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MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi Review
CPU & Mainboard | 17/07/2019
Can MSI's Carbon range continue to deliver both value and performance in the era of X570?
Gigabyte X570 Aorus Master Review
CPU & Mainboard | 07/07/2019
With any new product launch there are lots of new choices from the major vendors, and we're taking a look at the middle of the three Gigabyte Aorus motherboards, the Master.
ASUS ROG Strix X570-E Gaming Review
CPU & Mainboard | 07/07/2019
With the launch of the Zen 2 finally here it's time for us to test out the motherboards we've been previewing and see how they perform. Pull up a chair..
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Intel expects 7nm to be ready in two years
CPU & Mainboard | 17/07/2019
10nm will be a short-lived node for Intel
Both Intel and AMD are preparing processor launches in October
CPU & Mainboard | 16/07/2019
New "top-end" desktop processors are coming.
AMD offers free boot kit Ryzen 3rd Gen users with incompatible motherboards
CPU & Mainboard | 15/07/2019
Need a CPU to update your BIOS? AMD has you covered.
AMD promises to deliver fixes for Ryzen 3000 Destiny 2 and Linux Issues
CPU & Mainboard | 12/07/2019
New BIOS versions are coming.
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Ryzen 9 3900X X470 vs X570 Review
CPU & Mainboard | 07/07/2019
The 3rd Generation Ryzen CPUs are here on the Zen 2 architecture. We have the two we believe will prove the most popular in the Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen 9 3900X. How do they perform on both X470 and X570 platforms?
Gigabyte X570 Aorus Xtreme Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 05/07/2019
We've reached the end of our X570 previews, but there is just a chance we've saved the best until last. The Gigabyte X570 Aorus Xtreme.
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 05/07/2019
That lengthy title shows that MSI have brought their Carbon range of motherboards to the X570 chipset. Naturally we had to take a look.
ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 03/07/2019
If you don't want to stretch to the Crosshair VIII Formula, but still want the majority of its feature set, perhaps the Hero will be just the ticket.
Gigabyte X570i Auros Pro WiFi ITX Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 30/06/2019
If your head has been turned by the X570 chipset but want it in the ITX form factor, Gigabyte have just the thing.
MSI MEG X570 ACE Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 28/06/2019
The MSI M range has brought us some of the best motherboards around in recent times and with a new chipset to play with we had to see what they'd done on the X570 platform with the MEG ACE.
ASUS ROG Strix X570-E Gaming Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 27/06/2019
Whenever a new product launches there is a Strix model to accompany it, such has been it's rapid ascent, and the X570 Chipset is no exception.
ASUS Prime X570-Pro Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 27/06/2019
We've always loved the Prime series here at OC3D. No frippery, lots of white, it's a thing to behold. Come with us as we preview the latest model, the X570-Pro.
ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Formula X570 Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 26/06/2019
We're bringing you first looks at all the new X570 motherboards in anticipation of the full reviews in July, and next up is the Crosshair VIII Formula.
Gigabyte X570 Aorus Pro Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 25/06/2019
Next in our look at all the upcoming X570 motherboards is the Gigabyte Aorus Pro, ready for Ryzen 3 and complete with PCI Express 4.0.
Gigabyte X570 Aorus Master Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 25/06/2019
The 3rd Generation Ryzen CPUs are almost upon us, and they bring the X570 chipset with them and all it's PCI Express 4.0 glory. Time for a preview.
MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Carbon Pro AC Review
CPU & Mainboard | 30/05/2019
The MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Carbon Pro AC is priced in the middle of the MSI Z390 range. Does it have enough to challenge their flagship models?
MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Edge AC Review
CPU & Mainboard | 28/05/2019
The third in our MSI triumvirate is the Gaming Edge AC, with fast wireless, Mystic Lighting and plenty of connectivity options.
MSI MAG Z390 Tomahawk Review
CPU & Mainboard | 23/05/2019
We have three models from the MSI Z390 range in for review, and first up is the most affordable option in the form of the Tomahawk.
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.
