Motherboards

by Rafael Hernandez on May 27, 2010 · 0 comments

Multiple graphics card setups are becoming increasingly popular given the improvement in driver quality and actual performance scaling in games. That just makes things all the more enticing to push into the triple and quad GPU territory. MSI’s Big Bang X58 XPower Motherboard can handle your many graphics card needs while also providing USB3 support […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 25, 2010 · 0 comments

Since most motherboards come well equipped with all manner of on-board functionality making the need for a full-sized board is becoming less of an issue as the PC evolves. The BIOSTAR TH55XE MicroATX Motherboard opts for the smaller form factor but still provides the same great tweaking options of its full-sized counterparts. HardOCP has the […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 18, 2010 · 1 comment

Intel’s Atom platform has created some nifty computing possibilities especially with manufacturers shrinking motherboards to fit into even smaller enclosures freeing your desktop from all of that clutter. The Jetway NF96FL-510-LF IPC mini-ITX Motherboard features an Intel Atom D510 dual core CPU which should make for a peppy little system. ProClockers has the review: Offset […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 8, 2010 · 1 comment

The concept behind overclocking is to get as much as you can out of the components you’ve purchase which sort of loses that price/performance ratio when you’re buying expensive top-of-the-line gear. The ASRock P55 Deluxe Motherboard supplies a tweaking friendly environment all at a very reasonable price. PC Perspective has the review: We’ve had great […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 6, 2010 · 0 comments

While the high end motherboards are peppered with a huge number of options that are best suited for an over the top gaming rig most system builds don’t require all-out spec sheets but a barebones feature set isn’t what you want either. The GIGABYTE 890GPA-UD3H 890GX Motherboard will accept your AMD AM3 processor and allows […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 3, 2010 · 0 comments

A full-sized computer makes sense when you’re constantly tossing in a ton of expansion cards and storage in order to keep your system up to its stated design goal. Since most people don’t have such lofty goals why not downsize to save some space? The GIGABYTE H55M-USB3 Motherboard sports LGA1156 (Core i3, i5, and i7) […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on April 30, 2010 · 0 comments

New chipsets are always an exciting way of eeking out performance from an existing processor lineup, well at least on the AMD platform. The company’s latest products are finally making it on high-end motherboards. The Tech Report has rounded up a trio of AMD 890FX powered motherboards which offer varying levels of features and a […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on April 28, 2010 · 0 comments

Motherboard manufacturers tend to get a little carried away when naming their latest products as there can only be some many Ultra this or Extreme thats but some are just so oddball as to leave you head scratching. The Jetway HI06 Hummer H55 Motherboard will gladly accept your GPU infused Intel Core i3 or i5 […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on April 28, 2010 · 0 comments

The mid-range motherboard market has been adding quite a few nice features over the years so that the only difference between them and the truly high-end products appears to be a bit of overclocking headroom and a few more connectivity options. The ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard isn’t as flashy as its high-priced cousins but it […]

Read more ASUS P7P55D-E Deluxe Motherboard does just about everything you need

by Rafael Hernandez on April 26, 2010 · 0 comments

Enthusiast level motherboards based around mid-range chipsets isn’t something new, many times it’s a good way to get extra added performance from a more modern chip. Then again this may be taking things to the extreme. The ASUS Maximus III Extreme Motherboard takes Intel’s P55 chipset and does their magic by adding some extra pciE […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on April 23, 2010 · 1 comment

Intel’s Atom processor lineup was meant to be a low-power alternative with just enough number crunching power to allow for some media playback and web browsing, of course those with a need for even more power will seek ways to “improve” on the stated design goal. The ASRock A330ION Motherboard sports an Intel 330 dual-core […]

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