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Weekly Hardware Review Roundup

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CPUs: Intel Core i5-11600K @ ThinkComputers, Intel Core i7-11700KF @ Guru3D, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X @ OCInside

GPUs: RTX3080 with the RTX3080 Laptop GPU @ Bjorn3D, PCIe Resizable BAR Performance Benchmarks @ Guru3D, ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT Phantom Gaming D OC @ Guru3D

Cooling: CORSAIR iCUE SP140 RGB ELITE 140MM Fans @ [M]adShrimps, CRYORIG R5 @ NikKTech

PSUs: Cooler Master V650 GOLD-V2 WHITE EDITION @ PCTestBench, be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 750W @ NikKTech

Pre-Built / Laptops: Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 @ HotHardware, MSI Stealth 15M @ TweakTown, Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 9 @ TweakTown, Intel NUC 11 Pro @ TweakTown, ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 @ HotHardware, Dell Latitude 7320 @ HotHardware

Audio: Razer Kraken X @ OCInside, EPOS H3 @ NikKTech, EPOS H3 @ TweakTown, SteelSeries Arctis 7P @ [M]adShrimps

Memory: Acer Predator Apollo and Predator Talos 3600 MHz DDR4 @ Guru3D

Cases: NZXT H710i Premium @ NikKTech

KBM: Patriot Viper V570 Blackout @ DVHardware

ASUS ROG STRIX X570-E GAMING – Windows Central

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Because this motherboard makes use of AMD’s X570 chipset, it comes with two PCIe 4.0 x4-capable M.2 slots, as well as eight rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. ASUS also led the way by including a Realtek RTL8125 LAN controller, which unlocks speeds of up to 2.5Gbps, if you don’t want to use the included Wi-Fi 6 AX200 from Intel. But just how good is this “gaming” motherboard for AMD PC builds, and is it worth the $300 asking price?

Read more @ Windows Central

MSI B550-A PRO – Hardware-Journal

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A quick look under the cooler reveals the build-up of tension. Compared to its predecessor, the manufacturer uses two more virtual or one real phases. Another controller was necessary for this. The IR35201 used is often also used for higher-priced boards. The controlled phases, on the other hand, are of a simpler nature and were already used in the same structure with the B450 model. Each phase consists of 4C029N / 4C024N MOSFETs from ON Semiconductor with 46A. There are a total of 10 of them for the CPU and four for the SoC, whereby two of them are always bundled into one. IR3598 are used as a driver or doppler.

Read more @ Hardware-Journal (German)

GIGABYTE AMD X570S Board Shows Up in CPU-Z

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Courtesy of Tum_Apisak, we have the first CPU-Z Validator report of a GIGBAYTE motherboard based off of the AMD X570S. In this case, we’re looking at the pairing of a GIGABYTE X570S AORUS PRO AX with an AMD Ryzen 7 5700G. Details on this yet-to-be-announced X570S chipset are still extremely sparse, but some hope the “S” is for silent. In other words, an X570 on a better process with lower power output and reduced thermals. Check back for more reports as they roll in on AMD’s X570S.

MSI Announces Combo PI V2 1.2.0.2 BIOS Schedule

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[Taipei, Taiwan] MSI, the world leading gaming motherboard brand, will release optimized BIOS updates for AMD 500-Series and 400-Series motherboards. From now on, the BIOS based on AM4 Combo PI V2 1.2.0.2 for all MSI 500 and 400 series motherboards will be available for download until the end of April. Please refer to the following.

Release AGESA COMBO BIOS

MAIN HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE OPTIMIZED BIOS UPDATES

  • – Optimized compatibility for AMD 500-Series and 400-Series motherboards
  • – Improved USB device compatibility

Read more @ MSI Global

Hardware Review Roundup – 4/20/21

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CPUs: Intel Core i5-11600K @ PCTestBench, Intel Core i9-11900K @ PCTestBench, Intel Core i9-11900K @ ThinkComputers,  Intel Core i5-11400F @ Guru3D, Intel Core i5-11600K @ Hexus

GPUs: XFX Radeon RX 6700 XT Speedster MERC 319 Black @ TweakTown, PowerColor Red Devil Ultimate Radeon RX 6900 XT @ HotHardware, Gigabyte Radeon RX 6700 XT Gaming OC @ Guru3D, Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Vulcan OC-V @ HotHardware, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Roundup @ TweakTown, ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 6700 XT @ TweakTown, GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3090 GAMING OC @ The PFS Review

