Latest Motherboards News
Your motherboard's M.2 SSD heatsink might be slowing down your SSD
We tested 20 motherboards for proper M.2 contact and were surprised at the results – not all make good contact.
MSI promises an EXPO ULL-like boost for your existing DDR5 memory
A new firmware update for MSI motherboards features High-Efficiency Mode, which offers latency tuning similar to AMD's EXPO ULL on regular memory kits.
Motherboard VRM thermal testing
Not all motherboard VRMs are created equal. We break down the differences between budget and premium designs, how they can affect CPU performance, and whether paying more is actually worth it.
The motherboard market is so bad that flagship boards are selling at entry-level prices
Motherboards are down to some unbelievable prices for Prime Day, which makes sense given how rough RAM prices are right now.
Vendors begin adding AMD EXPO Ultra-Low Latency to 600-series motherboards in latest BIOS updates
New BIOS updates featuring AMD EXPO Ultra Low Latency support are being released across a plethora of 600-series motherboards by multiple vendors.
Intel's Z970 and Z990 chipsets reportedly consume up to 14W at peak load, feature a 22% smaller PCH
The physical die and package size have shrunk compared to current-gen offerings.
AMD B650 expansion cards hit retail starting at $199
A couple of new add-in cards exemplify the trend of slapping AMD's Promontory 21 chipset onto a card for extra I/O expansion.
Motherboard sales 'collapse' by more than 25% as chipmakers strangle enthusiast PC market to build more AI chips
Fewer people are buying parts and building new PCs from scratch.
