-table-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

/* Table inside wrapper - full width */
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-table-wrapper table,
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content table {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Kadence compatibility - offset for sticky bar when visible */
.vae-motherboard-post.vae-sticky-active {
    padding-top: 56px;
}

/* Smooth scroll offset for anchor links */
.vae-motherboard-post [id] {
    scroll-margin-top: 70px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   24. PRICE CHECK CTA - Conversion-focused mid-article CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-price-check-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a2e 0%, #16213e 100%);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    margin: 30px 0;
    text-align: center;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-price-check-cta p {
    margin: 0 0 15px 0;
    color: #a0a0a0;
    font-size: 16px;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-price-check-cta .vae-amazon-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vae-amazon-orange) 0%, var(--vae-amazon-orange-dark) 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 15px 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-price-check-cta .vae-amazon-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.4);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-price-check-cta .vae-returns-note {
    margin: 15px 0 0 0;
    color: #666;
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   25. BUY BOX - Combined Risk Reversal + CTA (2 columns)
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-buy-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d2d3a 0%, #1a1a2e 100%);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    padding: 30px;
    margin: 40px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.3);
    box-sizing: border-box;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-buy-box-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 15px;
    flex: 1 1 300px;
    min-width: 0;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-buy-box-icon {
    font-size: 1.45em;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-buy-box-content h4 {
    margin: 0 0 12px 0 !important;
    font-size: 1.15em !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #4caf50 !important;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-buy-box-content ul {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-buy-box-content li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    font-size: 0.92em;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-buy-box-content li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-buy-box-content li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #4caf50;
    font-weight: bold;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-buy-box-content li strong {
    color: #fff;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-buy-box-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-left: 30px;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    min-width: 200px;
    max-width: 280px;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-buy-box-right .vae-amazon-btn {
    padding: 18px 40px;
    font-size: 1.1em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.4);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-buy-box-right .vae-amazon-btn:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 35px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.5);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-buy-box-note {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    font-size: 0.82em;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Mobile: Stack vertically */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vae-buy-box {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 25px;
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-buy-box-left {
        flex: 1 1 100%;
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-buy-box-right {
        flex: 1 1 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        padding-left: 0;
        padding-top: 20px;
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    }
}

/* Legacy support for old risk-reversal class */
.vae-risk-reversal {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d1525 0%, #7f7f7fad 100%);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    padding: 25px;
    margin: 30px 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.3);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-risk-reversal h4 {
    margin: 0 0 15px 0 !important;
    font-size: 1.15em !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #4caf50 !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-risk-reversal h4::before {
    content: '🛡️';
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-risk-reversal ul {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-risk-reversal li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    font-size: 0.92em;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-risk-reversal li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #4caf50;
    font-weight: bold;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-risk-reversal li strong {
    color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   26. VALUE TIER CONTEXT - Market Positioning
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-value-tier {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d2d3a 0%, #1a1a2e 100%);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    padding: 28px;
    margin: 35px 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.3);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-value-tier h4 {
    color: #fff !important;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0 !important;
    font-size: 1.15em !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-align: center;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-value-tier h4::before {
    content: '📊 ';
}

/* Price scale bar */
.vae-tier-scale {
    position: relative;
    height: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #78909c 0%, #5c6bc0 33%, #7e57c2 66%, #ab47bc 100%);
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin: 25px 0 15px 0;
}

/* Position marker */
.vae-tier-marker {
    position: absolute;
    top: -8px;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    border: 3px solid var(--vae-purple-primary);
}

/* Marker positions - must match prompt-generated values */
.vae-tier-marker[data-position="budget"] { left: 12.5%; }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-tier-marker[data-position="mid-range"] { left: 37.5%; }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-tier-marker[data-position="midrange"] { left: 37.5%; }  /* fallback for legacy */
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-tier-marker[data-position="upper-mid-range"] { left: 62.5%; }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-tier-marker[data-position="performance"] { left: 62.5%; }  /* fallback for legacy */
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-tier-marker[data-position="premium"] { left: 87.5%; }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-tier-marker[data-position="enthusiast"] { left: 87.5%; }  /* fallback for legacy */

/* Labels below scale */
.vae-tier-labels {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: 8px;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-tier-label {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.75em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    font-weight: 500;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-tier-label.active {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-tier-label span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    margin-top: 2px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-tier-label.active span {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

/* Current tier highlight */
.vae-tier-current {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 20px 0 15px 0;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    background: rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-md);
    display: inline-block;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-tier-current strong {
    color: var(--vae-purple-secondary);
    font-size: 1.1em;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-tier-current span {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    margin-left: 8px;
}

/* Description text */
.vae-tier-context {
    color: #fff !important;
    font-size: 0.95em;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-top: 18px;
    text-align: left;
}

/* Legacy support for old structure */
.vae-tier-bar {
    display: none;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-tier-segment {
    display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   27. TRUST BADGES - Visual Credibility Markers
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-trust-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 25px 0;
    padding: 20px 25px;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.2);
}

.vae-trust-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.88em;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.vae-trust-badge:hover {
    background: rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.vae-trust-badge .badge-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 1em;
}

/* Badge-specific icon backgrounds */
.vae-trust-badge.badge-tested .badge-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4caf50 0%, #45a049 100%);
}

.vae-trust-badge.badge-expert .badge-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vae-purple-primary) 0%, #9c27b0 100%);
}

.vae-trust-badge.badge-amazon .badge-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9900 0%, #ff6600 100%);
}

.vae-trust-badge.badge-warranty .badge-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2196f3 0%, #1976d2 100%);
}

/* Mobile: 2x2 grid */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .vae-trust-badges {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 10px;
        padding: 15px;
    }

