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German Retailer Puts ASRock Arc B570 Challenger OC on Special Offer

Earlier today, reports pointed to an intriguingly discounted Intel "Battlemage" GPU-based graphics card on the Mindfactory.de webstore—ASRock's Arc B570 Challenger OC 10 GB model was priced at €249. European retailers would normally charge €279 for this specific SKU, but the Germany-headquartered PC hardware retail outlet offered a discount of €30, albeit briefly. VideoCardz noted that the fairly new Arc B570 Challenger OC model has been listed on Mindfactory's site since late last year—following Team Blue's early December unveiling of second wave Battlemage GPUs.

The timing of this special offer is a tad surprising, given that Arc B570-based graphics cards only reached global markets late last week. A compelling discount could have been implemented to entice buyers away from more expensive (€299 MSRP) Arc B580-equipped products, but Team Blue and its board partners have struggled—as-of-late—to keep these items in stock. Budget-minded gamers have seemingly embraced the slightly less potent B570 GPU family, and German customers surely had a great opportunity to save some Euros (over the past day or two). Mindfactory's time-limited sale produced a €50 gulf between the ASRock custom design and Intel's Limited Edition B580 model.

ASRock Arc B570 Challenger 10 GB OC Cards Sell Ahead of Jan 16 Embargo

Over the past weekend, an Intel Arc GPU enthusiast has picked up a pair of embargo-busting ASRock Arc B570 Challenger 10 GB OC graphics cards. Intel has mandated an official launch at retail on January 16, yet Redditor genxontech presented photo proof of his two Arc Battlemage purchases and claimed that their local Micro Center store had stock available on shelves. The lucky customer stated that he was not willing to experience post-Thursday shortages or dreaded price gouging over limited supply: "I'm upgrading my son's PC from a GTX 1080 and the other one is for me. I work, I don't need to scalp it."

Team Blue's Arc B580 GPU series (starting price: $249) launched mid-December and retail units were snapped up swiftly—budget-conscious hardware enthusiasts have oft complained about a lack of choice/value within their market segment of choice. The incoming Intel Arc B570 GPU family is priced $30 below the slightly more capable B580, so it will be interesting to see how the two tiers perform against each other in 2025. Meanwhile, genxontech has toyed around with the latest Arc Drivers—official software is not available until this Thursday, so mixed results have been documented: "My workstation/server/gaming rig now sees the Arc B570 as a B80. Crazy, right?"

G.Skill Demos DDR5-8133 2x24GB CSO-DIMM on ASRock DeskMini B860 System

G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd, the world's leading brand of performance overclock memory and PC components, demonstrates high-speed DDR5 CSO-DIMM memory operating at DDR5-8133 with 48 GB (2x24GB) kit capacity on the newly announced ASRock DeskMini B860 system. CSO-DIMM is a relatively new form factor that adds a clock driver (CKD) onto the compact SO-DIMM design, and is supported by the latest platform generation with Intel Core Ultra 200 series processors.

DDR5-8133 48 GB (2x24GB) Extreme Speed with CSO-DIMM Modules
Thanks to the ASRock DeskMini B860 system that implements DDR5 CSO-DIMM support and provides outstanding memory overclock performance, G.SKILL is able to unleash the ultimate overclock potential of the new high-speed CSO-DIMM memory kits. The screenshot below shows the G.SKILL CSO-DIMM memory kit with 48 GB (2x24GB) running at DDR5-8133 CL46-52-52-130 with the ASRock B860M-STX motherboard and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 desktop processor.

ASRock Announces Challenger Series Gaming Monitors CL25FFA and CL27FFA

ASRock, the global leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, gaming monitors and power supply units, today launches two light gaming monitors, the CL25FFA and CL27FFA. In competitive gaming, image quality and responsiveness are critical. Standard commercial monitors often fall short of meeting gamers' needs, which is why the CL25FFA and CL27FFA were developed. With a 120 Hz refresh rate, these monitors deliver an impressive balance of performance and affordability, offering gamers a superior alternative to commercial monitors.

