With three B860 Mini-ITX motherboards available for around $220, ASRock has its work cut out to stand out from the crowd. What can it offer to appeal to small form factor fans, especially in an overclocking-free environment on the B860 chipset?
Arguably one of the best-looking motherboards out there, but what does the latest ProArt motherboard for AMD Ryzen CPUs bring to the table considering its high price tag? Is it worth it compared to the competition, even for creators?
With a sub $200 price tag, the latest MSI B860 Tomahawk aims to give your Intel Core Ultra processor an affordable home while still offering cutting edge features. The Tomahawk has a solid reputation but can it deliver on B860 or should you point your wallet at the Z890 version?
The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Pro is a great option if you need the extra bandwidth perks of X870E as well as an impressive set of features, without breaking the bank. At $360, the board is considerably less expensive than some competing offers.
If you want the latest Wi-Fi standard, PCIe Gen 5 and decent VRM cooling for less than $250 then there's a decent amount of choice out there. MSI's Tomahawk boards have been solid choices in the past but has MSI cut too many features this time?
If you're looking for a home for that shiny new Ryzen 7 9800X3D could this be the best sub $300 board for you? It looks fantastic, but what do you lose by dropping down to X870 from X870E and has Gigabyte had to cut any other corners to get here?
If recent graphics card launches have persuaded you to consider a new CPU, the Z890 MSI Tomahawk Wi-Fi has the advantage of being able to tap into the overclocking potential of the latest Intel Core Ultra series 2 processors for less than $250.
ASRock's B860 Steel Legend Wi-Fi comes at highly competitive pricing of just $200. You get a white color scheme, great cooling for the VRMs and M.2 SSD, and even Thunderbolt 4. But has ASRock had to cut back in other areas to hit this affordable price point?
The ASRock Phantom B850I Lightning is a good choice if you want a Mini-ITX board for around $200. Compared to most of its B650 predecessors it has two additional power phases. In our testing it handled a 16-core Ryzen CPU just fine, making it a good value choice for any compact AMD system.
If you don't need all the bells and whistles of X870E and have a bit more than $300 to spend on a motherboard that still includes USB4, Wi-Fi 7 and PCIe Gen 5 support then the ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A Gaming Wi-Fi this could be the board for you. Even better is that it comes in white.
Intel's B860 chipset is here and offers Wi-Fi 7, CUDIMM memory support, PCIe Gen 5 and USB4, at lower pricing than Z890. But does this white motherboard have enough to tempt upgraders, especially considering Intel's Core Ultra processors' poor reception.
AMD's B850 chipset is here and the first board we're looking at costs $300, but still includes PCIe Gen 5 support for SSDs and graphics cards while maintaining great VRM cooling and plenty of features. However, how does it stack up against cheaper B650 or slightly pricier X870 options?
Dropping into the packed $500 X870 motherboard segment, Gigabyte has a slightly different take on aesthetics, features and performance. With an updated EFI and software, plus refreshingly functional design elements, lets see how this motherboard fares in our testing.
The MSI MPG X870E Carbon Wi-Fi sits between more affordable X870E options and enthusiast boards, striking a good balance of features with great cooling, plenty of USB ports and a solid EFI.
The ASRock X870E Taichi comes at $450, which is a relatively affordable price point for an X870E board, yet features everything the new platform brings, like USB4, Wi-Fi 7, and more. In our review we really liked the strong cooling on the VRM and M.2 slots.
The ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero is the first motherboard using AMD's new X870 Ryzen 9000 chipset that we're testing. You now get support for USB4, Wi-Fi 7 and five M.2 slots, of which three are Gen 5. Our VRM testing with the Ryzen 9 9950X confirms that ASUS did a great job engineering a good cooling solution.
Gigabyte readies the budget-friendly AORUS Elite AX built upon the X670 chipset. Offering a robust 16+2+2 VRM configuration, DDR5 support, PCIe Gen 4 and four M.2 Gen 4 sockets, Gigabyte knows not everyone has a lot to spend. Does this X670 offering perform, or is it a flop? Follow along as we find out!
ASRock has teamed up with SEGA for this special Sonic themed Z790 Phantom Gaming motherboard. Marketed towards gamers and Sonic lovers everywhere, ASRock wants you to go fast and collect all the rings. As we look for the Chaos Emeralds, is it possible this Z790 PG Sonic motherboard is actually an Eggman trap? Read the review to find out!
Featuring a 24+1+2 VRM setup using 105 A power stages, DDR5 support, PCIe Gen 5, five M.2 sockets and loads of high-speed USB ports, does this motherboard have what you're looking for? Follow along as we take a deep dive into all the features to see if MSI really does have an ACE in the hand!
ASUS presents the ROG Crosshair X670E HERO. Featuring a top of the line 18+2+2 VRM using 110 A power stages, USB4 ports, PCIe Gen 5 slots and four M.2 sockets all packed into the standard ATX form factor. Follow along as we take a deep dive and check out all the features this motherboard has to offer!
EVGA kicks off 2023 with its renowned Classified series. Using the Intel Z790 chipset for Raptor Lake, the new Classified impresses with its unique motherboard layout. Featuring a top of the line 14+2+2 VRM using 105 A power stages, DDR5 support, PCIe Gen 5, 10 Gb LAN and fast USB ports, EVGA's board ticks all the boxes! In our review we check out everything the EVGA Z790 Classified has to offer.
ASRock brings forward the popular Steel Legend motherboard for AMD's new AM5 platform while maximizing the B650E chipset effectiveness. Marketed towards gamers, the ASRock B650E Steel Legend WiFi offers the latest technologies with PCIe Gen 5, M.2 Gen 5, WiFi 6E and DDR5 support. Join me as we take a detailed look at this motherboard and unravel its secrets!
Featuring a 22+2+1 VRM setup using 90 A power stages, DDR5 support, PCIe Gen 5, six M.2 sockets and loads of high-speed USB ports, the MSI MEG X670E ACE is the premium motherboard everyone is talking about. Follow along as we take a deep dive and check out all the features this motherboard has to offer!
Gigabyte readies the X670E AORUS Master for the PC enthusiast. Offering a robust 16+2+2 VRM configuration, DDR5 support, PCIe Gen 5 support, dual M.2 Gen 5 sockets and loads of high-speed USB ports. There is a lot to unpack. Join me as we take a closer look at Gigabyte's newest offering.
MSI brings the Intel Z790 chipset to market ready for the spotlight. The MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi offers a cost-advantage, thanks to DDR4 support, featuring a 16+1+1 VRM setup using 105 A power stages, PCIe Gen 5 support and four M.2 sockets.
