29 November 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha Motherboard Announced

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced Maximus VIII Hero Alpha, an ATX Z170-based gaming motherboard packed with advanced gamer-friendly features and the very latest connectivity — and the world’s first motherboard with an integrated RGB header compatible with standard 12V RGB LED strips for instant custom illumination. Maximus VIII Hero Alpha is the latest evolution of ROG’s gamer-delighting Maximus VIII Hero motherboard, upping the game with the two new four-pin headers for RGB strips, 2×2 (2T2R) 802.11ac Wi-Fi with Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO), USB 3.1 Type-A and Type-C powered by an Intel® USB 3.1 controller for super-speed data transfers of up to 10Gbit/s, and dual NVM Express (NVMe) U.2 sockets and M.2 for extreme 32Gbit/s transfers and up to three-way […]

13 November 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

BIOSTAR Hi-Fi H170S3H Motherboard Announced

Packed features for an exceptional experience at an excellent value BIOSTAR announces its latest motherboard designed for Intel 6th-generation processor which offers a packed array of features perfect for gaming and entertainment. The BIOSTAR Hi-Fi H170S3H features Hi-Fi Audio, Hi-Fi Power and 3D Hi-Fi to fully maximize your listening experience. This coupled with the full barrage of BIOSTAR enhancements, gives you the ultimate value for your gaming build without breaking the bank. Native support for PCI-E M.2 allows you to arm yourself with high-speed M.2 storage and choosing H170 gets you more USB3.0 ports along with native PCI-E RAID0 and RAID1 support. The board supports DDR3 memory so no need to change DIMMs when you upgrade your PC. The BIOSTAR […]

3 November 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Professional Gaming i7 Motherboard Announced

Built for Serious Gamers The ASRock-Fatal1ty Z170 Professional Series Gaming i7 is currently the highest performance gaming motherboard available. Built for serious gamers with Intel’s Z170 chipset. Our motherboard is designed with 12 power phases and supports the 6th generation Intel® Core processors and the latest DDR4 memory modules. This powerful combination allows the ASRock-Fatal1ty Z170 Professional Series Gaming i7 to dominate your competition while playing the most complex PC games. In addition to the three native graphic output options, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort, power users can further maximize graphics performance via the motherboard’s four PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots that fully support 3-way CrossFireX or Quad SLI. Superior onboard LAN and audio is essential for high performance gaming motherboards, […]

26 October 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

BIOSTAR Hi-Fi Z170Z5 Combo Motherboard Introduced

Enjoy the power of the Z170 chipset without giving up your DDR3 BIOSTAR’s latest Intel based motherboard features a DDR4 + DDR3 combo solution, Super Durable Solid Capacitors, and the BIOSTAR 6+ Experience. With BIOSTAR’s enhancements users will enjoy mainboards that have enhancements in these areas of BIOSTAR expertise: Audio+, Video+, Speed+, Protection+, Durability+ and DIY+. BIOSTAR’s latest mainboard, the Hi-Fi Z170Z5 is based on Intel’s H170 chipset which is a single-chip design that supports Intel® 6th generation socket 1151 Intel® Core™ processors. DDR4 or DDR3 Combo Memory: The Biostar Hi-Fi H170Z5 features support of either DDR3 or DDR4 memory modules with 2-DIMM DDR3L-1866(OC)/1600/1333 for up to a 16G maximum capacity and 2-DIMM DDR4-2133/1866 for up to a 32G maximum […]

14 September 201514 September 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Biostar Hi-Fi H170Z3 Micro ATX Motherboard Launched

Biostar’s latest Intel H170 chipset board is ready for duty for any scenario and comes with combination support for either DDR3 or DDR4 memory modules to allow for maximum flexibility. The Hi-Fi H170Z3 is the first ever Motherboard to support both DDR3 and DDR4 showing its commitment to innovation and development. The Hi-Fi H170Z3 is based on Intel’s H170 chipset which is a single chip design that supports Intel® 6th generation socket 1151 Intel® Core™ processors. With the Intel® H170 chipset, the Hi-Fi H170Z3 also has the iGPU function enabled, letting users enjoy the latest in Intel® integrated graphics performance. Of course as a Biostar motherboard, the Hi-Fi H170Z3 comes with Hi-Fi technology built inside. Puro Hi-Fi technology features an […]

