Gigabyte has introduced what might be the cheapest Z690 motherboard. The new Z690M DS3H DDR4 is the first Z690 board to lack PCIe 5.0 connectivity, offering PCIe 4.0 instead, as well as a barebones aesthetic to keep it budget-friendly. According to Tom's Hardware, one of the key reasons behind high …
Read More »Luke and Leo Get Technical (Ep13) – More Intel 12th Gen CPUs to Come
We have seen the ‘K’ suffix Core i9, Core i7, and Core i5 12th Gen processors from Intel, but that will not be the entire stack. In this one, Leo and Luke discuss the other possible upcoming 12th Gen processors and look at some of the parts that could be value champs taking the place of the Core i5-10400F and 11400F of yesteryear...
Read More »Firmware updates allow Ryzen 5000 chips to run on some A320 motherboards
Although Ryzen 5000 series chips are not supposed to be supported by A320 motherboards, it seems Gigabyte and Asus have found a way to make it happen. A new BIOS update seems to enable Ryzen 5000 CPUs on some entry-level motherboards. Evidence of this being possible first popped up around …
Read More »Photo suggests not all Intel B660 motherboards will feature PCIe Gen 5.0 support
While all Intel Z690 motherboards support PCIe 5.0 connectivity, it seems that won't be the case for the upcoming B660 boards. A new leak this week suggests that some motherboards, like the Asus B660 Prime Plus D4, will use PCIe 4.0 instead. A photo shared by VideoCardz shows the shipping …
Read More »Leo hands on with amazing ASUS Z690 Press Kit
It's been a busy day for Leo, he has been working on a variety of launch day content for Intel's Z690 platform, before the full indepth reviews hit our front page in the not too distant future. Last, but certainly not least is a look at an array of cool …
Read More »Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Master Unboxing and First Look!
The Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Master is in the house, so we unbox it and give you a first look
Read More »Leo goes hands-on with MSI’s Z690 Warchest!
MSI sent us a WARCHEST packed with Z690 goodies - let's dive in!
Read More »ASUS reveals ROG Maximus and ROG Strix Z690 motherboard range
The big day has arrived – Intel has officially launched its 12th Gen “Alder Lake” desktop processors and the Z690 chipset. ASUS is already well prepared for this generational leap, with a full stack of Z690 motherboards ready to go, with ROG Maximus leading the way. The ASUS ROG series …
Read More »Leo Lifts the Lid on Intel Alder Lake, Z690 and more!
We were invited to an Intel event in London and we walked away with a Core i9-12900K, i7-12700K and a i5-12600K, with benchmarking already underway ahead of the review next week. It's time to dive a bit deeper into the CPUs and Z690 chipset though, so buckle in...
Read More »MSI unveils extensive line-up of Z690 motherboards
Today, Intel is launching its 12th Gen Core desktop processors, alongside the new Z690 chipset. MSI is already well prepared for this next-gen Intel platform, with 18 Z690 motherboards ready to go, spread out across the Pro, MAG, MPG and MEG series and thus covering creators, gamers and enthusiasts looking …
Read More »Gigabyte launches 14 Z690 motherboards for Intel Alder Lake
With Intel 12th Gen Core processors announced, it's time for motherboard vendors to announce what they've been working on. In Gigabyte's case, its Z690 line-up will consist of 14 motherboards for different customers, ranging from a basic user up to a hardware enthusiast looking for the very best for their …
Read More »X570Silence – ASUS and Gigabyte Motherboards Review
X570S is here and Luke checks out two options from ASUS and Gigabyte
Read More »Intel Seamless Update will let you update your UEFI without rebooting
Installing any update that requires a system restart is often seen as a chore. Intel will be making its own update process a little easier moving forward, as the company is said to be working on a new update system that allows for UEFI updates without a reboot. According to Phoronix, …
Read More »Luke and Leo Get Technical (Ep9) – AMD X570S
In this episode, Leo and Luke discuss new AMD X570S motherboards with an appearance by MSI's MPG X570S Carbon EK X. As usual, ramblings hit a variety of topics including liquid cooling, airflow, and Leo's own system that he uses daily...
