It's interesting, though, that the press release listed the ROG Maximus XIII Apex, an overclocking-eccentric model that usually launches afterward. Considering that the current Maximus XII Apex already gets the job done, it blows our mind that Asus would refresh the motherboard since Rocket Lake-S is expected to be the last wave of processors on the LGA1200 socket. … [Read more...] about Asus and MSI Flagship Z590 Motherboards Will Cost A Small Fortune
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AMD Threadripper Pro Processors and WXR80 Motherboards Coming To Retail
You simply can’t find more powerful chips for a desktop or workstation than AMD’s Threadripper Pro series, and now they’re coming to retail. With 64 cores, 128 threads, up to 2TB of memory spread out among eight memory channels, not to mention support for 128 lanes of PCIe 4.0, the beastly chips represent the ultimate in workstation power. … [Read more...] about AMD Threadripper Pro Processors and WXR80 Motherboards Coming To Retail
Biostar Unveils Flagship Valkyrie Z590 Motherboards
The initial Biostar Valkyrie family includes two models that support Intel's processors in the LGA1200 packaging (Comet Lake-S, Rocket Lake-S): the Z590 Valkyrie and the Z590I Valkyrie. To maximize overclocking potential, both motherboards use 10-layer printed circuit boards (PCBs), Dr. MOS-based digital voltage regulating modules (VRMs) featuring solid-state inductors and capacitors as well as active cooling, and advanced memory circuitry. Due to different form-factors, the Mini-ITX Z590I Valkyrie uses a 10-phase VRM, whereas the ATX Z590 Valkyrie comes with a 22-phase VRM. … [Read more...] about Biostar Unveils Flagship Valkyrie Z590 Motherboards
Tom’s Hardware CES 2021 Awards: Hot New Hardware for the Year Ahead
The GeForce RTX 3060 sounds like an amazing value proposition. Performance looks like it should come pretty close to matching the RTX 2070 Super, a card that launched at $500. What's more, Nvidia has elected to go with a 12GB VRAM configuration, which is more memory than any of the other RTX cards outside of the RTX 3090 and Titan RTX. It's about time, I say! Plenty of games won't need 12GB, but there are enough that now creep past 8GB that it's a welcome change, and 6GB definitely wouldn't feel right on a $330 mainstream card that's supposed to last a few years. … [Read more...] about Tom’s Hardware CES 2021 Awards: Hot New Hardware for the Year Ahead
The best AIO coolers for 2021
Although significantly more expensive than the Liquid Freezer II, NZXT’s third generation of Kraken X coolers are worth their asking price. The design is much more appealing than Arctic’s offering while achieving similar levels of thermal performance. For looks, the Kraken X’s infinity mirror pump cap is a showstopper. It bounces light around inside the cap to create the illusion of infinite LED rings. Like nearly all NZXT products, the Kraken X53 is fully integrated with CAM, allowing you to monitor temperatures and tweak your lighting settings. Over the X52, the X53 also includes a NZXT Hue 2 connection on the pump, offering power for up to six Hue 2 accessories. … [Read more...] about The best AIO coolers for 2021