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AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation Threadripper 2920X and 2970WX Review
CPU & Mainboard | 29/10/2018
If the 2nd Generation of Ryzen Threadripper CPUs piqued your interest but you wanted more cores, or fewer, then the 2920X and 2970WX should be on your shortlist.
ASUS ROG Z390 Maximus XI Hero Review
CPU & Mainboard | 26/10/2018
After the insanity of launch day it's time to take a look at the most affordable option in the ASUS ROG Maximus XI range, the Hero.
ASUS ROG Z390 Maximus XI Formula Review
CPU & Mainboard | 19/10/2018
The Formula is unique amongst the Maximus XI range as it has a full armour covering. We see how it compares against the other Z390 motherboards.
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AMD clarifies reports of Zen 2's 29% IPC boost over Zen
CPU & Mainboard | 14/11/2018
As always, context is key.
AMD's "Zen 2" IPC is 29.4% higher than Zen 1 in DKERN +RSA
CPU & Mainboard | 12/11/2018
That's a huge performance leap for a single generation.
AMD Reveals Transformative "Chiplet" Design for Zen 2 EPYC Processors
CPU & Mainboard | 07/11/2018
Will this same design be used for desktop-grade processors?
Intel to hold a "forward-looking" Architecture Summit this December
CPU & Mainboard | 07/11/2018
What does Intel have up their sleeves to combat Zen 2?
MSI Z390 MEG Ace Review
CPU & Mainboard | 19/10/2018
The final motherboard in today's big look at the new Intel Z390 chipset comes in the form of the MSI Z390 MEG Ace. How does it do?
ASUS ROG Z390 Maximus XI Extreme Review
CPU & Mainboard | 19/10/2018
Like moths to a flame when a new flagship Maximus motherboard is released, all eyes turn towards it. Does the Maximus XI Extreme stand proud in the spotlight?
ASUS ROG Z390-I Strix ITX Review
CPU & Mainboard | 19/10/2018
Amongst the new Z390 models launching today is the diminutive ASUS ROG Z390-I Strix ITX motherboard, and we take it for a spin.
Intel Core i9-9900K and ASUS Z390 Strix-E Review
CPU & Mainboard | 19/10/2018
The 9th Generation of Intel's Core CPUs is finally upon us with the Coffee Lake S, and we take their 8-core i9-9900K for a spin.
ASUS ROG Z390 Maximus XI Gene Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 08/10/2018
If you are the kind of user who prefers or requires an mATX motherboard then the Z390 Maximus XI Gene might be just the ticket to Intel 9th Generation flavour town.
ASUS ROG Z390 Maximus XI Extreme Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 08/10/2018
The Maximus XI Extreme is the flagship Z390 motherboard from ASUS, and of course we have to give you a quick overview in anticipation of our full review.
MSI Z390 MEG Ace Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 08/10/2018
With the new Z390 chipset there are new motherboards a-plenty and the MSI MEG Ace is next on the OC3D hit list.
ASUS ROG Z390-I Strix ITX Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 08/10/2018
In what is surely the smallest possible package for the Z390 chipset, the ASUS Strix ITX board also gets our preview treatment.
ASUS ROG Z390 Maximus XI Hero Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 08/10/2018
The second of the three Maximus XIs we have in the office is the Hero, with a design that will feel more familiar than the Formula.
ASUS ROG Z390 Maximus XI Formula Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 08/10/2018
The ASUS Maximus range has long been the benchmark for the mainstream and the Z390 Maximus XI Formula has been redesigned. We take a look.
ASUS ROG Z390 Strix-E Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 08/10/2018
The Intel Z390 chipset will soon be upon us and we have a mountain of motherboards to give you a quick rundown. We're starting with the always popular Strix range, and the Z390 Strix-E.
Gigabyte X399 Aorus Extreme Review
CPU & Mainboard | 16/09/2018
If you've managed to acquire one of the new Threadripper CPUs then you'll want a motherboard to put it in, and we discover if the Gigabyte X399 Aorus Extreme is the one for you.
Gigabyte X399 Aorus Extreme Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 03/09/2018
The X399 chipset has attracted a lot of attention and Gigabyte have applied their Aorus wizardry to it. We take a first look before our full review next week.
MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC Review
CPU & Mainboard | 23/08/2018
The B450 chipset has been impressing everyone with its combination of price and performance, and so we're reviewing the MSI ATX Gaming Pro Carbon and seeing how it compares.
Wraith Ripper PCIe Issue - GPU case mod - fix
CPU & Mainboard | 21/08/2018
Making an attractive Threadripper system with AMD/Cooler Master's Wraith Ripper
MSI MEG X399 Creation and Threadripper 2990WX Review
CPU & Mainboard | 13/08/2018
If the 2nd Generation Ryzen Threadrippers have intrigued you then perhaps you would also like a new motherboard to put it in?
