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Gigabyte EP45-DS3P (P45) DDR2 Motherboard
CPU & Mainboard | 12/08/2008
Can Gigabytes entry level motherboard keep pace with the cream of P45 releases we have reviewed recently? We test the EP45-DS3P to find out.
ASUS Rampage Extreme Motherboard
CPU & Mainboard | 10/08/2008
Will the X48 based Rampage Extreme be the daddy of all overclocking motherboards?
ASUS Maximus II Formula P45 Motherboard
CPU & Mainboard | 10/07/2008
With more features than ever before, very cool looking heatsinks and a shiny new chipset. Does the Maximus II have what it takes to be crowned P45 King?
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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.
The Computer Council - Clocked Gamer Quad
CPU & Mainboard | 07/07/2008
Fitted with top quality components and overclocked to 3.3ghz, the Clocked Gamer Quad offers top performance at a reasonable price.
Asus Crosshair II AM2+ Motherboard
CPU & Mainboard | 15/06/2008
The latest release from Asus sees the Crosshair II blessed with Nvidia's 780a chipset. We strip the board past its copper clothes to see if it's a worthy upgrade.
P45 Showdown - Asus P5Q Deluxe vs MSI P45 Diamond
CPU & Mainboard | 27/05/2008
With Intels latest chipset about to be officially launched we have managed to grab two P45 samples and pitch them against one another to see who is top dog.
Nvidia 780a Chipset Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 09/05/2008
Nvidia's latest chipset release for AMD is feature packed and ready to roll. We take a look at what's new and if it can live up to the hype.
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 Quad Core CPU
CPU & Mainboard | 10/04/2008
With a 3.0ghz stock clock, unlocked multiplier and a whopping 12mb cache, how does the QX9650 compare to some of its more affordable counterparts?
Asus Striker II Extreme 790i DDR3 Motherboard
CPU & Mainboard | 18/03/2008
Is nVidia's latest 790i chipset an X48 killer? We put it through its paces on Asus' latest Republic of Gamers motherboard.
AMD Phenom 9600 Black Edition Quad Core CPU
CPU & Mainboard | 10/03/2008
Is Black the in colour for CPU's nowadays? Or is Blue much more in vogue? Take a look at how Phenom gets on in the labs...
Asus P5E3 Premium X48 DDR3 Motherboard
CPU & Mainboard | 08/03/2008
Asus gives their popular P5* series a makeover with a spangly new X48 chipset, but how does it hold up against its predecessors?
XFX nForce 630i Socket 775 mATX Motherboard
CPU & Mainboard | 27/02/2008
An nForce 630i mATX motherboard with integrated GeForce 7150 Graphics. Does this sound like the ideal HTPC motherboard for you?
MSI P7N SLI Platinum 750i based motherboard
CPU & Mainboard | 18/02/2008
Another 7 series board, this time the MSI P7N Platinum. Will it turn out to be just the budget SLI solution you've been waiting for? Take a look
DFI Lanparty LT X38-T2R Motherboard
CPU & Mainboard | 13/02/2008
Some of DFI's previous Lanparty branded boards have reached almost iconic status. Will their latest X38 based board be able to meet our expectations?
XFX 780i SLI Motherboard
CPU & Mainboard | 31/01/2008
Another 780i board goes through the rigorous Overclock3D test suite, but does XFX's offering live up to the rest of the top end boards?
Abit AN-M2HD mATX Motherboard
CPU & Mainboard | 20/01/2008
Armed with Nvidia's 7050 IGPU, today we take a look at Abit's MicroATX, AM2 HTPC solution.
Asus P5N-T Deluxe 780i Motherboard
CPU & Mainboard | 15/01/2008
780i boards are popping up all over the place. This time it's Asus latest Digital life board, the P5N-T Deluxe
Asus Striker II Formula 780i Socket 775 Motherboard
CPU & Mainboard | 08/01/2008
Armed with Nvidia's 780i chipset the latest addition to Asus' ROG series looks like it could well hit the spot. But can it keep up with the beastly Intel P35 and X38 chipsets?
Asus P5E3 Deluxe WiFi-AP @n Socket 775 Motherboard
CPU & Mainboard | 10/12/2007
Asus are one of the world leaders in motherboard technology. Today we take a look at their feature-rich P5E3 Deluxe motherboard and give the OC3D verdict
Asus Maximus Formula Special Edition X38 S775 Motherboard
CPU & Mainboard | 06/11/2007
Asus once again add some more firepower to their "Republic of Gamers" linup with the X38 based Maximus range. We take a look at the DDR2 based "Formula" version.
Asus Blitz Extreme P35 Socket 775 Motherboard
CPU & Mainboard | 16/08/2007
After the success of Asus' first P35 chipset motherboard, we've been given the opportunity to test the tweaked out "Republic of Gamers" version affectionately known as the Blitz. Will it come out all guns blazing or bomb it big time? Read on to find out.
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?
Gigabyte brings its "Instant 6GHz" feature to their Intel Z690 motherboards
CPU & Mainboard | 29/11/2022
Gigabyte can give your Intel Core i9-13900K and Core i7-13700K a 6GHz boost
AMD's Ryzen 7000 series price cuts deepen in the UK - Ryzen 9 7950X for £599.99
CPU & Mainboard | 23/11/2022
The Ryzen 9 7950X has recieved a £170 price cut.
PCIe 5.0, the feature you don't need... yet
CPU & Mainboard | 22/11/2022
With both the RTX 4090 and RX 7900 XTX lacking PCIe 5.0, what's the point in paying for it?
Making a cheap Ryzen 7000 system - CPU, motherboard, and DRAM prices have dropped
CPU & Mainboard | 21/11/2022
AMD's AM5 platform has become much more appealing.
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