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MSI MEG X570 ACE Review
CPU & Mainboard | 10/09/2019
Having looked at flagship models from other brands it is time to place the MSI MEG X570 Ace into our test rig and put it through its paces.
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X Review
CPU & Mainboard | 30/08/2019
Amongst the new Ryzen CPU releases is the eight core Ryzen 7 3800X and we see how it compares to the other 3rd Generation processors.
ASUS X570 Crosshair VIII Formula Review
CPU & Mainboard | 20/08/2019
The Crosshair VIII Formula is the latest addition to the hugely successful ASUS ROG range. We find out how it stacks up.
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AMD latest hardware roadmap highlights RDNA 2 and Zen 3
CPU & Mainboard | 12/09/2019
The innovation doesn't end with Zen 2 and RDNA.
ROG brings X570 to compact form factors with their Crosshair VIII X570 Impact and Strix X570-I
CPU & Mainboard | 12/09/2019
ASUS is bringing high-end features to it's smallest motherboards.
AMD's new 1003ABBA AGESA code aims to address Ryzen boost clock woes
CPU & Mainboard | 11/09/2019
Expect new BIOS revisions soon.
Retail leak hints at September 30th release date for AMD's Ryzen 9 3950X
CPU & Mainboard | 10/09/2019
16 cores are coming to AM4 this month.
AMD X370 vs X470 vs X570 - 3600X & 3700X Review
CPU & Mainboard | 26/07/2019
Following the successful launch of the 3rd Generation Ryzen CPUs we wanted to see how the midrange Ryzen 5 3600X performed across the whole range of Zen motherboards.
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..
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.
EVGA Z390 Dark
CPU & Mainboard | 01/07/2019
EVGA have taken all their knowledge gained from years of experience and applied it to the Z390 Dark.
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.
New Ryzen 3rd Gen Threadripper Data Leaks - Reveals HEDT/Workstation Split
CPU & Mainboard | 09/09/2019
Threadripper with support for 8 memory channels?
Intel's Cascade Lake-X pledges to shatter Threadripper's value proposition
CPU & Mainboard | 05/09/2019
Intel expects a 70-109% increase in performance per dollar with Cascade Lake-X.
Intel's 5GHz i9-9900KS is due to release next month
CPU & Mainboard | 04/09/2019
The "World's fastest gaming processor"?
AMD responds to Ryzen boost clock controversy - BIOS updates are coming
CPU & Mainboard | 03/09/2019
Expect to hear more on September 10th.
AMD Ryzen 3rd Gen Analysis Uncovers False Ryzen 3rd Gen Boost Claims - Der8auer
CPU & Mainboard | 03/09/2019
Only 5.6% of AMD's Ryzen 3900X processors offered AMD's advertised boost clock speeds.
AMD's rumoured to be working on three new high-end Ryzen chipsets - TRX40, TRX80 and WRX80
CPU & Mainboard | 29/08/2019
Ryzen 3rd Gen Threadripper is coming!
CPU-Z gains support for Ryzen Threadripper 3000
CPU & Mainboard | 29/08/2019
Zen 2 Ryzen, but BIGGER
An AMD Ryzen 3rd Generation Threadripper has appeared online - "Sharktooth" is coming!
CPU & Mainboard | 28/08/2019
AMD's ready to take a bite out of Intel's HEDT market share.
AMD offers $12.1 million settlement for Bulldozer "CPU core" lawsuit
CPU & Mainboard | 28/08/2019
When is a CPU core not a CPU core?
ASUS starts removing PCIe 4.0 support from pre-X570 AM4 motherboards
CPU & Mainboard | 28/08/2019
AMD's AGESA patches strike again.
Intel's desktop-grade Comet Lake-S CPUs to ship with 10 cores on a new socket
CPU & Mainboard | 23/08/2019
More cores, a higher TDP and a new socket.
Intel announces its 'Comet Lake' series of 10th Generation Processors
CPU & Mainboard | 21/08/2019
New 10th Gen mobile processors on 14nm.
AMD: Expect to hear about Ryzen 3rd Generation Threadripper "soon"
CPU & Mainboard | 21/08/2019
New Threadripper CPUs will be with us in "less than a year".
AMD Ryzen 3rd Generation Threadripper CPU appears on Geekbench
CPU & Mainboard | 14/08/2019
A 32-core CPU with staggering performance levels.
AMD promises that Zen 3 "Milan" processors will be socket compatible with Zen 2 EPYC
CPU & Mainboard | 08/08/2019
Milan targets a mid-2020 release date.
AMD launches 2nd Gen EPYC processors with record-breaking performance
CPU & Mainboard | 08/08/2019
More performance at less power. EPYC stuff!
Intel Impacted by new SWAPGS Speculative Execution Attack
CPU & Mainboard | 07/08/2019
AMD believes that their processors are 'not vulnerable'.
Intel announces 56-core Copper Lake processor alongside new Ice Lake-compatible socket
CPU & Mainboard | 06/08/2019
56-cores are coming to Intel's mainline Xeon Scalable platform.
Galax showcases their first AM4 motherboard
CPU & Mainboard | 05/08/2019
Galax is backing AM4 with their X570M mainboard
ASRock's X570 Phantom Gaming ITX ditches AM4 cooler support in favour of 115X mounts
CPU & Mainboard | 03/08/2019
An AMD motherboard with an Intel-style mounting system?
Gigabyte's removed PCIe 4.0 support from their 300/400 series AM4 motherboards
CPU & Mainboard | 03/08/2019
PCIe 4.0 support with Matisse CPUs is getting removed
Intel launches its first 10th Generation 10nm processors
CPU & Mainboard | 01/08/2019
But when will we see these processors at retail?
AMD plans to host an EPYC ROME launch event on August 7th
CPU & Mainboard | 30/07/2019
7nm EPYC is coming!
Next-gen Ryzen/Threadripper codenames spotted - Genesis and Vermeer
CPU & Mainboard | 25/07/2019
Zen 3 is coming.
AMD Ryzen 3rd Generation Threadripper CPU appears online
CPU & Mainboard | 24/07/2019
The death of Threadripper has been exaggerated. Zen 2 is coming
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