MSI has released new BIOS updates for various 600-series motherboards, introducing the AGESA Combo PI-1.2.0.0 microcode for its AMD X670E, X670, B650, and A620 motherboards. These updates aim to address multiple critical issues, improve system stability, and introduce new features. These new updates bring various bug fixes and improvements to …
Read More »MSI issues BIOS update for 600-series motherboards with memory improvements
To improve memory performance across their AMD 600-series motherboards, MSI has started to roll out the AGESA PI 1.0.0.7c BIOS update. Based on what we've heard so far, this update allows AMD systems with X670E, X670, B650, and A620 motherboards to run higher memory speeds while maintaining stability. As seen …
Read More »AMD AGESA firmware update enables up to 8,200MHz DDR5 speeds
AMD AM5 platform development has progressed significantly, and it looks like the newest AGESA version 1.0.0.7B is the result of that. The new firmware is already available for certain motherboards, allowing users to test it beforehand. Based on the reports we've gathered, it looks like a game changer, allowing specific …
Read More »Asus starts issuing BIOS updates to introduce 24/48GB DDR5 memory support to X670/B650 motherboards
AMD 600-series motherboards are now starting to get support for 24/48GB DDR5 memory sticks. Asus, in particular, has already released the Beta BIOS introducing the feature, expanding your options for memory when upgrading to the latest generation. The Beta BIOS for Asus motherboards was shared on the ROG forums (via …
Read More »AMD rolls out discounted Ryzen 7000 hardware bundles
It seems to be deal season for AMD. Recently we covered a very good discount on the RX 7900XT graphics card. Now, AMD is offering discounted hardware bundles for a limited time, so you can get the CPU, motherboard and RAM you need all together at a lower price. The …
Read More »Gigabyte X670 and B650 BIOS update adds support for AMD Ryzen 7000X3D chips
In a few days, AMD will release the Ryzen 7000X3D chips to the public. These chips will be supported by X670 and B650 series motherboards, but you'll first have to update your BIOS if you've already got a motherboard. Fortunately for those with a Gigabyte motherboard, a BIOS update has …
Read More »ASRock reveals expansion card that can turn a B650 motherboard into an X670 one
What if you could turn an AMD B650 motherboard into an X670 motherboard? That's already possible, but you won't be able to do it just yet. ASRock developed an AMD X670 expansion card that only works with specific B650 motherboards from the vendor. However, they're not on sale, at least …
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Read More »Gigabyte X670 & X670E Motherboards Overview
AMD’s new AM5 platform has launched with the new Ryzen 7000 series processors. Alongside useful upgrades such as PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 support, the new platform ushers in a new cohort of motherboards with extensive feature sets. In this video, we will be taking an initial overview look at …
Read More »AMD Details Zen 4 Ryzen 7000 and AM5 – Launch September 27th
AMD has today given more details on its upcoming Ryzen 7000 Series - Zen 4 - processors and the AM5 platform. Launching 27th September, the Ryzen 9 7950X flagship is touted as having a 29% faster core for gamers versus Ryzen 5000 Series whilst also enhancing power efficiency thanks to the application of TSMC's 5nm process node. Four chips launch on September 27th alongside DDR5- and PCIe 5.0-capable X-Series motherboards, with B-Series boards to follow-up in October.
Read More »Asus showcases new AM5 motherboards at Gamescom
At Gamescom this week, we swung by Asus's massive ROG booth to get the low-down on upcoming hardware. AMD is currently gearing up to launch its Ryzen 7000 series processors soon, and motherboard makers are beginning to show off what they'll have available at launch. At the event, we got to see the first full set of Asus motherboards for AMD's next-gen CPUs.
Read More »Asus details three upcoming X670E motherboards
The AMD X670 and X670E chipsets were announced earlier this month, with each of the leading manufacturers showcasing their flagship models. Asus was at this event, where it introduced the ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme and X670E Hero motherboards. However, the company has plans to launch other boards, including the ROG …
Read More »AMD announces Ryzen 7000 livestream reveal
It is now official – AMD will properly unveil its next generation Ryzen processors later this month. Today, the company announced a livestream for the occasion, which will include new details on Zen 4 and the AM5 platform. In recent weeks, rumours have been pointing to a late August announcement …
Read More »MSI seemingly confirms September launch for Ryzen 7000 and X670 motherboards
We're slowly finding evidence that the Ryzen 7000 series processors and X670 motherboards will release next month. Following a recent report sharing the release date, MSI China has now shared a marketing video that clearly shows that its X670 and X670E boards will be coming out on September 15th. The …
Read More »AMD may reveal more on Ryzen 7000 CPUs at an event next week
As the company confirmed over the summer, AMD is currently preparing for the rollout of Ryzen 7000 series desktop processors and new Socket AM5 motherboards. It has been a while since the last official update, but AMD won't keep us waiting much longer, as an upcoming AMD event should bring …
Read More »Phison showcases SSD using its new PCIe 5.0 storage controller
The era of PCIe 5.0 storage is approaching. Intel Alder Lake already supports such devices, and with the Raphael platform, AMD-based systems will also be able to use them. With the foundations almost set, it's time for the PCIe controller manufacturers to make their solutions available to SSD makers. One …
Read More »Intel to launch Raptor Lake desktop and first Sapphire Rapids chips in October
Late 2022 is shaping up to be quite busy for new PC hardware. Besides the next generation of Nvidia and AMD graphics cards, Intel is also expected to launch its Raptor Lake desktop processors and the first Sapphire Rapids HEDT CPUs. According to ECSM_Official (via Wccftech), Intel delayed the release …
Read More »First X670E and X670 motherboards revealed for Ryzen 7000
Last night during AMD's Computex 2022 keynote, the company gave us our first peak at next-gen PC components, including new details on Ryzen 7000 processors and Socket AM5 motherboards. Now, the first X670 and X670E motherboards have been revealed, with ASUS and MSI being amongst the first. AMD has three …
Read More »AMD previews Zen 4 and AM5 motherboards at Computex 2022
Today marks the beginning of Computex 2022 and AMD is hosting the first major keynote of the week. During the event, AMD has given us a preview of what's to come, confirming new details about Zen 4 processors, and the upcoming X670E, X670 and B650 motherboards, the first to use the new AM5 socket.
Read More »AMD will likely show the first AM5 X670 and B650 motherboards at Computex 2022
In the last few days, there have been a lot of rumours about AMD's 600-series motherboards, with reports claiming we would see new X670 and B650 boards at Computex 2022. Now, just ahead of AMD's keynote, details about X670 motherboards from vendors like ASRock and Asus have emerged online. Earlier …
Read More »AMD AM5 motherboards for Ryzen 7000 CPUs may drop DDR4 support
We're still months away from AMD's AM5 platform launch and the release of Ryzen 7000 series processors, but leaks and rumours are giving us an early idea of what to expect. According to industry sources, AMD's AM5 platform launch will include the X670 and B650 motherboards at first, and apparently …
Read More »X670 chipset might be outsourced, arriving in late 2020
The next-generation X670 chipset from AMD will be produced by a third-party, according to insider sources. These same sources also revealed that X670 would release in late 2020, alongside the 7nm+ Ryzen 4000 CPUs. The current X570 platform is manufactured in-house, by AMD, unlike the previous 300-series and 400-series motherboards. …
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