AMD’s new Zen 3 processors are finally upon us and they bring to the market a brand-new architecture that is touted as an impressive 19% IPC improvement over a single generational upgrade. We examine the brand new AM4 flagship processor in AMD’s 16-core Ryzen 9 5950X. Can it offer up the same balance of performance that we saw from Zen 2 whilst also closing the important gaming gap to Intel?
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The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor that operates with a 3.4GHz base frequency and 4.9GHz maximum boost with a 105W TDP. MSRP is set at $799 and that converts into £750 in the UK. That’s a roughly £40-50 increase in price over the Zen 2 Ryzen 9 3950X it replaces.
AMD’s chosen process node is still TSMC 7nm, but it is the tweaked design logic as applied with the frequency enhanced Ryzen 3000XT chips launched in July 2020. That should help reach and sustain higher boost clocks versus original Zen 2 Ryzen 3000X chips.
A pair of the new Zen 3 CCXs are deployed in the Ryzen 9 5950X to make up the 16-core total. This means that the cores have access to 64MB of L3 cache split across the two CCXs in CCD chiplet form, and you get the same 0.5MB of L2 cache per core as we saw with Zen 2.
In terms of other connectivity, AM4 platform support, physical CPU packaging, memory compatibility and everything else, it all stays that same as with Zen 2. That’s because AMD is using the same 12nm IO die used on Zen 2. The chiplet approach that Zen is built around allows AMD to simply plug-and-play the new Zen 3 chiplets with the ‘old’ Zen 2 IO die.
The discrete IO die and core chiplet approach really does continue to look like a stroke of genius from AMD.
With the same IO die used, we get the same generic connectivity. Most notably, you get 16+4+4 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, with four of those reserved for communication between the chipset and CPU. On-chip USB and SATA connectivity are the same, so check back to our previous content if you’ve forgotten what’s on offer.
And you also get the same support for dual-channel DDR4 memory with 3600MHz continuing to be the hassle-free sweet spot. The same memory rules as Zen 2 apply though – the memory controller and Infinity Fabric clock will run in the optimal 1:1 mode up to DDR4-3600MHz – a 1800MHz IF clock. Higher than 1800MHz Fabric clock will necessitate manual overclocking.
AMD does, however, highlight that 2000MHz Infinity Fabric clock is likely to be better achievable via overclocking, thus bringing the relevance of 4000MHz DIMMs into play.
In case it wasn’t obvious, you’ll need an AM4 motherboard for use with Ryzen 5000. X570 and B550 motherboard owners can update the BIOS and drop in the new chip underneath their same old cooler. Older 400-series motherboard compatibility is likely to come in future BIOS updates.
Notable competition for the £750 Ryzen 9 5950X comes from, well … nothing, other than the now £70-80 cheaper 3950X it replaces. Intel has no logical competitors at this price point as X299 is a less desirable platform except in niche edge cases.
Let’s have a closer look at the Zen 3 architecture and the similarities and differences to Zen 2.
ASRock unveiled the new motherboard X 570 PG Speed compatible with Ryzen CPUs 3000 is 5000. The new solution focuses on Killer connectivity and offers everything you need to build a high-end computer.
by Manolo De Agostini published 05 November 2020 , at 13: 30 in the Motherboards and Chipset channel ASRock RyZen AMD
ASRock presented the new motherboard X 570 PG Velocita , solution of the Phantom Gaming line designed for high-end configurations based on CPU AMD Ryzen , also the new series 5000 which debuts today.
The motherboard caught nta in format ATX , has 14 phases Dr. MOS power supply from 50 A and above all boasts a chip Killer for connectivity, E 3100 G for the 2.5 Gbps Ethernet and the AX 1650 as regards connectivity Wi-Fi 6 . For the rest we find four DDR4 slots capable of hosting memories up to over 5000 MHz in OC , two PCI Express 4.0 x slots 16, three PCI Express 4.0 x1, two M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots and eight SATA 6 Gbps ports.
In the back there are two connectors for the Wi-Fi antennas, one port HDMI , one DisplayPort , one S / PDIF optical output, one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A, one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type C and six USB 3.2 Gen1. The picture is completed by the Ethernet ports and a BIOS Flashback key.
