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Asus to launch Atom D2500 mini-ITX motherboard | Posted on: 31/12/2011 @ 5:13

vr-zone.com - We've managed to dig out a few details of an upcoming mini-ITX motherboard from Asus featuring Intel's Atom D2500 processor and although this isn't the most exciting platform in the world, Asus has created something a little bit different. In fact, anyone looking at building a home server with some fancy features might just want to consider this board.

ASRock A75M-ITX Motherboard Review | Posted on: 30/12/2011 @ 21:25

Win a MSI X79A-GD65 Sandy Bridge-E motherboard | Posted on: 29/12/2011 @ 13:26

ASUS Rampage IV Extreme @ ocaholic | Posted on: 29/12/2011 @ 13:26

Review: ASUS Rampage IV Extreme | Posted on: 29/12/2011 @ 13:24

Beim Rampage IV Extreme handelt es sich um das neue Flaggschiff Mainboard von ASUS, das auf Intels neustem brandneuem X79-Chipsatz basiert. ASUS verspricht mit diesem Board nichts Geringeres als: Extreme is back! Ob dem wirklich so ist, werden wir im folgenden Review selbstverständlich klären.

Gigabyte updates on the faulty motherboards, now offering lifetime warranty | Posted on: 29/12/2011 @ 13:00

In addition to a BIOS update, Gigabyte offers lifetime warranty for the faulty motherboards.

Asus P9X79 Deluxe Tested | Posted on: 26/12/2011 @ 18:38

Review of the ASUS P9X79 Deluxe Intel LGA 2011 motherboard. When most people think of ASUS, they imm...

ASRock X79 Extreme4-M Review | Posted on: 26/12/2011 @ 18:38

Review of the ASRock X79 Extreme4-M Intel X79 Motherboard. If you've followed what goes on with the ...

Gigabyte G1.Killer Sniper 2 Z68 ATX Motherboard Review | Posted on: 26/12/2011 @ 18:38

One such advantage is the motherboard your performance components are connected to. Especially if th...

Asus E45M1-M Pro Testbericht | Posted on: 26/12/2011 @ 18:38

Getestet wurde das ASUS E45M1-M PRO Mainboard. AMD E-450. Bereits zur Einführung der kleinsten Accel...

Zotac Z68-ITX WiFi Supreme Motherboard Review | Posted on: 26/12/2011 @ 18:38

Review of the Zotac Z68-ITX WiFi Supreme Motherboard. Small form factor systems are nothing new, but...

Asus Rampage IV Formula Digi+ Power Control Bericht | Posted on: 26/12/2011 @ 18:38

Auf der einen Seite wird das BIOS aktueller Mainboards immer einfacher zu bedienen. Auf der anderen ...

ECS X79R-AX Motherboard Review | Posted on: 26/12/2011 @ 18:38

ECS has released two motherboard models for the new socket 2011 platform, the X79R-AX and the X79R-A...

ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Test | Posted on: 26/12/2011 @ 18:38

Getestet wurde das ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Intel LGA1155 Mainboard. Heute wurde das ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen...

ASRock may be launching Transformer themed motherboards | Posted on: 26/12/2011 @ 18:36

One based on Optimus Prime the other on Bumblebee. Still in the design phase, not actual products...yet.

ASRock X79 Extreme4-M | Posted on: 24/12/2011 @ 1:35

The ASRock X79 Extreme4-M is a micro ATX motherboard packs a ton of features, more then you'd imagine for a price tag of about $219. Frankly, it looks like a hardcore gamer and/or enthusiast motherboard, able to run multiple graphics cards and featuring impressive auto overclocking results.

Hasbro Sues Asus Over Transformer Prime | Posted on: 24/12/2011 @ 0:36

We're just receiving word that toymaker Hasbro is suing Asus over the name of its Transformer Prime tablet. Hasbro of course is the owner of the popular Transformers line of merchandise and other media, which has of late included a few medicore films. Being that Asus has used both the main title of the series (Transformer) and the the name of the leader of the Autobots (Prime, as in Optimus ...