6 September 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

GIGABYTE Z170X-UD5 TH Motherboard Unveiled

The Fastest Connection to Your PC Just Got Faster GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, is proud to be the first to bring Thunderbolt™ 3 to the desktop PC by launching the GIGABYTE Z170X-UD5 TH motherboard with support for the 6th Generation Intel® Core™ processors. Powered by Intel’s own Thunderbolt controller the new Thunderbolt™ 3 protocol, which is available over two USB Type-C™ connectors on the back I/O of the GIGABYTE Z170X-UD5 TH, brings an unprecedented single-wire bandwidth of up to 40 Gb/s — twice more than the previous generation of Thunderbolt! This incredible increase in bandwidth is also accompanied with support for different protocols such as DisplayPort 1.2 and USB 3.1, which is […]

6 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

EVGA Z170 Motherboards Introduced

Performance Refined Introducing the EVGA Z170 motherboard lineup. These motherboards take performance to another level with next generation features such as high performance native SATA 6G ports, next generation USB 3.1*, up to NVIDIA 4-Way SLI support*, Creative Core3D Audio*, and more. A reimagined board and color layout with the latest EVGA GUI BIOS that focuses on functionality make the EVGA Z170 lineup a top choice for gamers, performance users and hardware enthusiasts. *Available on EVGA Z170 Classified Intel Z170 Platform Unlocks Incredible Efficiency · Intel Z170 Chipset o Supports 8 CPU threads (4-core) o Supports DDR4 Memory o First to support PCI-E 3.0 from PCH · Performance Leadership o Up to 11% Faster CPU (SPECint_rate_base2006) o 22% Lower TDP […]

5 August 20155 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

BIOSTAR Gaming Z170X Motherboard Introduced

High Sensory Experience BIOSTAR a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards is proud to announce the release of its top-end Gaming Z170 series, the Gaming Z170X. Based on Intel’s next-gen Skylake processors, this ATX form factor sports a 2Gbe LAN capability. The Z170X features onboard USB 3.0 with dual front and back connectors for convenient use. The backward compatible USB 3.1 doubles the data transfer rate from 5Gbps to 10Gbps, making transferring your favorite games, music and movies even faster. Touch OC The Gaming Z170X features the Touch OC, exclusively developed by BIOSTAR allowing overclockers to enjoy the best performance from their system with a touch of a finger. Audio Featuring Super Hi-Fi Audio with 30uF ‘Golden’ plated audio […]

1 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

EVGA X99 Micro2 Motherboard Introduced

Engineered for the mATX Enthusiast The EVGA X99 Micro2 takes all the great features from the EVGA X99 Micro motherboard, and upgrades it with USB 3.1 Type-C, increased SATA ports, improved layout design + BIOS and refreshed look. The EVGA X99 Micro2 offers a stunning set of features and overclocking support, along with EVGA’s new GUI BIOS that focuses on the best overclocking support, functionality, and usability. INTEGRATED USB 3.1 TYPE-C Get your PC future proof ready with the EVGA X99 Micro2 motherboard. This motherboard features the next generation USB 3.1 Type-C connector that delivers transfer speeds of up to 10Gb/s for unbelievable performance. microATX FORM FACTOR Compact mATX form factor at 9.6in x 9.6in, yet still allows for enthusiast […]

12 July 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

MSI X99A GODLIKE GAMING Motherboard Released

MYSTIC LIGHT RGB LEDs, Audio Boost 3 PRO and Killer DoubleShot-X3 PRO ensure a gameplay experience out of this world MSI, world leading in motherboard technology, announces the most powerful X99 gaming solution, the X99A GODLIKE GAMING motherboard. Featuring Killer DoubleShot-X3 Pro, Turbo M.2 connectivity, 2X Faster USB 3.1 Type-A and Type-C and a whole new gaming oriented LED feature, MYSTIC LIGHT, the X99A GODLIKE GAMING is the most powerful motherboard to serve you in battle. Style your PC with the RGB LEDs from Mystic Light The X99A GODLIKE GAMING is world’s first RGB LED motherboard, supporting more than 2000 colors and many style presets such as breathing, flashing and waving. Make your build look on fire or cold as […]