120 Hz Refresh Rate for Smooth Visuals
The CL25FFA and CL27FFA are equipped with a 120 Hz refresh rate, significantly outperforming the standard 60 Hz refresh rate of most commercial monitors. This means double the frames per second, ensuring smoother gameplay. Whether it's high-speed FPS games or precision-dependent MOBA battles, these monitors provide a competitive edge, enabling gamers to stay ahead.

ASRock Shows Off Steel Legend BMD, Riptide & Lightning Motherboards at CES 2025

Earlier in the week, ASRock debuted its Intel B860/H810 and full range of AMD B850 motherboards—the TechPowerUp team headed across CES 2025's showroom floor to check whether the Taiwanese manufacturer had some of these newly announced products on display. Various white Steel Legend models were present, including an intriguing B850 mainboard sample sporting ASRock's back mount design (BMD). The B860M Pro BMD board was not in sight (or not captured on camera)—according to a press release from earlier in the week, BMD had its premiere on this Intel-based solution.

AsRock reps happily showed off two Intel B860-chipset Steel Legend boards with traditional all-front facing connectors—an ATX option as well as an M-ATX (B860M) model were examined from close-up. A Phantom Gaming B860 Lightning Wi-Fi model was presented to TechPowerUp—its darker aesthetic contrasts sharply when lined up against its pale Steel Legend neighbors.

ASRock Showcases ATX 3.1 & PCIe 5.1 Power Supply Units at CES 2025

ASRock is presenting its complete range of power supply units at CES 2025, featuring the Taichi, Phantom Gaming, Steel Legend, and Challenger PSU series. Fully compliant with Intel ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, these PSUs can handle peak power loads ranging from 200% to 235%. They are equipped with 12 V 2x6 cables, capable of delivering up to 600 W through a single cable. Additional highlights include a 5 V BOOST function for improved stability, 100% Japanese capacitors, Infineon CoolMOS, and SiC SBD technology.

The ASRock Taichi series power supply unit is certified for 80 Plus and Cybenetics Titanium efficiency and also received Cybenetics LAMBDA A+ ultra-quiet certification. These PSUs are available in 1650 W and 1300 W models, feature fully modular cables, two native PCIe 12 V 2x6 cables, all-Japanese capacitors, Infineon CoolMOS, SiC SBD, NTC sensor to monitors connector temperatures in real-time and are backed by a 10-year warranty.

ASRock Unleashes Custom Radeon RX 9070 XT & 9070 GPUs at CES 2025

ASRock has showcased its AMD Navi 48 GPUs on the showroom floor at this year's CES trade event—only hours ago, a TechPowerUp team member familiarized themselves with Taichi, Steel Legend and Challenger options. The new models are offered up in Radeon RX 9070 XT and 9070 variants—these next generation cards are due to arrive later this quarter alongside RDNA 4 and FSR 4 technologies. Out of the gate ASRock representatives were keen to show off their new flagship cog/gear-themed model.

The ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Taichi is a very long and chunky proposition—TPU's photos depict a triple-slot design, continuing the legacy of preceding Taichi designs. ASRock has refreshed its custom shrouds and backplates for the RDNA 4 generation—the incoming RX 9070 XT Taichi is quite boxy when compared to its older sibling. Cog wheel graphics on the backplate seem to jump out more due to updated coloration/contrast. The usual Taichi triple-fan config is present here, with a smattering of RGB lighting strips spread across its shroud. Performance and quiet operating modes can be accessed via a rear switch. Another switch—placed next to the card's single 12-pin power connector—gives you the option to turn onboard LED lighting on or off.

ASRock Industrial Intros NUC(S) Ultra 200 BOX Series with Intel Core Ultra 200H Processors

ASRock Industrial is proud to announce the launch of its highly anticipated NUC(S) Ultra 200 BOX Series and NUC Ultra 200 Motherboard Series built to revolutionize AI-driven computing. Powered by Intel Core Ultra 200H processors (Arrow Lake-H), the series delivers up to 99 TOPS of AI inferencing power, offering cutting-edge performance in a compact form factor. Designed to meet the growing needs of industries such as AI-enhanced business operations, immersive content creation, and high-performance gaming, the NUC(S) Ultra 200 BOX Series is engineered to provide next-level computing power with Intel's latest performance hybrid architecture, Intel Arc GPU, and NPU.

