12th gen
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OnLogic Release Helix 401 Compact Fanless Computer
OnLogic known for industrial solution-focused computers has released its new fanless compact computer the Helix 401 powered by Intel’s 12th Gen processors. This computer is designed for use in edge computing, industry 4.0, Internet of Things (IoT), and many other emerging applications and will make its public debut at Embedded…
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Intel 12th Gen Core i5-12600K, i7-12700K & i9-12900K CPU Review
It’s a big day for us here at eTeknix, for Intel, and for the PC community in general, as there’s a lot of kick-ass new hardware hitting the market. There are the new Z690 motherboards with the 12th Gen ready LGA1700 socket, as well as the new Intel 12th Gen…
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Gigabyte Z690 AORUS XTREME Motherboard Review
Gigabyte is one of the biggest names in the business, but when it comes to more enthusiast-focused hardware, it’s their AORUS division that takes things to the next level. I already teased the AORUS XTREME in my recent preview. However, today I can dive into more detail, and even show…
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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME Motherboard Review
Last week, I’m sure plenty of you were digging through my preview of the amazing ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME! However, today is even better, as I’ve got more information on the new motherboard, as well as those much-anticipated performance figures! There’s no getting away from the fact that this…
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MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY Motherboard Review
Last week I brought you a preview of the gorgeous MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY motherboard. However, today is a much more fun day, as it’s finally released to the public, which means we can talk about performance! We already know this is a very high-end motherboard, perhaps not the flagship,…
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Gigabyte Z690 AORUS Master Motherboard Review
The Gigabyte Z690 AORUS Master is here at last! While you may have enjoyed my preview last week, it’s finally time for the real review, where I can go into detail about all the features, and most importantly, the performance of the new motherboard. This is certainly one of the…
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Gigabyte Z690 AORUS Pro Motherboard Review
Following our recent preview of this motherboard, Z690 is here at last! And it’s ushering in the new 12th Gen Intel processors and a huge wave of new features from both. Gigabyte already has an impressive range of motherboards launching, but the most exciting ones are under their enthusiast-focused AORUS…
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MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 Motherboard Review
The Z690 launch is here at last, and MSI certainly has a fair few motherboards hitting the market today. Actually, so do most brands, with around 90 new models being launched today! The Tomahawk is a late addition for us, as I didn’t actually have it to hand for last…
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MSI MPG Z690 Carbon WiFi Motherboard Review
The MSI MPG Z690 Carbon WiFi motherboard is here at last, and while I brought you a preview last week, today is the full review, with those oh-so-important performance figures! Of course, it’s a bigger deal than just a new motherboard, as this is the launch of the new Z690…
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ASUS ROG Z690-I Gaming WiFi Motherboard Review
It was fun showing you the preview of the ASUS ROG Z690-I Gaming WiFi last week, but now the wait is over. The new Intel 12th Gen processors are here at last, along with the new LGA1700 motherboards with the new Z690 chipset! Of course, that means a wave of…
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ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-Plus WiFi D4 Motherboard Review
The new Z690 motherboards are here at last, bringing in a huge wave of new features for those investing in the latest Intel 12th Gen processors! Of course, I already brought you a preview of the ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-Plus WiFi D4 just last week, but I couldn’t talk about…
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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO Motherboard Review
Did you enjoy my preview of the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO last week? Don’t worry if you didn’t read it, because I’m sure this is where you want to be. While I couldn’t talk about the performance then, I certainly can today! That’s because the 12th Gen Intel CPUs…
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- Previews
Intel 12th Gen CPUs, Z690 and DDR5 Preview
Intel is set to launch their new Alder Lake 12th Gen CPUs very soon. While we fully expect these new CPUs to offer the usual gains in performance, there’s a lot more riding on this launch than usual. Firstly, these new CPUs are pretty different from the last generation, with…
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