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Z490 ITX Roundup, ASUS Strix vs MSI Unify vs Gigabyte Aorus Ultra
CPU & Mainboard | 16/08/2020
If you need a small form factor Z490 motherboard there are options from the big three, and we put them against each other in a battle to the death with our Core i9-10900K
ASUS ROG Strix B550-I Gaming Review
CPU & Mainboard | 30/07/2020
If you've had your head turned by the more affordable B550 addition to the AMD Zen 2 range and want an ITX model then the Strix might be right up your street.
AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, Ryzen 7 3800XT and Ryzen 9 3900XT Review
CPU & Mainboard | 07/07/2020
AMD have refreshed their super popular 3rd Generation of Ryzen CPUs with the XT range, and we test them out to see what has improved.
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AMD will host one of CES 2021's premier keynotes
CPU & Mainboard | 16/09/2020
AMD will keynote the first all-digital CES.
It's official - Nvidia will acquire ARM from Softbank for $40 billion
CPU & Mainboard | 14/09/2020
This deal will change the future of computing.
Intel hints at future 8-core Willow Cove processors with large cache sizes - Big Tiger Lake incoming?
CPU & Mainboard | 13/09/2020
Will this be Rocket Lake?
AMD's reportedly planning a 10-core Zen 3 Ryzen 4000 processor
CPU & Mainboard | 08/09/2020
A direct AMD rival to Intel's i9-10900K?
ASUS TUF B550M-Plus WiFi Review
CPU & Mainboard | 16/06/2020
Alongside the MSI Mortar the other mATX motherboard in the OC3D office for B550 launch day is the ASUS TUF B550M-Plus WiFi. Let's see how it performs.
MSI MAG B550M Mortar Review
CPU & Mainboard | 16/06/2020
If an ITX is too small for you, but an ATX requires too much case, the mATX MSI MAG Mortar should be the very motherboard for you.
MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk Review
CPU & Mainboard | 16/06/2020
The MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk is one of the most affordable B550 motherboards we have on test. Let's find out how well it performs.
ASUS ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi and Strix-E Review
CPU & Mainboard | 16/06/2020
The Strix range has always been hugely popular and we have both the B550-F and B550-E to review. Let's find out what's the difference between the two.
Gigabyte B550I Aorus Pro AX ITX Review
CPU & Mainboard | 16/06/2020
If you prefer your form factor on the ITX side of things the Gigabyte B550I Aorus Pro AX might be right up your street.
Gigabyte B550 Aorus Pro Review
CPU & Mainboard | 16/06/2020
As well as the Aorus Master and the ITX Aorus Pro, we have the ATX version of the Gigabyte B550 Aorus Pro for review.
Gigabyte B550 Aorus Master Review
CPU & Mainboard | 16/06/2020
Finally it's launch day and one of three Gigabyte B550 Motherboards we're looking at today, the Master.
ASUS ProArt Creator 10G Review
CPU & Mainboard | 10/06/2020
We thought ProArt was the name of ASUS monitor range, but here it is on a Z490 Creator motherboard. Let's test it out.
ASUS B550 Strix-E and Strix-F Comparison Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 05/06/2020
Normally the Strix-E and Strix-F are surprisingly similar, but in the B550 format there are a few differences. We take a look at what changes between each PCB.
MSI MAG B550M Mortar Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 03/06/2020
One of the main reasons people buy the middle chipset is to get a smaller board, and the MSI B550M Mortar might be the very thing for you.
Gigabyte B550 Aorus Master Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 03/06/2020
The 3rd Gen Ryzen CPUs have proven a huge success, and if you want to get on board the train without blowing your budget on a X570 motherboard, how about a B550?
Gigabyte B550 Aorus Pro Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 03/06/2020
With PCI Express 4.0 and support for Ryzen 3 CPUs the B550 chipset might be the killer product we've been waiting for.
ASUS Z490-Plus WiFi TUF Gaming Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 02/06/2020
Continuing our attempt to preview every Z490 motherboard soon to be launched, it's the turn of the ASUS TUF Plus.
MSI MEG Z490 Unify Review
CPU & Mainboard | 01/06/2020
Have you grown tired of an RGB world? Do you long for the days when motherboards had a unity of purpose? The MEG Unify might be right up your alley.
ASUS Prime Z490-A Review
CPU & Mainboard | 30/05/2020
Away from their famous Republic of Gamers brand, ASUS still provide motherboards for those who want something more middle-of-the-road, price wise.
MSI MPG Z490 Carbon Gaming WiFi Review
CPU & Mainboard | 27/05/2020
Z490 launch day is finally here, and we can bring you a full review at last. Let's see what the MSI Z490 Carbon brings to the party.
ASUS ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming Review
CPU & Mainboard | 27/05/2020
The Strix range is unbelievably popular, so naturally with the 10th Gen Intel CPU on hand we had to plug it in and find out how the Strix Z490-E performs.
