Computers have used socketed processors for most of the PC’s lifespan, with a few notable exceptions like Intel’s cartridge-based Pentium II and III aside. These sockets change every few processor ...

Being set on the Intel Z97 chipset, allows this motherboard to be compatible with all the LGA 1150 socket CPU’s such as the i5-4570k and i7-4700k. This particular board has been built using all the ...

But, just how much does the CPU come into play at 3840x2160? Take a look below, as the results are surprising. Single GPU: Starting off with the single GPU results, the LGA 1150 keeps its ground ...

The aesthetics of the ASUS Maximus VII Ranger really do trump other motherboards in this class. While the similarly priced Gigabyte and MSI Gaming 7 motherboards are attractive, I think they lack some ...

For those who’ve been closely following the Z97 launch these past couple weeks, you’ll know that it hasn’t been anywhere near the smoothest chipset launch in Intel history. Despite Intel’s NDA set for ...

Now that Intel's newest LGA 1150 motherboard chipset is out in full force, numerous enthusiast-class boards abound. We've already taken a look at five Z97 motherboards from Gigabyte, EVGA, and MSI, ...

In context: Have you got your eye on one of Intel's Comet Lake-S desktop CPUs? If so, you'll need a new 400-series motherboard with an LGA 1200 socket, but the good news is that those with an LGA115x ...

Forward-looking: It seems there's nothing Intel loves more than launching new sockets. With LGA 1200 only recently released alongside the 10th-gen Comet Lake chips, more evidence has emerged that the ...

ENERMAX, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance PC hardware products, confirms compatibility with the upcoming Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake CPU and announces the availability of LGA 1700 ...

We test out two SAPPHIRE Radeon R9 290X Tri-X GPUs in CrossFire on three competing CPU sockets at 4K. It wasn't long ago that we tested our two Intel systems at 4K, comparing the LGA 2011 and LGA 1150 ...