OC3D Reviews ›› CPU & Mainboard
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and 7900X3D Review
CPU & Mainboard | 23/03/2023
With the newest X3D Processors on hand from AMD we thought it was the perfect opportunity to refresh our test rig with a RTX 4090 too. Tempora mutantur. Cue tons of retests on 17 CPU's. Strap in.
NZXT N7 Z790 White
CPU & Mainboard | 28/02/2023
If you've had your head turned by the 13th Generation of Intel processors and want a white Z790 motherboard then the NZXT N7 is one of your few choices. Let's take a look.
NZXT N7 B650E
CPU & Mainboard | 28/02/2023
The NZXT N7 range has proved to be a popular addition to their range, and the latest AMD model supports the Ryzen 7000 CPUs.
OC3D News ›› CPU & Mainboard
Noctua "definitely doesn't recommend" adding salt to thermal paste
CPU & Mainboard | 29/10/2022
Don't believe everything you see on TikTok.
AMD's V-Cache Enhanced Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor is now available for under £350
CPU & Mainboard | 26/10/2022
A great upgrade option for anyone with an AM4 motherboard.
AMD's planning to reveal something EPYC on November 10th
CPU & Mainboard | 24/10/2022
AMD's ready to deliver more advanced datacenter products.
Intel claims gaming superiority over AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X with their Raptor Lake i9-13900K
CPU & Mainboard | 20/10/2022
11% faster on average? Not bad Intel!
ASUS ProArt B760-Creator D4 Review
CPU & Mainboard | 17/02/2023
If you want a motherboard that looks different to the multitude then the ASUS ProArt could be right up your street.
MSI MAG B760 Tomahawk WiFi D4 Review
CPU & Mainboard | 16/02/2023
The MSI Tomahawk range has always provided incredible value for money and the new LGA1700 model is no exception.
ASUS ROG Strix B760-A D4 and B760-G D4 Review
CPU & Mainboard | 15/02/2023
The ROG Strix B760s come in two near identical motherboards, differed only by their format. How do they perform?
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?
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 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.
AMD reportedly cuts Ryzen 7000 production due to low demand
CPU & Mainboard | 19/10/2022
Our take, AM5 motherboards cost too much.
EVGA has revealed their new CLX-series of AIO Liquid CPU Coolers
CPU & Mainboard | 18/10/2022
EVGA has created their most efficient CPU cooler to date.
B650 AM5 motherboards are now available to pre-order in the UK
CPU & Mainboard | 10/10/2022
Cheaper Ryzen 7000 series motherboards are now available.
Noctua NA-TPG1 thermal paste guard makes AMD AM5 processors easier to clean/use
CPU & Mainboard | 06/10/2022
Cleaning Ryzen 7000 series CPUs can be a challenge.
ASUS reveals a broad range of B650/B650E AM5 motherboards
CPU & Mainboard | 04/10/2022
More affordable AM5 motherboards for Ryzen 7000 buyers
EK and MSI launch their Limited Edition MPG X670E Carbon EK-X AM5 motherboard
CPU & Mainboard | 30/09/2022
A new AM5 motherboard with a custom CPU/VRM monoblock.
AMD Roadmap reveals their enhanced Ryzen 7000 X3D series CPUs and TBA Threadripper processors
CPU & Mainboard | 30/09/2022
AMD has higher-end products up their sleeve.
MSI launches a broad lineup of X670 series motherboards for Ryzen 7000
CPU & Mainboard | 28/09/2022
Here's a look at MSI's latest AM5 offerings.
Intel accidentally reveals a 34-core Raptor Lake-S CPU at their Innovation 2022 event
CPU & Mainboard | 28/09/2022
It looks like Intel has a strong HEDT option on the horizon.
Intel has revealed their first 6GHz processor, the i9-13900KS
CPU & Mainboard | 28/09/2022
Expect this CPU to become available next year in limited volumes.
Intel's Raptor Lake CPU prices are designed to hit AMD where it hurts
CPU & Mainboard | 27/09/2022
Has Intel become the new value king?
Analysis - AMD Ryzen 7000 series launch pricing, platform costs, and DRAM
CPU & Mainboard | 27/09/2022
How much will a new AM5-based system cost?
Der8auer achieves "Unreal Temperature improvement" with Direct-Die cooling on Ryzen 7000 CPUs
CPU & Mainboard | 27/09/2022
Direct-Die cooling can reduce your CPU thermals by around 20 degrees.
Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake CPU pricing leaks via Amazon UK - i9-13900K for £750
CPU & Mainboard | 26/09/2022
These CPUs have much higher prices than their predecessors.
Intel's killing off its Pentium and Celeron branding after 30 years - Now it's just Intel Inside
CPU & Mainboard | 16/09/2022
"Intel processor" will replace Pentium and Celeron branding moving forward.
Intel confirms that Raptor Lake was not originally part of their CPU roadmap
CPU & Mainboard | 12/09/2022
Meteor Lake was supposed to be Alder Lake's successor, but Intel needed an in-between.
Intel's "Sapphire Rapids" dual-Xeon Xeon Platinum 8468 counters EPYC in leaked benchmark with fewer cores/threads
CPU & Mainboard | 12/09/2022
Good news for Intel, but 4th Gen EPYC is coming...
Intel confirms its plans to release a 6 GHz Raptor Lake CPU - i9 13900KS Perhaps?
CPU & Mainboard | 12/09/2022
Has Intel won the race to 6 GHz?
Intel's entire Raptor Lake Lineup and Z790 Chipset details leaks
CPU & Mainboard | 08/09/2022
Here's what you need to know about Intel's next-generation products.
AMD's reportedly launching V-Cache enhanced Ryzen 7000 series CPUs at CES 2023
CPU & Mainboard | 31/08/2022
Expect even better gaming performance from Zen 4 when V-Cache is added.
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X boasts 21% faster gaming performance than their Ryzen 5 5600X
CPU & Mainboard | 31/08/2022
Expect up to 40% performance gains over Zen 3.
AMD confirms that they will support their AM5 socket until at least 2025
CPU & Mainboard | 29/08/2022
AM5 will be another long lived socket from AMD.
Official AMD Ryzen 7000 series slides leak ahead of official reveal
CPU & Mainboard | 29/08/2022
Here's what you need to know about AMD's Ryzen 7000 series.
Watch AMD's Ryzen 7000 Zen 4 CPU Reveal Stream Here
CPU & Mainboard | 29/08/2022
AMD's ready to usher in a new era of desktop performance.
AMD's Ryzen 7000 CPU Prices Leak - Have a look
CPU & Mainboard | 29/08/2022
Not much change over AMD's Zen 3 launch prices.
CSS Valid