ASUS P9X79 Deluxe Intel LGA 2011 Review | Posted on: 23/12/2011 @ 20:36

When most people think of ASUS, they immediately think of the "ROG" product line, one that has set itself apart from the rest due to extensive functionality, and top-level overclocking ability. however, ASUS does have a few other products out there that offer the same, if not more, and the ASUS P9X79 Deluxe that recently arrived on our doorstep is definitely one of those products. Boasting ASUS's ...

ASRock targets 10 million motherboard sales in 2012 | Posted on: 23/12/2011 @ 20:00

Thinks Ivy Bridge will help boost the cause. Managed to ship 7.8 million in 2011.

ASUS UX21E | Posted on: 23/12/2011 @ 16:24

When Intel announced the development of a new, ultraportable platform, which would change the portable PC philosophy from the core, few anticipated the arrival of such devices as ultrabooks. Just as they created the netbook in their time, Intel opted for a new approach yet again and decided to change the concept of ?portable?.

ASRock preparing the X79 Extreme6 | Posted on: 23/12/2011 @ 16:24

An entry level board from ASRock which still retains most high end features.

ASUS sued over "Transformer Prime" trademark infringement | Posted on: 23/12/2011 @ 8:26

vr-zone.com - ASUS is now in trouble for using the name "Transformer" and "Transformer Prime". Toy maker Hasbro has filed a lawsuit against the Taiwanese company over the trademark on the name that are more known for the toys, cartoons and movies. 

Gigabyte GA-X79-UD7 Motherboard Review | Posted on: 23/12/2011 @ 8:25

Tick...tock, tick...tock goes the Intel clock. With another 'tock' comes another CPU chipset that everyone wants to get their hands on. In that light, Gigabyte has provided us with their high-end motherboard for their enthusiast class chipset to put through its paces, the GA-X79-UD7. Gigabyte GA-X79-UD7 Motherboard Review is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community ...

ASRock to introduce three Cedar trail mini-ITX motherboards | Posted on: 23/12/2011 @ 7:00

New Atom-based Cedar Trail boards, integrated CPU/GPU in the mini-ITX form factor.

ECS X79R-AX Motherboard | Posted on: 21/12/2011 @ 22:48

Let's take a look at this socket 2011 motherboard from ECS based on the new Intel X79 chipset and targeted to the new Core i7 "Sandy Bridge-E" CPUs, featuring four PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots, eight SATA-600 ports, six USB 3.0 ports, and more.

ASRock preparing the Fatal1ty X79 Pro board | Posted on: 21/12/2011 @ 21:48

Enthusiast material: Quad SLI/CFX support and up to 2400MHz memory compatibility.

ASUS to outsource some motherboard production to ?Cal-Comp? | Posted on: 21/12/2011 @ 17:12

A Thai based PCB company to get 5 million units a year in orders.

Ultrabook Head to Head: Acer Aspire S3 vs. ASUS UX31E | Posted on: 21/12/2011 @ 16:00

Intel first launched the ultrabook concept back in May of this year, and the initial reaction ranged from cynicism to excitement. On the one end of the spectrum were those who just saw the ultrabook as a way for Intel to try and sell more high-margin ULV parts, along with others calling the whole thing a MacBook Air knockoff. Those who showed more enthusiasm for the platform had a different take ...

Zotac Z68-ITX WiFi Supreme Motherboard Review | Posted on: 21/12/2011 @ 14:48

Small form factor systems are nothing new, but with the Mini-ITX form factor they keep on getting smaller.  Today we are going to take a look at a motherboard that is perfect for a small form factor or media center application.  The board is the Zotac Z68-ITX WiFi Supreme and it features support for second generation Intel Core processors, discrete Nvidia GeForce GT 430 graphics processor, ...

