A couple of new add-in cards exemplify the trend of slapping AMD’s Promontory 21 chipset onto a card for extra I/O expansion.
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At under $270, the Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite Wifi7 Plus is a worthwhile mainstream motherboard. Fast networking and ample storage options are just two of the highlights of this refreshed Z890 offering.
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The ROG Crosshair 2006 is a premium mid-range AM5 board with retro flair, robust power delivery, dual LAN, Wi-Fi 7, and five M.2 sockets – but the limited run and nostalgia premium is the real reason you might want to spen…
The Asus Prime Z890-P Wifi is a solid, all-around budget-class board for Z890 and the latest Core Ultra chips. However, other boards around its price offer compelling features and better value.
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The AI boom and its impact aren’t letting up, as the trouble it has caused for RAM kits is now affecting motherboard manufacturers.
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The combined sales of the four biggest motherboard manufacturers are expected to fall by at least 28% in 2026, with the entire industry selling 11.7 million less units due to increasing PC component costs.
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Gigabyte’s Z890 Aorus Elite Duo X lands square in the mid-range sweet spot, offering ample connectivity, five M.2 sockets, native Arrow Lake Refresh support, and CQDIMM compatibility, all for a compelling sub-$280 price.
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Colorful’s iGame X870E Vulcan OC V14 is a capable premium mid-range motherboard built for overclocking, thanks to its robust power delivery, cooling, and design. It faces tough competition at its price point, but remains a…
Gigabyte’s X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top delivers flagship-class hardware and excellent performance at a comparatively lower price, balancing high-end features, comprehensive connectivity, and even AI-focused tools for pre…
New AGESA updates are bringing EXPO 1.2 support to more and more 800-series AM5 motherboards, but CUDIMM support remains only partial. Because Zen 4 and 5’s IMC is incompatible with CUDIMM, it can only run in bypass mode w…