As you can, the motherboard is equipped with lighting Polychrome RGB in several places, but LED strips and other synchronizable RGB peripherals can be connected . ASRock hasn’t disclosed the price of this motherboard, but it certainly won’t be cheap. Further information can be found on the dedicated page on the Taiwanese company’s website.
Asrock has released their X motherboard 570 PG Velocita Designed for the new Ryzen CPUs , PG Velocita is a new brand within the Phantom gaming family that includes the latest news to take full advantage of the new AMD Ryzen CPU 5000 series .
This board with AMD X chipset 570 is compatible with AMD Ryzen CPUs 2000, 3000 and the new ones 5000, thanks to their Digi Power design and their 14 phases, is ready to overclock without any problem . It has a reinforced PCIe 4.0 connector since, for example, the new NVIDIA RTX graphics 30 are larger than previous generations and thus hold their weight well. It also has two NVMe PCIe 4.0 connectors and capacity for 4 DIMMs with a maximum of 128 GB and speeds up to 5000 Mhz .
The plate has RGB lighting In the VRM cooling area and the chipset cooling area, in this area it also incorporates a fan for better cooling . RGB is controlled by Asrock software, and also has on-board connectors to connect your RGB and ARGB peripherals . For storage, in addition to the NVMe connectors, it has 8 SATA 3 connectors , and several connectors for USB 3.2 type A and type C on the front. In terms of connectivity, this Asrock motherboard has Wi-Fi 6 Killer AX 1650 up to 2.4 2.5G Gbps and Killer Ethernet E 3100 , with Killer doubleShot Pro you can combine both Wi-Fi connections and ethernet to work simultaneously and get up to 4.9 Gbps .
At the moment we do not have a launch date or price in Spain , but it should not take long to appear in Spanish distributors.
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Antonio Delgado
Computer Engineer by training, editor and hardware analyst at Geeknetic since 2011. I love gutting everything that comes my way, especially the latest hardware that we get here for reviews. In my spare time I fiddle with 3d printers, drones and other gadgets. For anything here you have me.
While you can buy one of the best gaming PCs and resolve your dilemma about whether to buy or build a PC that way, putting together your own system is less expensive and more rewarding. When you build a system yourself, you get total control of everything from the exact make and model of motherboard to aesthetics of the chassis and how many RGB fans you want.
Depending on what type of computer you create, you may also be saving a few hundred dollars over the cost of buying a prebuilt system. To help you assemble the best PC build for gaming or productivity on your budget, we’ve created a set of recommended parts lists below, organized by total price.
Getting High-End GPUs for Best PC Builds
However, before we get to our recommendations, we have to talk about the state of the market right now and why this is a terrible time to buy a high-end graphics card and a very difficult time to build a high-end gaming PC. At the moment, Nvidia’s new RTX 3080, 3070 and 3090 cards are top-of-the-line, but nearly impossible to get (see how and where to buy an RTX 3080, 3090 or 3070 card for your best chance). And AMD’s new Radeon RX 6000 series cards won’t be out until later this month and, at that time, could also sell out quickly.
So, while we will be recommending RTX 3000 series cards in our $1,500+ builds, know that you may have a difficult time finding one in stock right now. Your options are either to wait and keep trying, buy a prebuilt PC with the card inside or substitute in a cheaper, mid-range card, which we’ll offer some suggestions for. However, if you’re building a PC that’s about $1,250 or less, this is a perfectly good time to build as sub-$300 CPU and graphics cards aren’t getting replaced or lowering in price anytime soon.
Best PC Build Caveats
We will update this best PC builds page on a regular basis to keep pace with the changing hardware marketplace. Because availability and price of components changes so frequently, we will not have tested every single component. Nor, unless otherwise stated, are we able to gather all the parts for each suggested build together and test for clearance issues or other potential compatibility issues.
Note also that hardware prices change daily and vary by country, so the total cost for any given build may be slightly higher or lower when you read this than it was at publication time. We don’t include the cost of an operating system, because you can get Windows 10 for Free or Cheap. Nor do we include the price of peripherals such as the best gaming monitors, best gaming keyboards or best gaming mouse.
