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ASRock Confirms Full Support for Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D CPUs
ASRock has officially announced that its AM5 motherboards will fully support the new AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D processors. This includes support for the CPUs’ 3D V-Cache technology, which will be available as soon as the processors are launched. The required BIOS update is already available for…
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Budget AMD Ryzen Z2 Go Bencharmarks 10% Slower Than Z1 Extreme
New benchmarks have emerged for AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Go APU, giving us a glimpse into the performance of this entry-level chip destined for handheld gaming PCs. Fast Technology recently pitted the Z2 Go against the more powerful Z1 Extreme, revealing a predictable performance gap. Before diving into the benchmarks, it’s…
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AMD CES 2025 Announcement Misses One Key Product Category!
AMD CES 2024 Livestream Announcements AMD’s CES 2025 keynote has just finished, where they showcased a wide range of new and exciting technologies, albeit predictably next-gen versions of their existing hardware. The company unveiled its latest Ryzen 9 9000X3D series CPUs to accompany the already top selling 9800X3D, which they…
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AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 from Upcoming Kraken Point Series Spotted on PassMark
Following the leak of AMD‘s flagship laptop CPU, another processor from the AMD Kraken Point lineup, the Ryzen AI 7 350, has surfaced online. This CPU has been spotted on PassMark, a website that, while not a definitive benchmark for performance, confirms the existence of this entry-level option for affordable…
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AMD Ryzen AI 300 Now Supports LPDDR5X-8000 Memory
The arrival of the AMD Ryzen AI 300 processors, codenamed Strix Point, initially came with LPDDR5X-7500 memory support as standard, but now AMD has quietly added compatibility for faster memory. AMD Ryzen AI 300 Expands Memory Support AMD just updated the memory specs for all STX processors.Old: 4×2R DDR5-5600, LPDDR5X-7500New:…
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AMD to Launch Three Versions of Ryzen Z2 Processor for Portable Consoles
Portable gaming consoles have been on the rise, with many manufacturers following in the footsteps of the Nintendo Switch. Devices like the Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and Lenovo Legion GO are leading the charge in bringing PC gaming experiences on the go. Following the release of these popular devices,…
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Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WIFI7 ICE Motherboard Review
It’s no secret that there are a lot of motherboard reviews going live on eTeknix today, and while there are boards from ASUS and MSI and more on the way, one that stands out is the Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WIFI7 ICE. It’s by far one of the most unique…
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ASUS ProArt X870E-Creator WIFI Motherboard Review
There are a lot of new X870 and X870E motherboards hitting the market today, and you can likely tell, as this is just one of nine reviews we’ve published today! However, while many of them are created quite clearly with the gaming and enthusiast overclocking consumers in mind, this one…
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ASUS ROG Strix X870-I Gaming WIFI Motherboard Review
It’s no secret that the bulk of the reviews we have today are from ASUS, with dozens of new motherboards hitting the market today, and we have boards from Gigabyte and MSI, and more on the way, seven of the reviews we’re publishing today are ASUS. However, only one of…
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ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero Motherboard Review
The ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero, a premium ATX motherboard, continues the legacy of high-end flagship AMD models from ASUS. The ROG Crosshair series has been a favourite among extreme overclockers since its inception in 2006. While not as extravagant as the “Extreme” variant, the Hero still boasts impressive features.…
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ASUS ROG STRIX X870E Gaming WIFI Motherboard Review
There are a lot of incredible motherboards launching today for the X870/X870E chipset, and while there is a range of affordable to premium solutions, overall, the X-series chipset is still the high-end stuff, and of course, the more affordable B-series chipsets will follow in the coming weeks. However, there aren’t…
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ASUS TUF Gaming X870-Plus WIFI Motherboard Review
I love the big flagship motherboards with their ridiculous amounts of VRMs, heatsinks, armour, and even more armour, but honestly, when it comes to spending my own money on a motherboard I usually boil my choices down to a B-series board, or more often than not, the TUF-Series. Usually, they…
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ASUS X870/X870E Motherboard Roundup & VRM Analysis
Sponsored by ASUS The AMD X870 series of boards are here at last, and as is often the case with a new motherboard lineup, there are a lot of them! We have seven of the latest motherboards from ASUS, and even that is just scratching the surface of what’s available.…
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AMD Brings Gaming Performance Boost to Ryzen CPUs with Windows 11 Update
AMD has released a branch prediction optimization update for Ryzen processors, aiming to enhance gaming performance on Windows 11. The update, available through Windows 11 23H2, applies to AMD Ryzen CPUs based on the Zen 3, Zen 4, and Zen 5 microarchitectures. Users can find this update under “Cumulative Update…
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AMD 7900X Retested – PBO, SMT & Overclocked
Last week, we brought you a review of the Ryzen 7 9700X, the latest release in a seemingly long line of rather boring new CPU launches that offer minor upgrades to existing products. In short, it’s fair to say we weren’t particularly impressed by the small increase in performance it…
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