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Intel Announces Xeon E-2100 CPU for Entry-Level Servers
Mainstream Desktop CPU + ECC Support Intel has had a bit of an underwhelming announcement with the ‘glued together’ 48-core Cascade Lake-AP. But their other Xeon-related announcement is not particularly as exciting either. Especially since they are essentially re-launching the E-2100 series for entry-level servers which they announced during the…
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Kabylake vs Coffee Lake LGA1151 Pinout Differences Revealed
While Intel‘s Coffee Lake CPUs are known to require new Z370 chipset motherboards, many fans on existing LGA1151 Kabylake held hope that it will be backwards compatible. That hope was dashed when Intel confirmed new motherboards were required due to new VRM requirements. However, some still hold hope that a…
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BIOSTAR RACING Z270GT4 LGA1151 Motherboard Review
BIOSTAR RACING Z270GT4 If you’re planning on building a compact gaming system, then you’re going to need a compact motherboard. While Mini-ITX does have some advantages in being very small, it can be a little bit restrictive. The next step then is obviously Micro-ATX. The BIOSTAR Racing Z270GT4 mATX motherboard…
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ASRock Confirms Intel Coffee Lake Incompatible with 200-Series Boards
Intel‘s upcoming next-generation mainstream desktop processors code name ‘Coffee Lake’ shares many similarities to current Skylake and Kaby Lake CPUs. This includes using the same 14nm process and LGA1151 socket. However, it will require a new 300-series mainboard to run. This confirmation comes from the official ASRock account via Twitter.…
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ASRock Z270 Extreme4 LGA1151 Motherboard Review
Introduction ASRock has been compiling some of the wackiest motherboard designs in recent memory such as the X99 Taichi which appears to be inspired by a beautifully constructed mechanical timepiece. As a horology enthusiast, the striking theme instantly captured my attention and I have to commend ASRock for concocting something rather…
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Gigabyte AORUS Z270X-Gaming 7 LGA1151 Review
Introduction Gigabyte has progressively been expanding the AORUS brand into different product areas and designed to be a seal of quality which customers can rely on. As you might expect, Gigabyte is hoping the AORUS series obtains a loyal following and provides a legitimate alternative to ASUS’ ROG brand and…
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Supermicro C7Z270-CG LGA1151 Motherboard Review
Introduction Supermicro is one of the most prestigious names in the server market and they’ve consistently been relied upon to create rackmounts, networking switches, professional storage solutions and much more. Given the important nature of their clients, it’s essential for Supermicro to uphold the best possible quality control and offer…
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ASUS Maximus IX Hero LGA1151 Motherboard Review
Introduction The ASUS Maximus VIII Hero is widely regarded as one of the most luxurious Z170 products on the market which beautifully caters to the core gaming demographic. In particular, the motherboard’s impeccable SupremeFX audio, reliable Extreme Engine Digi+ and comprehensive software package offer the perfect solution for enthusiasts requiring…
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ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING LGA1151 Motherboard Review
Introduction Some time ago, ASUS released their first motherboard sporting the STRIX name to coincide with Intel’s Broadwell-E microarchitecture. This was a resounding success and offered a more gaming-orientated take on the professional platform. In particular, the motherboard’s customisable ROG stickers, ingenious SafeSlot design and AURA lighting system makes it…
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Gigabyte AORUS Z270X-Gaming 9 Review
Introduction The Z270 platform has become the catalyst for Gigabyte to greatly expand the AORUS name into new a product area and rival other popular brands such as ASUS’ ROG series. Even though it’s still an early stage, the AORUS range is shaping up quite nicely and appears to be…
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MSI Z270 GAMING PRO CARBON LGA1151 Review
Introduction MSI has been manufacturing some of the most creative motherboard designs in recent memory as illustrated by the stunning Z170A XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM. Instead of relying upon the popular red and black aesthetic, MSI broke the mould and released something iconic which reinvigorated the motherboard market. Additionally, they devised…
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Gigabyte Z270X-Ultra Gaming LGA1151 Motherboard Review
Introduction Even though Kaby Lake isn’t a revolutionary step forward compared to Skylake, motherboard vendors have worked tirelessly to produce innovative designs which take advantage of the Z270 Express chipset’s features. Unlike the previous flagship, the Z270 platform supports more downstream PCI-E gen 3.0 lanes which provide greater flexibility to include…
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Gorgeous New MSI Z270 Motherboards Pictured
As the launch of the new Intel Z270 motherboards creeps closer and closer, leaks are bound to happen. The most recent are the latest range from MSI, where a huge selection of lovely photos of their new LGA1151 motherboards have been published online. The Intel Z270 chipset is set to…
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Gigabyte Releases LGA1151 BIOS Updates Ahead of Kaby Lake
Since the reveal of Intel’s Skylake architecture, Gigabyte has unleashed a massive range of motherboards sporting different colours schemes and features which cater towards contrasting budgets. Of course, Intel is preparing their new series of processors, codenamed Kaby Lake which could provide a good performance boost. Ahead of the official…
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MSI Removes Kaby Lake LGA1151 BIOS Updates Due to Coding Error
Not so long ago, MSI released a comprehensive set of BIOS updates for their LGA1151 motherboard range which adds Kaby Lake support. A few days after MSI set the ball rolling, ASUS and ASRock followed suit. Unfortunately, MSI has been forced to pull the original BIOS updates after an error…
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