Motherboard

Listings for two upcoming Gigabyte Z690 motherboards appeared online over the weekend, revealing pricing and specifications. From the looks of it, some Z690 motherboards may support DDR4 memory, while others will support the new DDR5 standard. The listings were spotted by @momomo_us, showing some of the specifications and prices for …

When Microsoft announced the system requirements for Windows 11, the lack of Skylake and Kaby Lake CPUs in the compatibility list came as a surprise. These chips are still relatively modern, so it would be expected that Windows 11 would support them. Fortunately for Asus motherboards owners, the company seems …

EK and MSI have partnered up once again to launch a new motherboard. Featuring an EK-Quantum CPU block, the EK-Quantum MSI MPG X570S Carbon EK X motherboard is an out-of-the-box water-cooled motherboard for AMD Ryzen processors. With a 14+2 Dual Rail Power System with 75A power stages, users will be …

When Microsoft announced Windows 11, it revealed that PCs would need to support TPM (Trusted Platform Module) in order to upgrade to the new OS. A lot of motherboards support this feature in the BIOS, but finding it can be a tricky task at times. Fortunately in the case of …

Leo checks out the NZXT N7 Z590 motherboard... and finds looks aren't everything

We check out SuperO's Z590 offering, priced at over £400 - it's interesting to say the least

It looks like EVGA won't just be making Intel-based motherboards anymore. This week, the company began teasing a new motherboard for Ryzen processors. The teaser is just nine seconds long, teasing a new EVGA DARK series motherboard. The Zen logo appears on screen behind the Dark logo, indicating that we'll …

MSI is soon releasing its first X570 fanless motherboards. For now, the motherboard manufacturer is only detailing two MAG series motherboards, but it has promised that motherboards from the MPG and MEG will also release at a later date. The two MSI X570S MAG series motherboards are the X570S Tomahawk …

We check out no less than three ASUS ROG Z590 boards - but which is right for you?

NZXT has been slowly expanding its N7 motherboard line-up this year. In March, we saw the launch of the company's N7 B550 motherboard and now, the NZXT N7 Z590 is launching for high-end Intel-based systems.  The NZXT N7 Z590 retains the same sleek design as the company's other motherboards, simplifying …

Let's see how this Gigabyte Aorus Z590 board deals with the i9-11900K

A new report detailing the upcoming AM5 platform has surfaced. Instead of using a PGA socket like the AM4 platform, the upcoming platform will reportedly feature an LGA socket — the LGA1718. The report further tells us that the AM5 platform will “only” support PCIe 4.0 connectivity and dual-channel DDR5 …

Besides Gigabyte, it looks like Asus is also working on new fanless X570 motherboards. New ROG Crosshair and ROG Strix fanless X570 motherboards are expected some time during Q3 2021.  When the first X570S motherboards were spotted, there were two major claims about them. Some thought they were linked to …

It has been more than a year since we told you about the new ATX12VO standard, but adoption has been somewhat slow, with only a few motherboards supporting it. According to a leaked Intel document, a bigger push is coming in preparation for Alder Lake-S, although some PSU and motherboard …

Gigabyte has listed eight new X570S motherboards on the EEC database. According to some sources, this new chipset is linked to the rumoured Zen 3+ refresh, although others claim that this is just a more efficient fanless version of the X570 chipset.  According to a report from VideoCardz, the Gigabyte X570S …

NZXT tries its hand at a B550 motherboard - but is it successful?

We've been sent a whole range of MSI motherboards, from the (relatively) lowly MAG B560 Tomahawk WiFi at £170, all the way up to the Z590 ACE. Leo gives us the lowdown on these five different motherboards while also taking a look at MSI's rather fancy MPG Core Liquid K360 AIO cooler...

The latest BIOS update for Gigabyte's B560 Aorus motherboards has shipped and there is good news for prospective 11th Gen Core i9 buyers. Gigabyte Aorus B560 motherboards will support 5.1GHz all-core boost on the Core i9-11900K and KF, as well as memory speeds up to 5300MHz.  Typically, Intel B-series motherboards …

It has been a couple of years since NZXT first began shipping motherboards, starting with the N7 Z370 in 2018. Since then, NZXT has continued to release Intel-based motherboards, leaving the AMD market untouched. That changes today, with NZXT announcing the new N7 B550, built for AMD Ryzen processors.  Due …

Leo goes hands-on with a bunch of NZXT hardware to build a high-end gaming PC

Last month, AMD representatives asked for help to resolve USB connectivity issues found on 500-series motherboards. After investigating these issues, it seems a fix has finally been found and it should be included with the new AGESA 1.2.0.2 firmware update next month.  Since the release of AMD 500-series motherboards, a number …

We've known for a while now that MSI plans to roll out a BIOS update for its motherboards introducing Smart Access Memory (SAM) support to Ryzen 3000 desktop CPUs. Now, this BIOS update is officially available, adding SAM for older CPUs and some small performance improvements for Ryzen 5000 series …

We check out this mini-ITX from ASRock.. and explain why it's one to miss

MSI is about to release a BIOS update enabling support for PCIe 4.0 on all Z490 motherboards when paired with 11th Gen Core desktop processors. Thanks to the PCIe 4.0 support, users will be able to benefit from the extra performance offered by PCIe 4.0 compatible devices, including NVMe M.2 SSDs and …

Some users are reporting that their USB devices are getting random disconnects when connected to 500-series motherboards. AMD has acknowledged these issues and is now looking for help from the community to solve them. The u/AMDOfficial post on AMD's subreddit has already been commented on by multiple users reporting their problems …

During a streaming event, MSI has shown the MSRP of the upcoming B560 and H510 motherboards. Aimed at  themid-range and entry-level markets, the new motherboards will support both Intel 10th Gen Core and 11th Gen Core processors.  According to what was shown on MSI Insider Show, the B560 motherboards will be …

Intel has confirmed that the entry-level H410 and B460 motherboards won't support 11th Gen Intel Core processors. The remaining Intel 400-series motherboards will support these processors when using an updated BIOS. This information came from Intel itself, on a support page to help people that may not be able to boot the system …

EK and MSI have partnered up to develop the MPG Z590 Carbon EK X, featuring an MSI Carbon motherboard paired with an EK-Quantum monoblock. Designed to offer “unparalleled cooling” through the custom-designed monoblock, this motherboard will be based on the Z590 chipset, supporting Intel 10th and 11th Gen processors. Featuring a 16+1+1 Duet Rail …

MSI is getting ready to launch two budget-oriented AM4 motherboards belonging to the MAG series: the A520M Bazooka WiFi and the B550M Vector WiFi. Both feature a similar black and grey design and rear I/O connectivity, but there are still some differences that might make users choose one over the …

It looks like Intel will finally introduce memory overclocking support on non-Z motherboards, starting with the 500-series. By enabling memory overclocking support, systems equipped with H570 or B560 motherboards will allow memory modules to operate above their official specifications for increased performance. Unlike AMD, which offers overclocking support on almost all …