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ASRock Taichi X399 Review
CPU & Mainboard | 15/09/2017
The latest edition of the ASRock Taichi series is here, complete with AMDs latest X399 chipset. We put it to the test.
MSI X399 Pro Gaming Carbon AC Review
CPU & Mainboard | 13/09/2017
With the new Threadripper CPUs finding their way into the market it is time to take a look at the new AMD Chipset, the X399, courtesy of MSI and their Carbon range.
AMD's Ryzen 7 1700X will cost £289.99 for a limited time
CPU & Mainboard | 12/09/2017
This is £30-40 lower than this part's standard retail price!
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AMD plans to transition to 12nm for Vega and Ryzen products in 2018
CPU & Mainboard | 21/09/2017
This is a roadmap improvement over what AMD previously called 14nm+
Intel issues 10nm updates and reveals the industry's first shipping 64-layer TLC 3D-NAND
CPU & Mainboard | 19/09/2017
Intel says that their 10nm is a "generation" ahead of competing 10nm foundry offerings.
Kaby Lake on Z370 and Coffee Lake on Z270 - It fits, but does it work?
CPU & Mainboard | 18/09/2017
They are all LGA 1151?
AMD's James Prior weighs in on the Threadripper "Dummy Dies" controversy
CPU & Mainboard | 18/09/2017
Two of the dies have "no path to operation" and are said to be "basically rocks".
ASUS ROG Rampage VI Extreme Review
CPU & Mainboard | 08/09/2017
If you loved the performance of the ASUS Rampage VI Apex but want something aimed more at gamers and people who wants a beautiful system, then the Rampage VI Extreme is just the thing.
AMD Ryzen 1950X Threadripper Retail Retest
CPU & Mainboard | 03/09/2017
We've finally got our hands on a couple of retail AMD Threadrippers, so of course we had to see how they compared to our Engineering sample.
ASUS ROG Rampage VI Apex Review
CPU & Mainboard | 27/08/2017
With the incoming 10+ core Intel CPUs on the horizon then it's time to take a look at a motherboard worthy of that investment, the Rampage VI Apex.
MSI X299 SLI Plus Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 17/08/2017
If you want to dip your toe into the X299 waters but would prefer to do so without selling a vital organ, the MSI SLI Plus might be worth a look.
ASUS X399 ROG Zenith Extreme and Ryzen 1950X Threadripper Review
CPU & Mainboard | 10/08/2017
If you consider yourself in the group of people who can never have enough CPU performance, the Ryzen 1950X Threadripper might be perfect.
ASUS X399 ROG Zenith Extreme Threadripper Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 03/08/2017
The AMD Threadripper is nearly upon us and as part of this new hardware there are new motherboards. First up, the ASUS X399 ROG Zenith Extreme.
Gigabyte Aorus X299 Gaming 7 Review
CPU & Mainboard | 02/08/2017
The first X299 board we have seen with multiple VRM heatsinks, is this enough to keep them cool and happy?
MSI X299 Gaming Pro Carbon Review
CPU & Mainboard | 30/07/2017
If you're in the market for a motherboard that allows you a little more customisation from the norm, MSI have just the thing.
AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X CPU Review
CPU & Mainboard | 27/07/2017
If the Ryzen AM4 CPUs have whetted your appetite but you want something a little more within your budget, then perhaps the Ryzen 3 CPUs might be the thing. We find out.
ASUS ROG X370 Crosshair VI Extreme Review
CPU & Mainboard | 23/07/2017
Following on from the excellent performance of the Crosshair Formula, we take a look at the all-singing and dancing Crosshair VI Extreme.
AMD Ryzen Retest 1500x 1600x 1800x Review
CPU & Mainboard | 21/07/2017
As the Zen architecture has rapidly matured we've had a lot of calls to retest the Ryzen CPUs, so that's what we've done.
ASUS TUF X299 Mark 1 Review
CPU & Mainboard | 19/07/2017
The latest entry into the ASUS TUF range is based around the most recent Intel chipset, the X299. How does it measure up?
AMD Ryzen memory optimisation - The effect of tRC timings
CPU & Mainboard | 14/07/2017
We have discovered an odd quirk with AMD's stock Ryzen memory timings. What happens when we "fix" it?
MSI X299 XPOWER Gaming AC Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 13/07/2017
Everyone loves a flagship product and the MSI XPOWER has always been theirs. We look at the latest in the range based around the X299 chipset.
MSI X299 Tomahawk Arctic Edition Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 13/07/2017
Next in our big batch of X299 motherboards is the latest in the Tomahawk range from MSI, the Arctic. Mmm frosty.
Gigabyte AB350N Gaming Ryzen ITX Motherboard Review
CPU & Mainboard | 12/07/2017
If you've been tempted by the latest AMD Ryzen CPUs but only have a small case in which to build, then the Gigabyte AB350N ITX might be the very thing.