These compact systems are built for users who demand powerful multitasking capabilities, from AI inferencing to media-rich applications and data processing. With its space-saving design and exceptional versatility, the NUC(S) Ultra 200 BOX Series ensures efficient, high-speed performance across a range of applications—redefining what's possible in modern computing.

ASRock Industrial Launches 4X4 Box AI300 Series With AMD Ryzen Processors

ASRock Industrial unveils the 4X4 BOX AI300 Series, a compact powerhouse designed to redefine AI computing with AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors. Featuring the Ryzen AI 7 350 and Ryzen AI 5 340 processors, this series delivers up to 50 TOPS of NPU performance, supporting Copilot+ PC experiences and AI-enhanced multitasking. With up to 96 GB dual-channel DDR5 5600 MHz memory, quad display up to 8K, and versatile connectivity, including dual LAN ports, Wi-Fi 6E, five USB ports with two USB4, it combines exceptional AI performance with scalability and efficiency.

Equipped with Ryzen AI as its dedicated AI engine, the 4X4 BOX AI300 Series ensures responsive AI processing paving the way for next generation productivity. Living up to its slogan, "Tiny Box AI Rocks," the 4X4 BOX AI300 Series is engineered for AI PCs, gaming, content creation, tech enthusiasts, prosumers, and AIoT applications.

ASRock Industrial Unveils Intel Core Ultra 200S Processor Motherboards

ASRock Industrial proudly unveils its newest range of industrial motherboards, powered by Intel Core Ultra 200S Processors (Arrow Lake-S) with Intel 800 series chipsets. Featuring an advanced hybrid architecture with up to 24 cores and an upgraded NPU, these motherboards empower exceptional edge performance, energy-efficiency, and enhanced AI acceleration for complex AI driven workloads. The new range of motherboards support up to DDR5 6400 MHz memory, offering versatile I/O, expansion options, quad display capabilities. Featuring PCIe Gen 5, and USB4/ Thunderbolt 4 for ultra-fast connectivity, select models offer 10G LAN to meet the demands of high-speed networking. With flexible form factors including Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, and ATX, these motherboards cater to versatile edge AI applications across industrial automation, robotics, AI agents, kiosks, retail, gaming and beyond.

Mini-ITX Models (High Rise I/O): IMB-1246 and IMB-1247
Leveraging Intel Core Ultra 200S Processors, the IMB-1246 utilizes the H810 Chipset, while the IMB-1247 features the Q870 Chipset, offering enhanced scalability. Both models support up to 96 GB DDR5 memory via two CSO-DIMM (DDR5 6400 MHz) or SO-DIMM (DDR5 5600 MHz) slots. Offering various expansion capabilities and I/O tailored for diverse applications, including one PCIe x16 (Gen 5) and one USB4/ Thunderbolt 4. The IMB-1246 provides two USB 3.2 Gen 2, one USB 3.2 Gen 1, four USB 2.0, one M.2 Key E, one M.2 Key M, four COM ports, and two SATA 3 ports, while the IMB-1247 enhances connectivity with five USB 3.2 Gen 2, two USB 3.2 Gen 1, two USB 2.0, one M.2 Key B, one M.2 Key E, two M.2 Key M, four COM ports, and three SATA 3 ports. Networking feature offers one 2.5G LAN and one 1G LAN. Display support includes triple display output on the IMB-1246 with two HDMI 2.1 TMDS, one DP 2.1 (via Type-C), and one LVDS/eDP while the IMB-1247 supports quad display output, adding one DP 1.4a for greater flexibility.

ASRock Introduces New Intel B860/H810 Motherboards

ASRock announces a full line-up of Intel B860/H810 motherboards. New product comes in Phantom Gaming Series, the ever popular Steel Legend that comes in white PCB design and the feature filled but budget friendly Pro RS and Pro-A series. ASRock will also debut its first BMD (back mount design) motherboard, the B860M Pro BMD, elegant and stylish cable management is no longer a privilege for the high end.

