NZXT has introduced the N7 B850, a new ATX motherboard designed for AMD’s latest Ryzen™ 9000 processors with Zen 5 architecture. The board is designed for the AM5 socket and is aimed at users looking for a modern platform with DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 support and the latest network and storage connectivity. Technically, the N7 B850 offers a 16 [...]
While the rumor mill surrounding the Ryzen 9000G and 8000G refresh has not yet calmed down, another chapter is now providing material for heated discussions, reports our colleague Sarfraz Khan from Wccftech: The situation surrounding PCIe lanes on AM5 mainboards is coming to a head. This time it’s not AMD that’s the trigger, but a [...]
Anyone who regularly records streams, prepares scenes, manages cameras or uses external capture hardware in their own video studio with software such as OBS Studio will sooner or later be faced with the question of a suitable technical basis for a dedicated recording computer. It’s not just about raw computing power or maximum features, but [...]
ASRock, global market leader for motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, power supplies and gaming monitors, today officially presents its new Challenger motherboard series: B850 Challenger WiFi and B850 Challenger WiFi White. Based on the AMD B850 chipset, the series aims to appeal to casual gamers with modern aesthetics and solid features [...]
Although I have featured SoC mainboards several times in the past, for example in the article about the Jonsbo N2 NAS case, we have never featured such a powerful one here. With our series of test reports on mini PCs, we have already impressively demonstrated that mobile processors no longer have to hide from their desktop counterparts. This [...]
Good news for all Hatsune Miku fans, as ASUS has unveiled a new graphics card inspired by the popular virtual J-Pop idol Hatsune Miku. In addition to this graphics card, other components with the idol’s style have also been announced. The special edition is based on the current RTX 5080 and comes in an eye-catching design with a Hatsune Miku [...]
AMD’s B650 chipset – once designed as a low-cost entry into the AM5 platform for Ryzen processors – appears to have reached the end of its life according to the latest information. A report from IT Home and the well-known leaker @unikoshardware, among others, suggests that AMD has already discontinued production. The successor [...]
At Computex 2025, ASRock presented an extended range of motherboards for the AMD AM5 socket, which are designed for both enthusiasts and professional users. The new models are based on the current X870E, X870, B850, B840 and A620A chipsets and offer a variety of modern features. The X870E Taichi OCF is ASRock’s first overclocking-oriented [...]
With the NZXT N9 X870E, NZXT is once again entering the realm of motherboard development – this time based on the current AMD X870E chipset and therefore the AM5 platform. The aim is to appeal to enthusiasts and design aficionados alike: In addition to modern technology, the full metal cover and the consistent white and black design with RGB [...]
As the Chinese company Sapphire Technology has announced, they have recently introduced a new motherboard that might interest some users. This is the B650M Pure motherboard, which may already be visually appealing to some users with its white design. What can buyers expect from this new motherboard from Sapphire? As already mentioned, it has a [...]
In an unusual turn of events, ASRock has officially commented on the recent failures of Ryzen 7 9800X3D processors on AM5 mainboards – and identified a simple cleaning problem as the main cause. According to the manufacturer’s internal tests, an affected system could be put back into full operation without repair measures after [...]
Colorful has introduced the “X3D Gaming Mode”, a BIOS function that is supposed to improve the gaming performance of Ryzen X3D processors. What’s behind it? In short: SMT is deactivated and, depending on the processor architecture, one of the Core Complex Die (CCD) units is also deactivated. This is supposed to reduce latencies [...]
Intel seems to be continuing to tweak the firmware in order to get what was originally promised out of the current processors. The new microcode 0x116, which is now available via MSI BIOS updates for various Z890 and B860 mainboards, is intended to improve stability and compatibility. But whether this will finally bring the hoped-for breakthrough [...]
The Chinese hardware manufacturer Colorful is preparing to launch a new AMD X870 mainboard under the well-known CVN series. The special feature: In addition to typical high-end features, the board is said to have a unique mechanism for easy removal of graphics cards, which is equipped with its own on/off switch. Colorful’s first X870 [...]
MSI is expanding its portfolio of AM5 mainboards with new models featuring the B850 chipset, which are aimed specifically at price-conscious PC builders. These motherboards are designed for AMD’s latest Ryzen X3D processors and also offer state-of-the-art I/O features. New momentum for the budget segment: MSI’s B850 mainboards [...]
MSI has released a new BIOS update for its AMD 800 series mainboards. The AGESA 1.2.0.3a Patch A is intended to improve the compatibility of single- (1R) and dual-rank (2R) DDR5 memory modules. The update is currently only available for the B850 mainboards, while X870 and X870E models are to follow shortly. However, Igor has already tested a beta [...]
The hardware manufacturer MAXSUN has presented its new B860 series of motherboards. This is based on the Intel B860 chipset and offers five models, which are divided into three product lines: Terminator, eSport and Challenger. The series is characterized by modern power supply systems, broad compatibility with current technologies and a new user [...]
The presentation of the new motherboards from Asus and Gigabyte is still a long way off, at least as far as the B850 and B840 models are concerned, but the well-known leaker momomo_US has already published the first images on his X account (formerly Twitter). These show motherboards that are supposed to be compatible with the upcoming Ryzen 9000 [...]
The first images of a motherboard from AMD’s new B850 series have surfaced online, as reported by our colleagues at Videocardz. Specifically, it is the Gigabyte B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE model. The images show a motherboard in a simple, white design with four DIMM slots and visible branding on the VRM heat sinks. The appearance of these [...]
Perhaps some of you have noticed this: There have been recent reports of an incident involving a Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor. A Reddit user reported in the PC Master Race (PCMR) community that both his CPU and the AM5 socket on his MSI Tomahawk X870 motherboard were damaged and burned. This was the first known case of this kind with a Ryzen 7 [...]
