OC3D Reviews ›› CPU & Mainboard
ASRock X370 Taichi AM4 Motherboard Review
CPU & Mainboard | 12/05/2017
A review that has been requested a lot recently, does the ASRock Taichi really offer groundbreaking performance, or is it just hype from certain quarters?
MSI B350 Tomahawk Arctic & Mortar MATX Review
CPU & Mainboard | 27/04/2017
If you loved the MSI B350 Tomahawk but want it in white, then have we got the two motherboards for you.
MSI Ryzen X370 XPOWER Gaming Titanium Review
CPU & Mainboard | 24/04/2017
Following on from our preview of the MSI X370 Titanium it is time for us to fill it full of Ryzen hardware and see how it performs.
OC3D News ›› CPU & Mainboard
MSI bundles Project Cars 2 with select Z370 motherboards
CPU & Mainboard | 20/10/2017
This UK exclusive deal will be active until January 31st.
EK has released a water cooling monoblock for ASUS' X399 motherboards
CPU & Mainboard | 19/10/2017
This is EK's first Threadripper-ready Monoblock!
Intel is set to ship their new Nervana Neural Network processors by the end of 2017
CPU & Mainboard | 18/10/2017
Intel also plans meet their 100X increase in deep learning training performance target by 2020.
ASRock announces their X299E-ITX/ac motherboard
CPU & Mainboard | 17/10/2017
This is the world's first Mini-ITX X299 motherboard!
AMD Ryzen 5 1400, 1500X and 1600X CPU Review
CPU & Mainboard | 11/04/2017
If you want a more affordable version of the AMD Zen architecture then the Ryzen 5 CPUs might be just the ticket.
AMD Ryzen 7 1700 CPU Review
CPU & Mainboard | 28/03/2017
If the Ryzen 7 1800X is a little to expensive for your taste then perhaps the Ryzen 7 1700 solve all your problems.
MSI B350 Tomahawk AM4 Motherboard Review
CPU & Mainboard | 27/03/2017
If the X370 motherboard range is a little too expensive for your taste then perhaps the B350 chipset equipped Tomahawk will hit the sweet spot.
ASUS Z270 Maximus IX Extreme Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 24/03/2017
We've already seen how good the Maximus IX range has been so far, but what does the Extreme bring to the party?
ASUS Crosshair Evolution
CPU & Mainboard | 23/03/2017
With the latest X370 Chipsets really bringing the AMD platform up to date we thought it would be fun to take a quick trip down memory lane, and the ASUS Crosshair range has an unbroken lineage, so is perfect for this purpose.
MSI X370 XPOWER Gaming Titanium Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 22/03/2017
The flood of X370 motherboards is coming and the next to come crashing into the OC3D offices is the MSI Titanium, and we give it a quick rundown in anticipation of our upcoming full review.
ASUS Crosshair VI Hero AM4 Motherboard Review
CPU & Mainboard | 10/03/2017
With a swathe of X370 motherboards hitting the market it's time to take a look at the first ROG model from ASUS, the Crosshair VI Hero.
Gigabyte X370 Aorus Gaming 5 Aorus Review
CPU & Mainboard | 05/03/2017
The second of our Ryzen motherboard reviews is the Gigabyte Gaming 5, part of their Aorus range.
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X CPU Review
CPU & Mainboard | 02/03/2017
Finally, after what feels like a lifetime, Ryzen is upon us. Carrying the hopes of everyone to take the fight to Intel. We see what is has to offer.
ASUS AM4 Prime X370 Pro Ryzen AM4 Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 28/02/2017
Let's have a look at the new ASUS Prime X30-Pro, a motherboard with an affordable, yet feature rich X370 design.
Gigabyte Aorus AX370 Gaming 5 Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 28/02/2017
Let's have a look at Gigabyte's new Ryzen ready AM4 Aorus GA-AX370-Gaming 5 motherboard. How many USB 3.1 ports?
ASUS Z270G Strix Review
CPU & Mainboard | 27/02/2017
If you need a motherboard with a smaller footprint, but want all the fun of Z270, the ASUS Strix G might be just the thing.
AMD Ryzen ROG AM4 Crosshair VI Hero Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 24/02/2017
Let's have a look at our first Ryzen ready AM4 motherboard, the ASUS Crosshair VI Hero, which comes with support for legacy AM3 coolers.
MSI Z270 Gaming M7 Review
CPU & Mainboard | 23/02/2017
The MSI M7 is the latest addition to their Gaming range of Z270 motherboards, combining excellent looks with great performance.
ASUS Z270I Strix ITX Motherboard Review
CPU & Mainboard | 07/02/2017
If you want the smaller ITX form factor but still require all the Z270 bells and whistles then maybe the ASUS Strix is the model for you. We find out.
MSI Z270I Gaming Pro Carbon AC ITX Review
CPU & Mainboard | 30/01/2017
Interested in the Z270 range of motherboards but want a more compact size? The MSI Z270I AC could be just the chap.
