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Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED (AW2725Q) gaming monitor review: 4K gaming has never looked better

The Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED (AW2725Q) sports a vibrant, glossy QD-OLED panel with a smooth 240Hz refresh rate and bright HDR. It also comes in a gorgeous opalescent blue color with sturdy hinges. While gaming in 4K at 240Hz is overkill for most, it is a solidly future-proof display.

Laptop · Apr 4, 2025

ASRock B850 Steel Legend Wi-Fi review

A well-rounded option but we’d be very tempted to spend a little more.

PC Gamer · Apr 2, 2025

ASRock Phantom Gaming B850I Lightning Wi-Fi review

This motherboard has stiff competition but for the right price...

PC Gamer · Apr 2, 2025

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AMD pins Ryzen 9000 'failures' on compatibility issues — BIOS update recommended to avoid boot problems

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D issues on ASRock motherboards have been caused by a BIOS issue, which has since been rectified.

Tom’s Hardware · Apr 2, 2025

AMD says the problem with Ryzen 7 9800X3D chips failing to boot is down to memory compatibility issues and not actually dead CPUs

But AMD's statement doesn't quite square with Reddit reports...

PC Gamer · Apr 2, 2025

Not just crumbs in the CPU socket: Over 100 AMD 9800X3D chips are now reported to have gone pop and the most by far have died in ASRock motherboards

This surely isn't just a case of a few crumbs...

PC Gamer · Apr 1, 2025

AMD responds to reports of 9800X3D CPU issues

More than 100 reports of dead Ryzen 7 9800X3D chips have spurred concerns, but it's not clear what the culprit is.

TechRadar · Apr 1, 2025

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Some Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs are allegedly failing prematurely — over 100 cases documented based on user feedback (Update)

A Redditor has compiled a list of all user-reported Ryzen 7 9800X3D failures on Reddit.

Tom’s Hardware · Mar 31, 2025

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.

PC Gamer · Mar 28, 2025

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 · Mar 25, 2025

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

PC Gamer · Mar 13, 2025

Motherboard sizes explained: which should you buy in 2025?

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

TechRadar · Mar 12, 2025

ASRock Z890 Taichi Lite review

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

PC Gamer · Mar 4, 2025

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 · Mar 3, 2025

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PC Gamer · Feb 25, 2025

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...

Tom’s Hardware · Feb 25, 2025

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 · Feb 24, 2025

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 · Feb 20, 2025

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.

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Tom’s Hardware · Feb 7, 2025

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.

PC Gamer · Feb 6, 2025

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.

Tom’s Hardware · Jan 10, 2025

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.

PC Gamer · Jan 7, 2025

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.

PC Gamer · Jan 2, 2025

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 · Dec 25, 2024

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 · Dec 23, 2024

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.

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