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AMD Motherboard Round Up - Agesa 1.0.0.3ABBA Update
CPU & Mainboard | 17/10/2019
The latest AMD Generic Encapsulated System Architecture update brings better performance on single threaded boosting, so we've quickly retested our X570 motherboards...
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Review
CPU & Mainboard | 06/10/2019
The Ryzen 5 3600 hits the perfect sweet spot between core count and price. Does the performance measure up? That's what we're here to find out.
ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Impact Review
CPU & Mainboard | 30/09/2019
The latest addition to the ASUS X570 motherboard range is the diminutive Crosshair VIII Impact and we see how it performs in the stringent OC3D test suite.
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Corsair reveals their XENEON 27QHD240 OLED gaming monitor
CPU & Mainboard | 24/03/2023
This monitor will become available in May.
ASUS releases beta AMD X670 and B650 BIOS updates to enable 24/48GB DRAM support
CPU & Mainboard | 18/03/2023
Expect official BIOS updates in the near future.
Intel's Xeon W9-3495X consumes almost 1900 Watts during heavy overclocking session
CPU & Mainboard | 17/03/2023
Crazy 5.5 GHz clock speeds over 56 CPU cores.
ASUS showcases 192GB RAM support on their ROG Strix X670E Gaming Motherboard
CPU & Mainboard | 16/03/2023
AMD's latest AGESA update is allowing AM5 users to utilise a tonne of DRAM.
AMD Ryzen 5 3400G Review
CPU & Mainboard | 27/09/2019
If you want a processor for an HTPC or perhaps some light gaming then the all-in-one Ryzen 5 3400G with Vega 11 graphics might be just the ticket.
MSI MEG X570 ACE Review
CPU & Mainboard | 10/09/2019
Having looked at flagship models from other brands it is time to place the MSI MEG X570 Ace into our test rig and put it through its paces.
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X Review
CPU & Mainboard | 30/08/2019
Amongst the new Ryzen CPU releases is the eight core Ryzen 7 3800X and we see how it compares to the other 3rd Generation processors.
ASUS X570 Crosshair VIII Formula Review
CPU & Mainboard | 20/08/2019
The Crosshair VIII Formula is the latest addition to the hugely successful ASUS ROG range. We find out how it stacks up.
AMD X370 vs X470 vs X570 - 3600X & 3700X Review
CPU & Mainboard | 26/07/2019
Following the successful launch of the 3rd Generation Ryzen CPUs we wanted to see how the midrange Ryzen 5 3600X performed across the whole range of Zen motherboards.
Gigabyte X570 Aorus Xtreme Review
CPU & Mainboard | 25/07/2019
The premium model in the Gigabyte AM4 range is the X570 Aorus Extreme, so of course we had to run it through our bench suite and see how it performs.
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi Review
CPU & Mainboard | 17/07/2019
Can MSI's Carbon range continue to deliver both value and performance in the era of X570?
Gigabyte X570 Aorus Master Review
CPU & Mainboard | 07/07/2019
With any new product launch there are lots of new choices from the major vendors, and we're taking a look at the middle of the three Gigabyte Aorus motherboards, the Master.
ASUS ROG Strix X570-E Gaming Review
CPU & Mainboard | 07/07/2019
With the launch of the Zen 2 finally here it's time for us to test out the motherboards we've been previewing and see how they perform. Pull up a chair..
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Ryzen 9 3900X X470 vs X570 Review
CPU & Mainboard | 07/07/2019
The 3rd Generation Ryzen CPUs are here on the Zen 2 architecture. We have the two we believe will prove the most popular in the Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen 9 3900X. How do they perform on both X470 and X570 platforms?
Gigabyte X570 Aorus Xtreme Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 05/07/2019
We've reached the end of our X570 previews, but there is just a chance we've saved the best until last. The Gigabyte X570 Aorus Xtreme.
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 05/07/2019
That lengthy title shows that MSI have brought their Carbon range of motherboards to the X570 chipset. Naturally we had to take a look.
ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 03/07/2019
If you don't want to stretch to the Crosshair VIII Formula, but still want the majority of its feature set, perhaps the Hero will be just the ticket.
EVGA Z390 Dark
CPU & Mainboard | 01/07/2019
EVGA have taken all their knowledge gained from years of experience and applied it to the Z390 Dark.
Gigabyte X570i Auros Pro WiFi ITX Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 30/06/2019
If your head has been turned by the X570 chipset but want it in the ITX form factor, Gigabyte have just the thing.
MSI MEG X570 ACE Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 28/06/2019
The MSI M range has brought us some of the best motherboards around in recent times and with a new chipset to play with we had to see what they'd done on the X570 platform with the MEG ACE.
ASUS ROG Strix X570-E Gaming Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 27/06/2019
Whenever a new product launches there is a Strix model to accompany it, such has been it's rapid ascent, and the X570 Chipset is no exception.
ASUS Prime X570-Pro Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 27/06/2019
We've always loved the Prime series here at OC3D. No frippery, lots of white, it's a thing to behold. Come with us as we preview the latest model, the X570-Pro.
ASUS confirms that their W790 PRO motherboards will support ECC DDR5-6800 memory speeds
CPU & Mainboard | 16/03/2023
ASUS' new workstation motherboards support crazy memory speeds.
AMD claims up to 24% advantage over Intel's i9-13900K with their Ryzen 7 7800X3D
CPU & Mainboard | 11/03/2023
AMD has also promised healthy performance gains with over the Ryzen 7 5800X3D.
AMD prepares AGESA 1.0.0.7 firmware updates to add 24GB and 48GB DDR5 support to AM5
CPU & Mainboard | 09/03/2023
24/48GB DIMMs not working with Ryzen? AMD's working to fix that.
Is this the future of motherboards? ASUS' "Back To (the) Future" could be a gamechanger
CPU & Mainboard | 09/03/2023
The TUF GAMINGB760M-BTF WIFI D4 is ready to change the industry.
Intel's Hybrid CPUs are still causing issues with legacy games
CPU & Mainboard | 08/03/2023
Alder Lake and Raptor Lake users are running into issues in older Total War games.
Leaked AMD review guide reveals AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X3D's gaming performance
CPU & Mainboard | 24/02/2023
A strange game selection, but impressive numbers.
Gigabyte claims a "up to 50%" boost with AMD's Ryzen 7000X3D CPUs thanks to V-Cache
CPU & Mainboard | 24/02/2023
Big caches can deliver big benefits.
Intel's Xeon-W "Sapphire Rapids" Workstation CPU lineup leak
CPU & Mainboard | 15/02/2023
Is this enough for Intel to defeat AMD's Threadripper PRO lineup?
Zen 5 looks impressive in early leaks - 22-30% ST Gains!
CPU & Mainboard | 10/02/2023
Zen 4 is coming in 2024.
Intel appears to be prepping a budget gaming champion, the i5-13490F
CPU & Mainboard | 06/02/2023
Let's hope that this CPU isn't China-only.
Intel's launch new Xeon W processors on February 15th
CPU & Mainboard | 06/02/2023
Intel has an answer to AMD's Threadripper lineup.
AMD expects cheaper B650 AM5 motherboards to become available this quarter
CPU & Mainboard | 04/02/2023
Great news for AMD's Ryzen 7000 series.
Redditor uses a 4kg chunk of copper to cool an i9 processor
CPU & Mainboard | 03/02/2023
This clump of metal can cool an i9 to around 80-degrees under load.
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.
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.
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