Best $500 PC Build for Gaming
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For around $500, you can build a brand new gaming PC that has a recent-generation Intel Core i3 processor, Nvidia’s entry-level GTX 1650 graphics and 512GB of speedy solid-state storage. At this price point, you can expect AAA games to run at low to mid settings at 1080p resolution, but you will be able to at least play them. Dropping down to 720p will allow you to turn on some more eye candy.
For the best $500 PC build for gaming, we recommend a Core i3-9100F processor from Intel, which has a reasonable four cores and a max rated turbo boost of 4.2 GHz. The 9100F comes with a usable stock cooler in the box and, with a TDP of 65W, it’s not going to require a high-end power supply.
Our graphics card is the GTX 1650, because it’s the most powerful card we could fit into this budget, though you’d be better off stretching another $30 or so and getting a 1650 Super Card of some kind. This card should allow you to play games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Borderlands 3 at around an 80 fps average at 1080p and normal settings.
If you’re looking to save money on your $500 PC build, you can find chassis that are $10 to $20 cheaper than the Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L, but we’ve built in this case and found it has excellent build quality and an attractive clear side panel for the price. You can also find other B365M motherboards for around $10 less, but we went with the Gigabyte B365M DS3H because it is highly rated.
Best $800 PC Build for Gaming and Productivity
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If you can stretch your budget up to $800, you can build a very strong PC with the ability to play games, broadcast your gaming to Twitch (see how to stream PC games to Twitch) and even do some serious photo editing. We actually made the best $800 PC Build for Gaming a just a few weeks ago and were able to pack in a 6-core, 12-thread AMD Ryzen 5 3600 CPU, an Nvidia GTX 1660 Super graphics card and 1TB of speedy PCIe storage, all in a case with an attractive RGB front panel.
For the best $800 PC build for gaming and productivity, we chose AMD’s Ryzen 5 3600 as our processor. For just $175 (at pub time), this CPU offers 6 cores and 12 threads with a maximum boost clock of 4.2 GHz and a competent Spectre Stealth cooler in the box. With that many threads, streaming games via OBS with x264 compression was really smooth, with a degradation of only about 10 percent in frame rates over playing the games alone.
At pub time, cards based on the Nvidia GTX 1660 Super graphics card were the best we could fit into our budget for the best $800 PC build. With this card, we were able to play games like Borderlands 3 at Badass settings and Shadow of the Tomb Raider at its highest settings while getting average frame rates in the high 40s and 50s at 1080p. Less demanding games such as Grand Theft Auto V pulled over 60 fps at very high settings.
We picked the WD Blue SN550 SSD because it’s a speedy NVMe SSD for the money. Priced at $105 at pub time and often on sale for less, the 1TB capacity of this drive provides plenty of room for games and media files while offering sequential read and write speeds of 2,400 and 1,750 MBps, respectively.
The Antec Dapper Dark Phantom DP301M case is a great value. While it’s not full-featured enough to make our list of the best PC cases, it is easy to build in and has excellent cable management, along with a tempered-glass side panel for under $60. It also has an attractive RGB light panel on its front, though you can only control it using a button and not via software.
Best $1000 PC Build for Gaming
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With a $1,000 budget, our best PC build for gaming keeps the same solid Ryzen 5 3600 CPU but provides a much faster graphics card in the Nvidia RTX 2060, which is the cheapest card to support hardware ray tracing. It can also take advantage of Nvidia’s Broadcast software for filtering out unwanted background noise and blurring the messy home office behind you during video calls.
In addition to upgrading the graphics card from what we had on our $800 PC build, we doubled our RAM to 32GB, went with the speedy XPG SX8200 Pro drive, which tops our list of the best SSDs, and chose the very attractive NZXT H510 as our case.
We also got a Bronze 80+ rated power supply, which should be more efficient and reliable over the long haul than some cheaper models that don’t make the Bronze designation. At this price point, you wont’ get one of the best power supplies, but the Cooler Master MWE 600 should be more than competent.