    .vae-trust-badge {
        padding: 10px 12px;
        font-size: 0.8em;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .vae-trust-badge .badge-icon {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
    }
}

/* Very small phones: single column */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
    .vae-trust-badges {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   28. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS - For "Skip If" Users (Dark Theme)
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-alternatives {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d2d3a 0%, #1a1a2e 100%);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    padding: 25px 28px;
    margin: 35px 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.3);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-alternatives h4 {
    color: #fff !important;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0 !important;
    font-size: 1.2em !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-alternatives h4::before {
    content: '🔄';
    font-size: 1.1em;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-alternatives ul {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-alternatives li {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-md);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vae-purple-primary);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    line-height: 1.6;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-alternatives li:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-alternatives li strong {
    color: #fff;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    font-size: 1em;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-alternatives li a {
    color: #9c7cdb;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 2px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-alternatives li a:hover {
    color: #b39ddb;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   29. THERMAL PERFORMANCE - Benchmark Credibility
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-thermal-performance {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d2d3a 0%, #1a1a2e 100%);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    padding: 25px;
    margin: 30px 0;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-thermal-performance h4 {
    color: #fff !important;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0 !important;
    font-size: 1.15em !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-thermal-performance h4::before {
    content: '🌡️ ';
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-temp-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
}

/* Thermal grid - 2 columns on tablet */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vae-temp-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* Thermal grid - 2 columns on phone with smaller padding */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .vae-temp-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 10px;
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-temp-item {
        padding: 14px 10px;
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-temp-value {
        font-size: 1.22em;
        letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-temp-label {
        font-size: 0.7em;
    }
}

.vae-temp-item {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-md);
    padding: 18px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-temp-value {
    font-size: 1.4em;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #4caf50;
    display: block;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-temp-value.temp-warm { color: #ff9800; }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-temp-value.temp-hot { color: #f44336; }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-temp-label {
    font-size: 0.8em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: 5px;
    display: block;
}
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-temp-note {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    font-size: 0.9em;
    margin-top: 15px;
    padding-top: 15px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Ensure ALL text inside thermal section is white */
.vae-thermal-performance p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    margin-top: 15px;
    padding-top: 15px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   30. GLOBAL TYPOGRAPHY & SPACING - Optimal Readability
   ========================================================================== */

/* Base typography for motherboard posts */
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #333;
}

/* Paragraph spacing - breathing room between text blocks */
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content p {
    margin-bottom: 1.4em;
    orphans: 3;
    widows: 3;
}

/* Section spacing - clear visual breaks between H2 sections */
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content h2 {
    margin-top: 55px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    font-size: 1.6em;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* First H2 after intro - no top border */
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content > h2:first-of-type,
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content > .vae-quick-verdict + h2 {
    border-top: none;
    padding-top: 0;
    margin-top: 35px;
}

/* H3 subheadings */
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content h3 {
    margin-top: 35px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-size: 1.35em;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: #2d2d3a;
}

/* H4 for component boxes - reset margins (components handle their own) */
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.15em;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Component consistent spacing - all styled boxes get same vertical rhythm */
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-vrm-badge,
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-socket-box,
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-chipset-features,
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-memory-support,
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-bios-rating,
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-io-panel,
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-expansion-slots,
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-build-experience,
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-key-takeaways,
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-quick-verdict,
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-pros-cons,
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-final-verdict,
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-about-reviewer,
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-comparison-table,
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-specs-table {
    margin-top: 35px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

/* After a component, next paragraph needs less top margin */
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content [class^="vae-"] + p {
    margin-top: 25px;
}

/* Lists inside content - better spacing */
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content > ul,
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content > ol {
    margin: 25px 0;
    padding-left: 28px;
}

.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content > ul li,
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content > ol li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Blockquotes */
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content blockquote {
    margin: 30px 0;
    padding: 20px 25px;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vae-purple-primary);
    border-radius: 0 var(--vae-radius-sm) var(--vae-radius-sm) 0;
    font-style: italic;
    color: #444;
}

/* Strong/bold text - slight emphasis */
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content p strong {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a2e;
}

/* Links */
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content a:not(.vae-amazon-btn):not(.vae-sticky-btn) {
    color: var(--vae-purple-primary);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.3);
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content a:not(.vae-amazon-btn):not(.vae-sticky-btn):hover {
    color: var(--vae-purple-secondary);
    text-decoration-color: var(--vae-purple-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   26. MOBILE TYPOGRAPHY ADJUSTMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vae-motherboard-post .entry-content {
        font-size: 16px;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .vae-motherboard-post .entry-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.4em;
        margin-top: 45px;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .vae-motherboard-post .entry-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.2em;
        margin-top: 30px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    /* Tighter component spacing on mobile */
    .vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-vrm-badge,
    .vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-socket-box,
    .vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-chipset-features,
    .vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-memory-support,
    .vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-bios-rating,
    .vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-io-panel,
    .vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-expansion-slots,
    .vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-build-experience,
    .vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-key-takeaways,
    .vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-quick-verdict,
    .vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-pros-cons,
    .vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-final-verdict {
        margin-top: 28px;
        margin-bottom: 28px;
        padding: 20px;
    }

    /* Chipset features grid - 2 columns on mobile */
    .vae-chipset-features .vae-features-grid,
    .vae-chipset-features ul {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 10px;
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-chipset-features .vae-feature-item, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-chipset-features li {
        padding: 14px 10px;
        min-height: 80px;
    }
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-chipset-features .vae-feature-value, .vae-motherboard-post .vae-chipset-features li strong {
        font-size: 1.15em;
        letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .vae-motherboard-post .entry-content {
        font-size: 15.5px;
    }

    /* Single column for tight screens */
    .vae-chipset-features .vae-features-grid,
    .vae-chipset-features ul {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}