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ASRock launches new Frankensteined motherboard with one DDR4 slot and two DDR5 slots
By Hassam Nasir published
Is the cure to RAM pricing a motherboard that supports multiple generations?

MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max Wifi II Motherboard review: Sharpening the Tomahawk’s blade
By Joe Shields published
The B850 Tomahawk Max Wifii II refines the popular budget AM5 board with additional M.2 storage, an OC Engine chip, a 64MB BIOS, a minor facelift, and a small price increase.

Best motherboard deals 2026
By Joe Shields last updated
Here are the best motherboard deals in 2026. We're constantly updating this list with the best deals across all your favorite retailers.

Why AMD motherboards now come with bigger BIOS chips—and why it matters to you
By Zhiye Liu published
We take a quick look at the evolution of BIOS chip capacities on AMD motherboards over the years.

MSI's $80 AMD motherboards with DDR4 support swoop in to rescue gamers amid the global RAM crisis
By Zhiye Liu published
MSI launches the Pro B550M-B and B550M-A Pro motherboards for previous-generation Ryzen processors that reside on the AM4 socket.

Best Motherboards 2026 for Gaming, by Socket and Chipset
By Joe Shields last updated
Here are the best motherboards we've tested, for recent AMD and Intel platforms.

Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero Motherboard Review
By Joe Shields published
Asus’ ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero swoops into the market as a high-end AMD motherboard with premium features, solid performance in our testing, and a fantastic all-black aesthetic.

Gigabyte X870E Aero X3D Wood Motherboard Review: Wood and leather make it better
By Joe Shields published
The Gigabyte X870E Aero X3D Wood is a unique, stand-out white motherboard with wood-themed accents and a comprehensive hardware list that performs well.

Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial Motherboard Review: Carving out a new top-notch flagship for Asus
By Joe Shields published
Built to impress, the Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial packs seven M.2 slots, dual 10GbE, Wi-Fi 7, USB4, and a 5-inch LCD onto a fantastic-looking white motherboard.
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