CPUs and Motherboards

ASUS Maximus VI Impact Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 06-09-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

ASUS Republic of Gamers add their fourth addition to Maximus VI Series. Impact is a Mini-ITX Intel Z87 motherboard, delivering numerous features to Intel Haswell.

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Tagged as: ASUS, Intel Z87

AMD Richland A10-6800K Review

Posted by: Tony Le Bourne on: 27-08-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Today we look at AMD's refreshed flagship for the FM2 platform, the A10-6800K APU. As part of the new 'Elite' branding, can we expect elite performance?

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Tagged as: AMD, APU, richland

ASUS Maximus VI Formula Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 23-08-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Featuring Hybrid CrossChill, ROG Armor, SupremeFX and much more, the Maximus VI Formula delivers a slice of high-end action to Intel Z87.

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Tagged as: ASUS, Intel Z87

ASUS Z87-A Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 28-06-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

ASUS have redesigned their mainstream LGA1150 motherboard with the Intel 8 Series - gold is the new theme. We take a look and see how it handles Intel 4770K.

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ASUS Maximus VI Hero Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 14-06-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Touted for LGA1150 high-end; we look to the Republic of Gamers for the Maximus 6 Hero motherboard with SupremeFX and carrying the Intel Z87 chipset.

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Tagged as: ASUS, Z87

ASRock Z87 Extreme4 Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 11-06-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

The black and gold theme is back for Intel 8 Series. Can the Z87 Extreme4 meet the high expectations for LGA1150? Tested with Intel Core i7 4770K.

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Tagged as: ASRock, Z87

MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 06-06-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Under the spotlight an Intel Z87 gaming motherboard from MSI: GD65 delivers Military Class 4 to LGA1150. How will it compare to rivals?

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GIGABYTE Z87-D3HP Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 04-06-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Are you looking to upgrade to Intel Haswell / LGA1150 / Z87 but on a tight budget? We look at a budget-oriented motherboard from GIGABYTE.

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Tagged as: GIGABYTE, Z87

GIGABYTE Z87X-OC Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 01-06-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

In our first of many LGA1150 Intel Z87 motherboard reviews we take a look at GIGABYTE's premium overclocking solution with Intel Core i7-4770K - Haswell.

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Tagged as: GIGABYTE, Z87

Intel Haswell Core i5-4670K & Core i7-4770K Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 01-06-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Today Intel launches their 4th Generation of processors codenamed Haswell. We take a look at the Core i5 4670K and Core i7 4770K CPUs which are designed for LGA1150.

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Tagged as: Intel, Z87

GIGABYTE F2A85XM-HD3 Review

Posted by: Gavin Bonshor on: 18-04-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Under the spotlight today is an offering from GIGABYTE, which is on AMDs FM2 platform and sporting an A85x chipset. Is this budget oriented motherboard worth your money?

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ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Review

Posted by: Gavin Bonshor on: 15-04-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

With Mini-ITX being ever more popular with consumers and budget being an ever growing factor, we take a look at a solution from the AMD camp on the FM2 platform.

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AMD Bulldozer FX-4130 Review

Posted by: Brendan van Varik on: 07-02-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

With a speed increase and a better stock cooler, are AMD on to a winner within the budget segment of computing?

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AMD A10 5700 and 5800K Review

Posted by: Tony Le Bourne on: 29-01-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Taking the next step in delivering discrete class graphics in an integrated solution, the AMD A10 APUs are set to raise the benchmark for mainstream performance.

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Tagged as: AMD, APU, trinity, A10

ASUS Crosshair V Formula Review

Posted by: Brendan van Varik on: 13-11-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

It’s time for the fifth iteration of the Crosshair series of motherboards from ASUS, based on the AMD 990FX chipset. Will it claim the performance crown?

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GIGABYTE GA-F2A85X-UP4 Review

Posted by: Tony Le Bourne on: 12-11-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Delving in to the realm of the APU and the FM2 socket, we take a look at the GIGABYTE GA-F2A85X-UP4. Offering sleek black looks and versatility.

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Tagged as: amd, gigabyte, f2a85x-up4, motherboard, a85x, hudson d4, fm2, trinity, piledriver

AMD Piledriver FX-8350 Review

Posted by: Brendan van Varik on: 29-10-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

AMD have revised Bulldozers architecture, and now Piledriver is ready for the public. Will it be the improvement we were looking for?

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ASUS F2A85-M PRO Review

Posted by: Tony Le Bourne on: 24-10-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Alongside the launch of the new A-Series APUs, AMD release the A85X chipset. Debuting on the testbed is the eye catching ASUS F2A85-M PRO, does it find glory?

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Tagged as: amd, asus, a85x, fm2, virgo, trinity, apu

AMD Bulldozer FX-8120 Review

Posted by: Brendan van Varik on: 22-10-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Is the latest creation from AMD, codenamed 'Bulldozer' their greatest CPU yet? We take a look at FX-8120 and find out as we put it through its paces.

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GIGABYTE X79-UP4 Review

Posted by: Richard Weatherstone on: 21-10-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Gigabyte's latest foray into the X79 world is the X79-UP4, a mid-range motherboard with more features than you can shake a memory stick at. See how it gets on today!

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ASUS M5A99X EVO Review

Posted by: Brendan van Varik on: 19-10-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

The ASUS M5A99X EVO is a mid-ranged AMD motherboard based on the AMD RD990X chipset. How will it do once it is put through our benchmarking suite?

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AMD A8-5600K (Trinity) Review

Posted by: Tony Le Bourne on: 02-10-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

AMD's highly anticipated Trinity APU has been put through its paces. Featuring the 'Piledriver' CPU cores and a revised Radeon HD7000 Series GPU can it deliver?

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MSI X79A-GD45 8D Review

Posted by: Richard Weatherstone on: 09-09-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

If you are on the look out for a budget X79 motherboard maybe the MSI GD45 8D will take your fancy. Join us as we put the baby MSI motherboard through its paces...

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AMD A4-3400 Review (With GIGABYTE GA-A55M-DS2)

Posted by: Tony Le Bourne on: 15-08-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

We take a look at what the A4-3400 APU can offer on a budget platform and decide if it is worthy of your consideration.

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Tagged as: AMD, gigabyte, llano, A4 3400

GIGABYTE Z77X-UP5TH Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 10-08-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

At the eye of the storm GIGABYTE's new Thunderbolt ready motherboard is in the spotlight. Featuring Ultra Durable 5, what will this LGA1155 Intel Z77 offering bring?

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