The MSI MPG B550 Gaming Plus is a nice upgrade over the Gigabyte B550M DS3H we chose for the $800 Build. MSI’s board has USB 3.1 Gen 2 on the board and some RGB lighting to boot. If any of these components are sold out or have gone up in price, you can cut costs by going with a cheaper SSD, a non-Bronze PSU or a lower-cost B550 motherboard.
Best $1500 PC Build for Gaming
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Jumping up to a $1,500 budget, our best PC build for gaming incorporates a 6-core, 12-thread Intel Core i5-10600K, the best CPU overall right now, and a speedy Nvidia RTX 3070 card. Now, as we stated above and elsewhere, you may have a hard time getting an RTX 3070 card at this time. The card listed above is just one of many that third-party RTX 3070s that’s out of stock; grab whatever one you can.
If you can’t get an RTX 3070 right away, your options are to delay your purchase, buy one of the best prebuilt gaming PCs, or settle for a lower-end card like the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or, if you can find one, an RTX 2060 Super. If you need to build right now, your best bet might be to stick with integrated graphics for a few weeks or pop in an old video card you have on hand from a prior build.
We also have adequate cooling and power to do some overclocking (see how to overclock Intel processors) and push our CPU past its stock boost speed of 4.8 GHz. In our tests, we were able to get the Core i5-10600K up to 5-GHz and you should be able to do the same with the CoolerMaster MasterLiquid ML240L V2 240mm AIO cooler on board. However, spending another $50 on the Corsair H100i, our pick for best CPU cooler, might yield even better results.
To accommodate the 10th Gen processor, we went with the MSI Pro Z490-A motherboard, which promises excellent passive cooling, including a built-in heatsink for the M.2 slot, great cable management for the SATA ports and support for both 2.5 Gbps Ethernet and USB 3.2.
We’ve stuck with the same RAM and SSD from our $1000 Build, simply because they offer the best combination of performance and value here. Available in black or white, the Lian Li Liancool II has plenty of room for our 240mm radiator and any extra case fans you’d like to add. We love the sleek DRGB lights on the front panel and the in-depth cable management options. This is one sleek looking case.
Best $2000 PC Build for Gaming
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For the best $2000 PC build for gaming, there’s an elephant in the room that we can’t ignore. We’re recommending Nvidia’s brand new RTX 3080 (see our RTX 3080 review) as the GPU, because you can fit it into the $2,000 budget, if you can actually find one selling for the MSRP of $799. However, RTX 3080 cards are nearly impossible to buy right now (see where to buy an RTX 3080).
However, if you can’t get an RTX 3080 card today, you have the same choices that we mentioned with our $1,500 build. You can delay your build entirely, waiting for either more 3080 stock or a Radeon RX 6800 XT, you can buy a prebuilt PC with RTX 3080 inside or you can temporarily live with either integrated graphics or whatever old graphics card you have lying around from a prior build.
To go along with the graphics card, we’ve chosen an Intel Core i7-10700K CPU. This unlocked chip has 8 cores, 16 threads and the ability to overclock up to 5 or 5.1 GHz when paired with an adequate AIO cooler like the NZXT Kraken X63. That makes the 10700K a much better value than the Core i9-10900K which currently costs $100 more.
Even though this is a $2,000 PC build, we still have to make some compromises to hit our price point. That means that we’re sticking with 32GB of RAM rather than 64GB and, instead of getting a speedy 2TB SSD, we’re using the fast XPG SX8200 Pro as our boot drive and pairing it with a cheap Team Group GX2 SATA drive for additional storage.
If we had a higher budget, we could put some money into purchasing a more glamorous case, but instead we’ll go with the classy but affordable NZXT H510i, which provides plenty of space for fans in an elegant black or white design. You may, however, want to add a few dollars to buy your own front case fans.
