A full-sized computer makes sense when you’re constantly tossing in a ton of expansion cards and storage in order to keep your system up to its stated design goal. Since most people don’t have such lofty goals why not downsize to save some space? The GIGABYTE H55M-USB3 Motherboard sports LGA1156 (Core i3, i5, and i7) […]
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New chipsets are always an exciting way of eeking out performance from an existing processor lineup, well at least on the AMD platform. The company’s latest products are finally making it on high-end motherboards. The Tech Report has rounded up a trio of AMD 890FX powered motherboards which offer varying levels of features and a […]
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Intel’s Atom processor lineup was meant to be a low-power alternative with just enough number crunching power to allow for some media playback and web browsing, of course those with a need for even more power will seek ways to “improve” on the stated design goal. The ASRock A330ION Motherboard sports an Intel 330 dual-core […]
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High-powered motherboards are expected to push the limits of today’s top processors which strains a motherboard’s power regulation and chipset so extra cooling is generally needed. This just seems to be a bit overkill. The Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD7 Motherboard has an intricate heatpipe cooling system that just about covers all of the major chips on the […]
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Just because you see a whole host of advanced features on a motherboard doesn’t mean it’s tuned for the best performance possible. Design decisions that skimp on complexity can make you regret your high-end motherboard purchase. The ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard prides itself on offering the fastest interface connections for its SATA3 and USB3 chips […]
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Normally new PC interfaces make motherboard manufacturers all giddy at the prospect of new sales, after all USB 3.0 and SATA6G are something enthusiasts are clamoring for. They’re more than happy to oblige. The Asus P6X58D-E Motherboard features Intel’s X58 chipset and the sought after USB 3.0 and SATA6G ports for the best possible performance […]
The greatest benefit to all of the computer component miniaturization is that, over time, you can get increasing amounts of computing performance in smaller spaces. Thankfully motherboard manufacturers are now keeping up with the improvements. The ECS H55H-I Mini ITX Motherboard allows you to cram your favorite Intel LGA 1156 CPU into some tight quarters […]
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Getting your PC up to date with a little something more modern tends to be very expensive when a new platform comes around, thankfully some patience can net you a speedy system (or additional systems) at a much lower price of entry. The ASRock H55DE3 Motherboard allows you to slot in your choice of an […]
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Core unlocking has been one of the ways enthusiasts have been enjoying the AMD platform. The thought of picking up an inexpensive dual or triple core CPU and unlocking cores to bump them up to triple or quad core processors is just too much to pass up for some. The ASUS M4A89GTD Pro is one […]
Read more ASUS M4A89GTD Pro Motherboard brings core unlocking to the 890GX
The ever-shrinking motherboard poses a bit of a problem. Sure the improved performance and small dimensions are a huge benefit but you’ll be hard pressed to find a suitable case to contain all of the power…but that’s a problem for another time. The Zotac H55-ITX Motherboard can accept any Intel LGA 1156 CPU and sports […]
Read more Zotac H55-ITX Motherboard shrinks the mid-range even more
With all of the attention being given to the entry level Intel Core i7 and i5 processors it’s easy to overlook the insanely powerful set of features found on the LGA 1366 platform, thankfully some companies jolt us awake from time to time. The Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD7 Motherboard tacks on USB 3.0 and SATA 6G support […]
Read more Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD7 Motherboard is quite proud of its massive feature set