GIGABYTE G1.Killer Sniper 2 Z68 ATX Motherboard Review | Posted on: 19/12/2011 @ 2:36

Two die hard gamers with nearly identical systems were convinced that one would “pwn” the other. As the fight when on, it seemed player 1 knew where Player 2 was at all times, getting behind…Related Articles & Videos Futurelooks Unboxes the GIGABYTE G1-Killer Sniper 2 Gaming Motherboard (Video) Futurelooks Unboxes the GIGABYTE G1-Killer Sniper 2 Gaming Motherboard ...

Asus P8P67 PRO Motherboard Review | Posted on: 16/12/2011 @ 12:24

P67 board is still a good option for those not wanted onboard video system. This review was made possible by Asus The Board The usual ASUS styled heatsinks around the socket. The PCI-E slots, 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black) *1 I doubt anyone [...]

ASRock X79 Extreme4-M Review | Posted on: 16/12/2011 @ 11:12

We look at the first micro-ATX LGA2011 motherboard, and see how it compares to its ATX brothers.

ASUS Sabertooth X79 Review | Posted on: 16/12/2011 @ 10:12

Dragi tovar??i ?i pretini, r?mâne?i lini?ti?i la locurili voastri c?ci v-am preg?tit un nou review. Ast?zi aveam de-a face cu placa de baz? ASUS Sabertooth X79. Din câte se pare, celor de la ASUS le-a mers destul de bine cu seria Sabertooth, astfel încat avem de-a face cu câte cel pu?in o implementare a seriei pe fiecare platform?. A?a deci, la lupt?... pardon, la review înainteee!!!

ASRock X79 Extreme9 X79 Motherboard Review | Posted on: 16/12/2011 @ 7:12

I had never really used ASRock boards in the past, on a personal level, and only being in charge of motherboard reviews saw me having a glance at their potential. After looking at their Z68 boards, I instantly knew they had something special going on. X79 confirmed this, when we looked at the X79 Extreme4 which was one of the best looking boards that had passed through my hands. It also showed ...

MSI introduce X79 GD45 motherboard | Posted on: 15/12/2011 @ 12:48

Supports 128GB of RAM, multi GPU configurations and the latest LGA 2011 processors.

ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime Review Part II: Battery Life & More | Posted on: 15/12/2011 @ 11:48

In our original review of the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime I did the best I could do given limited testing opportunity with the platform before the NDA lifted on all reviews data. I made the commitment back then to come back with additional findings after I had spent more time with the platform. Today I'm back to make good on that promise. Two more Eee Pad Transformer Prime samples later and ...

ECS X79R-AX Intel LGA 2011 Review | Posted on: 14/12/2011 @ 10:48

With the launch of Intel's latest well under way, ECS has sent us another warrior to battle the twin dragons of injustice, the ECS X79R-AX. Undoubtably the best board ECS has ever released, the ECS X79R-AX is ready for battle, after receiving training no ohter boards has. Set to finally banish the dragons back to the demise they planned for humanity, the ECS X79R-AX has hit the TechPowerUp ...

ASRock A75M-ITX FM1 Mini-ITX Motherboard Review | Posted on: 13/12/2011 @ 23:00

I believe that the AMD APUs are the only choice for a single chip HTPC solution and I stand by that statement. The best possible option would be paired with an mini-ITX motherboard and a very small…Related Articles & Videos No related posts. [If you're sufficiently teased, click the title, or head to Futurelooks.com for the rest!]

Intel DX79SI Motherboard | Posted on: 13/12/2011 @ 17:24

Let's take a look at this socket 2011 motherboard from Intel based on the new Intel X79 chipset and targeted to the new Core i7 "Sandy Bridge-E" CPUs.

EVGA Z68 FTW Motherboard Review | Posted on: 13/12/2011 @ 7:48

EVGA may have been a little late to the game with their Intel Socket 1155 motherboards. By no means does that mean they aren't making a splash with them. The EVGA Z68 FTW is a damn fine looking motherboard. Looks won't get you the frame rates we all desire though! Does it live up to the expectations that accompany the EVGA name? Or is it all show and no go? Join us as we take a look at the ...