ASUS X299-E Strix Gaming Review
CPU & Mainboard | 01/07/2017
If you've had your head turned by the latest Intel product range then perhaps the ASUS X299-E Strix might be the motherboard for you.
Intel i9 7900X Skylake-X Review
CPU & Mainboard | 22/06/2017
Following our look at the latest 8-core Intel CPU it's time to check out the challenger for the i7-6950X crown, the Intel Core i9-7900X.
EUROCOM Rep states that Intel's X390 chipset will support 8c/16th CPUs
CPU & Mainboard | 17/09/2017
Is Intel planning to make 8-core desktop series CPUs on 10nm?
Der8auer takes die shots of Threadripper to prove that it contains four Ryzen dies
CPU & Mainboard | 15/09/2017
A full Threadripper 1950X was sacrificed to test AMD's "dummy dies" claim.
Coffee Lake pricing leaks at UK retailer
CPU & Mainboard | 15/09/2017
How well will pricing compare to Kaby Lake?
Qarnot plans on using CPUs to create literal space heaters
CPU & Mainboard | 15/09/2017
Cloud Computing where heat is no longer a waste product!
AMD's Raven Ridge Ryzen 5 2500U has appeared on the Geekbench database
CPU & Mainboard | 14/09/2017
That is a lot of performance for what is expected to be a mobile APU.
Scores for Intel's upcoming i5 8600K appear on the Geekbench database
CPU & Mainboard | 14/09/2017
Sadly these are Geekbench 3 scores.
MSI's Z370 KRAIT Gaming motherboard has been pictured
CPU & Mainboard | 11/09/2017
What do you think of MSI's new KRAIT design?
Intel's i7 8700 has been pictured
CPU & Mainboard | 11/09/2017
The LGA 1151 socket is the same, but there is a lot of differences.
Scores for Intel's upcoming i7 8700K appear on the Geekbench database
CPU & Mainboard | 11/09/2017
Impressive single-threaded and multi-threaded benchmark scores.
Gigabyte Aorus teases Coffee Lake/Z370's launch date
CPU & Mainboard | 11/09/2017
Ready for some Coffee in early October?
European Coffee Lake CPU pricing leaks
CPU & Mainboard | 10/09/2017
It looks like Coffee Lake is more expensive than its Kaby-Lake counterparts.
Intel's 12-core X299 i9 7920X is now available to purchase
CPU & Mainboard | 10/09/2017
Available to order in the US and pre-order in the UK.
Intel Coffee Lake CPUs are expected to launch in early October - Leaked Prices?
CPU & Mainboard | 08/09/2017
How much does Coffee Lake cost?
Leaked Intel roadmap reveal Z370 and Z390 enthusiast chipsets
CPU & Mainboard | 08/09/2017
Will Z390 replace Z370 in 2018?
ASUS is set to release two mini-ITX AM4
CPU & Mainboard | 07/09/2017
Are you ready to see some ROG Strix ITX series motherboards?
Six AsRock Z370 motherboards have been revealed
CPU & Mainboard | 06/09/2017
This includes ATX, MATX and ITX motherboards
Threadripper was not part of AMD's original plans for Zen
CPU & Mainboard | 06/09/2017
Threadripper was the result of an unofficial project from AMD employees.
Intel wins a retrial over their €1.06 Billion fine from the EU commission
CPU & Mainboard | 06/09/2017
This trial is over Intel's anti-competitive practices against AMD between 2002 and 2007
Der8auer's Delid-Die-Mate-X is now available for pre-order
CPU & Mainboard | 06/09/2017
This delid tool is compatible with both Intel's X299 Skylake-X and Kaby Lake-X CPUs.
Der8auer successfully delids Intel's 12-18 core Skylake-X CPUs
CPU & Mainboard | 05/09/2017
The CPU appears to be using thermal paste (unsoldered).
AMD discusses their Zen 2 architecture
CPU & Mainboard | 05/09/2017
Higher IPC, increased clock speeds and a new process node.
AMD CPU sales surpass Intel CPU sales at the EU retailer Mindfactory
CPU & Mainboard | 04/09/2017
AMD's sales numbers are Ryzen up!
AMD will bring NVMe RAID support to X399 on September 25th
CPU & Mainboard | 31/08/2017
NVMe RAID support is coming to AMD's Threadripper CPUs!
AMD releases their Ryzen Threadripper 1900X CPU
CPU & Mainboard | 31/08/2017
Eight highly clocked Ryzen CPU cores with extreme levels of IO performance.
ASUS reveals their B350M- Plus TUF Gaming Motherboard
CPU & Mainboard | 31/08/2017
An affordable AM4 motherboard that is overclocking ready.
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