14 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

MSI 990FXA GAMING Motherboard Announced

The 990FXA GAMING motherboard is ready for battle MSI, world leading in motherboard design, debuts the world’s first USB 3.1 featured AMD GAMING motherboard, the 990FXA GAMING. Delivering blazing fast USB performance, up to 2 times faster than USB 3.0, the new 990FXA GAMING motherboard offers two USB 3.1 ports, which are fully backwards compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices. Inheriting the outstanding DNA of MSI’s award winning GAMING family, the new MSI AM3+ 990FXA GAMING motherboard features Killer LAN for the best online GAMING experience, Audio Boost 2 powered by Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2 for astonishing sound quality that gives you the upper hand on the battlefield, USB Audio Power and a completely new hardware and […]

12 June 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

BIOSTAR Gaming Z170X Intel Skylake Motherboard Launched

At this year’s Computex trade show in Taipei, BIOSTAR showcased upcoming Intel 100 series chipset motherboards, gaming oriented motherboards and VGA cards as well as mini PCs designed for Karaoke and IPC Embedded solutions. BIOSTAR “Gaming Z170X” motherboard turned out to be the star product this year at Computex. Based on the Intel Z170 chipset with support for Intel’s Skylake CPU and DDR4 memory, the kit comes with BIOSTAR’s Gaming Commander Box, Gaming Armor design, on-board USB 3.1 Type C connector and Dual GbE LAN (Intel & Killer) along with PCIe M.2, SATA Express and Touch OC. Also on display were the Intel 100 series chipset based motherboards Z170, H170, B150 that support the 6th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor family […]

23 May 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

MSI H81M-P33 Motherboard Unveiled

The World’s First Microsoft Windows 10 Certified Motherboard MSI, leading in motherboard design, is proud to announce being world’s first motherboard manufacturer to receive official Microsoft Windows 10 WHQL certification. The H81M-P33 motherboard passed Microsoft Windows 10 official certification today. The H81M-P33 is the world’s first motherboard to be completely compliant with Microsoft Windows 10. Other MSI motherboards are to achieve official WHQL certification very soon. With a true testament to compatibility and performance, the MSI R&D team is making sure you never have to worry about your MSI hardware supporting for the latest version of Microsoft Windows. If you want to enjoy the full benefit of the latest Microsoft Windows Operating System, MSI motherboards are the best choice. For […]

23 May 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

GIGABYTE MW70-3S0 Dual Socket Workstation Motherboard Introduced

Supporting 3-Way Graphics & SAS 12Gb/s Storage GIGABYTE Technology, a leading creator of high performance server and workstation hardware, is happy to present today the MW70-3S0, its latest dual socket workstation motherboard based on the Intel C612 chipset. It joins the single socket MW50-SV0 to complement GIGABYTE’s line of 2011-3 socket based workstation motherboards, and offers workstation builders a high end product featuring the latest technologies and the most reliable components. The MW70-3S0 has been designed with flexibility in mind, through large memory, storage and PCI-Express platforms that will satisfy the most demanding performance requirements of professional workstation users. 3-Way Graphics With the support of 3-way NVIDIA SLI & AMD CrossFireX technologies, this board can support up to 3 GPU […]

22 May 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

BIOSTAR Intel 100 Series Chipset Motherboards to Debut at Computex 2015

Computex, Asia’s largest high-tech event, will run from June 2nd to the 6th this year in Taipei, Taiwan and BIOSTAR will be showcasing upcoming Intel 100 series chipset motherboards, gaming oriented motherboards and VGA cards as well as mini PCs designed for Karaoke and IPC Embedded solutions. Attendees are all invited to talk to BIOSTAR representatives at their location at the Nangang Exhibition Hall 4F at Booth L1017A. On display will be the Intel Z170, H170, B150 chipset based motherboards that support 6th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor family (codenamed Skylake). More information will be revealed at Computex, so make sure to come by and see the exclusive hardware. Also, this year BIOSTAR will be partnering with Thermaltake who will be […]

