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Intel Core i9 13900KS Review
CPU & Mainboard | 22/01/2023
The KS version of the flagship 13th Generation Intel Core i9 processor promises 6GHz out of the box. We had to find out if this was true.
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Review
CPU & Mainboard | 09/01/2023
The non-X version of the Ryzen 5 7600 is the perfect processor for those of you who want to game on a budget.
Intel Core i5 13400 Review
CPU & Mainboard | 06/01/2023
The Intel Core i5-12400 was our favourite budget CPU for gaming, does the new Raptor Lake version continue this good work?
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Intel appears to be prepping a budget gaming champion, the i5-13490F
CPU & Mainboard | 06/02/2023
Let's hope that this CPU isn't China-only.
Intel's launch new Xeon W processors on February 15th
CPU & Mainboard | 06/02/2023
Intel has an answer to AMD's Threadripper lineup.
AMD expects cheaper B650 AM5 motherboards to become available this quarter
CPU & Mainboard | 04/02/2023
Great news for AMD's Ryzen 7000 series.
Redditor uses a 4kg chunk of copper to cool an i9 processor
CPU & Mainboard | 03/02/2023
This clump of metal can cool an i9 to around 80-degrees under load.
ASUS ProArt B760-Creator D4 Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 05/01/2023
The last of our ASUS B760 previews is their creator focused ProArt model. Details are scant, but we'll show you what we can.
ASUS ROG Strix B760-F WiFi Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 05/01/2023
Continuing our previews of the B760 motherboards, tiding you over until our full reviews, it's time for one of the biggest names around, the ASUS ROG Strix, here in B760-F guise.
ASUS ROG Strix B760-A D4 and B760-G D4 Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 05/01/2023
If you prefer your motherboards to be white instead of black then the new pair of ASUS ROG Strix B760s will be right up your street.
MSI MAG B760 Tomahawk WiFi D4 Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 05/01/2023
The B760 chipset is the more affordable Intel one that still supports LGA1700 and their 13th Generation CPUs. We start with the MSI Tomahawk.
ASUS ROG Strix X670E-F Gaming WiFi Review
CPU & Mainboard | 01/12/2022
The most popular AMD chipset motherboard in the ASUS range is either the Crosshair or the Strix. We've got both to test.
ASUS ROG Strix X670E-I Gaming WiFi Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 01/12/2022
If you want to get on board the AMD AM5 train, but require a compact motherboard for your system, the latest ASUS ROG Strix will be right up your alley.
ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Gene Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 01/12/2022
The mATX motherboard size has always been popular as an affordable way to blend features and size. We look at the new Crosshair X670E Gene.
ASUS TUF Gaming X670E-Plus WiFi Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 01/12/2022
The AM5 motherboards have released to witheringly high prices, but the ASUS TUF Gaming brings everything to the party at an affordable price.
Gigabyte Z790 Aero G Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 01/12/2022
The Aero G is a newer model in the Gigabyte range. Rather than their high-end Aorus models it's aimed at those who want affordability and a creative-heavy platform at the heart of their system.
MSI MPG B650 Carbon WiFi Review
CPU & Mainboard | 01/12/2022
Naturally with a new socket the big question is whether you can save money by buying the mid-range chipset. Does the B650 match up to the X670E?
ASUS Prime X670E-Pro WiFi Review
CPU & Mainboard | 01/12/2022
The ASUS Prime range has always combined all the features you need with none of the frippery that causes board prices to soar. How does their newest model compare to the rest?
Gigabyte X670E Aorus Master Review
CPU & Mainboard | 01/12/2022
The Aorus range from Gigabyte has proven to be a complete success, so naturally we wanted to discover how the X670E Aorus Master performed.
ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero Review
CPU & Mainboard | 01/12/2022
The Crosshair X670E Hero will be familiar to anyone who has read our Ryzen 7000 series CPU reviews, but it deserves its moment in the sun as a standalone review.
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 25/11/2022
If you've felt that ROG products have lately been a little too normal for your taste and would much rather have a product that was like the old extreme days, the Z790 Maximus Apex will tick all your boxes.
Lian Li LANCOOL 216 PC Case Review
CPU & Mainboard | 23/11/2022
This chassis contains a lot of unique innovations, and we love it.
Intel Core i7-13700K Review
CPU & Mainboard | 06/11/2022
Having looked at the gaming and flagship models in the Intel 13th Generation of CPUs, it's time to look at the middle option, the Core i7-13700K.
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and Ryzen 9 7900X Review
CPU & Mainboard | 30/10/2022
The other two new CPUs in the AMD 7000 range on their new AM5 platform promise affordable gaming, and relatively more affordable high performance, respectively. Let's find out.
