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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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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.
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.
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.
Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX Review
CPU & Mainboard | 20/10/2022
Despite being an Aorus model, and called the Elite no less, the Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX is surprisingly affordable. We take a look.
ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi D4 Review
CPU & Mainboard | 20/10/2022
The ever popular Strix has seen something of a revamp in this particular instance, being a white DDR4 take on the Z790 formula. We put it through its paces.
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
Intel's Sapphire Rapids "FishHawk Falls" HEDT CPU has been spotted with 16 cores
CPU & Mainboard | 20/06/2022
An new HEDT option from Intel with all P-cores.
AMD's brings its Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000 series to System Integrators - Coming Soon to the DIY market
CPU & Mainboard | 20/06/2022
AMD's latest Ryzen Threadripper Pro CPUs are starting to become available on the mainstream PC market.
AMD's reportedly launching four Zen 4 Ryzen 7000 series SKUs on day-1
CPU & Mainboard | 20/06/2022
Don't expect low-end Zen 4 models at launch.
AMD representative reveals Ryzen 7000's launch date
CPU & Mainboard | 17/06/2022
Zen 5 could be launching this September.
AMD's "Little Phoenix" leak points towards an insane Steam Deck successor
CPU & Mainboard | 17/06/2022
Zen 4 and RDNA 3 on a handheld!
AMD's said to become TSMC's largest 5nm customer in 2023
CPU & Mainboard | 16/06/2022
AMD should be TSMC's 3rd largest customer next year.
Intel details its Intel 4 EUV process technology - 20% performance boost planned
CPU & Mainboard | 14/06/2022
Intel 4 is coming with Meteor Lake, and it plans to impress.
Intel's Raptor Lake i9-13900 has been previewed by SiSoftware
CPU & Mainboard | 13/06/2022
Some workloads have recieved a 33%-50% performance uplift.
AMD confirms that Zen 4 Ryzen 7000 series Threadripper CPUs are coming
CPU & Mainboard | 11/06/2022
These CPUs are expected in 2023.
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