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Throughout the majority of 2020, we saw an escalating war between AMD and Intel battling for supremacy in the desktop CPU market, which is an obvious win for the consumers. One of the side battles thus appeared in the motherboard market, with the Z490 chipset paving the way for Intel's 14 nm Comet Lake processors. One such model is the GIGABYTE Z490 Aorus Master, which is poisitioned in the mid-range segment's upper end with a premium feature set. Some of the most notable features include 2.5 GbE and Wi-Fi 6 networking, triple PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 slots, and plenty of rear panel connectivity.
MSI Unveils MEG Z490 Unify Series: Unassuming Style
With the release of Intel's 10th generation desktop processors (Comet Lake-S) looming ever closer, MSI has announced a pair of new Z490 models, the MSI MEG Z490 Unify and...
28 by Gavin Bonshor on 5/11/2020
FSP Details T-Wings CMT710 Open-Frame 2-in-1 Chassis
FSP has detailed its open-frame T-Wings CMT710 chassis, designed for hardcore gamers and professional game streamers that want maximum style, allowing for integration of to systems into one chassis...
33 by Anton Shilov on 3/6/2020
CES 2020: Lian Li Unveils The O11D Mini: A Versatile 38 Liter ATX Chassis
During CES 2020, renowned chassis manufacturer Lian Li unveiled its latest chassis, the O11D Mini. Remodelling the popular O11 Dynamic into a more compact shell, Lian Li has made...
18 by Gavin Bonshor on 1/10/2020
The SilverStone Strider Platinum ST1200-PTS 1200W PSU Review: Small in Size, Big on Compliance
Today we are taking a look at a special PSU from SilverStone, the ST1200-PTS. The latest addition to the Strider series appears like a typical 80Plus Platinum 1200W PSU...
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The ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 Motherboard Review: Prepare for 9900KS
The battle between Intel and AMD fighting over market share is hotter than it has ever been. With each of the two colossal chip makers doing battle for brand...
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ASRock Completes Its Z390 Line-up With the Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 and Z390 Phantom Gaming X
ASRock has released two new ATX motherboards to complete its Z390 product range, the Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 and the Z390 Phantom Gaming X. Both the ASRock Z390 Phantom...
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The ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 4S Motherboard: An 8-Phase Board With M.2 For $118
In a relatively quiet launch, ASRock has added another model to its Phantom Gaming series of motherboards: the new ATX sized ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 4S. The Z390 Phantom...
11 by Gavin Bonshor on 5/15/2019
The GIGABYTE Z390 Aorus Pro WIFI Motherboard Review: A Sturdy $200 Surprise
On Intel's desktop Z390 chipset, there are around 7 different ATX sized motherboards to choose from in the $180-200 price bracket. This not only puts pressure on manufacturers to...
32 by Gavin Bonshor on 4/12/2019
The GIGABYTE Z390 Aorus Master Motherboard Review: Solid, But Not Special
The mainstream motherboard market is still predominantly focused on gamers and gaming features. From the useful to the inane, saying a device is 'gaming' is clearly bringing in the...
36 by Gavin Bonshor on 3/21/2019
The ASRock X399 Phantom Gaming 6 Motherboard Review: $250 Sixteen Core Stunner
The ASRock X399 Phantom Gaming 6 hardware is one of the cheapest X399 motherboard currently on the market and brings the Phantom Gaming name to the high-end desktop market...
22 by Gavin Bonshor on 3/12/2019
The Supermicro C9Z390-PGW Motherboard Review: The Z390 Board With PLX and 10GbE
The Supermicro C9Z390-PGW is the top model from its SuperO range and is the only mainstream Z390 motherboard to encompass a Broadcom PEX8747 PLX chip (one workstation focused board...
48 by Gavin Bonshor on 2/1/2019
ASRock Unveils B450 Steel Legend Series: Shiny and Chrome for ATX and microATX
Today ASRock has announced two brand new motherboards based on AMD's B450 chipset. Notably, both the ASRock B450 and B450M Steel Legend feature the company's "Full Spike" ESD protection...
13 by Gavin Bonshor on 1/25/2019
ASRock Shows Off B450 Lineup: Something For Everyone
AMD has yet to officially launch the B450 chipset, but that didn’t stop motherboard manufacturers from showcasing their upcoming AM4 B450 motherboards at Computex 2018. Of all the major...
12 by Joe Shields on 6/7/2018
Riotoro’s Project Morpheus Case Changes Shape to Fit Your Build
Case and accessory maker Riotoro has been churning out impressive, often budget-friendly products for years. But here at Computex 2018, the company seems to raise its profile with a...
6 by Joe Shields on 6/4/2018
Be Quiet! Launches Inexpensive System Power U9 PSUs for System Builders
be quiet! is primarily known for its high-end silent power supplies, but in a bid to increase sales sometimes a company needs to address different market segments. This month...
3 by Anton Shilov on 5/30/2018
When Size Matters: Corsair Launches Obsidian 1000D Super-Tower Case
A few days ago, Corsair announced the launch of its most ambitious and largest case yet with the new Obsidian 1000D Super-Tower PC Case. Just as its name implies...
16 by Joe Shields on 5/15/2018
The MSI X370 XPower Gaming Titanium Motherboard Review: A Silver Flagship
The MSI X370 XPower Gaming Titanium is marketed as a top of the range ATX offering and currently stands as MSI's flagship AM4 socket motherboard. The XPower branding over...
20 by Gavin Bonshor on 4/13/2018
The ASRock AB350 Gaming K4 Motherboard Review: Dual M.2 at $90
A low-cost alternative for Ryzen systems to the high-calibre but higher-cost motherboards is the B350 range. Today we are testing the ASRock AB350 Gaming K4 motherboard, coming in under...
44 by Gavin Bonshor on 4/9/2018
Glorious Glass: Lian Li Alpha Series Cases Now Available
Back in November 2017, Lian Li announced the new Alpha series of cases. The Alpha 330 and Alpha 550 cases were designed to bring users a steel internal frame...
15 by Joe Shields on 3/28/2018
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