The first teardown of the new DualSense arrives by Sony. The upcoming PS5’s wireless controller was taken apart in a video to understand its degree of repairability. In all this, however, it is possible to understand how Sony has created the adaptive triggers which are able to create a resistance to pressure according to the demands of the game.
by Bruno Mucciarelli published 04 November 2020 , at 10 : in the Videogames channel Sony Playstation
The first Sony PS5 DualSense teardown arrives. The Next-Gen console has not yet arrived except in the editorial offices for the first tests and reviews, but in fact its arrival in the stores is only fixed for the next 19 November. In all this, however, we have the first real disassembly of the next generation controller that Sony has particularly changed. The DualSense , which we have tried and described in these first impressions of ours, has some interesting secrets especially as regards the construction of the new adaptive triggers. Aesthetically they are practically identical to the old ones but from them they can achieve a different pressure resistance according to the demands of the game.
DualSense: how it is made and how the triggers are adaptive
The Sony DualSense is undoubtedly a completely renewed controller not only in appearance but above all in its components. In this case, we have seen in our first impressions, how the new generation wireless controller is different in size but also in appearance with a slightly larger footprint and with thicker and longer “ horns ” that allow you to take it in. hand more safely and comfortably.
Opening it, however, you discover so many new features that Sony has inserted to make the interaction with the user new. And in this case, in addition to providing an idea of the complex trigger mechanism, the disassembly also compares the controller with the DualShock 4. The video shows how the new DualSense has a larger battery than its predecessor , most likely to support more advanced touch technology. But not only because the DualSense’s tactile motors, motherboard and chips are also larger, which is not surprising given what Sony’s controller can do in engaging the user while gaming.
The buttons have a double cushioning system which is not present in the previous controllers. In this case the Sony engineers have used the same analog sticks present in the DualShock 4 but as observed by TronicsFix, the authors of the disassembly, we hope that they have still solved some problems that with Dual Shock 4 they had proposed over the years.
What is most striking, however, is the adaptive trigger mechanism. The gear of Sony’s new component is somewhat ingenious because it is moved electronically and varies its angle of the flat fin so as to change its distance from the trigger base. In this way, when the trigger is pressed, it touches the flap which causes the gear to move in the opposite direction. This allows you to move a worm module connected to a module that increases or decreases the friction allowing precisely the hardness or not of the trigger.
It is a truly brilliant idea that Sony put into practice and which differs greatly not only from the PS4 and PS4 Pro’s DualShock 4 but also from any other competitive controller. There is technological complexity that will allow, however, to have an incredible response during the game, especially in the future when developers will be able to associate a certain action with the pressure or not of the trigger. For the rest, Sony’s DualSense is an evolution of 264 degrees or almost even if, looking at it in detail, it turns out that the controller allows you to replace all the most important components quite easily.
Last week we saw a teardown of Huawei’s Mate 40 Pro by Chinese tech blog Aio Technology and now we have a disassembly for the flashier Mate 40 RS which revealed a proprietary HiSilicon storage chip underneath.
The teardown starts predictably by heating up the back of the device and using a suction cup to pry it open. Aside from the exclusive octagon-shaped rear design, the Mate 40 RS is nearly identical in design to the Mate 40 Pro on the inside.
We have the five camera modules including the IR temperature sensor alongside the NFC and wireless charging coils, 4,400 mAh battery and charging module. Disconnecting several connection cables lets you remove the motherboard and camera modules.
This is where the interesting bit is, we can clearly see the memory chip bears HiSilicon branding which is proof that Huawei is developing in-house memory chips. There’s not much info out there about this specific memory storage.
According to reports from Chinese tech bloggers, the Mate 40 Pro+ and Mate 40 RS are the first devices to use Huawei’s self-developed SFS 1.0 flash memory which tests almost twice as fast as UFS 3.1 storage in read and write speeds.
Per the example given, Huawei’s SFS 1.0 storage manages sequential write speed at 1,280MB/s and random write speeds of 548MB/s which are notably faster than UFS 3.1 storage which hoovers around 700MB/s sequential write and 200-300MB/s random write speeds.
Still, there is no official statement from Huawei on the SFS standard so take all this information with caution.
I would like to thank Silverstone for supplying the review sample.
With ITX cases these days aiming to be as compact as possible while geared towards gamers, of which SilverStone has a few interesting options, there is not a lot out there that offers the benefits of an ITX motherboard and full hardware support alongside an external 5.25″ drive bay these days. This is where the Sugo 14 comes in with its down-to-earth design and ability to be placed in two different fashions without issue.
