Intel 600-series and 700-series motherboards have welcomed the latest 24GB and 48GB DDR5 memory modules. The same support could come to the AMD 600-series motherboards with the next AGESA firmware update. Whether you’re looking for the best RAM for gaming or work, DDR5 is improving both in frequency and capacity. The production of 24Gb dies…
According to a report from TechPowerUp (opens in new tab), Intel’s latest I226-V 2.5GbE Ethernet controller, which debuted on 700-series motherboards, may have a design flaw. User reports from the Intel (opens in new tab), Microsoft (opens in new tab), Asus (opens in new tab), and Reddit (opens in new tab) communities allege that the…
The “DIY-APE Revolution,” the idea of relocating power, storage, and peripheral connectors to the back of the motherboard, has taken off. We get a sneak peek of the first DIY-APE motherboards from Asus, MSI, and Maxsun. Asus’ DIY-APE movement originated last year. It’s a concept similar to Gigabyte’s Project Stealth and MSI’s Project Zero, which…
Hardware Sugar (opens in new tab), a retailer in the Philippines, has shared the failure rates for the most popular hardware brands over its four-year operation. Although it’s a small sample size, it’s interesting to see which brands are returned more frequently. Aside from the relatively small sales area, also be aware that other factors,…
According to a report by ITHome, Intel’s upcoming B760 chipset motherboards will receive a price hike when they launch early next year. Prices will reportedly increase 10% over Intel’s previous generation B660 platform. This will represent a 10% higher cost-to-entry for Intel’s latest mainstream CPU platform, and potentially result in some competition within Intel’s own…
The global gaming motherboard market is anticipated to grow at a considerable CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period. The primary factor supporting the growth of the market includes the rising growth and expansion of the gaming industry across the globe. The expansion is being driven by social and casual gaming after millions of people…
The latest addition to the i7 13th gen, the Intel Core i7-13700KF, is a high-performing CPU built to give an amazing gaming experience. Since its release in October 2022, it has outperformed many of its rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 7000 chip. With an approximate price of $400, the i7-13700 KF still possesses enough horsepower…
Intel’s new 13th Gen “Raptor Lake” CPUs are the fastest on the market, but don’t come cheap. One way to save money on your build is by using a last-gen Intel 600 series motherboard, since those boards use the LGA 1700 socket Raptor Lake requires and Intel says that, all things being equal (like board…
AMD’s Ryzen 7000 processors take a big step forward over the previous-gen models, but the chips come with much higher pricing than Raptor Lake, giving Intel both the performance and value crown in every price bracket. Making matters worse, AMD’s fledgling AM5 platform – its X670 and B650 motherboards – is also plagued by high…
A flood of new AM5 B650 motherboard listings has appeared on Newegg, from Asus, MSI, Gigabyte, and ASRock, including board prices. But these boards are anything but cheap. The cheapest motherboard in AMD’s B650 lineup starts at $169.99, with no boards coming close to AMD’s official starting MSRP of $125. At their peak, B650E flagship…