Memory: Team Group Xtreem ARGB White DDR4 @ PCTestBench, Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro SL 3600 MHz 32GB @ Guru3D, Neo Forza MARS RGB 64GB 3200MHz DDR4 @ [M]adShrimps, Neo Forza FAYE 64GB DDR4 3200MHz CL16 Kit @ NikKTech, Patriot Viper Steel 64GB DDR4 3600MHz CL18 Kit @ NikKTech, Thermaltake TOUGHRAM XG RGB DDR-3600 MHz CL18 @ TechPowerUp, XPG Spectrix D50 DDR4-3600 @ APH Networks

Storage: Samsung 980 500GB NVMe SSD @ TweakTown, Sabrent Rocket Pro 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD @ NikKTech, Lexar NM620 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD @ NikKTech, Patriot Memory Viper VP4100 PCI-E m.2 Gen 4×4 1TB SSD @ [M]adShrimps, Lexar NM620 1 TB @ TechPowerUp, Team Group T-Create Expert 2 TB @ TechPowerUp

KBM: Corsair K70 RGB TKL @ Guru3D, Corsair Sabre RGB Pro FPS/MOBA @ [M]adShrimps, Corsair K70 RGB TKL Champion Series @ TweakTown, Corsair K55 RGB Pro XT @ [M]adShrimps,Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT @ Guru3D, G.SKILL KM360 @ TechPowerUp

Audio: HyperX Cloud II Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset @ TweakTown, Patriot Memory Viper V380 Gaming Headset @ [M]adShrimps, MSI Immerse GH61 Gaming Headset @ TweakTown

Cooling: Enermax Aquafusion 360 LCS @ Guru3D, be quiet! Silent Loop 2 @ Guru3D

NZXT N7 B550 – Windows Central

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NZXT has been busy trying to break into new product categories, and motherboards have only seen a steady influx of Intel offerings. Times are changing as the PC hardware manufacturer is releasing its first AMD-powered motherboard, utilizing the B550 chipset for AMD Ryzen 3000 and Ryzen 5000 series processors.

The NZXT N7 B550 marks the company’s first attempt to provide a platform for PC builders to create an AMD-powered system using other NZXT products, including cases, lighting, and CPU cooling. Priced at $230, the N7 B550 is expensive, especially compared to the competition, but there’s plenty to like here.

Read more @ Windows Central

BIOSTAR Announces B550T-SILVER

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April 15th, 2021, Taipei, Taiwan – BIOSTAR, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, and storage devices today, unveils the brand new B550T-SILVER motherboard.

Built to run the latest AMD Ryzen processors on AMD’s B550 single chip architecture, the new B550T-SILVER motherboard from BIOSTAR is truly a masterpiece in design and engineering. With all the essentials for a motherboard of its kind, this Mini-ITX motherboard is versatile for any occasion.

Featuring a 2-DIMM DDR4 RAM configuration that can support up to 64GB of high speed 4933+(OC) RAMs, the B550T-SILVER motherboard works amazingly well for a home or office PC that takes less space yet carries a lot of power at its core.

PCIe 4.0 and Wifi 6 are some of the noticeable features of the B550T-SILVER motherboard powered by BIOSTAR’s signature Digital PWM technology that delivers power throughout the system in a stable and reliable way. Furthermore, PCIe M.2 4.0 provides fast storage solutions with a 16GT/s bit rate and backward compatibility.

The rear I/O of the B550T-SILVER motherboard consists of 6 USB ports consisting of a single USB 3.2 (Gen2) Type-C port, a single USB 3.2 (Gen2) Port and 4 x USB 3.2 (Gen1) ports provided for USB input as well as an additional PS/2 port for users looking to plug in an older mouse or a keyboard depending on user preference.

Furthermore, 2 x WiFi Antenna ports with the capability to run WiFi 6 and a single LAN port powered by Realtek RTL8125B chipset are readily available in the motherboard for faster internet connectivity.

The B550T-SILVER motherboard comes with a single display port as well as an HDMI 2.1 port capable of supporting up to 4K, vivid, crystal clear images. This together with the 3 audio ports powered by the ALC897 chipset is capable of providing the users with an extremely immersive audio and visual experience.

To Conclude, the new B550T-SILVER motherboard brings cutting-edge technology in a small form, highly suitable for gaming and casual content consumption. It is undoubtedly the best choice in the market for that small sleek HTPC build.   

Read more @ BIOSTAR

ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming ITX/ax – iXBT

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ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming ITX / ax is a mid-budget chipset motherboard with a lot of advantages. It has an excellent power system, providing auto-overclocking even for flagship processors like the Ryzen 9 5950X, while adhering to the AMD PBO framework. The Mini-ITX form factor allows you to install this board in any of the smallest PCs.

Read more @ iXBT (Russian)