CPUs and Motherboards

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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Tagged as: ASRock, X670E

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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Tagged as: AMD, AORUS

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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Tagged as: ASRock, AMD

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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Tagged as: ASUS, Z690

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

Intel Core i9-12900K and Core i5-12600K Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 04-11-2021 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Intel is looking to take back leadership in the desktop CPU market with their new 12th Generation Alder Lake processors. Are they able to take the spotlight off AMD's success with Ryzen? We examine the Core i5-12600K and Core i9-12900K CPUs.

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Tagged as: Intel, Z690

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 03-08-2021 [ 0 comment(s) ]

AMD's 5000G Series Cezanne APUs are now available to the retail market, is the new Ryzen 5 5600G a compelling buy for system builders?

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ASUS ROG STRIX Z590-E Gaming WiFi Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 18-05-2021 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Touted as one of ROG's flagship Intel Z590 motherboards, the STRIX Z590-E Gaming WiFi is laden with some brilliant features. Will it entice a move to Intel's 11th Gen platform?

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Tagged as: ASUS, Z590

MSI MEG Z590 ACE Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 28-04-2021 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Looking for a high-end solution for the Intel Core i9-11900K? We take a look at MSI's MEG Z590 ACE which is armed with a plethora of features including Thunderbolt 4 ports.

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Tagged as: MSI, Z590

GIGABYTE Z590 AORUS MASTER Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 14-04-2021 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Armed with a plethora of features and with no intention of compromising - the Z590 AORUS MASTER is a top-end motherboard ready to elevate your Rocket Lake experience.

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MSI MAG B560M Mortar WiFi Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 13-04-2021 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Looking for an affordable route to Intel's 11th Gen? We test out MSI's latest Micro-ATX B560 motherboard and see if it's worth considering.

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Tagged as: MSI, B560

ASRock Z590 Taichi Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 12-04-2021 [ 0 comment(s) ]

It's time for ASRock to show their hand in the Intel Z590 movement. Z590 Taichi represents the best the company has to offer. Is it worth considering for the Intel Core i9-11900K?

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ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Hero Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 06-04-2021 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Classified as ASUS ROG's top-end Intel Z590 motherboard, the Maximus XIII Hero seeks to offer an excellent balance of features and performance for Intel's Core i9-11900K. Is it worth the big price-tag though?

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Tagged as: ASUS, Z590

Intel Core i5-11600K and Core i9-11900K Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 30-03-2021 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Intel is looking to restore their performance leadership in the desktop CPU market, have they done enough with the new Rocket Lake-S processors? We examine the Core i5-11600K and Core i9-11900K.

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X & Ryzen 7 5800X Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 05-11-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

The much-anticipated AMD Zen 3 Vermeer CPUs are finally here! We take the Ryzen 5 5600X and Ryzen 7 5800X processors for a spin to see how they compare to previous generations.

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Tagged as: AMD