ASRock Z890 Taichi OCF Review: Best for overclockers, works great for everyone By Joe Shields published 2 January 25 ASRock’s Z890 Taichi OCF is a $599 overclocker-focused board for Intel’s latest platform. It’s also mostly great for daily use, though there aren’t a lot of USB-A ports.
Asus ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi motherboard review: Snazzy snow owl By Joe Shields published 19 December 24 The Asus ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi is a solid motherboard option in the upper-midrange space. It offers several other AI and DIY-friendly features and an impressive list of specifications.
ASRock Z890 Taichi Lite Review: Slimmed down Taichi for the mid-range By Joe Shields published 13 December 24 ASRock’s Z890 Taichi Lite offers users high-end hardware at a more reasonable price point. You get a lot of storage connectivity, Dual LAN ports, and a flagship-class audio solution for $399.99.
Biostar X870E Valkyrie Review: Still improving, still a ways to go By Joe Shields published 4 December 24 Updated X870E Valkyrie is improved but still lags behind the ‘Big Four’
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master Motherboard Review: ATX with 14 USB ports, incredibly fast memory support By Joe Shields published 16 November 24 Loads of USB ports, ultra-fast memory support, and all lots of AI/Easy features
Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Hero Review: Attractive, with lots of M.2 and 5GB Ethernet By Joe Shields published 26 October 24 The Crosshair X870E Hero gets a sleek new design and more features without a price increase over last-gen.
MSI MEG Z890 Ace motherboard review: Arrow Lake S, with lots of USB and M.2 By Joe Shields published 24 October 24 Z890 motherboards hit the scene with improved looks, more PCIe lanes, and added features
ASRock X870E Taichi Review: Better than X670E, at a lower price By Joe Shields published 21 October 24 Editor's Choice The updated Taichi offers a new look, DIY-friendly functionality, loads of features and costs less than the X670E Taichi!
Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master Review: Solid performance, fast M.2, ample USB By Joe Shields published 1 October 24 Priced at $499.99, the X870E Aorus Master gets a slight facelift, a lot more USB ports (including USB 4.0), and fast storage with three PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 sockets.
MSI X870E Carbon WIFI Motherboard Review: USB 4.0 has arrived By Joe Shields published 30 September 24 MSI’s X870E Carbon is a premium motherboard with robust power delivery, several “EZ” features, solid performance, and four USB Type-C ports on the rear IO.
Maxsun iCraft B760M Cross Review: White Micro ATX, anime style By Joe Shields published 21 September 24 This sub-$200 white Micro ATX board has an anime theme, ample connectivity, and solid gaming performance, but it lacks in several areas.
MSI Pro B650M-P Review: Value-minded Micro ATX By Joe Shields published 29 August 24 MSI’s Pro B650M-P is a budget Micro ATX offering for business users. It offers ample storage options and full support for the 9000 series processors at an entry-level price point.
MSI B650I Edge Wi-Fi Review: Affordable ITX for AM5 By Joe Shields published 19 August 24 The MSI B650I edge has almost everything you want in a Mini-ITX board and is reasonably priced. However, if you need many rear USB ports or PCIe 5.0-capable M.2 sockets, look elsewhere.
Asus Pro B760M-CT CSM Motherboard Review: CSM Means Business By Joe Shields published 4 August 24 A four-display office-class board with a lot of support but limited performance when using high-power processors
Gigabyte B760M DS3H AX Motherboard Review: Entry-level Micro ATX with three-screen output By Joe Shields published 26 July 24 Triple Display capable, but limits performance on high-powered CPUs
Maxsun Terminator Z790M D5 Ice Review: White Micro ATX with five M.2 sockets By Joe Shields published 9 July 24 Maxsun’s Z790M D5 Ice is a sleek white and silver Micro ATX board with five M.2 sockets, two 20 Gbps Type-C ports, and above-average performance out of the box.
ASRock B760M Pro RS Review: Affordable, and ample M.2 By Joe Shields published 29 June 24 A budget Micro ATX board with ample storage and a reasonable price point
ASRock Z790I Lightning Wi-Fi Review: Lightning in a (Little) Bottle By Joe Shields published 27 May 24 A lower-cost Mini-ITX board that overclocks memory like a pro
Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX Ice Motherboard Review: Icy, a bit pricey, plenty of USB By Joe Shields published 18 May 24 The Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX Ice is a budget-oriented board with an icy-white PCB and brushed aluminum finishes.
Asus ROG Maximus Z790 Formula Review: Hybrid cooling and high-end hardware By Joe Shields published 10 April 24 An excess of USB ports, and premium audio as well
Maxsun Terminator H770 YTX D5 Wi-Fi review: A dream for cable management By Joe Shields published 26 March 24 YTX form factor with rear cable management at an affordable price.
Gigabyte X670E Aorus Pro X motherboard review: Striking in white, with lots of USB By Joe Shields published 10 March 24 Editor's Choice An updated AM5 board with fast storage (two PCIe 5.0 sockets) and a unique white/gray appearance
ASRock PG Z790 Riptide Review: Best Z790 board around $230 By Joe Shields published 17 February 24 Editor's Choice Easy on the wallet with a loaded specifications list. What more is there to ask for?
Maxsun iCraft Z790 White V2 review: A white PCB for mid-range builders By Joe Shields published 2 February 24 A mid-range class white motherboard with good performance and plenty of PCIe slots.
Colorful iGame Z790D5 Flow Review: Unique Design, Otherwise Ordinary By Joe Shields published 11 January 24 A unique white and flowing design with good performance, but lacks a PCIe 5.0 M.2 socket