Designed for Fast and Efficient Computing!
The new ASRock B860 motherboards are designed with 14 power phase for vCore, 2oz PCB and exclusive low-ripple 1000μf 20K black capacitors that guarantee stable and superior performance for the CPU. And on top of that, the B860/B860M Lightning Wi-Fi even comes with the patented Memory OC Shield to give excellent memory overclocking. The boards also geared with ample amount of next gen expansion possibility such as the latest PCI-Express Gen-5 for Graphics card and M.2 SSD, Thunderbolt 4 ports on the rear IO to enable lightning-fast data transfer up to 40 Gbps.

AMD Debuts Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 Powered by RDNA 4, and FSR 4

AMD at the 2025 International CES announced the Radeon RX 9070 XT and Radeon RX 9070 desktop performance-segment graphics cards. These will be the face of AMD's next generation of gaming graphics products, and will be powered by the new RDNA 4 graphics architecture. AMD hopes to launch both cards within Q1 2025. AMD changed the nomenclature of its gaming GPUs mainly because it has made a tactical retreat from the enthusiast graphics segment, its fastest products will compete in the performance segment. From the way AMD arranged the Radeon RX 9070 series and 9060 series product stack against the backdrop of the Radeon RX 7000 series, the GeForce RTX 4000 series, and the anticipated GeForce RTX 5000 series, the RX 9070 XT will offer performance roughly similar to the Radeon RX 7900 XT in raster, with the RX 9070 being slightly faster than the RX 7800 XT. The RX 9060 XT will beat the RX 7700 XT, while the RX 9060 beats the RX 7600 XT.

With RDNA 4, AMD claims generational SIMD performance increase on the RDNA 4 compute units. The 2nd Gen AI accelerators will boast of generational performance increase, and AMD will debut a locally-accelerated generative AI application down the line, called the AMD Adrenalin AI, which can generate images, summarize documents, and perform some linguistic/grammar tasks (rewriting), and serve as a chatbot for answering AMD-related queries. This is basically AMD's answer to NVIDIA Chat RTX. AMD's 3rd Gen Ray accelerator is expected to reduce the performance cost of ray tracing, by putting more of the ray tracing workload through dedicated hardware, offloading the SIMD engine. Lastly, AMD is expected to significantly upgrade the media acceleration and display I/O of its GPUs.

ASRock Unveils Full Array of AMD B850 Motherboards at CES 2025

ASRock announces a full line-up of motherboards using the AMD B850 chipset. New products include high-end Phantom Gaming series line up covering Mini-ITX to ATX form factor, mainstream Steel Legend which features white PCB design and also Pro RS series for budget friendly users.

Ready to Power Everything!
The new ASRock B850 motherboards are designed with 14+2+1 power phase, 8-layer PCBs enabling excellent memory overclocking and exclusive low-ripple 1000μf 20K black capacitors that guarantee stable and superior performance for the CPU. The boards also support the latest PCI-Express Gen-5 Graphics card and equipped with Blazing M.2 (Gen5x4) SSD ports.

ASRock to Showcase Premium Motherboards, Phantom Gaming Monitors, Mini PCs and PSU Series at CES 2025

ASRock, a global leader in motherboards, graphics cards, gaming monitors, small form factor PCs, and power supply units, is set to captivate global tech enthusiasts at CES 2025 with its latest groundbreaking innovations, ASRock will unveil a meticulously curated lineup that includes state-of-the-art motherboards, gaming monitors, graphics cards, compact systems, and an all-new power supply series. This comprehensive showcase underscores ASRock's unwavering commitment to delivering high-performance solutions designed to meet the exacting standards of competitive gamers and technology professionals. With a focus on innovation, precision engineering, and industry leadership, ASRock is poised to shape the future of PC hardware and redefine what's possible in the world of computing.

ASRock's New BMD Motherboards Are Game Changers for Empowering Your Next-Gen PCs
ASRock will showcase the new motherboards for the mainstream and budget segment that are based on the upcoming Intel & AMD chipset. The new motherboards include the Phantom Gaming series, the ever popular Steel Legend that comes in a white PCB design and the feature filled but budget friendly Pro RS and Pro-A series. ASRock will also be debuting its first BMD (back mount design) motherboard during CES 2025.

