CPUs and Motherboards

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 11-03-2025 [ 0 comment(s) ]

AMD unveils their next 3D V-Cache based processor gracing the Ryzen 9 lineup. Enter the Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU.

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MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 19-12-2024 [ 0 comment(s) ]

We take a detailed look at one of MSI's most popular models donning the Intel Z890 chipset. Can the MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi impress? Let's find out!

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Tagged as: MSI, Intel Z890

GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS MASTER Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 11-12-2024 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Touted as GIGABYTE's premium offering under the Intel Z890 banner, the Z890 AORUS MASTER motherboard is up for review. Will it take the top spot?

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Tagged as: GHIGABYTE, AORUS, INTEL

ASRock Z890 TAICHI Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 10-11-2024 [ 0 comment(s) ]

We take a look at what ASRock has to offer in the top-tier Intel Z890 motherboard, the renowned TAICHI. Should it be your top-pick for Intel Arrow Lake?

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Tagged as: ASRock, Intel

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 06-11-2024 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Touting groundbreaking 3D V-Cache technology, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Processor is set to pave the way for a new standard in gaming performance.

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Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Review

Posted by: Tim Harmer on: 24-10-2024 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Intel strikes back with a new CPU architecture, socket and flagship processor for desktop PCs, but can Arrow Lake take the fight to Zen 5?

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GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master Review

Posted by: Tim Harmer on: 11-10-2024 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Can the flagship launch X870E model from GIGABYTE stand up to the competition in the early adopter market?

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Tagged as: GIGABYTE, AMD

GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 Review

Posted by: Tim Harmer on: 09-10-2024 [ 0 comment(s) ]

AMD's X870 chipset arrives as X870's slimmed down sibling, but can it hold a candle to the full-fat flagship when GIGABYTE's at the helm?

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MSI MPG X870E CARBON WIFI Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 30-09-2024 [ 0 comment(s) ]

In our AMD X870E chipset motherboard coverage, its the turn of MSI to show their hand, by way of the MPG X870E CARBON WIFI. Is it worth an investment?

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ASRock X870E Taichi Lite Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 30-09-2024 [ 0 comment(s) ]

In the spotlight today is a brand new AMD motherboard donning the X870E chipset. The X870E Taichi Lite is at the top of the mid-range, should it be considered for AMD 9000 Series?

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Tagged as: AMD, X870E

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and 9900X Review

Posted by: Tim Harmer on: 14-08-2024 [ 0 comment(s) ]

The fully unleashed Zen 5 CPUs have arrived, but can the new Ryzen 16-core flagship and its 12-core sibling usurp the crown held by their 7000-series antecedents?

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Tagged as: AMD, Ryzen, AM5

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X Review

Posted by: Tim Harmer on: 07-08-2024 [ 0 comment(s) ]

AMD are finally launching the "Zen 5"-based Ryzen 9000-series, but will the Ryzen 5 9600X prove to be the mid-range scrapper it's billed as?

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Tagged as: AMD, Ryzen, Zen 5, Ryzen 9000-series

ASRock B650E Taichi Lite Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 19-09-2023 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Boasting minimalist aesthetics, Taichi Lite brings affordability to ASRock's B650E motherboard lineup by triming out some key features like RGB lighting.

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ASRock X670E Taichi Carrara Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 10-05-2023 [ 0 comment(s) ]

In the spotlight, ASRock's top AMD X670E motherboard which aims to satisfy both overclockers and gamers. Should you consider it?

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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 06-04-2023 [ 0 comment(s) ]

AMD unveils their latest addition to the processor lineup with their own 3D V-Cache, courtesy of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D - boasting a blazing 5.0GHz clock speed.

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GIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 07-03-2023 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Looking for a more affordable option to upgrade to a new AMD 7000 Series CPU? We take a close look at the B650 AORUS ELITE AX.

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GIGABYTE X670E AORUS MASTER Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 10-01-2023 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Looking to upgrade to the new AMD 7000 Series CPUs? We take a look at the new AORUS X670E MASTER.

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Tagged as: AORUS, AMD

MSI MPG X670E CARBON WiFi Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 20-12-2022 [ 0 comment(s) ]

It's time to take a look at MSI's mid-tier X670E CARBON WIFI. Should it feature on your motherboard short-list?

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Tagged as: MSI, AMD

GIGABYTE X670E AORUS XTREME Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 19-12-2022 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Ready to sample what the upper echelons of AMD 670E has to offer? We take a look at the high-end XTREME motherboard from the team at AORUS.

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Tagged as: AORUS, AMD

ASRock X670E Steel Legend Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 13-12-2022 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Does the Steel Legend offer a good balance of motherboard features in the AMD X670E arena?

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Intel Core i5-13600K & Core i9-13900K Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 03-11-2022 [ 0 comment(s) ]

In the final quarter of 2022, Intel releases their Raptor Lake CPUs aka 13th Generator Processors. We take the 13600K and 13900K chips and see how they perform against previous generations.

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GIGABYTE Z690 AORUS Master Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 14-12-2021 [ 0 comment(s) ]

It's time to look at what GIGABYTE has to offer in their top-tier AORUS Intel Z690 motherboard, the Z690 AORUS MASTER. Is this the best board that money can buy?

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Tagged as: AORUS, Z690

ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-E Gaming WiFi Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 13-12-2021 [ 0 comment(s) ]

It's time to see what the ROG team has to offer in the form of the STRIX Z690-E GAMING WIFI. Should you consider this motherboard for Intel Alder Lake?

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GIGABYTE Z690 AORUS Pro Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 03-12-2021 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Armed with an exceptional feature-set and performance, can Z690 AORUS PRO make it on to that coveted short list for Intel 12th Gen.?

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Tagged as: AORUS, Z690

MSI MPG Z690 CARBON WiFi Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 02-12-2021 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Are you considering a move to Intel Z690 / 12th Gen.? We examine MSI's latest mid-range offering, the MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI motherboard.

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Tagged as: MSI, Z690