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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.
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Everything you need to know about Ryzen 7000 and AM5 - Computex 2022 Edition
CPU & Mainboard | 23/05/2022
Here's what AMD has revealed about its new Ryzen 7000 series CPU.
MSI prepares the way for Ryzen 7000 with their first X670 and X670E motherboards
CPU & Mainboard | 23/05/2022
MSI's ready for AMD's Zen 4 launch.
ASUS reveals its next-generation ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme AMD motherboard at Computex
CPU & Mainboard | 23/05/2022
AM5 is coming, and ASUS is ready to make it Extreme.
31% Faster - AMD showcases Ryzen 7000 hammering Alder Lake in Blender at Computex 2022
CPU & Mainboard | 23/05/2022
AMD's Ryzen 7000 series CPUs are Blender monsters.
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 showcases its Ryzen 7000 series running at 5.5GHz at Computex 2022
CPU & Mainboard | 23/05/2022
5.5 GHz while gaming? Yes Please!
Watch AMD's Computex 2022 Keynote here
CPU & Mainboard | 22/05/2022
Ready to see what AMD has on the horizon?
This is AM5 - AMD X670 Extreme, X670, and B650 chipset details leak
CPU & Mainboard | 22/05/2022
Where do you want your PCIe 5.0?
AMD's 6nm "Mendocino" RDNA 2 APU leaks ahead of Computex
CPU & Mainboard | 22/05/2022
Zen 2 and RDNA 2 on a quad-core APU.
ASUS' X670 Prime motherboard design leaks, dual chipset design showcased
CPU & Mainboard | 22/05/2022
AMD's X670 chipset appears to have two chipset chips.
Major Ryzen 7000/ Zen 4 series details leak ahead of Computex 2022
CPU & Mainboard | 22/05/2022
Expect a single-threaded performance boost and 5+ GHz clock speeds.
AMD signals its intent to showcase Zen 4 at Computex 2022
CPU & Mainboard | 20/05/2022
Expect to see Zen 4 on May 23rd.
ASRock reveals its X670E Taichi ahead of Computex
CPU & Mainboard | 20/05/2022
The video is now private, but the information is still out there.
Gigabyte confirms that they will be showcasing AMD's Socket AM5 and X670 motherboards at Computex
CPU & Mainboard | 20/05/2022
Expect to see next-gen Ryzen at Computex.
Ryzen Watch Out! - Intel's i9-13900K CPU has been spotted with 68MB of Cache
CPU & Mainboard | 18/05/2022
Intel's Raptor Lake processors are getting a huge cache upgrade.
MSI declares that their 300-series AM4 motherboards are now ready for Zen 3 with AGESA 1.2.0.7
CPU & Mainboard | 13/05/2022
MSI's oldest AM4 motherboards can now support AMD's newest CPUs.
Zen 4's expected to deliver a staggering IPC increase of up to 24% over Zen 3
CPU & Mainboard | 13/05/2022
Zen 4 is going to be a big deal for AMD.
A 5.2GHz Zen 4 "Raphael" CPU has been spotted with RDNA 2 graphics - This is Ryzen 7000
CPU & Mainboard | 13/05/2022
5+ GHz Zen 4 with RDNA 2 graphics - This is Ryzen 7000
AMD's Ryzen roadmap confirms Zen 4's 2022 launch - Dragon and Phoenix laptops to come in 2023
CPU & Mainboard | 04/05/2022
Zen 4 is coming, and soon it will be everywhere.
Arm's set to regain control of its rogue Chinese Joint Venture after two years
CPU & Mainboard | 02/05/2022
Allen Wu's finally losing control of ARM China.
Intel's 14th Generation Meteor Lake processors have been powered on
CPU & Mainboard | 29/04/2022
Meet Intel's first disaggregated processor.
der8auer has worked with Thermal Grizzly to create an Intel Alder Lake CPU Contact Frame
CPU & Mainboard | 25/04/2022
Replace Intel's stock mounts with something better.
AMD's Ryzen 7000 Zen 4 processors may support DDR5 memory exclusively
CPU & Mainboard | 25/04/2022
Let's hope that DDR5 prices drop dramatically before launch.
Thermalright has released a "Bending Corrector Frame" for Intel's Alder Lake CPU
CPU & Mainboard | 21/04/2022
Alder Lake CPUs are prone to bending/warping, and Thermalright aims to fix that.
AMD's Ryzen 5800X3D Gaming CPU is now available in the UK
CPU & Mainboard | 20/04/2022
What do you think of AMD's UK price tag?
6GHz is the new target for CPUs - Intel's top-tier Raptor Lake processor reportedly runs at up to 5.8GHz
CPU & Mainboard | 19/04/2022
Forget 5GHz. The race is now on to reach 6GHz.
An Intel Xeon (Sapphire Rapids) CPU has been spotted with 56 cores and boost speeds as high as 3.7GHz
CPU & Mainboard | 18/04/2022
It may have a TDP of 350 watts, but Intel's back in the high core count CPU market.
CPU-Z's latest update is pointing towards a more intense CPU war
CPU & Mainboard | 16/04/2022
New CPUs are coming this year from AMD and Intel. The CPU war is heating up!
MSI B650 AM5 motherboard spotted with a Ryzen 7000 CPU running at 1.5V
CPU & Mainboard | 16/04/2022
It looks like AMD will be launching AM5 with B650 and X670 motherboards.
AMD's Ryzen 9 5900X and 5950X have reached their lowest ever retail prices
CPU & Mainboard | 16/04/2022
Now is a great time to buy a new Ryzen CPU.
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