ASRock Launches PG27FFX2A and PG27FFX1B 520 Hz IPS Gaming Monitors

ASRock, the global leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, gaming monitors and power supply units, today officially launched two new gaming monitors, the PG27FFX2A and PG27FFX1B. Combining an astonishing 520 Hz refresh rate with a premium IPS panel, these monitors provide gamers with an unparalleled balance of ultra-fast responsiveness and stunning image quality.

The Groundbreaking 520 Hz Refresh Rate: A Game-Changer for Competitive Players
The 520 Hz refresh rate takes gaming to an entirely new level, delivering an astounding 520 frames per second for ultra-smooth motion with zero tearing or lag. This not only ensures faster visual response but also provides gamers with a critical advantage, allowing them to capture every subtle movement in real time and stay one step ahead in both vision and action.

ASRock B850 Live Mixer WiFi, and B860 Live Mixer WiFi Series Pictured

Here are some of the first pictures of ASRock's upcoming Live Mixer series motherboards based on mid-range chipsets from AMD and Intel. The Live Mixer brand of motherboards has a similar positioning in ASRock's product stack as Steel Legend, but with a variation in product design, and a mid-range onboard audio solution that uses audio codecs such as the ALC1200 or ALC4080. There's nothing that particularly stands out in this audio solution (no fancy amp circuits or exotic I/O). The B850 Live Mixer Wi-Fi is an ATX board based on the AMD B850 chipset. This is essentially a re-brand of the popular B650, but with out-of-the-box support for the latest Ryzen 9000 series processors, including the 9000X3D series. The board offers three M.2 NVMe slots, one of which is Gen 5, and the others Gen 4. The WLAN solution is very likely Wi-Fi 6E.

Next up, is the ASRock B860 Live Mixer Wi-Fi. This Socket LGA1851 motherboard is based on Intel's mid-range chipset for its "Arrow Lake" processors, the Intel B860. Much like the previous generation B760, it is expected to lack CPU overclocking support. This board visually looks a lot similar to its AMD B850-based sibling, you could almost confuse the two if you're not looking at the CPU socket. You get three M.2 NVMe slots here, too; one of which is Gen 5, and doesn't eat into the x16 PEG slot. We expect this board to offer Wi-Fi 6E, just like the B850 Live Mixer Wi-Fi. Lastly, there's the B860M Live Mixer Wi-Fi, a Micro-ATX variant of this board, with mostly the same feature-set, it's just that the third M.2 slot is without a heatsink; and the second PCIe slot is physically x8 instead of x16, which shouldn't matter since the slot is likely electrical x4 on both motherboard models. Intel and AMD are expected to debut the B850 and B860 in January.

ASRock Unveils New Phantom Gaming OLED Series Monitors

ASRock, the global leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, gaming monitors and power supply units, today launches its latest Phantom Gaming OLED series, featuring three high-performance models: PGO32UFS, PGO27QFS, and PGO27QFV. Equipped with cutting-edge OLED panel technology, these monitors deliver outstanding visual quality and exceptional performance, providing an unparalleled viewing experience for gamers.

PGO32UFS: Innovative Dual-Mode Large Screen Offering Speed and Clarity
The PGO32UFS features a 32-inch flat WOLED screen with UHD resolution and a native 240 Hz refresh rate for stunning image clarity and smooth motion. Its unique Dual-Mode function allows gamers to switch seamlessly to a 480 Hz refresh rate at FHD resolution, catering to both ultra-high-definition and ultra-high-speed gaming scenarios. Additionally, its stand integrates ASRock's patented Wi-Fi antenna technology, supporting the latest Wi-Fi 7 connectivity with up to 7dBi peak gain, significantly enhancing network stability and providing a low-latency gaming environment. To ensure sustained performance during extended use, the PGO32UFS features ASRock's exclusive heatsink technology combined with graphene film and a four-sided ventilation design, effectively reducing panel temperature and preventing image retention.

G.Skill and ASRock Achieve DDR5 Frequency Overclocking World Record at DDR5-12666

G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd., the world's leading brand of performance overclock memory and PC components, in partnership with ASRock and Splave, a world-class extreme overclocker, have set a new world record for DDR5 memory frequency speed at DDR5-12666. As one of the world's top overclockers, Splave pushed the boundaries of memory speed to the absolute extreme limits using G.SKILL DDR5 memory, ASRock Z890 Taichi OCF motherboard, and Intel Core Ultra 9 285K desktop processor under extreme liquid nitrogen (LN2) cooling.