ASUS Rampage III Extreme Black Edition X58 LGA1366 ATX Motherboard Review | Posted on: 13/12/2011 @ 7:48

Everyone should understand by now that ROG (Republic of Gamers) series products cater to two types of enthusiasts which includes extreme overclockers and hardcore gamers who want the fastest, best tuned ASUS products money can buy. Not… Related posts:CES 2011 Video Coverage – ASUS Unveils the Rampage III Black Edition X58 ROG Motherboard GIGABYTE X58A-OC LGA1366 ATX Extreme Overclocking ...

Asus P8Z68-V LX Z68 Motherboard Review | Posted on: 12/12/2011 @ 12:00

After X79 proving to be a pricey upgrade this Christmas, a lot of users are still looking at what the famous Z68 platform has to offer, and with prices falling as we get closer to that special day of the holiday season, it’s the perfect time to upgrade it seems. Couple this fantastic value with a range of components that can really be pushed to their limits including the 2500k, 2600k and the ...

ASRock Z68 Extreme 7 Gen 3 LGA1155 ATX Motherboard Review | Posted on: 12/12/2011 @ 7:24

Sandy Bridge processors and Cougar Point motherboards are the current dual channel standards to beat. In fact, the platform is sailing along so well that it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down and should do so… Related posts:Video – Futurelooks Unboxes the ASROCK P67 Pro3 LGA1155 “Sandy Bridge” Motherboard ASRock P67 Pro 3 LGA1155 Sandy Bridge Motherboard Review ASRock X58 Extreme ...

Review: ASRock X79 Extreme4 | Posted on: 10/12/2011 @ 10:24

Everyone and their dog in the motherboard market will be releasing new mobos based on the X79 chipset following Intel's release of the Sandy Bridge E processors. We've already had a play with one of Asus's top boards in the form of the Sabretooth X79, and now it's the turn of fellow Taiwanese outfit ASRock to get in on the action. The X79 Extreme4 is the company's third tier LGA 2,011 offering ...

ASUS P9X79 Pro Motherboard | Posted on: 09/12/2011 @ 20:46

BenchmarkReviews.com: Designed to support second-generation Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition processors for the LGA2011 socket, Intel's Sandy Bridge Extreme X79 Express motherboards raise the standard for performance computers. ASUSTek, the largest of Intel's partners, is using this occasion to debut some impressive technology of their own: the ASUS P9X79 Pro motherboard. Nearly identical to the ...

ASRock X79 Extreme4-M and X79 Extreme4 Review ? Sandy Bridge-E meets mATX | Posted on: 09/12/2011 @ 17:48

In our series of X79 reviews, the next boards to face scrutiny are a pair of ASRock boards – the X79 Extreme4-M, one of the first mATX solutions to X79, and the X79 Extreme4, a full size ATX model.  The main interesting point to consider starts with whether the power consumption and heat generation are applicable to the Sandy Bridge-E platform.  With the socket and quad channel memory taking ...

Asus Rampage IV Extreme Review | Posted on: 09/12/2011 @ 16:48

Asus works its ROG magic on the latest Rampage motherboard

Review: ASUS Rampage IV Formula | Posted on: 07/12/2011 @ 11:12

Mit der ROG-Serie bedient ASUS jeweils die Gamer und Overclocker. Mittlerweile findet man endlich eine klare Abstufung im Sortiment des Herstellers bezüglich Gaming- und Overclocking-Motherboards. So zielt das Formula-Board auf die Gamer-Gemeinde wohingegen das Extreme-Board die Overclocker anvisiert. Somit kann man vom Formula also Features erwarten, die in erster Line Gamer ansprechen. Es gbit ...

