CPUs and Motherboards

GIGABYTE F2A85XM-HD3 Review

Posted by: Gavin Bonshor on: 18-04-2013 [ 5 comment(s) ]

Under the spotlight today is an offering from GIGABYTE, which is on AMDs FM2 platform and sporting an A85x chipset. Is this budget oriented motherboard worth your money?

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ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Review

Posted by: Gavin Bonshor on: 15-04-2013 [ 4 comment(s) ]

With Mini-ITX being ever more popular with consumers and budget being an ever growing factor, we take a look at a solution from the AMD camp on the FM2 platform.

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AMD Bulldozer FX-4130 Review

Posted by: Brendan van Varik on: 07-02-2013 [ 10 comment(s) ]

With a speed increase and a better stock cooler, are AMD on to a winner within the budget segment of computing?

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AMD A10 5700 and 5800K Review

Posted by: Tony Le Bourne on: 29-01-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Taking the next step in delivering discrete class graphics in an integrated solution, the AMD A10 APUs are set to raise the benchmark for mainstream performance.

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Tagged as: AMD, APU, trinity, A10

ASUS Crosshair V Formula Review

Posted by: Brendan van Varik on: 13-11-2012 [ 1 comment(s) ]

It’s time for the fifth iteration of the Crosshair series of motherboards from ASUS, based on the AMD 990FX chipset. Will it claim the performance crown?

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GIGABYTE GA-F2A85X-UP4 Review

Posted by: Tony Le Bourne on: 12-11-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Delving in to the realm of the APU and the FM2 socket, we take a look at the GIGABYTE GA-F2A85X-UP4. Offering sleek black looks and versatility.

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Tagged as: amd, gigabyte, f2a85x-up4, motherboard, a85x, hudson d4, fm2, trinity, piledriver

AMD Piledriver FX-8350 Review

Posted by: Brendan van Varik on: 29-10-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

AMD have revised Bulldozers architecture, and now Piledriver is ready for the public. Will it be the improvement we were looking for?

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ASUS F2A85-M PRO Review

Posted by: Tony Le Bourne on: 24-10-2012 [ 1 comment(s) ]

Alongside the launch of the new A-Series APUs, AMD release the A85X chipset. Debuting on the testbed is the eye catching ASUS F2A85-M PRO, does it find glory?

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Tagged as: amd, asus, a85x, fm2, virgo, trinity, apu

AMD Bulldozer FX-8120 Review

Posted by: Brendan van Varik on: 22-10-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Is the latest creation from AMD, codenamed 'Bulldozer' their greatest CPU yet? We take a look at FX-8120 and find out as we put it through its paces.

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GIGABYTE X79-UP4 Review

Posted by: w3bbo on: 21-10-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Gigabyte's latest foray into the X79 world is the X79-UP4, a mid-range motherboard with more features than you can shake a memory stick at. See how it gets on today!

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ASUS M5A99X EVO Review

Posted by: Brendan van Varik on: 19-10-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

The ASUS M5A99X EVO is a mid-ranged AMD motherboard based on the AMD RD990X chipset. How will it do once it is put through our benchmarking suite?

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AMD A8-5600K (Trinity) Review

Posted by: Tony Le Bourne on: 02-10-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

AMD's highly anticipated Trinity APU has been put through its paces. Featuring the 'Piledriver' CPU cores and a revised Radeon HD7000 Series GPU can it deliver?

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MSI X79A-GD45 8D Review

Posted by: w3bbo on: 09-09-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

If you are on the look out for a budget X79 motherboard maybe the MSI GD45 8D will take your fancy. Join us as we put the baby MSI motherboard through its paces...

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AMD A4-3400 Review (With GIGABYTE GA-A55M-DS2)

Posted by: Tony Le Bourne on: 15-08-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

We take a look at what the A4-3400 APU can offer on a budget platform and decide if it is worthy of your consideration.

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Tagged as: AMD, gigabyte, llano, A4 3400

GIGABYTE Z77X-UP5TH Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 10-08-2012 [ 4 comment(s) ]

At the eye of the storm GIGABYTE's new Thunderbolt ready motherboard is in the spotlight. Featuring Ultra Durable 5, what will this LGA1155 Intel Z77 offering bring?

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GIGABYTE Z77X-UD5H WiFi Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 24-07-2012 [ 6 comment(s) ]

GIGABYTE's flagship Intel Z77 motherboard is in the spotlight - GA-Z77X-UD5H-WB WIFI. Is this the best Intel Ivy Bridge ready motherboard to date?

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ASRock X79 Extreme6 GB Review

Posted by: w3bbo on: 16-07-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

The ASRock Extreme6 X79 LGA2011 motherboard offers the usual high end refinements but also throws in a sound expansion card. How well does it stack up against the competition?

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GIGABYTE G1 Sniper M3 Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 30-05-2012 [ 2 comment(s) ]

A Micro ATX Intel Z77 motherboard is on the test bench and under the spotlight. Will this LGA1155 board from the G1 Killer series destroy the competition?

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Tagged as: GIGABYTE, Z77

GIGABYTE X79-UD3 Motherboard Review

Posted by: w3bbo on: 30-05-2012 [ 2 comment(s) ]

Today we test GIGABYTE's baby X79 motherboard, the X79-UD3. Is it an entry level failure or bargain bucket performance king?

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ZOTAC D2700-ITX WiFi Supreme Review

Posted by: Tony Le Bourne on: 16-05-2012 [ 4 comment(s) ]

ZOTAC step into the light with another small form factor ITX motherboard that takes Intel's Cedarview Atom to a whole new level. Join us as we explore this new release.

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Tagged as: zotac, intel, atom, nvidia, gt520, itx, integrated motherboard, htpc

BIOSTAR TZ77XE4 Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 03-05-2012 [ 5 comment(s) ]

A fresh look for BIOSTAR's Intel Z77 LGA1155 lineup. But how will the TZ77XE4 compare against other motherboard rivals with Intel Core i5-3570K?

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GIGABYTE Z77MX-D3H Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 27-04-2012 [ 1 comment(s) ]

How will GIGABYTE's entry level Intel Z77 GA-Z77MX-D3H stack up? We put it through its paces with Intel (Ivy Bridge) Core i5-3570K.

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AMD A8-3870K Review

Posted by: Tony Le Bourne on: 25-04-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Earlier this year AMD released two Black Edition APUs with an unlocked multiplier. We now take a look at the flagship and see what it has to offer.

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Tagged as: amd, apu, black edition, llano, fm1, husky, k12, fusion

ASRock Z77 Extreme4 Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 25-04-2012 [ 3 comment(s) ]

ASRock are back again with their black n' gold theme for LGA1155 Intel Z77. How well will Extreme4 team up with Ivy Bridge Core i5 3570K?

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MSI Z77A-GD65 Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 23-04-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

We take a look at one of MSI's high-end Intel Z77 offerings and see how it handles Ivy Bridge - reviewed with Intel Core i5-3570K.

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Tagged as: MSI, Z77