This DDR5-12666 world record achievement demonstrates the exceptional overclockability of G.SKILL DDR5 memory with the latest Intel Core Ultra 200 K-series desktop processors on the ASRock Z890 Taichi OCF motherboard. The overclock record has been submitted to and validated by HWBOT and CPU-Z, refer to the following links and screenshot to see the record submission: HWBOT | CPU-Z Validator

Team Group Launches the T-Force XTREEM CKD DDR5 Desktop Memory

Team Group Inc.'s gaming brand T-FORCE launched the highly anticipated XTREEM CKD DDR5 8800 2x24GB Desktop Memory, designed with advanced Client Clock Driver (CKD) technology to enhance data transfer stability. With overclocking capabilities reaching up to 9600 MT/s, this memory module redefines overclocking potential with the groundbreaking CUDIMM platform, delivering exceptional performance and setting new industry milestones.

In close collaboration with leading motherboard manufacturers, the T-FORCE XTREEM CKD DDR5 is designed for stability at an exclusive frequency of 9600 MT/s on 2 DIMM motherboards. Featuring a premium 2 mm-thick aluminium alloy heat spreader and high thermal conductivity silicone, it significantly improves heat dissipation by 10%. Its CNC cutting technology, matte sandblasting, and black anodizing processes create a refined, understated aesthetic. Paired with the iconic T-FORCE logo, it offers gamers a product combining high performance and premium design. Utilizing patented IC classification and verification technology, the module integrates a power management chip for stable power consumption. It also supports on-die ECC for error detection and correction, ensuring exceptional system stability.

ASRock Launches Intel Arc B-Series Graphics Cards Born To Shine Your PC Builds

ASRock, the global leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, gaming monitors and power supply units, today launches the all-new Intel Arc B-Series graphics cards, including Steel Legend and Challenger products based on Intel Arc B580 and Intel Arc B570 Graphics, which are born to shine your PC builds!

Based on the latest Xe2-HPG architecture, Intel Arc B-Series GPUs are designed for high performance gaming at 1440p and 1080p with AI upscaling and ray tracing. They are equipped with cutting-edge features: Intel Xe Super Sampling technology (XeSS), which takes your gaming experience to the next level with AI-enhanced upscaling for higher performance and high image fidelity. Intel XeSS Frame Generation and Intel Xe Low Latency technologies make your games play smoother and more responsive. Intel Xe Matrix eXtensions (XMX) AI engines accelerate AI-enhanced gaming, creation, and media generation. The Advanced Media Engine accelerates your content creation with two full-featured media transcoders to speed up the media exporting across the most popular formats including AV1.

ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend 12GB "Battlemage" Graphics Card Pictured

FunkyIT scored an ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend 12 GB "Battlemage" graphics card that they previewed on their channel. The card appears fairly large, considering that Intel is positioning the B580 to be an upper-mid range GPU, if we go by the naming convention of the previous "Alchemist" generation, and the A580. The ASRock Steel Legend product features a large, aluminium dual fin-stack cooler featuring a trio of fans, and what looks like a metallic, dual-tone cooler shroud and backplate combo. The PCB underneath is a little over half the length of the card, which means nearly half the heatsink's airflow passes through the card and out large cutouts in the backplate.

The card draws power from a pair of 8-pin PCIe power connectors, a combination rated for up to 375 W power delivery. Previous leaks suggest that the ASRock B580 Steel Legend features RGB lighting in the form of a large Steel Legend ornament on top of the card, and the three fans each feature RGB LED lighting. FunkyIT also showed off the retail box of the card. There's no change in the Intel Arc main branding, but attention is given to the Intel XeSS technology logo, which mentions "AI Upscaling." The XMX cores, which are the main AI acceleration hardware on discrete Arc GPUs, get their own separate branding on the box. Intel isn't just going after gamers, but also creators, and AI acceleration markets. "Play, Create, Generate," reads the box.

