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ASUS ProArt Z690 Creator WiFi review
CPU & Mainboard | 14/07/2022
If you fancy a motherboard that is slightly different from the norm then perhaps the ASUS ProArt Z690 Creator will be right up your street.
NZXT N7 and N5 Z690 Review
CPU & Mainboard | 02/06/2022
NZXT have expanded their motherboard range with two that support the latest Intel chipset and 12th Gen Processors. We take them for a spin.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Ryzen 7 5800X
CPU & Mainboard | 01/05/2022
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is based upon the regular Ryzen 7 5800X, and with both on hand we wanted to put them head to head.
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Intel's Raptor Lake CPUs reportedly have a 350W Extreme Performance Mode
CPU & Mainboard | 18/08/2022
Certain motherboards should be able to push Raptor Lake to higher power limits.
AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X has been pictured
CPU & Mainboard | 17/08/2022
Here's a look at AMD's Zen 4 8-core processor.
AMD's Zen 4 launch has reportedly been delayed over BIOS concerns
CPU & Mainboard | 17/08/2022
AMD has reportedly postponed their Ryzen 7000 series launch for two weeks.
Intel's i9-13900K demolishes its predecessors in leaked 7-Zip Decompression Test
CPU & Mainboard | 16/08/2022
A 60% performance gain is a huge generational leap.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Review
CPU & Mainboard | 15/04/2022
AMD have take a new approach to CPU design with the 5800X3D, aimed solely at gamers. Is it a success?
Intel Core i9-12900KS Review
CPU & Mainboard | 13/04/2022
If the Core i9-12900K wasn't quite fast enough for you then the newest addition at the top of the 12th Gen Intel range might be just the ticket.
ASUS Strix B660-A Gaming WiFi D4 Review
CPU & Mainboard | 23/03/2022
If you're looking for an affordable gaming platform the B660 range ticks a lot of boxes.
ASUS Strix Z690-I Gaming WiFi ITX Motherboard Review
CPU & Mainboard | 25/02/2022
The newest ITX motherboard in the Strix range is taking stacking to new, ahem, heights. We test it out.
Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Pro Review
CPU & Mainboard | 18/02/2022
If you fancy a more affordable Z690 model that still has the Gigabyte Aorus branding, the Pro might be the one for you.
Intel 12th Gen Core i3 12100 and i3 12300 Review
CPU & Mainboard | 23/01/2022
If you want a cheap quad core processor to power your system we've got the two 12th Generation Intel Core i3 processors on hand. How do they fare?
Intel Core i5-12400F DDR4 vs DDR5 Review
CPU & Mainboard | 04/01/2022
The Intel Core i5-12400F six core CPU is here, and thanks to MSI we have identical B660 motherboards to test the DDR4/DDR5 difference.
ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Formula Review
CPU & Mainboard | 22/12/2021
If you want a white motherboard with all the trimmings then the ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Formula might be the very one for you.
ASUS ROG Strix X570-E Gaming II WiFi Review
CPU & Mainboard | 09/12/2021
Following our preview of the Strix X570-E Gaming II it's time to give it the once over with our test system and find out how it performs.
ASUS ROG Strix X570-E Gaming II WiFi Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 08/12/2021
ASUS have released an updated model of their X570 based Strix, in the form of the Strix X570-E Gaming WiFi II. Let's take a look.
MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk Review
CPU & Mainboard | 07/12/2021
There are DDR4 and DDR5 versions of MSI's affordable Tomahawk motherboard available, and we've got the DDR5 model for review today.
ASUS ROG Z690 Strix-A D4 Review
CPU & Mainboard | 04/12/2021
If you want an Alder Lake motherboard that is both white, but supports the more affordable DDR4, then the Strix-A might be the very thing.
Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Xtreme Review
CPU & Mainboard | 28/11/2021
The flagship model in the Gigabyte range, the Aorus Xtreme promises much. Does it deliver?
ASUS ProArt X570-Creator WiFi Review
CPU & Mainboard | 24/11/2021
The ASUS ProArt Creator range is aimed squarely at those of you who demand great networking and reliable performance.
ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Review
CPU & Mainboard | 11/11/2021
With the prices available the Maximus Hero is even more impressive than we initially believed, so naturally we wanted to give it it's own spotlight.
Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Master Review
CPU & Mainboard | 04/11/2021
The Gigabyte Aorus range of products have revitalised the company. Does the Z690 Aorus Master continue their upward trend?
ASUS ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi Review
CPU & Mainboard | 04/11/2021
The ASUS Strix range is famously high selling and the model that the majority of people will have on their short list when deciding on their next purchase. Is the Z690 worthy?
MSI MEG Z690 Unify Review
CPU & Mainboard | 04/11/2021
Continuing our abundant selection of Z690 reviews we move on to the heavy hitter of the MSI range, the MEG Unify.