Gigabyte Z490 Aorus Xtreme Review
CPU & Mainboard | 27/05/2020
In keeping with the "all flagship motherboards" theme of our Z490 launch reviews, the Gigabyte Aorus Xtreme is in the bench system and ready for action.
AMD's Zen 3 EPYC Milan processors are 10-20% faster than Zen 2 EPYC - Zen 4 EPYC detailed
CPU & Mainboard | 27/08/2020
AMD has big plans for Zen 4.
AMD's Cezanne Ryzen 5000 Mobile processor engineering sample spotted - Zen 3 Mobile
CPU & Mainboard | 21/08/2020
Leaks suggest decreased average inter-core latency.
PWM Doubler Shortage Causes Gigabyte Motherboard Redesign - Exclusive
CPU & Mainboard | 21/08/2020
Other manufacturers are expected to follow suit.
Intel's "Avengers Edition" processors don't include a copy of Marvel's Avengers
CPU & Mainboard | 19/08/2020
What's the point?
AMD Ryzen Compatible A520 motherboards are now available to pre-order from ASUS
CPU & Mainboard | 18/08/2020
A new AMD chipset is hitting UK store shelves.
Nvidia is reportedly in exclusive talks to acquire ARM
CPU & Mainboard | 15/08/2020
A deal could be made by the end of the summer.
Intel officially reveals its KA series of Collectors Edition Avengers processors
CPU & Mainboard | 14/08/2020
Intel Core Desktop Processor featuring Marvel's Avengers Collector's Edition Packaging
What is Intel's SuperFin? 10nm Evolved?
CPU & Mainboard | 13/08/2020
Intel's best intra-node enhancement to date.
Intel confirms that Sapphire Rapids will support DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 - Ice Lake Xeons feature detailed
CPU & Mainboard | 13/08/2020
Intel's planning to leap past PCIe 4.0.
Intel officially confirms that Alder Lake will be a Hybrid CPU architecture with two new core designs
CPU & Mainboard | 13/08/2020
Golden Cove and Gracemont are coming to desktop.
Intel Tiger Lake details leak - SuperFin, Willow Cove and Xe-LP
CPU & Mainboard | 12/08/2020
Tiger Lake changes everything!
MSI offers great value limited-time B550 price reductions and Steam voucher bundle promotions
CPU & Mainboard | 11/08/2020
Get your motherboard at a lower price and up to £90 in Steam vouchers
New Zen 3/ 4th Gen Ryzen Sample clocks at 4.9GHz - Could AMD reach 5GHz at retail?
CPU & Mainboard | 07/08/2020
Vermeer's starting to look very impressive.
The Threadripper Workstation that you can take anywhere - The Briefcase PC
CPU & Mainboard | 07/08/2020
Up to 64 cores for extreme computing on the go.
Intel "Grand Ridge" Architecture Leaked with DDR5 and PCIe 4.0
CPU & Mainboard | 07/08/2020
Is this Intel's next-generation of Atom processors?
Early Zen 3 clock speeds leak - Per-Core Overclocking coming to Ryzen 4000?
CPU & Mainboard | 06/08/2020
Could per-core overclocking enable 5GHz boost speeds?
Intel confirms Tiger Lake's September 2nd launch date - Will feature Virtual Launch Event
CPU & Mainboard | 05/08/2020
Will you be watching Intel's Virtual Launch Event?
AMD's Notebook Market share is at an all-time high of almost 20%
CPU & Mainboard | 05/08/2020
The Ryzen 4000 Series has been a huge success.
AMD posts strong Q2 earnings and boosts 2020 earnings expectations
CPU & Mainboard | 28/07/2020
2020 is going to be a great year for AMD.
Intel's 10-core i9-10850K is now available to order in the UK - £70 cheaper than an i9-10900K
CPU & Mainboard | 27/07/2020
Is the extra 100MHz worth the extra £70?
Intel reveals its i9-10850K - an i9 10900K with a $35 price cut
CPU & Mainboard | 27/07/2020
Will you notice the 100MHz drop inc clock speed?
AMD's share price has overtaken Intel for the first time in history
CPU & Mainboard | 24/07/2020
Intel's 7nm woes have seen AMD's value soar.
Intel confirms that Alder Lake 10nm desktop CPUs will ship in the second half of 2021
CPU & Mainboard | 24/07/2020
Intel's first desktop 10nm CPUs are coming!
Intel delays its 7nm node - The company's roadmap is broken
CPU & Mainboard | 24/07/2020
From 10nm to 7nm. From bad to worse...
Nvidia's reportedly interested in buying ARM from SoftBank
CPU & Mainboard | 23/07/2020
Could ARM become part of Nvidia?
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