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ASUS X399 ROG Zenith Extreme Alpha Review
CPU & Mainboard | 23/04/2019
Is the Zenith Extreme Alpha ready for Threadripper 3 and 48 possible cores...?
ASUS X299 Rampage VI Extreme Omega Review
CPU & Mainboard | 20/03/2019
The updated Rampage VI Extreme Omega comes with incredible VRM cooling, and of course we had to put it through our test suite.
ASUS Rampage VI Extreme Omega Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 17/02/2019
If you felt the Rampage VI Extreme wasn't extreme enough, enter the Rampage VI Extreme Omega with beefed up power and a few other tweaks.
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Intel Launches their 9th Generation Mobile Lineup with up to 8 cores and 5GHz Clock Speeds
CPU & Mainboard | 23/04/2019
Insane specs for today's mobile workloads.
AMD is reportedly achieving great yields on their Zen 2 CPU dies, but not as good as last-gen
CPU & Mainboard | 18/04/2019
AMD's yields are reportedly 2x higher than Intel's at high core counts.
MSI Reaffirms their Intention to Support Next-Gen AMD CPUs on 300-series AM4 Motherboards
CPU & Mainboard | 16/04/2019
There is a lot of misinformation out there.
ASUS X399 ROG Zenith Extreme Alpha Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 16/02/2019
If the ROG Zenith Extreme didn't quite have enough over the top overclocking capability for your taste, maybe the Zenith Extreme Alpha will sate you.
ASUS ROG Z390 Maximus XI Gene Review
CPU & Mainboard | 27/01/2019
If you need a smaller form factor than the full-ATX then the ASUS Maximus XI Gene fits the bill. We put it to the test and find out how it performs.
Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Pro Review
CPU & Mainboard | 15/01/2019
The Gigabyte Aorus range has often blown us away with its looks, but needed a little bit of fine tuning in the performance department. Does the Z390 Pro break the mould?
ASUS X299 Prime Deluxe II Review
CPU & Mainboard | 02/01/2019
The excellent ASUS Prime has a new version in the form of the Prime Deluxe II, so naturally we put it through our tests.
ASUS WS Z390 Pro Review
CPU & Mainboard | 10/12/2018
The ASUS Workstation range has long been the solid choice for those who don't want the showy aspects of a gaming motherboard, and we take the WS Pro for a test drive.
Intel i5 9600K and i7 9700K Review
CPU & Mainboard | 07/12/2018
If you're interested in the 9th Generation of Intel CPUs but don't want the expense of hyper-threading then the i5 and i7 might be just the ticket.
Intel Core i9 9980XE 18 Core CPU Review
CPU & Mainboard | 02/12/2018
As we head towards Christmas what better use of your hefty bonus than buying yourself the flagship Intel CPU? Is it worth the investment?
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.
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.
Zen 2 is on consoles is going to be a Game Changer, even for PC gamers
CPU & Mainboard | 16/04/2019
CPU requirements for future PC gamers are going to be higher, much higher
AMD 50th Anniversary Special Edition CPUs and GPUs appear at Online Retailers
CPU & Mainboard | 16/04/2019
It's AMD's Golden Anniversary.
BIOSTAR Brings Windows 7 Support to Selected Intel and AMD Motherboards
CPU & Mainboard | 10/04/2019
Windows 7 with Ryzen? No Problem!
EVGA reveals their RTX 2080 Ti K|NGP|N - This GPU is INSANE
CPU & Mainboard | 08/04/2019
A custom water block for this graphics card will be available in the future.
AMD Prepares for Navi and Ryzen 3rd Gen Launch with April 23rd Partner Meeting
CPU & Mainboard | 08/04/2019
Expect to hear more about AMD's plans soon.
EK Preps for 3rd Generation Threadripper with their Velocity Series TR4 Water Block
CPU & Mainboard | 04/04/2019
A 3rd Generation Design for 7nm Zen 2 Threadripper
Intel Launches their 2nd Generation Xeon Scalable Lineup - Promises Up to 56 cores
CPU & Mainboard | 02/04/2019
Can you smell the glue on that 56 core?
Intel's server market share predicted to drop below 90% thanks to AMD's EPYC gains
CPU & Mainboard | 28/03/2019
AMD's 7nm EPYC offerings are set to gain market share in this lucrative market.
ASUS X370 and X470 Motherboards Updated with Support for "Upcoming Processors"
CPU & Mainboard | 20/03/2019
Is this Ryzen 3rd Generation support?
AMD Confirms that their products are not Impacted by SPOILER - Ryzen is Safe, For Now
CPU & Mainboard | 18/03/2019
AMD Claims that their CPUs are Safe, Here's Why
New AMD Ryzen 3rd Generation Rumours - AMD's CES Demo was Power-Limited
CPU & Mainboard | 16/03/2019
Should we expect more power from Zen 2?
The Future of AMD, Chiplets, 3D Stacked Memory and moving past Moore's Law
CPU & Mainboard | 15/03/2019
AMD's latest slide deck reveals a lot about the company's future plans.
Intel's CPU shortage will reportedly get worse in Q2 2019 - AMD to gain notebook market share
CPU & Mainboard | 11/03/2019
Intel's entry-level CPUs are the worst affected by the shortage.
EVGA is working on an SR-3 Dark series motherboard for LGA 3647
CPU & Mainboard | 11/03/2019
A true successor to the Classified SR-2?
AMD Investor Presentation Reveals Ryzen 3rd Generation Threadripper
CPU & Mainboard | 06/03/2019
Zen 2 Threadripper is coming!
Maxon Releases Cinebench R20 CPU Benchmark
CPU & Mainboard | 05/03/2019
It's about time they replaced R15.
SPOILER Alert - Intel CPUs Impacted by New Vulnerability
CPU & Mainboard | 05/03/2019
Meet SPOILER, the latest exploit to spoil Intel's day.
AMD's Ryzen 5 2600X reduced to £155 in the UK - One Day Only
CPU & Mainboard | 05/03/2019
Six Ryzen cores with boost clocks of 4.25GHz.
AMD's Ryzen 7 2700 is currently £205 in the UK
CPU & Mainboard | 04/03/2019
This CPU also ships with a free code for The Division 2
AMD Ryzen 3rd Generation CPU Names, and Pricing Leaked through Retailer
CPU & Mainboard | 04/03/2019
Up to 16 cores and boost clocks of over 5GHz.
Intel Details their Lakefield Processor Design and Foveros 3D Packaging Tech
CPU & Mainboard | 26/02/2019
Meet Intel's first Hybrid CPU.
Intel Prepares their First 4GHz Pentium - Meet the Pentium Gold G5620
CPU & Mainboard | 20/02/2019
Intel has a new top-tier Pentium processor.
AMD's Ryzen 3rd Generation CPUs to Reportedly Launch in July
CPU & Mainboard | 16/02/2019
Navi and Ryzen 3rd Gen will be AMD's Highlights of Computex 2019.
Meet Cinebench R15 Extreme - The Ultra Demanding CPU Benchmark for High-end CPUs
CPU & Mainboard | 06/02/2019
An unofficial benchmark that is designed to provide higher CPU loads.
Intel Names Robert Swan as Their New CEO
CPU & Mainboard | 31/01/2019
Intel's interim CEO has become the company's full-time CEO
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