20 May 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASRock Rack EP2C612D24 Motherboard Unveiled

ASrock Rack, the innovative server technology provider, focuses on high performance and high-efficiency server products such as HPCs, Cloud Computing and Datacenters, introduces the latest high performance server board EP2C612D24. Earlier ago, ASRock Rack has showcased the board at CeBIT 2015, it is a very high-end solution for intensive compute tasks, big data analysis, Hadoop and cloud computing. As how it calls, EP2C612D24 features Intel® Xeon E5 v3 processors with dual sockets. The memory frequency is fantastic as it supports twenty four DDR4 DIMM slots. Moreover, the specification is perfect as it contains ten SATA 3 ports, three PCIe3.0x8 and one ultra M.2 slot, eight times of SSD acceleration. Top off with quad Intel® server LAN and dedicated IPMI, […]

15 May 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

BIOSTAR Hi-Fi A68U3P Motherboard Unveiled

With 4K Video and Super LAN Surge Protection BIOSTAR’s newest board, based on the AMD A68 series chipset, the Hi-Fi A68U3P, comes with 4k video support and Super LAN Surge Protection. The Hi-Fi A68U3P is based on the AMD FM2+ socket design that will support AMD Multi-Core (x4, x2) socket FM2+/FM2 processors AMD A-series/ E2-series processors all in a Micro ATX form factor along with USB 3.0 and SATA3. The Hi-Fi A68U3P has 3 PCI slots and 2 DIMM slots supporting up to 32Gb of DDR3 ram and uses the newest SATA 6Gb/s bus which is twice the speed of current SATA 3G connections with 6 SATA connectors along with USB 3.0. In addition to the latest PCI technology support […]

20 April 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

BIOSTAR Hi-Fi B85S1 Motherboard Released

The newest motherboard based on Intel B85 single chip architecture by BIOSTAR is ready to work hard, play hard and fit in. The Hi-Fi B85S1 supports Intel’s 4th generation Core i7 and Core i5 processors in the 1150 package and is value designed in a Micro ATX form factor with 2 channel DDR3 slots for 16GB, enough to handle any modern computing requirements and be usable in small or tight spaces. BIOSTAR’s Hi-Fi B85S1 delivers a business-rich option at a value price compared to the other companies. The Hi-Fi B85S1 features BIOSTAR innovative Hi-Fi technology, a built-in powerful headphone amplifier and Super LAN Surge Protection which enhances Ethernet protections. Being an Intel B85 chipset based system, it comes with features […]

28 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

MSI 970A SLI Krait Edition Motherboard Released

AMD based 970A SLI Krait Edition motherboard joins the black & white family MSI, world leading in motherboard technology, is proud to announce world’s first USB 3.1 featured AMD motherboard, the classy black & white 970A SLI Krait Edition. Delivering blazing fast USB performance, up to 2 times faster than USB 3.0, the new 970A SLI Krait Edition motherboard offers two USB 3.1 ports, which are fully backwards compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices. Copying files from your external hard disk or USB pen drive will be faster than ever. Offering reliable and fast Gigabit LAN together with Nvidia® SLI™ and AMD® CrossFire™ support for enthusiasts looking to pair up multiple graphics cards, the new classy black & […]

28 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASRock X99E-ITX/ac Motherboard Introduced

Intel’s X99 chipset used to be represented by a long line of huge and bulky EATX or ATX motherboards, because the CPU, chipset, memory and whole layout required an extra large PCB to contain the extreme performance. But that was all yesterday’s history. Now ASRock’s research and development team has worked out a way to defy logics, and have built an incredibly small mini-ITX form factor motherboard with Intel® X99 chipset’s extremely huge performance. Hence the world’s first and only mini-ITX X99 chipset motherboard – ASRock X99E-ITX/ac is born! Regardless of its tiny size, X99E-ITX/ac is built around an X99 chipset and an X Series OC Socket. This new socket design by ASRock unlocks the hidden performance of Intel® LGA […]

