The industry is planning to transition away from the traditional ATX standard, which has been in use for decades, to a new standard known as the Intel ATX12VO (Advanced Technology Extended 12 Volts Only). This departure from PSUs with multiple voltage rails (3.3V, 5V, and 12V) to the new single …
Read More »Black Friday 2023: Best PC component deals
Black Friday has arrived - if you are looking around for some new PC upgrades, we've rounded up some of the best deals we've found for CPUs, GPUs, motherboards, RAM, AIO liquid coolers and M.2 SSDs.
Read More »Black Friday 2023: MSI delivers big UK discounts on PC hardware
We've already covered a wide range of gaming monitor and graphics card deals from MSI this Black Friday. Now, our attention turns to all the other bits, with discounts for those looking to pick up a case, cooler, motherboard or power supply for a new build. We'll start off with …
Read More »Asus and EKWB seemingly end partnership for ROG Formula motherboards
In recent years, Asus teamed up with EKWB to ship motherboards with EK-branding cooling blocks, making them ready for custom water cooling right out of the box. They hit a snag with the Z690 Formula, with some users finding their blocks corroding due to mixed metals. Now, it appears that …
Read More »MSI Z690/790 BIOS update allows users raise CPU thermal throttle point
The latest Intel consumer CPUs have their throttling point set at around 107ºC. However, with the new feature MSI has added to their new BIOS for MSI Z690 and Z790 Max motherboards, it's now possible to increase the threshold to at least 115ºC. According to a screenshot shared by @kuroberumo …
Read More »MSI rolls out BIOS update to fix Windows unsupported processor error
A couple of weeks ago, a Windows 11 update began causing issues for MSI motherboard users, resulting in a BSOD ‘unsupported processor' error. After some investigation, the root cause of the issue has been found and a new BIOS update should fix things right up. MSI and Intel have been …
Read More »First Threadripper 7000 motherboard spotted in new listing
While we still don't know when AMD will launch the next generation of Threadripper HEDT CPUs, it seems motherboard vendors are already preparing for their launch. Previous rumours suggested that the Threadripper 7000 series would be delayed, but the latest evidence suggests that might not be the case. The EEC …
Read More »New motherboard firmware updates hint at “next-gen processors”
Two motherboard manufacturers have recently released new firmware updates in preparation for Intel's next-generation CPUs. ASRock and Asus have taken the lead by deploying firmware updates for their B760M PG Sonic WiFi and ROG Maximus Z790 Apex motherboards, explicitly stating support for upcoming processors. The new BIOS for the ASRock …
Read More »New Gigabyte motherboard BIOS adds support for ‘next-gen Intel CPUs’
Gigabyte has recently released a new BIOS update for their motherboards that introduces support for “next generation processors” from Intel. The timing of this release aligns with the upcoming launch of Intel's 14th Gen Core series, expected to debut as early as September. The release of this BIOS update (via …
Read More »MSI unveils Computex 2023 line-up with new laptops, OLED monitors and more
Computex 2023 kicks off today and our coverage begins with an overview of all things MSI. At this year's show, MSI is unveiling key products for every category, including new laptops, graphics cards, motherboards, gaming monitors and more.
Read More »Intel to reportedly discontinue Z690 and B660 chipsets
When Intel releases a new generation of motherboards, the company doesn't discontinue the previous generation immediately. Usually, the previous generation lasts for a few years. However, according to a recent rumour, things might be different with the 600-series motherboards. Intel hasn't issued any official update regarding the state of support …
Read More »MSI B760 motherboard leak reveals prices from $169 and $229
For now, those looking to make the jump to Intel's 13th Gen Core platform have limited options. However, that should be changing soon, with reports indicating that we'll see cheaper 13th Gen Core CPUs and more affordable Z760 series motherboards at CES. A recent leak claims to show MSI's full …
Read More »Five ASUS X670E Motherboards – The Roundup!