Read More »Asus Z690 motherboard line-up includes a mix of models supporting DDR4 and DDR5 memory
The Asus Z690 motherboard launch line-up has leaked the EEC database. As it seems, support for DDR5 memory will be limited to some motherboards, while the rest will support DDR4. Moreover, the leak also suggests that Asus is changing the ROG Maximus motherboard naming scheme, replacing the roman numerals with the …
Read More »Unofficial Windows 11 BIOS updates for MSI B450/550 boards have surfaced
As you may know by now, TPM 2.0 is a requirement to install Windows 11. To ensure endusers have their systems ready for Windows 11, motherboard manufacturers are set to release BIOS updates to enable TPM 2.0 by default. MSI seems to be the first to do so, though not …
Read More »Intel Z690 motherboards may support DDR4 and DDR5 memory
Listings for two upcoming Gigabyte Z690 motherboards appeared online over the weekend, revealing pricing and specifications. From the looks of it, some Z690 motherboards may support DDR4 memory, while others will support the new DDR5 standard. The listings were spotted by @momomo_us, showing some of the specifications and prices for …
Read More »Asus is releasing BIOS updates to allow Kaby Lake and Skylake-based systems to run Windows 11
When Microsoft announced the system requirements for Windows 11, the lack of Skylake and Kaby Lake CPUs in the compatibility list came as a surprise. These chips are still relatively modern, so it would be expected that Windows 11 would support them. Fortunately for Asus motherboards owners, the company seems …
Read More »EK partners with MSI to launch the Quantum MSI MPG X570S Carbon EK X motherboard
EK and MSI have partnered up once again to launch a new motherboard. Featuring an EK-Quantum CPU block, the EK-Quantum MSI MPG X570S Carbon EK X motherboard is an out-of-the-box water-cooled motherboard for AMD Ryzen processors. With a 14+2 Dual Rail Power System with 75A power stages, users will be …
Read More »Asus is rolling out Windows 11-ready BIOS updates for several motherboard generations
When Microsoft announced Windows 11, it revealed that PCs would need to support TPM (Trusted Platform Module) in order to upgrade to the new OS. A lot of motherboards support this feature in the BIOS, but finding it can be a tricky task at times. Fortunately in the case of …
Read More »NZXT N7 Z590 Review
Leo checks out the NZXT N7 Z590 motherboard... and finds looks aren't everything
Read More »SuperO C9Z590-CGW Motherboard Review
We check out SuperO's Z590 offering, priced at over £400 - it's interesting to say the least
Read More »EVGA teases first AMD-based motherboard
It looks like EVGA won't just be making Intel-based motherboards anymore. This week, the company began teasing a new motherboard for Ryzen processors. The teaser is just nine seconds long, teasing a new EVGA DARK series motherboard. The Zen logo appears on screen behind the Dark logo, indicating that we'll …
Read More »MSI details MAG X570S series of fanless motherboards
MSI is soon releasing its first X570 fanless motherboards. For now, the motherboard manufacturer is only detailing two MAG series motherboards, but it has promised that motherboards from the MPG and MEG will also release at a later date. The two MSI X570S MAG series motherboards are the X570S Tomahawk …
Read More »ASUS ROG Z590 Motherboard Round-Up
We check out no less than three ASUS ROG Z590 boards - but which is right for you?
Read More »NZXT launches N7 Z590 motherboard for Intel 11th Gen Core processors
NZXT has been slowly expanding its N7 motherboard line-up this year. In March, we saw the launch of the company's N7 B550 motherboard and now, the NZXT N7 Z590 is launching for high-end Intel-based systems. The NZXT N7 Z590 retains the same sleek design as the company's other motherboards, simplifying …
Read More »Gigabyte Z590 Aorus Pro AX Review – 300W for i9-11900K!
Let's see how this Gigabyte Aorus Z590 board deals with the i9-11900K
Read More »AMD’s AM5 platform rumoured to come with LGA socket, PCIe 4.0 support, and DDR5
A new report detailing the upcoming AM5 platform has surfaced. Instead of using a PGA socket like the AM4 platform, the upcoming platform will reportedly feature an LGA socket — the LGA1718. The report further tells us that the AM5 platform will “only” support PCIe 4.0 connectivity and dual-channel DDR5 …
Read More »More Asus fanless X570 motherboards are coming
Besides Gigabyte, it looks like Asus is also working on new fanless X570 motherboards. New ROG Crosshair and ROG Strix fanless X570 motherboards are expected some time during Q3 2021. When the first X570S motherboards were spotted, there were two major claims about them. Some thought they were linked to …
Read More »Intel reportedly wants motherboard manufacturers to adopt the ATX12VO standard in time for Alder Lake-S launch
It has been more than a year since we told you about the new ATX12VO standard, but adoption has been somewhat slow, with only a few motherboards supporting it. According to a leaked Intel document, a bigger push is coming in preparation for Alder Lake-S, although some PSU and motherboard …
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