Page 1: ASRock Z 464 Taichi in the test: A good choice for overclockers
After a long period of abstinence, it is time again to devote yourself to a Taichi model from ASRock. The test for the ASRock TRX 40 Taichi was almost a year ago. Now, however, we are not only moving from the HEDT to the mainstream platform, we are also moving from AMD to Intel. Because with the Z 490 Taichi offers ASRock an interesting motherboard for Intel’s LGA 1200 – processors that are said to be good for overclocking . In this test we will find out whether this is really true.
With the ASRock Z 490 PG Velocita (Hardwareluxx test) we already had an upper-class model in our hands, which did average in the test. So we are already curious whether the ASRock Z 490 Taichi will be more convincing, especially when it comes to overclocking. When the technical characteristics of both models are compared, numerous similarities can be identified. The only difference is that the Z 490 Taichi goes one better in some places. This is not by chance, because the Z 490 Taichi costs around 95 Euro more than the Z 490 PG Velocita.
From the basic structure, the Z look like 490 PG Velocita and the Z 490 Taichi looks very similar, although ASRock has adapted the colors a bit, but the ATX format remains true to it. Instead of red and black, ASRock has the Z 490 Taichi uses the colors gold and black, which makes a good visual impression.
Technical details
The ASRock Z 490 Taichi was given the following technical properties:
The data of the ASRock Z 490 Taichi in the overview
Mainboard format
ATX
Manufacturer and Ident ung
ASRock Z 490 Taichi
CPU socket
LGA 1200 (for Comet Lake-S)
Power connections
1x 24 – ATX pin
2x 8-pin EPS 12 V
phases /Do the washing up
16 piece (14 x for CPU, 2x for RAM)
Price
from 343 Euro
Website
ASRock
Southbridge / CPU features
Chipset
Intel Z 490 Express chipset
Memory banks and type
4x DDR4 (dual-channel), max. 4. 666 MHz
Memory expansion
Max. 128 GB UDIMM Non-ECC (with 32 – GB-UDIMMs)
SLI / CrossFire
SLI (2-Way), CrossFireX (3-Way)
Onboard features
PCI-Express
2x PCIe 3.0 x 14 (electrical with x 16 / x8) via CPU 1x PCIe 3.0 x 16 (electrical with x4) via Intel Z 490 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 via Intel Z 343
PCI
–
SATA (e), SAS and M.2 / U.2 interfaces
6x SATA 6 GBit / s via Intel Z 490
2x SATA 6 GBit / s via ASMedia ASM 1061 1x M.2 with PCIe 4.0 x4 via CPU (only with Rocket Lake-S!) 3x M.2 with PCIe 3.0 x4 via Intel Z 490 (M-Key, 32 Gbit / s, 2x shared)
USB
1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (external) via ASMedia ASM 3242 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 (2x external, 1x internal) via Intel Z 490 9x USB 3.2 Gen1 (5x external, 4x internal) 4x via ASMedia ASM 1074, 5x via Intel Z 490 4x USB 2.0 (4x internal) via Intel Z 490
Graphic interfaces
1x DisplayPort 1.4 1x HDMI 1.4b
WLAN / Bluetooth
WiFi 802. 11 a / b / g / n / ac / ax over Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 CNVio, dual band, max. 2.4 GBit / s, Bluetooth 5.1
Thunderbolt
–
LAN
1x 1 GBit / s LAN via Intel I 219 – V 1x 2.5 GBit / s LAN via Realtek RTL 8018 BG-CG
Mainboard manual including driver and software DVD
Software Setup Guide
four SATA cables
two M.2 spacers and three M.2 screws
2T2R WiFi antenna
various ASRock Taichi stickers
ASRock cable tie
2-Way-SLI-HB-Bridge
Torx screwdriver
ASRock Taichi Postcard
The ASRock Z 490 Taichi doesn’t come with any special delicacies, it just gets the usual additions. In addition to the obligatory mainboard manual, the driver and software DVD and the software setup guide, ASRock also included four SATA cables, of course the WiFi antenna and two M.2 spacers including three M.2 screws . Although the topic of multi-GPU is becoming less and less important, we also found a 2-way SLI HB bridge in the packaging. The enclosed Torx screwdriver is required to dismantle the M.2 cooler. But also some ASRock Taichi stickers and an ASRock Taichi postcard are included.
