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Minisforum is back with another mini PC, but this time around, there is a very interesting twist. The new Minisforum B550 system is an AMD-based mini PC, equipped with a Ryzen 5000 CPU or APU, as well as a docking station, so you can run an external GPU for additional …

We look back over the year and pick our three favourite motherboards across a broad price spectrum

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 …

If you're looking to build a new gaming PC or make the jump from Intel to AMD, then now is a good time to shop around. For the rest of this month, MSI is running a cashback promotion on B550 motherboards, so you could save up to £43 and get …

NZXT tries its hand at a B550 motherboard - but is it successful?

It has been a couple of years since NZXT first began shipping motherboards, starting with the N7 Z370 in 2018. Since then, NZXT has continued to release Intel-based motherboards, leaving the AMD market untouched. That changes today, with NZXT announcing the new N7 B550, built for AMD Ryzen processors.  Due …

We've known for a while now that MSI plans to roll out a BIOS update for its motherboards introducing Smart Access Memory (SAM) support to Ryzen 3000 desktop CPUs. Now, this BIOS update is officially available, adding SAM for older CPUs and some small performance improvements for Ryzen 5000 series …

We go over our picks for the top 5 AMD motherboards of 2020

With AMD’s new Zen 3-based Ryzen 5000 processors offering new levels of compute, gaming, and power efficiency performance to mainstream desktop users, it is a great time to be a Mini-ITX fan. In this review, we examine the ASUS ROG STRIX B550-I Gaming Mini-ITX motherboard and see how it handles …

For Day 8 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar 2020, we’re teaming up with ASRock to give you the chance to win a B550 PG Velocita Motherboard to kickstart your next PC upgrade!

A cracking CPU you will want, but let us know if you can find it for sale anywhere !

Leo checks out a sub-£200 B550 offering from ASRock

This past weekend, Razer announced multiple new products during RazerCon 2020. Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan took the stage to introduce what Razer has been working to over 1M concurrent viewers, totalling over 250000 hours viewed and generating 175M impressions over social networks. Some new product include cases, a gaming chair, …

During the Ryzen 5000 series announcement, AMD promised that "over 100 AMD 500 series motherboards from all major motherboard manufacturers" will be ready for the Ryzen 5000 processors. As it seems, they were not lying as most motherboard manufacturers already have at least an AGESA Combo-AM4 v2 1.0.8.x firmware update ready to be downloaded.

If you currently own an MSI X570, B550 or A520 motherboard, then you might want to check out the latest BIOS update. The new update is available now across MSI's stack of current-gen AMD motherboards, improving memory overclocking and solving a couple of lingering issues.  The Combo PI V2 1.0.8.1 …

B550 and micro-ATX seem to go hand-in-hand, especially given the scarcity of quality X570 micro-ATX offerings. We are examining the ASUS TUF-Gaming B550M-Plus (Wi-Fi) motherboard that features dual M.2 connectors, 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2, and 802.11AX WiFi. Built around a 4-layer PCB and 8+2 stage power delivery solution, the …

It has been a couple of months since B550 motherboards first hit the market and this week, there are some pretty good discounts to be had. If you are looking to pick up an AMD B550 motherboard, then it is worth taking a look at MSI's on-going flash sale. Until …

Built around an eight-phase solution, ASRock deploys six 90A DrMOS power stages for the CPU VCore

Galax, the company that is best known for its range of PC graphics cards has announced a new range of Intel LGA1200 and AMD AM4 motherboards this week, with the whole line up having an entry-level look to them. The new series of Intel LGA1200 and AMD AM4 motherboards announced …

Tomahawk is back... we review the MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk

If you've been keeping an eye on tech news this afternoon, then you will be well aware that AMD B550 motherboards have officially launched. We've already had the opportunity to review two ASUS ROG boards and the Gigabyte B550 Aorus Master. Now, we are taking a wider look at UK …

With the B550 chipset motherboards officially launching today, many PC gaming enthusiasts will be shopping around for upgrades, particularly now that there is a cheaper alternative to X570. To sweeten the deal for those making the jump, ASUS has launched a cashback/rebate program, which could save early adopters up to …

We are looking at two of ASUS’ ROG STRIX offerings – the B550-F Gaming (WiFi) & B550-E Gaming

It's a cracking B550 board from Gigabyte, but is it worth the steep £300 asking price?

Following Asus' announcement of its B550 motherboards, MSI has also shared information on its upcoming B550 models. As an alternative to the X570 chipset, the B550 motherboards are a more affordable option if you're planning to build a Ryzen-based system, while still keeping support for PCIe 4.0. The PCIe 4.0 …

Compatible with Ryzen 3000 series processors, Gigabyte's new B550 motherboards feature PCIe 4.0, improved thermal solutions and digital power design, making these boards the perfect alternatives to their X570 counterparts...

ASUS introduces a range of motherboards for AMD's B550 chipset.

AMD fans have reason to be cheerful this week, with news of its highly anticipated B550 Chipset specs being detailed online. This could give users a more budget-friendly incentive to upgrade to the new Zen 2, Ryzen 3000 platform. Hong Kong media HKEPC dropped the leaked specifications for the B550 …