It's official, AMD's revealing their Zen 4 Ryzen 7000 series CPUs on August 29th
CPU & Mainboard | 16/08/2022
AMD's next "together we advance" livestream promises to impress.
AMD Ryzen 7000 series Zen 4 CPUs listed at Canadian Retailer
CPU & Mainboard | 15/08/2022
Let's hope that these prices aren't accurate.
AMD Ryzen 7000 series box design leaks and pricing expectations leak
CPU & Mainboard | 11/08/2022
Expect a great price for the Ryzen 7 7700X.
AMD's Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 series processors are now available to DIY customers
CPU & Mainboard | 08/08/2022
AMD's latest Threadripper PRO processors are now available to the masses.
Intel i9-13900K hits 5.8 GHz and gains 13.8% more performance in "unlimited" power mode
CPU & Mainboard | 08/08/2022
Look at these crazy Cinebench scores.
Overclocker pushes AMD's Threadripper PRO 5995WX to 5.15 GHz to enable world record performance
CPU & Mainboard | 05/08/2022
We have a new Cinebench R23 world record.
ASUS reveals its ROG Crosshair X670E Hero AM5 motherboard for next-gen Ryzen
CPU & Mainboard | 04/08/2022
ASUS is ready for AMD's Ryzen 7000 series.
5+ GHz for everyone - Ryzen 7000 series base and boost clocks leak
CPU & Mainboard | 04/08/2022
AMD's Ryzen 7000 series is going to be fast!
AMD's Ryzen 7000 Announcement, Launch, and Review dates have Leaked
CPU & Mainboard | 03/08/2022
Here's what to expect from Zen 4.
AMD's launching Ryzen 7000 CPUs this quarter - Lisa Su confirms
CPU & Mainboard | 03/08/2022
Expect to hear more about AMD's Ryzen 7000 series soon.
Intel's i5-13600K and i7-13700K have been benchmarked in games
CPU & Mainboard | 01/08/2022
Expect higher minimum framerates in games, even at 4K.
Intel's Sapphire Rapids Xeon CPUs have reportedly been delayed until February/March 2023
CPU & Mainboard | 01/08/2022
Intel's Sapphire Rapids CPUs reported have 12 steppings... that's bad.
AMD's Ryzen 5 7600X slams Alder Lake in Leaked Single-Core Benchmark
CPU & Mainboard | 31/07/2022
AMD's delivering strong single-threaded numbers with Zen 4.
AMD lists Ryzen 7000 series model numbers, confirming 4 processors
CPU & Mainboard | 28/07/2022
Will AMD launch Ryzen 7000 with four SKUs?
It looks like AMD's launching its Ryzen 7000 series before August 4th
CPU & Mainboard | 26/07/2022
Expect a so-called "paper launch"
AMD's Flagship EPYC 9664 Zen 4 Genoa CPU is reportedly a 400W Monster!
CPU & Mainboard | 26/07/2022
96 cores, 192 threads, and 480MB of L2/L3 Cache
Scan starts this week with a swarm of AMD Ryzen deals
CPU & Mainboard | 25/07/2022
AMD's latest Ryzen CPUs are now available with sweet sweet discounts.
Intel's i7-13700K has appeared on Geekbench with a beefy E-core count
CPU & Mainboard | 22/07/2022
Isn't this just a revamped i9-12900K?
Intel "Redwood Cove" and "Crestmont" Cores have been confirmed for Meteor Lake
CPU & Mainboard | 22/07/2022
Meteor Lake is Intel's 14th generation CPU architecture.
Raptor Lake Gaming Performance Tested - Does Intel's i9-13900K impress?
CPU & Mainboard | 18/07/2022
Does Raptor Lake deliver what gamers want?
Intel's i5-13600K could be trouble for AMD
CPU & Mainboard | 18/07/2022
Does AMD have an answer to Intel's next-gen i5?
5.5GHz Raptor Lake i9-13900K Tested in Geekbench
CPU & Mainboard | 11/07/2022
Are Intel's next-gen CPUs much faster than Alder Lake?
Overclocker pushes unreleased Threadripper 5990X to incredible speeds
CPU & Mainboard | 11/07/2022
Pushing Threadripper (Non-Pro) past 100,000 points in Cinebench.
ASUS updates its 600-series Intel motherboards with next-gen Raptor Lake CPU support
CPU & Mainboard | 08/07/2022
ASUS' LGA1700 motherboards are now ready for Raptor Lake.
AMD's GENOA Specifications Leak - They are EPYC!
CPU & Mainboard | 08/07/2022
96 cores, up to 384 MB of cache (without V-Cache) and a TDP pf 360W
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