<> ASRock Z 490 Taichi in the test: A good one for overclockers Choice Features and layout (1)
Asus ROG Z11 is pretty much the opposite of what you might expect. It supports Mini-ITX but is larger than a number of ATX cases and it can be stood upright or laid down so you are never quite sure which side is front, back, top or bottom. One thing is for certain, which is that your graphics card will be displayed behind the window at the front (or top) so you had better have some tasty hardware for the world to enjoy.
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Main features
ROG Z11 Mini-ITX/-DTX gaming case features 4 mm tempered glass panels, patented 11° tilt design, optimised thermal performance, ATX PSU support, extensive connectivity, and Aura Sync
Premium aesthetics: 4 mm tempered glass panels with aluminium frame and integrated Aura Sync lighting create a sleek and stylish appearance
Patented 11° tilt design & optimised airflow: Delivers enhanced airflow and cooling around CPU, graphics card, and a back-mounted M.2 SSD
Compatibility with demanding hardware: Supports one ATX PSU, 3-slot graphics card without a riser cable, 240 mm radiator, water-cooling pump and reservoir, and up to five fans
Extensive connectivity: Built-in extension hub and advanced front panel I/O ports with one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, and an ARGB control button provide broad connectivity options
Easy cable management and case maintenance: Extra cable routing space from the 11° tilt design, a multifunction cover and cable strips ensure effortless cable management, and removable dust filters provide simple cleaning and maintenance
Dual orientation: Provides the flexibility to choose orientation based on workspace availability, preferences, and component display
Specification:
Motherboard support: Mini ITX/Mini-DTX(up to 6.7”x 8”)
Drive Bays: Up to 4x 2.5-inch SSD or 2x 2.5-inch SSD and 1x 3.5inch HDD
System Fan Support: Pre-installed Fans Top: 2 x 140 mm Bottom: 1 x 140 mm
Expansion Slots: PCIe x 2 (3 expansion slots space)
Fan Support:
Rear: 2x 120 mm
Top: 2x 120mm/140 mm
Bottom: 1x 120mm/140 mm
Clearances:
Maximum GPU Length: 320 mm
Maximum CPU Cooler Height: 130 mm
Radiator Support: 240mm Rear, 120mm Bottom
Front I/O Ports:
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
2 x USB 2.0 Type A
1 x Headphone/Microphone Jack
Extension Hub: 6x PWM Fan, 3x ARGB LED Strip, 2x USB 2.0
Power Supply: ATX or SFX PSU, up to 160mm
Dimensions: 194mm (W) x 386mm (D) x 531mm (H)
Weight: 8.73 kg
Getting inside the ROG Z11 requires a certain amount of thought as the rear panel has a hidden thumbscrew and the panels lock together in such a way that you need to remove them in a particular order.
One you have that figured out you will find that building a PC in the ROG Z11 is slightly confusing as the motherboard is rotated 90 degrees with the rear I/O panel pointing upwards towards the two 140mm exhaust fans. We chose to use an SFX power supply to create as much space as possible in the floor of the case and this was tricky as the EPS cable would barely reach the connector.
The problem here is that SFX power supplies come with cables that are intended for use in a small ITX case, yet this particular ITX case is very large. After a bit of a struggle we had the cables connected but were unhappy with the cable routing behind the motherboard tray.
Another quirk of the build is that the graphics card hangs vertically at the front of the case which works perfectly well but looks unusual. Once the hardware was installed we were ready for some thermal testing.
Testing
To put this case through its cooling paces we will be using a test system consisting of an Intel Core i9-10900KF, Palit RTX 3080 graphics card and an SSD. This system allows us to produce a substantial amount of heat and effectively test the Asus ROG Z11‘s cooling capabilities.