MSI MPG Z790 Carbon WiFi Review
CPU & Mainboard | 20/10/2022
You'll be familiar with this if you read our 13th Gen CPU review first, as this is the motherboard we used. Here it is compared to the other Z790 offerings.
AMD reveals the pricing and release date of their enhanced Ryzen 7000X3D processors
CPU & Mainboard | 01/02/2023
V-Cache has come to Zen 4.
AMD's Ryzen 5000 series prices drop further in the UK
CPU & Mainboard | 28/01/2023
Is now the time to upgrade your AM4 PC?
Intel confirms that Meteor Lake is launching this year
CPU & Mainboard | 27/01/2023
Will Meteor Lake be coming to desktop?
AMD's now giving away Star Wars Jedi: Survivor with Ryzen 7000 CPUs
CPU & Mainboard | 24/01/2023
This offer is available until April 1st.
AMD comments on Ryzen 7000 X3D overclocking
CPU & Mainboard | 24/01/2023
Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimiser will be available for tweakers.
AMD website claims that their Ryzen 7000 X3D processors are 'unlocked for overclocking'
CPU & Mainboard | 23/01/2023
It looks like AMD's new X3D processors will be overclockable.
AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D is now available for £335 in the UK
CPU & Mainboard | 17/01/2023
AMD's best AM4 gaming processor's price has fallen.
Intel launches Limited Edition i9-13900KS CPU for £689.99
CPU & Mainboard | 12/01/2023
Intel now has a faster Raptor Lake flagship.
AMD unconfirms Ryzen 7000 X3D's release date - Gaming Heartbreak
CPU & Mainboard | 12/01/2023
Gamers won't be getting a valentine's gift after all.
6GHz out of the box - Intel Teases their i9-13900KS processor
CPU & Mainboard | 11/01/2023
6GHz without overclocking!
AMD reveals Ryzen 7000 X3D's release date - Zen 4 with a Gaming Boost
CPU & Mainboard | 11/01/2023
AMD's releasing their fastest gaming processor next month.
AMD's now giving away Company of Heroes 3 with Ryzen 5000 series CPUs
CPU & Mainboard | 10/01/2023
Zen 3 still offers a lot of gaming value, and AMD's adding to that.
AMD reveals their Instinct MI300 CDNA 3 Mega APU at CES 2023
CPU & Mainboard | 05/01/2023
Up to 24 cores, 128GB of HBM3, and 146 billion transistors.
AMD claims gaming dominance with their three new Ryzen 7000X3D CPUs
CPU & Mainboard | 05/01/2023
3D V-Cache to the rescue.
Intel brings 13th Gen to the mainstream market with their Expanded Raptor Lake lineup
CPU & Mainboard | 03/01/2023
Intel's given the mainstream CPU market a major shakeup.
SuperMicro's Next-Gen X13SWA-TF W790 Xeon/HEDT motherboard has been showcased up close
CPU & Mainboard | 02/01/2023
Intel's returning to the HEDT market
AMD's Ryzen 7000 non-X series presentation leaks - Pricing and Specs confirmed
CPU & Mainboard | 28/12/2022
AMD has new Ryzen 7000 series CPUs on the horizon.
AMD reportedly plans to launch Threadripper 7000 processors in 2023 in two forms
CPU & Mainboard | 20/12/2022
It looks like Threadripper and Threadripper Pro will return in 2023.
AMD's Ryzen 7000 non-X CPU specifications and prices leak - Lower pricing, heatsinks included
CPU & Mainboard | 19/12/2022
AMD's Non-X Ryzen CPUs offer more value and lower TDPs.
AMD's Enhanced Ryzen 9 7950X3D is reportedly up to 33% faster than Intel's i9-13900K in games
CPU & Mainboard | 08/12/2022
V-Cache is coming to Zen 4, and it could make AMD the king of games.
Coming Soon - Intel teases Sapphire Rapids workstation processors
CPU & Mainboard | 08/12/2022
Intel's finally re-entering the HEDT market, and Sapphire Rapids aims to impress.
Aqua Computer's AM5 Sealing Frame is an excellent product for Ryzen 7000 users
CPU & Mainboard | 06/12/2022
If you plan to use liquid metal TIM, this seal is a must-buy!
AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D is now AMD's best-selling processor, and demand is outstripping supply
CPU & Mainboard | 05/12/2022
Demand is outstripping supply, forcing X3D pricing upwards.
AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and Ryzen 7 7700 non-X CPUs have been spotted at a French retailer
CPU & Mainboard | 29/11/2022
Are cheaper Ryzen 7000 series CPUs on the horizon?
SuperMicro's W790 HEDT Sapphire Rapids motherboard has been pictured
CPU & Mainboard | 29/11/2022
Is this platform Intel's answer to Threadripper?
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