CPUs and Motherboards

ASRock TRX40 Creator Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 03-12-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Aimed at content creators, designers and professionals, the TRX40 Creator is packed with high-performance features with a reasonable price-tag. Should this be on the AMD Threadripper build list?

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 25-11-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

AMD's 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadripper is finally here and today we take a look at the new 3960X processor which carries an astounding feature-set including 24 cores and 48 threads.

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Intel Core i9-10980XE Extreme Edition Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 25-11-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Intel's 10th Gen Core-X Series arrives in the form of the Core i9-10980XE. Can this Extreme Edition CPU aka Cascade Lake-X take the fight to AMD's Ryzen Threadripper in the HEDT division?

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MSI MEG X570 UNIFY Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 19-11-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Are you fed up of the current trend of plastering components in RGB LEDs? Don't want to pay the premium that comes with them? This MSI motherboard might be exactly what you need for that 3rd Gen. Ryzen processor.

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ASRock X570 Steel Legend Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 11-10-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Here we look at a mid-range offering from ASRock, facilitating your upgrade to AMD's 3rd Generation Ryzen processors and the X570 chipset through a clever balance of features and cost-saving.

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ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 05-10-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Small media centres, console-sized gaming machines or compact home servers all require a tiny backbone, which is where the X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 can come in handy, with its incredibly frugal footprint.

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ASUS Prime X570-Pro Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 25-09-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Aimed at the professional market with a desire for AMD's latest 3rd Gen. Ryzen processors, the ASUS Prime X570-Pro offers all the bells and whistles you'd need without the typical gimmicks often thrown at more expensive options.

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MSI MEG X570 ACE Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 22-09-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

With a strong offering of high-end features, the MSI MEG X570 ACE aims to offer enthusiasts and serious PC gamers the ideal base for their latest AMD Ryzen system. Let's find out if it's any good.

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GIGABYTE X570 AORUS PRO Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 19-09-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Featuring an extensive VRM power phase, a stylish appearance and impressive onboard audio, the X570 AORUS PRO offers an impressive Ryzen 3rd Gen. platform. Read on for more.

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ASRock X570M Pro4 Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 18-09-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

The ASRock X570M Pro4 focusses on style and features while ensuring a Micro-ATX form factor for smaller cases. If you wish to build around AMD's 3000-series processors, definitely check this out.

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 30-07-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Offering a more wallet-friendly entry into the Ryzen 3rd Gen. family is the Ryzen 5 3600X featuring 6 cores, 12 threads and boost clocks up to 4.4GHz.

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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 28-07-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

While the big brother's may be hogging all of the attention, the 3400G aims to offer Ryzen performance on a budget but how does it fare?

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AMD Ryzen 7 3800X Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 24-07-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

AMD's Ryzen 3rd Gen. CPUs are completely out in the wild but how does the top-end 8-core model compare to it's lower-powered brother? Let's have a look at the Ryzen 7 3800X and see what's what.

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ASRock X570 Taichi Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 12-07-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Bulking out the upper portion of ASRock's X570 offerings, the X570 Taichi offers plenty for the enthusiast in possession of a Ryzen 3000-series processor.

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GIGABYTE X570 AORUS MASTER Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 10-07-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

GIGABYTE have cemented their position as a premium offering within the PC market in recent years, so how does the X570 AORUS MASTER stack up against others? Let's find out.

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ASUS ROG STRIX X570-E Gaming Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 08-07-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

The 3000-series AMD CPUs are out of the bag and with that comes the X570 chipset, here we bring you the lowdown on ASUSes answer to the midfield options, the X570-E Gaming.

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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 07-07-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

The recipe of 8-cores and 16-threads is well-established in the Ryzen lineup, but now we see it produced in an entirely different way on the brand new 7nm lithographic process. Welcome everyone to the Ryzen 7 3700X.

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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 07-07-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

AMD's Zen 2 architecture eventually arrives, now with more than 8 cores and groundbreaking new CPU design on TSMCs 7nm process, let's take a look at the 12-core, 24-thread Ryzen 9 3900X processor.

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MSI Prestige X570 Creation Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 07-07-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Alongside the Ryzen 3000-series of desktop processors, we now have the AMD X570 chipset, now featuring PCI Express 4.0. MSI have a broad range of motherboard available with today's review sample aimed squarely at content creators.

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ASRock B450 Steel Legend Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 04-04-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

If you're looking for a feature-rich B450 motherboard under £100, the ASRock B450 Steel Legend may be the option for you. Check out what we thought.

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GIGABYTE Z390 Designare Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 23-01-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Equipped with Thunderbolt 3, CPU attached SSD support and DisplayPort 1.4 IN - is this Intel Z390 motherboard the perfect recipe for designers, content creators and professionals?


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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X & 2970WX Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 10-01-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

More cores and more threads - AMD's 2nd Generation Ryzen Threadripper CPUs are under the spotlight in the form of two HEDT processors: 2920X & 2970WX (12c/24t and 24c/48t).

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Biostar X470 GT8 Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 10-12-2018 [ 0 comment(s) ]

The X470 chipset has proven to be quite the powerhouse, but how does Biostar's flagship 'board fair in our tests? Click here to find out more.

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GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS XTREME Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 26-11-2018 [ 0 comment(s) ]

A new flagship is in town - enter GIGABYTE's Z390 AORUS XTREME. Laden with an outstanding feature-set and hoping to take the Intel Core i9-9900K to new levels.

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Intel Core i9-9900K Review

Posted by: Vortez Reviews on: 19-10-2018 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Intel unleashes their first mainstream Core i9 CPU, boasting 8-cores and 16-threads and capable of up to 5GHz turbo boost. Can this new flagship take on AMD's Ryzen 7 2700X Processor?

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