Intel Z370 to support Next-Gen Core i9 8-Core CPU, BIOS update confirms
It’s now confirmed (sort of) that Intel’s next generation Core i9 8-core CPU will be backwards compatible with their existing Z370 motherboards. The [...]
Four New Gigabyte B450 Motherboards Unveiled – Aorus Pro & M Specs
With the launch of AMD’s budget-friendly B450 chipset just around the corner, motherboard makers have started teasing their forthcoming products. As of today, [...]
AMD 2nd-Gen Ryzen vs Intel Coffee Lake IPC Comparison
We know that AMD trails when it comes to frequency, but with the new Zen architecture, the company appears to have improved its [...]
Steam HW Survey Fix: Windows 10 retakes No. 1 Spot, AMD gains Big
The October 2017 Steam Hardware Survey showed a sudden resurgence in the popularity of Windows 7. Out of nowhere, it beat the Windows [...]
Ryzen 7 2700X Memory Optimization benchmarks vs Core i7-8700K
We’ve seen that the gaming performance of the first generation Ryzen processors could be partly improved by higher memory speeds and aggressive secondary [...]
AMD Retires Six First-Gen Ryzen CPUs, including the Flagship 1800X
Following the April 19 launch of the Ryzen 2000 series “Pinnacle Ridge” processors, AMD has removed several of its first-gen Ryzen “Summit Ridge” [...]
AMD hints at a Ryzen 7 2800X release… “Someday”
AMD launched the Ryzen 2000 series processors on Thursday. Unlike the first generation of Ryzen chips which included a Ryzen 7 1800X, the [...]
What’s up with AMD Ryzen 2 Reviews: 2700X Faster Than 8700K in Games?!
With the embargo finally lifted, the Ryzen 2 reviews have come pouring in. AMD’s newest chips are right at what was predicted, but [...]
eX Core GTX 1050 eGPU brings full discrete performance to laptops
Startup company exklim has launched its portable eX Core eGPU dock for laptops on Kickstarter. The solution, which is powered by an Nvidia [...]
Ryzen 7 2700X Gaming Benchmarks on X470: Zen Vs Zen+ Vs Core i7
AMD’s X470 chipset will be out in a few days, but apparently a reviewer was able to get their hands on it early. [...]
AMD keeping Ryzen 7 2800X in reserve to fight Intel’s 8-Core i7-9700K
Update, April 22, 2018: AMD senior vice president Jim Anderson has hinted that a Ryzen 7 2800X might launch at a later date. [...]
AMD Ryzen 2 CPUs and X470 Motherboards Now Up for Pre-order
The wait is almost over for Ryzen fans. The pre-orders for the latest AMD Ryzen 2 CPUs and X470 motherboards are now available [...]