This motherboard has the CPU socket on the back
I’ve had this idea in my head for years that it would be neat if a motherboard manufacturer built a board with all of the connectors on the backside of the board. It sounds foolish at first, but imagine how much more you could do in terms of cable.....»»
Motherboards are confusing. Here’s how to pick out the right one in 2023
The motherboard is a crucial part of your PC. In this guide, we'll tell you everything you need to know......»»
AMD announces limited-run Ryzen 5600X3D CPU, an ideal upgrade for an aging Ryzen PC
Micro Center will be the only seller of this $229, while-supplies-last chip. Enlarge / AMD's Ryzen 5 5600X3D. (credit: AMD) A surprise twist for owners of older AMD PCs using socket AM4: AMD is announcing one last (?) pr.....»»
IC socket orders for Nvidia chips ramping up
GPU vendor Nvidia has placed additional orders for various products with IC test socket manufacturers, according to industry sources......»»
If you have a Gigabyte motherboard, your PC might stealthily download malware
If you own a Gigabyte motherboard, your system might be at risk. Researchers spotted a dangerous vulnerability in the firmware. Fortunately, there's a fix......»»
MSI’s new motherboard makes sleek PC builds, but there’s one problem
MSI has just revealed some new motherboards, and one model in particular stands out -- the mysterious Project Zero......»»
DFI to pursue gross margin, profit growth in 2023
Taiwan-based industrial motherboard and computing device maker DFI will strive to increase its gross margin and profits this year......»»
MSI becomes first Taiwanese supplier to bounce back with upward revisions of motherboard and notebook shipments
Taiwan-based MSI becomes one of the first Taiwanese suppliers to bounce back from the post-pandemic downturn, having revised its annual shipment estimations for notebooks and motherboards upwards recently......»»
New BIOS updates try to keep Ryzen 7000X3D processors from frying themselves [Updated]
Motherboard-maker MSI says damage may be "caused by abnormal voltage issues." Enlarge / One user's broken 7800X3D processor; the bulging spot on the bottom of the CPU also bent the pins in the motherboard socket. (credit: Speedro.....»»
New BIOS updates attempt to keep Ryzen 7000X3D processors from frying themselves
Motherboard-maker MSI says damage may be "caused by abnormal voltage issues." Enlarge / One user's broken 7800X3D processor; the bulging spot on the bottom of the CPU also bent the pins in the motherboard socket. (credit: Speedro.....»»
MSI confirms being cyberattacked; urges product users not to acquire firmware updates from unofficial sources
Responding to its recent cybersecurity breach incident, Taiwan-based motherboard and gaming notebook brand Micro-Star International (MSI) announced that it suffered a cyberattack on part of its information systems. Upon detecting network anomalies, t.....»»
Lock Socket Review: Effective charger loss prevention
Lock Socket is a convenient and durable solution to lock down your expensive Apple charger, and keep the source of power for your iPhone and iPad secure.Originally prototyped to stop the loss of chargers around the house, the Lock Socket has many app.....»»
New chipset could finally make it easier to build budget Ryzen 7000 PCs
A620 chipset is missing features, but (mostly) not the important ones. Enlarge / AMD's AM5 processor socket. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) If you're trying to build a low-end to midrange gaming PC or workstation with inexp.....»»
DFI optimistic about market prospects for 2023
Taiwan-based industrial motherboard and computing device maker DFI is optimistic about its market outlook for the year, predicting that revenue will increase quarter by quarter......»»
Qualcomm wants to replace eSIMs with iSIMs, has the first certified SoC
SIMs were plastic cards, then motherboard chips, and soon will just be in the SoC. Enlarge (credit: Qualcomm) Here's an interesting bit of news out of Mobile World Congress: Qualcomm says the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has been.....»»
Taiwan motherboard brands see drastic decline in combined shipments in 2022
Combined shipments of Taiwan's four major motherboard brands – Asustek Computer, Gigabyte Technology, Micro-Star International (MSI), and ASRock – are expected to have plunged over 10 million units from a year ago in 2022 as demand for mo.....»»
Meross Smart LED Lightbulb review: Modernize any light socket in your home
Smart lightbulbs are a great way to liven up an old lamp with color. The Meross Smart LED Lightbulb uses HomeKit to allow you to customize an existing lamp and automatically switch to new colors or brightness levels.The Meross Smart LED Lightbulb is.....»»
The best motherboards for 2023
With so many motherboards to pick from, nailing down one with the right features isn't easy. We've narrowed down the list to help you pick the best motherboard......»»
Asustek sees inventory correction near end
Asustek Computer may post disappointing profit results for the fourth quarter of 2022, due to falling unit sales and average selling prices. But the PC, motherboard, and graphics card manufacturer is about to see its inventory correction come to an e.....»»
Motherboard, graphics card makers expect sales unlikely to pick up until 2H23
Taiwan-based motherboard and graphics card makers expect sales to fall as much as 50% sequentially in the first quarter of 2023, with growth unlikely to resume until the second half of 2023......»»
Supermicro expands its MegaDC product line with ARM-based series of servers
Supermicro has unveiled an expanded product line with new ARM-based series of servers as part of the MegaDC family. Using Ampere Altra and Ampere Altra Max processors, the Mt. Hamilton platform leverages a single unified motherboard design, targeting.....»»