Gigabyte Z68AP-D3 Z68 Motherboard Review | Posted on: 07/12/2011 @ 9:24

With X79 arriving onto the scene, the high-end market has been filled and is something that only the insanely rich can afford. Z68 can still be expensive too, when we look at the likes of the G1 Sniper 2 board which is pricey, but does offer a lot of features that no other board on the market can offer such as X-Fi sound and a Killer NIC onboard chip.

MSI X79A-GD65 (8D) Motherboard | Posted on: 06/12/2011 @ 13:01

Let's take a look at this socket 2011 motherboard from MSI based on the new Intel X79 chipset and targeted to the new Core i7 "Sandy Bridge-E" CPUs.

X79 Express Motherboard Performance Comparison | Posted on: 06/12/2011 @ 1:48

BenchmarkReviews.com: As part of the Sandy Bridge Extreme CPU launch, Benchmark Reviews received several new X79 Express motherboards to test. Each motherboard's aimed at a different audience and has different features. In this article I'll compare the stock and overclocked performance of each motherboard to see if there are any significant differences.

ASUS Maximus IV Extreme P67 LGA1155 ATX Motherboard Review | Posted on: 05/12/2011 @ 5:00

The Republic of Gamers series is the top of the line when it comes to ASUS’ illustrious motherboards and video cards. But, it was the launch of the ROG motherboards back in 2006 that started the road… Related posts:Futurelooks Unboxes the ASUS Maximus IV Extreme ROG P67 LGA1155 ATX Motherboard (Video) ASUS Sabertooth P67 (B3 Revision) LGA1155 Sandy Bridge ATX Motherboard Review Video – ...

ASUS Maximus IV Extreme P67 LGA1155 ATX Motherboard Review | Posted on: 04/12/2011 @ 20:36

The Republic of Gamers series is the top of the line when it comes to ASUS’ illustrious motherboards and video cards. But, it was the launch of the ROG motherboards back in 2006 that started the road… Related posts:Futurelooks Unboxes the ASUS Maximus IV Extreme ROG P67 LGA1155 ATX Motherboard (Video) ASUS Sabertooth P67 (B3 Revision) LGA1155 Sandy Bridge ATX Motherboard Review Video – ...

BIOSTAR TA990FXE AMD 990FX Motherboard Review | Posted on: 02/12/2011 @ 13:24

Over the past year Legit Reviews has had the opportunity to play with a few system boards from BIOSTAR. Each time they have left us impressed with a great cost/performance ratio. The BIOSTAR TA990FXE AMD 990FX AM3+ motherboard retails for $129.99 which is the lowest cost AMD 990FX motherboard we have looked at to date. How will it stack up to a pair of AMD 990FX motherboards that are nearly ...

ECS A990FXM-A Socket AM3+ Review | Posted on: 01/12/2011 @ 23:36

Once again the dragons are upon us, and once again a challenger emerges to defend humanity from their wrath. ECS's A990FXM-A socket AM3+ has landed on our testbench, ready for battle, sword and shield in hand. Will the ECS A990FXM-A save us from the black hole that is slow computing? We find out.

ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe Z68 LGA 1155 Motherboard | Posted on: 01/12/2011 @ 18:00

X79 motherboards are just starting to hit retailers now, and at this point the Z68 series motherboard architecture remains one of the better performing and more affordable options on the market. In this review we will take a look at the ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe Z68 LGA 1155 motherboard which supports the very latest second generation Intel Core i7, i5, and i3 processors.

ASRock X79 Extreme4-M | Posted on: 01/12/2011 @ 12:24

The ASRock Extreme4-M is a class act of that there can be no doubt. It has pretty much everything going for it: Looks, size and performance by the bucket load. So are there any improvements to be made?

ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime Availability: Week of December 19th | Posted on: 01/12/2011 @ 10:00

If you're waiting to get your hands on an Eee Pad Transformer Prime, you're going to have to wait a little bit longer. ASUS is expecting the first etail and retail availability in North America during the week of December 19th (not the 12th as was originally expected). If you're planning on giving the Prime as a gift this year, you may want to have a backup just in case. No word on quantities ...