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 reveals PCIe 4.0 support for much of their X470 range of motherboards
CPU & Mainboard | 12/07/2019
Some models boast PCIe 4.0 connectivity, others are stuck with 3.0.
Intel Comet Lake Specs Leak - 10 cores, New Socket and 14nm+++
CPU & Mainboard | 10/07/2019
Intel's abandoning their iGPU to add more cores?
Ryzen 3rd Generation CPUs point towards an incredible future for Threadripper
CPU & Mainboard | 09/07/2019
Ryzen 3000 is multi-die done right, and that's a great sign for AMD's HEDT offerings.
MSI cuts back 300/400 series BIOS support to deliver Ryzen 3rd Generation Compatibility
CPU & Mainboard | 09/07/2019
BIOS sizes are getting larger.
AMD's Ryzen 2nd Generation Threadripper pricing plummets in the wake of Zen 2's Launch
CPU & Mainboard | 06/07/2019
24 cores for under £1000?
ASUS' X570 ROG Crosshair VIII Formula hits Amazon UK - pricing revealed?
CPU & Mainboard | 04/07/2019
Pre-orders with availability on 7/7
AMD's Robert Hallock explains Ryzen 3rd Gen's Precision Boost Overdrive tech
CPU & Mainboard | 01/07/2019
It's like automatic overclocking, but it isn't.
AMD denies claims that they handed the 'keys of the kingdom' to China
CPU & Mainboard | 01/07/2019
Did AMD hand China the keys to the US' x86 technology?
Intel faces "Challenging period" as internal documents claim that "AMD is now a formidable competitor"
CPU & Mainboard | 27/06/2019
"we will be facing tough competitive challenges."
5.2GHz Ryzen 9 3950X Benchmarks Blitzes the competition
CPU & Mainboard | 26/06/2019
This must be on LN2, right?
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Review launches early
CPU & Mainboard | 24/06/2019
Low-end Ryzen 3rd Gen marks a great start for Ryzen 3rd Gen.
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X Benchmark Leaks
CPU & Mainboard | 21/06/2019
A huge generational leap over the Ryzen 7 2700X
Intel is set to cut their CPU prices to combat Ryzen 3rd Gen
CPU & Mainboard | 21/06/2019
Expect the i9-9900K to get a lot cheaper.
Intel "Ice Lake" CPU reportedly offers 40% IPC uplift in benchmark
CPU & Mainboard | 20/06/2019
This is absolute tosh.
Intel releases its "Performance Maximizer" overclocking tool
CPU & Mainboard | 18/06/2019
One-Click overclocking from Intel?
AMD's plans to release 64-core Threadripper processor this year - Rumour
CPU & Mainboard | 14/06/2019
Threadripper's not dead. Far from it.
AMD gave Intel an easy time in Ryzen 3rd Gen Gaming Benchmarks
CPU & Mainboard | 14/06/2019
AMD gave Intel every advantage they could.
AMD's updated cache and faster DDR4 support delivers superior Zen 2 gaming performance
CPU & Mainboard | 13/06/2019
Zen 2's gaming performance will be less DRAM limited than last-gen
AMD officially reveals their 16-core Ryzen 9 3950X processor
CPU & Mainboard | 10/06/2019
16-core processors are coming to AM4
Watch AMD's E3 2019 Next Horizon Gaming Event Here
CPU & Mainboard | 10/06/2019
Expect Ryzen 3rd Gen and Navi announcements.
Intel challenges AMD to "beat us" in "real-world" gaming with Ryzen 3rd Gen
CPU & Mainboard | 10/06/2019
Intel is confident that they will retain the gaming crown.
AMD's 16-core Ryzen 9 3950X Processor Leaks
CPU & Mainboard | 09/06/2019
The "World's first 16-core Gaming CPU"
AMD's Ryzen 5 3600 delivers incredible Geekbench performance
CPU & Mainboard | 05/06/2019
AMD's weakest Ryzen 3rd Gen CPU can best a Ryzen 7 2700X
AMD halts x86 IP transfers to Chinese Joint Venture - No Zen 2 for China
CPU & Mainboard | 04/06/2019
AMD's joint venture IP share will be limited to Zen.
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