23 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

BIOSTAR Hi-Fi B85Z5 Motherboard Introduced

The newest motherboard based on Intel B85 single chip architecture by BIOSTAR is ready to work hard and play hard. The Hi-Fi B85Z5 supports Intel’s 4th generation Core i7 and Core i5 processors in the 1150 package and is ready for a work out with 4 channel DDR3 slots for maximum memory support of up to 32GB. BIOSTAR’s Hi-Fi B85Z5 delivers a business-rich option at a value price compared to the other companies. The Hi-Fi B85Z5 features BIOSTAR innovative Hi-Fi technology, a built-in powerful headphone amplifier and Super LAN Surge Protection which enhances Ethernet protections. Being an Intel B85 chipset based system, it comes with features like Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST), for faster system boot and shorter application […]

20 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS TUF Sabertooth X99 Motherboard Introduced

World’s first consumer motherboard compatible with all NVM Express storage options, plus built-in USB 3.1 and all-new TUF Detective technology ASUS today announced TUF Sabertooth X99, the world’s first consumer desktop motherboard to support all NVM Express™ storage devices, including PCI Express® (PCIe®), M.2 PCI Express® and the latest 2.5-inch solid-state drives (SSDs) with SFF-8639 via the mini SAS HD connector on the Hyper Kit1 expansion card. With built-in USB 3.1, TUF Sabertooth X99 maximizes choice for ultra-high-speed transfer options speeds, handing users total flexibility. TUF’s newest motherboard additionally introduces all-new and exclusive TUF Detective technology that displays live system information on smartphones and tablets, right at users’ fingertips. TUF Sabertooth X99 is also equipped for ultimate cooling with exclusive […]

9 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

BIOSTAR Gaming Z97X Motherboard Released

BIOSTAR has launched the latest high-end gaming board, the Gaming Z97X, a board with the new Gaming Commander Box accessory as well as cutting-edge features like USB 3.1 on-board and innovative durability enhancements. The Gaming Z97X ushers in a brand new series of gaming hardware from BIOSTAR, the first complete gaming motherboard designed by BIOSTAR. This is something new from BIOSTAR, because it’s not just a regular gaming motherboard that satisfies a typical gamers’ needs by just merely offering top of the line hardware, rather it is designed from the ground up to be cool looking and high performing. Let’s talk about what makes the BIOSTAR “Gaming Z97X” so special. The Gaming Z97X is an ATX form factor board that […]

10 January 2015MotherboardsBy David Ramsey

MSI 970 Gaming AM3+ Motherboard Review

Want to build a gaming system on a budget? Then you have to know where to spend your money to get the best bang for the buck. It’s always tempting to go for the flashy, high end motherboards with tons of extra features, but you may find that those extra features don’t buy you much in the way of extra performance. Micro Star International has sent Benchmark Reviews their MSI 970 Gaming motherboard, claiming they’ve gone beyond the specifications of the AMD 970 chipset. What kind of basis does this make for a gaming rig? Let’s find out.

20 December 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

BIOSTAR A70MGP Motherboard Launched

BIOSTAR has released the latest mainboard based on the exclusive A70M chipset from AMD, the “A70MGP”. The A70M is a value line chipset that supports FM2+ APUs, USB 3.0 and SATA3 and the BIOSTAR boards based on that chipset offer a better value versus price performance ratio compared to boards based on the A68H or A58 chipsets. Although AMD has just recently launched the A68H chipset, which supports FM2+ APUs, because these new (exclusive to BIOSTAR) A70M boards support USD 3.0 and SATA3, they offer an upgrade level that is higher than the current entry level A58 chipset boards. Now BIOSTAR is exclusively offering A70M chipset motherboards that come with the same features as the A68H based boards but with […]