Kaby Lake is no longer new now that we have Intel's Kaby Lake. However, it still offers a lot of value for those looking for a budget build. For those deciding between Kaby Lake and Skylake let's take a look at some of the changes between the Z270 and the Z170 chipset. First of all, the new Intel Kaby Lake processors are compatible with the previous generation Z170 … [Read more...]
Best Budget B350 AM4 Motherboards for AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7 Processors 2018
One of the best things that AMD has to offer with its new Ryzen platform is a chance to get a CPU with a lot of cores that you can overclock on the cheap. Overclocking a Ryzen CPU is not only possible on the more expensive AM4 x370 motherboards, but also on its inexpensive B350 chipset, and small form-factor X300 motherboards. This makes a budget build with a lot of cores … [Read more...]
6 Best AMD AM4 X370 Ryzen Motherboards 2018
AMD Ryzen is here along with a plethora of new motherboards. PC enthusiasts who've been waiting for the AM4 platform certainly won't be disappointed. The detail and care that motherboard manufacturers have added this time around are impressive. It's a much-needed update and one we've not seen for several years. Clearly, the AMD Ryzen lineup is here to stay. So What's New … [Read more...]
5 Best SFF Mini ITX 1151 Motherboards for Intel Z270 and B250 Chipsets 2018
Building a small form factor gaming PC or HTPC is all about maximizing your space while keeping the features you can have on a full-sized gaming rig. In this post, we'll take a look at a few good SFF motherboard for your Intel Z270, B250 or previous generation H110 or B150 LGA 1151 system. These boards not only give you fantastic value for the money you spend, they manage to … [Read more...]
Best Budget Z370 1151 Coffee Lake Motherboards 2018
Intel's new 8th generation Coffee Lake processors are here. From our perspective, this is a generation that's finally worthy of an upgrade. Here's a brief synopsis of what you get with the 8th gen CPUs: 6 Cores for i5 and i7 CPUs 4 Cores for I3 Increased Turbo Speeds A 50Mhz increase in integrated graphics card clock speed 2666Mhz support for the i5 and i7 … [Read more...]