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Crumbs: ASRock finds 'debris' in X870 motherboard accused of toasting AMD Ryzen CPU

ASRock keen to point out that their BIOSes do not toast CPUs.

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ASRock claims to fix 'burned out' AM5 motherboard by cleaning the socket

ASRock cleaned up and removed debris from a customer's failed ASRock AM5 motherboard. Despite clear signs of socket damage, the board booted up on its original BIOS, passing "long-term stress tests."

Tom’s Hardware

Ranking AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics cards by their visual design, cuz, you know, I can't buy one for MSRP so have to kill my time somehow

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Motherboard sizes explained: which should you buy in 2025?

TechRadar outlines the differences between different motherboard sizes and their different features and functionality

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ASRock Z890 Taichi Lite review

Lite in name but not lite in features. Sadly, not lite in price, either.

PC Gamer

The NVIDIA RTX 5080 surprised me in one unexpected way

NVIDIA's new RTX 5080 has massive performance within, but I was surprised by just how small it is compared to other graphics cards.

Windows Central

Reddit reports of 9800X3D CPUs dying in ASRock motherboards are racking up fast, but a new BIOS update seemingly only addresses boot problems

There's surely more to come from this story...

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ASRock issues BIOS update to address Ryzen 9 9800X3D failures, warns of 'misinformation' about failures

ASRock responds to claims that AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs are failing, which the manufacturer claims were caused by memory compatibility issues. A beta BIOS update has been issued to address the problem.

Tom’s Hardware

AMD 9800X3D 'failures/deaths' Reddit megathread indicates the vast majority may be happening on ASRock motherboards

Ryzen 7 9800X3D's are allegedly dying at an abnormally high rate on ASRock motherboards. An ASRock Reddit moderator has created a megathread detailing the issues.

Tom’s Hardware

ASRock's new 'Pro X3D' motherboard named for the Ryzen CPUs it is designed for

ASRock introduced its first X3D-branded motherboard, identical to the Pro RS, except for the lack of Thunderbolt 4 support. The board features no apparent changes optimized for AMD X3D processors.

Tom’s Hardware

ASRock feels the heat as it moves manufacturing out of China to counter U.S. tariffs

The company is planning to slowly move its production out of China so it can avoid tariffs and restrictions announced by the U.S. government.

Tom’s Hardware

In a first tariff-induced hit against the PC gaming sector, ASRock is talking about increasing costs and moving its graphics card manufacturing away from China

10% can cause ripples.

PC Gamer

G.Skill showcases DDR5-10600 RAM overlock and DDR5-8133 CSODIMMs

G.Skill demos DDR5-10600 and DDR5-6800 in a 1:1 ratio on AMD's X870 platform.

Tom’s Hardware

AMD and Intel launch mainstream and budget motherboard chipsets at CES but some of the codenames are so similar that I've already mistaken them for each other

And not just once, either.

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Ultra-high refresh gaming monitors might be all the rage in 2025 if MSI's and ASRock's latest 500+ Hz panels are anything to go by

RIP my 3060 Ti. I don't think it'll deliver 520 fps.

Tom’s Hardware

Vendors push Intel's promised performance-boosting firmware for Intel Arrow Lake CPUs — 0x114 beta BIOS updates coupled with the new CSME version 1854v2.2

Board partners have begun pushing BIOS updates for Arrow Lake containing the 0x114 microcode and updated 1854 ME firmware.

Tom’s Hardware

Cirrus7 Incus is the first passively-cooled mini-PC to support Ryzen 7 9700X — miní-PC is also updated for Intel Raptor Lake

The Cirrus7 Mini PC design has been updated to support up to AMD Ryzen 7 9700X or Intel Core i9-14900T.

Tom’s Hardware

ASRock Challenger Arc B570 lands in the hands of user a month before launch — Reportedly sips just 10W of power at idle and runs a handful of games despite no official driver support

A German retailer has accidentally shipped the Arc B570 before its embargo though we'll need to wait for official drivers for proper testing.

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ASRock DeskMini X600 review

The DeskMini X600 promises plucky performance in a pico-package. But does it deliver?

Tom’s Hardware

Where to buy the Intel Arc B580 — all the different models currently available

Intel's new Arc B580 reigns as the budget-mainstream GPU right now, with an official starting MSRP of just $249. Partner cards cost more, and the card is selling quickly, but supplies should improve in the coming days. Here's a look at all the models available and where to buy the…

Tom’s Hardware

Intel's latest Arrow Lake CPU firmware reportedly offers little to no performance gains — users test the microcode ahead of launch on the ASRock Z890 Taichi OCF

The 0x114 microcode for Arrow Lake has leaked online but initial performance numbers suggest minimal gains in performance.

Tom’s Hardware

ASRock launches a trio of OLED gaming monitors for demanding gamers — lineup offers refresh rates from 240 Hz to 480 Hz and response times of 0.3 ms

ASRock just released three new high refresh rate OLED gaming monitors.

Tom’s Hardware

Intel Arc B580 GPU exposed by reviewer as Intel and AIBs subtly tease Battlemage's Dec 3 launch

Intel's upcoming B580 launching on December 3rd at 9 AM ET has already landed in reviewers' hands.

Tom’s Hardware

Intel Battlemage desktop GPUs to launch before end of year, report claims

Intel’s next generation Battlemage desktop cards are slated to land before 2024 ends according to ZDNet Korea, but gaming might not be the GPU’s primary focus.

Tom’s Hardware

Intel Arc B580 Battlemage GPU specs leaked in accidental retailer listing — Arc B580 features PCIe 5.0 x8 interface, 12GB GDDR6, and 192-bit memory interface

Amazon listings for Battlemage GPUs temporarily appeared on the eCommerce platform, revealing some specifications for Intel's next-generation GPUs.

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