ASUS ROG Maximus IX Apex Motherboard Review
CPU & Mainboard | 20/01/2017
A new entry to the Maximus IX range, the Apex is all about stripped down, hardcore overclocking. We put it to the test.
Intel Kaby Lake i3 7350K Review
CPU & Mainboard | 17/01/2017
Following the successful release of the i7 and i5 Kaby Lake CPUs, it's time for us to look at an i3 model in the range, the i3 7350K.
ASUS' ROG Strix X370-I ITX AM4 motherboard has been pictured
CPU & Mainboard | 16/10/2017
This motherboard lacks display outputs?
AMD is preparing AGESA version 1.0.0.7 for AM4 motherboards
CPU & Mainboard | 16/10/2017
This update is set to prepare the way for Raven Ridge and Pinnacle Ridge.
Intel starts their "Game Without Compromise" bundle for older K-series i7 CPUs
CPU & Mainboard | 12/10/2017
Gamers have the chance to get Total War: Warhammer II and Assassin's Creed Origins with select i7 processors.
No Intel CPUs with "Vega Inside" are coming soon
CPU & Mainboard | 11/10/2017
The images are real, but their meaning has been falsely reported by several outlets.
Newegg does not expect new i7 8700K stock for at least three weeks
CPU & Mainboard | 10/10/2017
New stock will come to Newegg within 3-5 weeks.
Caseking are selling pre-binned i7 8700K CPUs with custom 99.9% silver heatspreaders
CPU & Mainboard | 09/10/2017
Caseking is also making versions with polished/nickel plated integrated heatspreaders.
Gigabyte is offering free Steam Wallet codes with select Z370 AORUS motherboards
CPU & Mainboard | 06/10/2017
Aorus buyers can get up to £40 worth of Steam Wallet codes with select Z370 motherboards.
Intel's i7 8700K is out of stock across the UK
CPU & Mainboard | 05/10/2017
Several retailers have pre-orders that ship on November 1st.
ASUS' MITX ROG Strix B350-I Gaming has been pictured
CPU & Mainboard | 04/10/2017
Finally, an ASUS MITX AM4 motherboard!
MSI releases their Micro ATX X299M-A Pro motherboard
CPU & Mainboard | 03/10/2017
A Kaby Lake-X only motherboard?
Intel's Coffee Lake CPUs are rumoured to have supply issues at launch
CPU & Mainboard | 03/10/2017
There could be a shortage of Coffee Lake CPUs until 2018.
Ebuyer offers price reductions on AMD's Ryzen 7 and 5 series CPUs
CPU & Mainboard | 03/10/2017
Want to buy an AMD Ryzen 5 1600X for £189? This offer is available today only!
AMD releases their Free NVMe RAID support for Threadripper
CPU & Mainboard | 02/10/2017
Users will need to update their motherboard's BIOS to support NVMe RAID.
Asustek's motherboard market share reportedly increases to around 45%
CPU & Mainboard | 02/10/2017
ASUS' market share is expected to increase moving into 2018.
It looks like some ASUS Z370 motherboards will feature a 5GHz Auto OC feature
CPU & Mainboard | 30/09/2017
5GHz overclocks could be fairly common on Z370.
Intel's product launch schedule has been leaked, looking as far ahead as mid-2018
CPU & Mainboard | 29/09/2017
300-series chipsets, Optane SSDs and more.
Intel hints at their future "Sapphire Rapids" CPU
CPU & Mainboard | 28/09/2017
Sapphire Rapids is expected to succeed Tiger Lake.
AMD is rumoured to be releasing 12nm Pinnacle Ridge CPUs in February 2018
CPU & Mainboard | 27/09/2017
AMD is also rumoured to be releasing a new 400-series chipset.
Gigabyte reveals 9 new Z370 motherboards
CPU & Mainboard | 26/09/2017
Gigabyte is ready for Coffee Lake!
AMD slides leak showcasing Ryzen Pro APUs, upgraded Ryzen CPUs and Vega 20
CPU & Mainboard | 25/09/2017
Are these slides legit?
Intel's i9 7980XE has been successfully overclocked to 6.1GHz on all 18 cores
CPU & Mainboard | 25/09/2017
The CPU consumed over 1000W under load at these clock speeds and presented surprisingly high temperatures under LN2 cooling.
Report claims that there is "no reason" why Z370 can't support Kaby Lake
CPU & Mainboard | 25/09/2017
Intel has reportedly restricted Z370's firmware to prevent backwards compatibility.
Intel officially reveals their Z370 Coffee Lake series of CPUs
CPU & Mainboard | 25/09/2017
Find official specs and unit prices can be found here.
Intel's Coffee Lake 8700K reportedly overclocks to 4.8GHz with ease
CPU & Mainboard | 23/09/2017
Higher overclocks are likely to require delidding.
Seven ASUS Z370 motherboard designs have been leaked
CPU & Mainboard | 22/09/2017
ASUS has the whole alphabet on show here!
CSS Valid