ASRock PPM Driver Claims +13% Arrow Lake Gaming Performance, Might not be The Fix We are Waiting For

ASRock on Monday (25/11) announced that its Z890 chipset motherboards support the new Intel Platform Power Management (PPM) driver version 1007.20240913, which promises an up to 13.23% increase in performance with games and gaming benchmarks, hinting that this could be the much awaited "fix" to the lower-than-expected gaming performance of its Core Ultra "Arrow Lake-S" desktop processors, which was crushed by AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D "Zen 5." As ASRock's announcement was somewhat unclear and raised more questions than answers, we have updated the post accordingly. It turns out there's more to this story, and this PPM driver might not be the magic fix Intel has been touting.

The PPM driver, in theory, enables a closer collaboration between the software and the processor, so it can allocate more power budget to applications that could do with more performance, such as games. Given how much lower the gaming power draw of the Core Ultra 285K is, compared to its predecessor, the Core i9-14900K "Raptor Lake," the obvious vector to Intel to dial up performance for the 285K was expected to be better power budgeting, provided the thermals and physical stability of the processor permit.

ASRock Unveils the Powerful Mars RPL Series Mini PC

ASRock, a global leader in motherboards, graphics cards, gaming monitors, and small form factor PCs, proudly announces the release of the Mars RPL Series mini PC. This series offers two models, one powered by the 13th Gen Intel Core i5-1335U processor and the other by the 12th Gen Intel Celeron 7305 processor. These compact yet powerful PCs are designed to cater to various user needs, delivering high-performance computing in a sleek, space-saving form factor suitable for a wide range of applications.

Exceptional Performance with Energy Efficiency
ASRock's Mars RPL series introduces two models, powered by the 13th Gen Intel Core i5-1335U processor and the 12th Gen Intel Celeron 7305 processor, respectively, designed to meet the diverse needs of modern users. Both models combine high performance with energy efficiency, making them ideal for a wide range of applications, including everyday office tasks, multimedia editing, and complex computational workloads. With exceptional multitasking capabilities and low power consumption, the Mars RPL series sets a new standard for compact and efficient computing solutions.

ASRock Z890 Taichi OCF New World Record: Memory Overclocked to DDR5-12527MHz

ASRock, the global leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, gaming monitors and power supply units, proudly announces a new milestone achieved with the Z890 Taichi OCF motherboard. In a remarkable overclocking feat, overclocker AKM broke a world record in memory overclocking, pushing memory frequency to a staggering DDR5-12527 MHz. This milestone was accomplished using the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Processor, paired with the Z890 Taichi OCF motherboard and v-color Manta XFinity RGB memory, to set an impressive new benchmark in performance.

The Z890 Taichi OCF is the pinnacle of ASRock's commitment to extreme overclocking, embodying the philosophy "Built for Extreme Overclocking." Engineered to meet the demands of professional overclockers, this motherboard delivers unparalleled precision, overclocking capability, and performance. With an advanced design that allows for peak stability and high-frequency performance, the Z890 Taichi OCF has quickly set a new standard for enthusiasts and professionals who push their systems to the limit.

ASRock Rack Brings End-to-End AI and HPC Server Portfolio to SC24

ASRock Rack Inc., a leading innovative server company, today announces its presence at SC24, held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from November 18-21. At booth #3609, ASRock Rack will showcase a comprehensive high-performance portfolio of server boards, systems, and rack solutions with NVIDIA accelerated computing platforms, helping address the needs of enterprises, organizations, and data centers.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) continue to reshape technology. ASRock Rack is presenting a complete suite of solutions spanning edge, on-premise, and cloud environments, engineered to meet the demand of AI and HPC. The 2U short-depth MECAI, incorporating the NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip, is developed to supercharge accelerated computing and generative AI in space-constrained environments. The 4U10G-TURIN2 and 4UXGM-GNR2, supporting ten and eight NVIDIA H200 NVL PCIe GPUs respectively, are aiming to help enterprises and researchers tackle every AI and HPC challenge with enhanced performance and greater energy efficiency. NVIDIA H200 NVL is ideal for lower-power, air-cooled enterprise rack designs that require flexible configurations, delivering acceleration for AI and HPC workloads regardless of size.
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