What is a motherboard?
What is a motherboard, exactly? Although it's clear your motherboard is important, its purpose isn't as clear. Here's everything you need to know......»»
Grab a cheap AMD B550 gaming motherboard with today’s Newegg deal
The ASRock B550 is a great choice for AM4-type CPUs, with support for high-speed ram, two m.2 drives, and RGB header control......»»
The best motherboards for Ryzen 7000 available right now
If you want to use an AMD Ryzen 7000 processor, you will need a matching AM5 motherboard. Here are the best motherboards for Zen 4......»»
PC, mobo, graphics card makers see growing inventory pressure
PC, motherboard, and graphics card manufacturers continue to see demand disappoint, returning to pre-pandemic levels, according to industry sources......»»
Early-adopter tax is in full force for the first batch of AM5 motherboards
You can spend as much on a board as some people do on their whole PC. Enlarge / The MSI MEG X670E Godlike raises interesting questions, like, "could God make a motherboard so expensive that even He could not afford it?" (credit: MSI).....»»
Lenovo sends cease-and-desist to Framework over a stylized letter “O”
Company says Framework's 3D-printed motherboard case infringes its trademark. Enlarge / The Framework Laptop motherboard's 3D-printed case design. Lenovo has a bone to pick with the circular power button design. (credit: Framework).....»»
Asustek sees inventory swell to over NT$200 billion
Asustek Computer held over NT$200 billion (US$6.67 billion) worth of inventory in the second quarter of 2022, when its net profits fell over 80% sequentially, according to the PC and motherboard vendor......»»
This screwless motherboard will make GPU upgrades easier than ever
The Gigabyte X670 EZ-Latch Plus motherboard is a new screwless and latchless system for easy GPU and SSD swaps......»»
Taiwan mobo and graphics card makers post revenue drops in July
Taiwan-based motherboard and graphics card makers including Asustek Computer, Gigabyte Technology, and Micro-Star International (MSI) all saw their July revenues fall sequentially, bracing for a particularly weak second half of 2022......»»
Motherboards are Getting Updates for Unannounced Raptor Lake CPUs
If you were thinking about upgrading to Raptor Lake, you should probably consider a 600-series motherboard if you want to save a few nickels. The post Motherboards are Getting Updates for Unannounced Raptor Lake C.....»»
Your motherboard could be infected with some seriously sneaky malware
New UEFI malware discovered on motherboards discontinued seven years ago......»»
This malware infects your motherboard and is almost impossible to remove
Researchers have discovered malware that has been secretly infecting systems featuring ASUS and Gigabyte motherboards for at least six years......»»
How to find out what motherboard you have
Need to find out your motherboard model? Here's how to quickly ID a motherboard in your computer when you're checking for compatibility and upgrade options......»»
Taiwan mobo makers to see 2022 shipments to drop back to 2019 level, says DIGITIMES Research
Thanks to the stay-at-home economy, global PC-related product shipments increased dramatically during the past two years with Taiwanese makers' motherboard shipments also picking up to over 50 million units in 2021; however, their shipments are expec.....»»
DDR5 memory frequency world record broken, but not by who you might expect
Hong Kong-based overclocker has just bagged the memory frequency record using an Asus motherboard......»»
Google"s "Democratic AI" Is Better At Redistributing Wealth Than America
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard: It's no secret that the overwhelming majority of wealth in the United States is concentrated at the very top, creating staggering levels of poverty and inequality that vastly outpace other suppose.....»»
The Code the FBI Used To Wiretap the World
The FBI operation in which the agency intercepted messages from thousands of encrypted phones around the world was powered by cobbled together code. From a report: Motherboard has obtained that code and is now publishing sections of it that show how.....»»
Taiwan mobo makers to post 20-30% shipment falls in 2022
Taiwan-based motherboard makers may post as much as 20-30% on-year shipment decreases in 2022, while also seeing their graphics card sales hit hard by the fading crypto boom, according to industry sources......»»
AMD to launch new-gen desktop CPUs in mid-September
The upcoming AMD Zen 4 Ryzen 7000 series desktop processors slated for launch in mid-September will give PC companies more time to digest their excess processor inventories, according to sources at motherboard makers......»»
Asus, Gigabyte Project Weaker Sales as Consumers Reject GPU Bundles
Now that motherboard manufacturers can no longer bundle their mobos with GPUs, sales are expected to decline precipitously. The post Asus, Gigabyte Project Weaker Sales as Consumers Reject GPU Bundles appeared fir.....»»
Wiwynn breaks ground on phase two of Malaysia site
Taiwan-based server ODM Wiwynn has broken ground on the second phase of its new site in Johor, Malaysia. The focus of the new facility is to expand its server motherboard production line......»»