Using multiple graphics cards to improve gaming performance has been a reasonable solution for over a decade now but that usually means being locked into a specific vendor at best and the same specific model of graphics card at worst. In comes the MSI Big Bang Fuzion which uses the Lucid Hydra 200 chip that […]
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Most motherboards include a good level of overclocking features which is enough to get your CPU to new performance heights, of course there are those that demand even more control over what their motherboard does. The DFI LANParty DK P55-T3eH9 supports the Intel LGA 1156 CPU lineup and piles on the BIOS options so you […]
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Intel has been on a bit of a performance binge over the past few years trying to get the enthusiasts to latch onto their impressive platforms, that still doesn’t make it any less weird to see their boards offer up enthusiast options. The Intel DP55WG and DP55KG motherboards support the company’s LGA 1156 processors providing […]
Read more Intel DP55WG and DP55KG Motherboards are camouflaged performance boards
Getting the most out of Intel’s latest processors generally takes high quality components which most motherboard manufacturers want you to believe only their top-end products offer…then they go out and release mid-range parts. The ASUS P7P55D-E PRO might not have the features high-end motherboards tout but Techgage was able to push the board to some […]
Read more ASUS P7P55D-E PRO sports mid-range cost yet high-end performance
It’s difficult to keep up with all of the high-end gear that keeps rolling out from motherboard manufacturers, most of it tends to bleed into each other making it hard to distinguish them. Then there are those boards who’s features make them stand out quite a bit. The ASUS Maximus III Formula does its LGA1156 […]
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When Intel’s P55 chipset was released to compliment the LGA1156 series of processors there were quite a few issues with support chipsets that were to bring USB 3.0 and SATA 6G connections to the masses so motherboard manufacturers decided to ship without them. It seems as if they’ve caught up now. The ASUS P7P55D-E Premium […]
Read more ASUS P7P55D-E Premium and Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD6 bring in USB 3.0 and SATA 6G support
With all of the attention being paid to AMD and Intel’s impressive chipset lineups there’s still Nvidia’s lineup to consider. Sure the company has had some knocks as of late but they still produce some interesting options if you’re going for the all out performance angle. TechwareLabs has a look at the MSI NF980-G65 Motherboard […]
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There was a time when having a few extra peripheral slots was convenient, heck even necessary, but most motherboards now sport a slew of on-board devices which make ATX boards slightly less useful so you might as well save yourself some space and go microATX. The Gigabyte P55M-UD4 looks like a solid choice if you’re […]
Read more Gigabyte P55M-UD4 Motherboard gets you in the microATX mood
As snazzy as Intel’s Core i7 and i5 processors are the company’s Core 2 CPU lineup still offers a good mix of performance and its overall platform cost comes in at a lower price tag so you can spend your hard earned money on life’s other important things…like graphics cards. HotHardware has a review of […]
Read more Asus Maximus II Gene Motherboard for the Core 2 set
If you’re in the habit of putting together your own systems you’ve no-doubt run into that dud motherboard which costs you quite a bit of time what with the lengthy RMA process and the lack of enthusiasm when you finally get a working motherboard you’re lucky if you get your new machine put together some […]
Read more Asus SABRETOOTH 55i motherboard goes through more rigorous testing than you’d imagine
The LGA 1156 platform has stormed on to the scene with a nice selection of processors that cater to everyone from budget seekers to the enthusiast set. Thankfully the tweakers get the greater share of motherboard manufacturer attention. Benchmark Reviews has a look at the Asus P7P55D EVO P55 motherboard which inundates you with its […]
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