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.
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 »X570Silence – ASUS and Gigabyte Motherboards Review
X570S is here and Luke checks out two options from ASUS and Gigabyte
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 »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 »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 »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 »MSI offering cash back for B550 motherboard and AIO liquid cooler purchases
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 …
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 »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 …
Read More »NZXT N7 B550 Motherboard Review
NZXT tries its hand at a B550 motherboard - but is it successful?
Read More »MSI Rocket Lake Roundup w/ MPG CoreLiquid K360
We've been sent a whole range of MSI motherboards, from the (relatively) lowly MAG B560 Tomahawk WiFi at £170, all the way up to the Z590 ACE. Leo gives us the lowdown on these five different motherboards while also taking a look at MSI's rather fancy MPG Core Liquid K360 AIO cooler...
Read More »NZXT launches its first AMD motherboard – the N7 B550
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 …
Read More »ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 – Throttling at Stock!
We check out this mini-ITX from ASRock.. and explain why it's one to miss
Read More »Supermicro SuperO Z490 Motherboard Giveaway! (closed)
This month, we are teaming up with Supermicro to give away a Z490 motherboard to one lucky winner. If you are preparing a new system upgrade, then this is the perfect prize...
Read More »CES 2021: New Aorus Z590 motherboards have arrived
Hot on the heels of the Intel 500-series chipset announcement, Gigabyte has unveiled its latest Aorus motherboards based on the Z590 chipset. Six boards have been announced, including the Aorus Master, Aorus Extreme and diminutive Aorus Ultra. Starting with the Z590 Aorus Extreme, this motherboard boasts a whopping 20+1 phase ‘true …
Read More »CES 2021: MSI announces thirty Intel 500-series motherboards
The latest 500-series chipsets from Intel are here, and that means a ton of new motherboards. MSI has entered the fray by announcing no less than thirty motherboards across the Z590, B560 and H510 chipsets. For its 500-series motherboard, MSI is doubling down on the four product ranges we have …
Read More »CES 2021: ASUS unleashes its range of Z590 motherboards
After Intel introduced its 500-series chipsets yesterday, ASUS has announced a swathe of Z590 motherboards across the ROG, TUF and Prime families. There's some familiar names but a number of new features on show from these boards. The first Z590 boards to be announced by ASUS include the ROG Maximus XIII …
Read More »ASUS Z590 ROG Maximus XIII, TUF, and Prime motherboards leaked
As the expected launch of Intel 500-series motherboards approaches, Z590 boards have been pictured ahead of their announcement. The latest set of leaks include four ASUS motherboards: the ASUS Z590 Maximus XIII Extreme Glacial, the ASUS Z590 Maximus XIII Hero, the ASUS Prime Z590-A, and the ASUS TUF Z590-Plus WiFi. The ASUS …
Read More »Top 5 AMD Motherboards of 2020!
We go over our picks for the top 5 AMD motherboards of 2020
Read More »Top Intel Motherboards of 2020!
We go over our picks for the top Intel motherboards of 2020
Read More »ASUS ROG STRIX B550-I Gaming Mini-ITX Motherboard Review
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 …
Read More »Biostar introduces the B550M-Silver mATX motherboard
Biostar has announced a new mATX motherboard as part of its B550 lineup. The B550M-Silver is a motherboard aimed at gamers and casual users, offering a neat package of features while also featuring a stylish design worth of showing off. The Biostar B550M-Silver comes in a black and silver theme, following …
Read More »MSI releases CPU Cooler Tuning feature to B460 and H410 motherboards
MSI is introducing a new feature accessible through the BIOS of most of its B460 and H410 motherboards. The new feature, called CPU Cooler Tuning, allows you to select your type of cooling to unlock “the full potential of the processors”, increasing the power and current limits. By selecting one …
Read More »NZXT launches N7 Z490 ATX motherboard for Intel 10th Gen CPUs
NZXT has announced the launch of its third generation of motherboards. The N7 Z490 ATX motherboard was “specially designed around Intel’s 10th generation Z490 chipset”, offering DIY enthusiasts everything they need to squeeze every bit of performance from their systems. NZXT has partnered with ASRock to manufacture the N7 Z490 motherboard, …
Read More »EVGA launches the Z490 Dark KINGPIN Edition motherboard for enthusiast overclockers
Named after the famous overclocker Vince “K|NGP|N” Lucido, the Z490 Dark K|NGP|N edition is the latest addition to EVGA motherboard portfolio. Aimed at the overclocking aficionados, this motherboard's set of features will allow users to “pull every last ounce of performance from the new 10th Gen Intel Core CPUs”. The Z490 Dark K|NGP|N edition …
Read More »AMD officially launches A520 chipset motherboards
Just yesterday, we went over some of the recent AMD A520 motherboard leaks, hinting at an imminent launch. Now just 24 hours later, AMD has officially launched its entry-level chipset for those looking to upgrade to 3rd Gen Ryzen CPUs, based on the Zen 2 architecture. Today, the AMD A520 …
Read More »AMD A520 motherboards leak ahead of imminent launch
With X570 and B550 motherboards available, AMD's A520 entry-level motherboards are the only ones missing in its portfolio. If the rumours are true, the situation might change this week, with the launch of the A520 motherboards on August 18th. AMD 400 series, X570, and B550 platforms have been the go-to …
Read More »ASUS TUF Gaming B550M-Plus (Wi-Fi) mATX Motherboard Review
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 …
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