We go hands-on with no less than FIVE ASUS X670 motherboards
Read More »Gigabyte updates Intel motherboards with “Instant 6GHz” feature
The Intel Core i9-13900K at stock settings can boost to an impressive 5.8GHz. However, like most processors, there's still some overclocking headroom. Now, Gigabyte's new easy overclocking feature should net you a 6GHz overclock with ease. Those who own a Gigabyte 600/700-series motherboard (Intel-based) will be able to overclock their …
Read More »MSI MPG B650 Carbon WiFi Motherboard Review
In this review, we are taking our first look at AMD’s new B650 chipset via the MSI B650 Carbon WiFi motherboard. Coming in at £380 in the UK, this certainly is not the value successor to B550 that many users may have expected. With that said, though, there are a …
Read More »Recent Windows 11 update disables undervolting and overvolting on MSI motherboards
If you have an MSI motherboard and you're having issues with undervolting and overvolting your Intel CPU, it could be due to a recent Windows 11 update, which appears to have mistakenly blocked these features. According to this post on MSIGaming subreddit (via Tom's Hardware), since a relatively recent Windows …
Read More »MSI X670E series motherboards will start at $480 in the US
AMD's X670E motherboards are just a few weeks away from releasing worldwide. Up until now, we were still unsure of pricing – however, considering they are at the top of the hierarchy of the 600-series boards, they were always going to be pricey. Still, $480 for the cheapest X670E board …
Read More »MSI shows off upcoming MEG X670E Ace motherboard at IFA 2022
MSI has already announced and shown a few of its planned AM5 motherboards. This week at IFA, we got to have our first look at one in person – the MEG X670E Ace. MSI has a booth here at IFA this week, showcasing a number of products, from laptops, PCs …
Read More »MSI seemingly confirms September launch for Ryzen 7000 and X670 motherboards
We're slowly finding evidence that the Ryzen 7000 series processors and X670 motherboards will release next month. Following a recent report sharing the release date, MSI China has now shared a marketing video that clearly shows that its X670 and X670E boards will be coming out on September 15th. The …
Read More »NZXT unveils new Z690 N7 and N5 motherboards
NZXT has been slowly expanding its N7 motherboard line-up over the years. Now, following on from the launch of Intel 12th Gen processors and the Z690 chipset, NZXT is back with new Z690 N7 and N5 motherboards. This week, NZXT is unveiling its new N7 and N5 motherboards, both sporting …
Read More »First X670E and X670 motherboards revealed for Ryzen 7000
Last night during AMD's Computex 2022 keynote, the company gave us our first peak at next-gen PC components, including new details on Ryzen 7000 processors and Socket AM5 motherboards. Now, the first X670 and X670E motherboards have been revealed, with ASUS and MSI being amongst the first. AMD has three …
Read More »AMD will likely show the first AM5 X670 and B650 motherboards at Computex 2022
In the last few days, there have been a lot of rumours about AMD's 600-series motherboards, with reports claiming we would see new X670 and B650 boards at Computex 2022. Now, just ahead of AMD's keynote, details about X670 motherboards from vendors like ASRock and Asus have emerged online. Earlier …
Read More »MSI collaborates with Evangelion for new mech-themed PC components
If you like anime or just know a thing or two about Japanese animation, there's a good chance you've heard about Evangelion. If you're one of the millions of fans worldwide, you might be pleased to know that MSI has partnered with the Khara and the EVA e: Project esports …
Read More »AM5 motherboards may run new CPUs at 1.5V
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D marks the end of the AM4 era and the start of a new one. From now on, AMD will focus on the AM5 platform, which is expected to bring many new features, technologies and intricacies. Things will definitely change with the new platform, and according to …
Read More »EVGA launches new enthusiast-grade Z690 motherboard for Alder Lake processors
Following on from the Z690 Classified, EVGA is now announcing a new flagship Z690 board. Like its enthusiast-grade graphics cards, the new Z690 board from EVGA will be named after K|NGP|N, one of the best overclockers worldwide...
Read More »EVGA introduces Z690 Classified, its first 600-series motherboard
While most motherboard vendors have already launched multiple Z690 motherboards, EVGA has only just joined the party. Named the Z690 Classified, EVGA's motherboard is one of a kind, featuring fans built into the VRM heatsink. The Z690 Classified may be the only 600-series motherboard from EVGA, but it sure packs …
Read More »ASRock to release first official BIOS supporting Ryzen 5000 on X370
We recently reported that AMD was considering support for Ryzen 5000 CPUs on X370 motherboards. As it turns out, it didn't take long for these rumours to prove true, as ASRock has just updated its support page for the X370 Pro4 motherboard, adding a new BIOS that supports Ryzen 5000 series CPUs...
Read More »Top 3 Motherboards of 2021!
We look back over the year and pick our three favourite motherboards across a broad price spectrum
Read More »Rising component costs lead to motherboard price surge
With the launch of Intel Z690 motherboards, many of us were taken aback by the price increases seen across all vendors. Now, we're starting to learn what led to the pricing surge – and the ongoing chip shortage isn't the only culprit, as there has also been a rising cost …
Read More »Thermaltake to redesign Divider 200 case after KitGuru feedback
This week, KitGuru's resident modder and reviewer - James Dawson - began work testing the Thermaltake Divider 200 Air TG case. Pretty quickly it became apparent there was an issue with the motherboard tray standoffs and James simply could not install a motherboard in the case. As a direct result of this work, Thermaltake has now issued a statement to KitGuru that the Divider 200 Air TG is going to be re-designed.
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