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ASUS P8Z77-V Deluxe - An Intel Z77 Mobo Preview

ASUS P8Z77-V Deluxe - An Intel Z77 Mobo Preview

Despite news of the delayed volume shipments of successor CPUs to the current Sandy Bridge processors, we press ahead with our sneak peek of a board featuring the upcoming Intel Z77 Express chipset - the ASUS P8Z77-V Deluxe. With or without the processors, the show must go on!

X79 Preview – MSI X79A-GD65 (8D)

X79 Preview – MSI X79A-GD65 (8D)

The MSI X79A-GD65 (8D) is a high-end X79 motherboard featuring eight DDR3 DIMM slots and claims to be the first motherboard with support for PCIe 3.0. We show you the board in detail.

IDF 2011 - X79 Motherboards and Sandy Bridge-E Spotted

IDF 2011 - X79 Motherboards and Sandy Bridge-E Spotted

The soon to be released Sandy Bridge-E processor (also known as the Extreme Edition) with new X79 motherboards were spotted at IDF 2011's tech showcase.

Preview: AMD A75 Motherboards

Preview: AMD A75 Motherboards

With AMD launching its desktop Llano APUs very soon, we take a look at the new A75 motherboards that will support these upcoming processors. Here are some examples of what you can expect from ASRock, ASUS, Gigabyte and MSI.

Gigabyte's Intel X79 & AMD Llano Motherboards Sighted @ Computex 2011

Gigabyte's Intel X79 & AMD Llano Motherboards Sighted @ Computex 2011

Computex doesn't start till tomorrow but over at Gigabyte's booth that's still under construction, we managed to catch hold our first glimpses of motherboards based on the Intel X79 chipset for Sandy Bridge-E CPUs and AMD Llano CPUs. Check these out and more!

AMD 990FX Preview - Waiting for Bulldozer

AMD 990FX Preview - Waiting for Bulldozer

AMD's hopes for the desktop market are in the hands of its upcoming next-gen CPU architecture, codenamed Bulldozer. While speculation continues over whether the new processors will be delayed, the supporting motherboards are coming out as scheduled. Here's our preview of three AMD 990FX boards from ASUS, ECS and MSI.

Intel Z68 - The True Sandy Bridge Chipset

Intel Z68 - The True Sandy Bridge Chipset

The glitch that bugged Intel's Cougar Point chipsets may have taken most of the headlines, but Intel's P67 and H67 chipsets came with some unwelcome restrictions. Enter the Intel Z68 Express, which promises to be the superior Sandy Bridge chipset with its new Intel Smart Response Technology.

Z68 Preview: Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3

Z68 Preview: Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3

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With around two weeks to the official launch, Z68 motherboards are making their way to reviewers around the world. We take a quick look at Gigabyte's high-end Z68 offering, the GA-Z68X-UD7-B3.

ASRock P67 Transformer - Small Boon for Upgraders

ASRock P67 Transformer - Small Boon for Upgraders

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ASRock has done it again. The manufacturer known for its esoteric board designs has married the latest Intel P67 chipset with the older LGA1156 Lynnfield based Intel Core processor, bringing native SATA 6Gbps support along the way. Is this the board that some upgraders have been holding out for?

More AMD Brazos Motherboards - ASUS and Sapphire Tested!

More AMD Brazos Motherboards - ASUS and Sapphire Tested!

AMD's Brazos platform is off to a decent start, finding its way into mini notebooks and compact desktops. Two more such motherboards have arrived from ASUS and Sapphire. Find out if they meet our expectations.

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