AMD Threadripper 2950X and 2990WX Review
CPU & Mainboard | 13/08/2018
The Ryzen Threadripper smashed the market with its combination of high cores and low pricing, and now the 2nd Generation is here including the 32 Core 2990WX. We test them out.
AMD 2nd Gen Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and 2950X Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 06/08/2018
Zen + has finally made it to X399, but can it tear a hole in the competition?
AMD's Zen 2 EPYC Processors will offer up to 64 Physical Cores
CPU & Mainboard | 06/11/2018
A 2x increase over 1st Generation EPYC
AMD discusses 7nm Zen 2 and Next-Generation EPYC
CPU & Mainboard | 06/11/2018
A radically new CPU design for 7nm
Intel Creates Cascade Lake-AP with up to 48 cores with Glued-together design
CPU & Mainboard | 05/11/2018
A Multi-Chip Package design from Intel that lacks their high-end EMIB technology
AMD Investor Relations Plans "Next Horizon" Event for November 6th
CPU & Mainboard | 02/11/2018
AMD plans to discuss 7nm technology at the event.
AMD's 12-core Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has the same price as Intel's 8-core i9-9900K
CPU & Mainboard | 29/10/2018
This is a huge talking point!
Intel Ice Lake benchmark leak suggests major core overhaul
CPU & Mainboard | 24/10/2018
Intel is throwing their Cache around!
Intel refutes claims that the company "pulled the plug" on 10nm
CPU & Mainboard | 22/10/2018
"We are making good progress on 10nm" - Intel
Intel may have killed off their 10nm process
CPU & Mainboard | 22/10/2018
After years of delays, Intel may have finally pulled the plug on 10nm
Intel's soldered i9-9900K can offer improved thermal performance though deliding
CPU & Mainboard | 19/10/2018
Erm... what?
Intel plans to split their Technology and Manufacturing Group into three segments
CPU & Mainboard | 17/10/2018
Will this prevent future 10nm-like delays
Intel i9-9900K shipments have been delayed by UK retailers
CPU & Mainboard | 17/10/2018
Should we expect another CPU shortage?
AMD's Zen 2 architecture reportedly offers a +13% IPC boost over Zen+
CPU & Mainboard | 16/10/2018
Zen+ offers a 3% IPC boost over Zen
Retested Ryzen 7 2700X VS i9-9900K benchmarks from Principled Technologies reveals smaller performance gap
CPU & Mainboard | 15/10/2018
Its almost as if disabling half of the Ryzen 7 2700X's cores is detrimental to performance...
Intel's 9th Generation Coffee Lake-R CPUs contain Spectre/Meltdown hardware fixes
CPU & Mainboard | 10/10/2018
This isn't just Coffee Lake with two more cores!
Principled Technologies Responds to Misleading Benchmark Claims - Will Retest AMD CPUs
CPU & Mainboard | 10/10/2018
The company refutes claims that their report was misleading
AMD will release two new Ryzen Threadripper processors on October 29th
CPU & Mainboard | 10/10/2018
Ready to build a new system with 12 or 24 cores?
Intel unlocked 28-core Xeon W-3175X processor will not be soldered
CPU & Mainboard | 10/10/2018
This processor will use Intel's polymer-based TIM
Intel's commissioned i9-9900K gaming benchmarks are reportedly misleading
CPU & Mainboard | 09/10/2018
AMD's Ryzen 7 2700X is incorrectly configured during these tests
Here are the specifications of Intel's 9th Generation Core X-series processors
CPU & Mainboard | 08/10/2018
Moving from 7th Gen to 9th Gen in one refresh!
Intel 9th Generation UK pricing revealed - i9-9900K, i7-9700K and i5-9600K
CPU & Mainboard | 08/10/2018
How much will Intel's Coffee Lake-R cost?
Intel unleashes their 9th Generation of Core Processors - Includes 8-core i9 9900K
CPU & Mainboard | 08/10/2018
Here are the specifications and prices
Intel reveals unlocked 28-core Intel XEON W-3175X processor
CPU & Mainboard | 08/10/2018
28 cores and a boost clock speed of 4.3GHz.
Watch Intel's "Fall Desktop Launch Event" here
CPU & Mainboard | 08/10/2018
Ready for some Coffee?
ASUS Cascade Lake-X ROG Dominus LGA3647 motherboard pictured
CPU & Mainboard | 08/10/2018
This EATX motherboard is a BEAST!
Intel reveals livestream plans for October 8th - Intel prepares a new brew of Coffee
CPU & Mainboard | 07/10/2018
"There has never been a better time to own a desktop PC!"
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