Asus denies reports of quick-release GPU damage, but offers support for affected users
Scratched and chipped gold fingers are just a little wear and tear, company says.
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Asus Q-Release Slim motherboard mechanism may be damaging graphics card's PCIe connectors
GPU gold fingers can get caught in Q-Release Slim PCIe slots, causing chipping
PSA: Asus and other PC hardware vendors have spent the last few years exploring ways to make installing and removing motherboard components easier and safer. Asus' latest method aims to eliminate release buttons and latches from PCIe slots, but recent reports indicate that the procedure risks chipping the gold fingers.
Cableless GPU design supports backward compatibility and up to 1,000W
New GPUs would include motherboard power connectors and conventional 12V-2x6 connectors
New BTF 3.0 PC standard proposes no cables between PSU, motherboard and GPU
Backside 50-pin motherboard connector supplies up to 1,500W of power, no front-facing cables
Intel and AMD to launch new affordable 800-series motherboards in January
To be announced at CES 2025 next week
AMD captures nearly 90% of motherboard sales during Black Friday at German retailer, dominates US charts
AMD is on a roll as Intel flounders
MSI introduces "latency killer" to improve DDR5 RAM performance
Is a 10ns latency reduction in ultra-fast DDR5 DRAM chips worth the effort?
A "platform upgrade" involves swapping which core PC components?
Hard drive, GPU and RAM, CPU, GPU and motherboard, CPU, RAM and motherboard?
Asus rolls out Turbo Game Mode, bringing CCD and SMT toggles to the BIOS
Boost performance in games that don't benefit from high core counts
Asus simplifies BIOS updates with EZ Flash 4 on Z890 motherboards, direct updates from ZIP files
Avoid Windows 11 24H2 issues: Asus, Intel advise BIOS updates for Z890 motherboards
AMD X870/X870E Motherboard Roundup: 21 Motherboards Tested
After a month of in-depth testing, we've reviewed 21 AMD X870/X870E motherboards. From affordable to high-end, this roundup will help you decide which model is worth your investment despite the high prices.
Intel Z890 motherboards make its debut with Thunderbolt 5, Wi-Fi 7, and 9600MHz DDR5 overclocking
Manufacturers unleash stacked Z890 motherboards for Intel's Arrow Lake
Guide to AMD Ryzen AM5 Motherboard Chipsets
When choosing a motherboard for your Ryzen CPU, you'll encounter various options like X670, B650, A620, and the new X870. This guide will explain chipset differences, PCIe lane setups, and help you pick the right board.
AMD X870 Flagship Roundup: Zen 5 Motherboards Are Here
AMD's new 800-series chipsets are officially here, but are they worth the upgrade? We'll dive into performance, features, and pricing of the X870E motherboards from Asus, Asrock, Gigabyte, and MSI.
AMD X670E motherboard bug is nerfing PCIe 5.0 SSD performance
The cause of the problem yet to be singled out
TeamGroup shows off DDR5 kits with dual-mode overclocking support for Intel and AMD
One DDR5 memory kit (with different size choices) to rule them all
MSI Project Zero motherboards will offer rear cable routing for a clutter-free PC build aesthetic
For upcoming Intel and AMD chipsets
Expensive AMD X870 motherboards could offset more affordable Ryzen 9000 CPUs
Euro leak suggests price hikes up to $130
Latest MSI BIOS adds "TDP to 105W" mode for AMD Ryzen 9700X and 9600X
A one-click solution to increase performance on AMD's newest CPUs
Next-generation motherboards will make swapping SSDs and GPUs easier
Asus and Gigabyte demonstrate easy release mechanisms at Gamescom
AMD B850 and B840 chipsets are delayed, might debut in early 2025
Flagship X870 and X870E motherboards are still expected to arrive in September
In brief: As manufacturers exhibit next-generation motherboards at Gamescom 2024, the roadmap for AMD's upcoming 800-series chipset is becoming clear. Ryzen 9000 early adopters will likely have to use the new CPUs with 600-series boards for now or wait a while and splurge on the newest high-end X800 models later this year.
Busted Steam Deck reborn as surprisingly capable $100 mini gaming PC
Breathing new life into e-waste
Asus, MSI launch beta BIOS updates to fix Intel Raptor Lake instability
Asus and MSI are leading the charge in fixing Intel's Raptor Lake instabilities
Intel Stability Issues - The Story So Far
Intel's CPU stability issues persist, with a microcode update expected in a few weeks. While TechSpot has covered various angles, hands-on testing remains pending, here's our take so far.
AMD AM5 Mini-ITX Motherboard Roundup for Ryzen 7000/8000/9000
A roundup of all the AMD AM5 Mini-ITX motherboards we could get our hands on, from the likes of Asus, Asrock, Gigabyte, and MSI. Compared and benchmarked.