Test System:
Processor: Intel Core i9-10900KF (10 cores/20 threads, 4.9GHz all cores)
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z490I Aorus Ultra
Memory: 32GB Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4-3600MHz
Graphics card: Palit RTX 3080 Gaming Pro 10GB
Power supply: Corsair SF600 Gold
SSD: 1TB WD Blue M.2 NVMe
OS: Windows 10 Pro
Custom Loop Cooling
CPU Block: EK Quantum Magnitude
GPU Block: Alphacool Eisblock Aurora Plexi GPX-N
Radiator: EK CoolStream SE 240mm
Fans: 2x EK Vardar EVO RGB 120mm 2,200rpm
Pump/Reservoir: EK XRES 100 DDC MX 3.1 PWM
Fittings: EK 13/10mm Quantum Torque
Tubing: Corsair XT
Coolant: EK CryoFuel Solid Scarlet
Cooling Performance
Cooling Performance Overview
With the fans running at full speed (and rather noisily) we saw temperatures that were quite acceptable but slowing the fans to 50 percent made a significant difference to the results. While we can see the ROG Z11 is configured like a chimney, we have to think the power supply shroud and other pieces of PC hardware obstruct the air flow to such an extent the ROG Z11 works rather poorly.
Closing Thoughts
We spent a fair amount of time working with the ROG Z11 yet it continues to cause us a fair amount of bafflement and confusion. It seems to us that during the development of ROG Z11 the main priorities were the novel form factor and aesthetics, and there is no denying the combination of aluminium, tempered glass and RGB works well.
We quite like the way the graphics card is suspended in the front window as our liquid cooled RTX 3080 looked superb however air cooled graphics cards may well be starved of cooling air. As we know, Asus manufactures some of the largest and thickest graphics cards on the market so it is quite possible that an Asus graphics card would be a poor choice for the ROG Z11.
Another curious point is the way the Asus design team decided to give the customer the option of flipping this tall ITX case into the horizontal laid down orientation. We are all in favour of choice but this orientation has a significant effect on temperatures inside the case and also means that Asus had to include a short adapter cable for the main power cord as well a plate to rotate the Asus ROG logo by 90 degrees.
In a sense these are quibbles about details as we imagine a small part of the KitGuru audience will be wowed by the Asus ROG Z11 while the majority will have little interest in a big and tall Mini-ITX case that presents the owner with a number of problems.
While we are mildly amazed by the price tag of £240 we wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if those potential customers quite like the high price as it will buy them exclusivity and they will be the only person in their circle that owns an Asus ROG Z11.
Well that’s fair enough and we hope they enjoy the aluminium panels, glass and RGB as the Asus ROG Z11 has a certain amount of style but we can think of a great many cases on the market that do a better job at a lower price.
You can buy the Asus ROG Z11 for £239.99 from Overclockers UK HERE.
Pros:
Plenty of space for a full sized graphics card.
PWM fan hub is included.
Smart and unusual styling.
Cons:
Asus ROG Z11 is rather expensive.
This large case is limited to a Mini-ITX motherboard.
You need fast fans for decent cooling and that gets noisy.
SFX power supply cables are very tight.
Cable routing from rear I/O is awkward.
KitGuru says: Asus ROG Z11 is interesting but we can see no clear reason to buy this large and expensive ITX case.
Home/Component/Cooling/Arctic releases Liquid Freezer II 420 CPU AIO cooler
João Silva 4 hours ago Cooling, Featured Tech News
Arctic is adding a 420mm radiator option to its Liquid Freezer II line of CPU AIO liquid coolers. Just like the rest of the Liquid Freezer II line the Liquid Freezer II 420 is a “multi compatible all-in-one CPU water cooler” offering amazing cooling performance at a reasonable price.
Just like the other Liquid Freezer II coolers, the Liquid Freezer II 420 features Arctic’s own pump design. Designed to reduce noise and increase efficiency, the pump is PWM controlled and has a power consumption of up to 5.3W at full load for the whole cooler.
The 38mm radiator with a high fin density allows the cooler to use more coolant than most other options on the market, while also increasing the cooling surface. Thanks to this design, the cooler can handle more heat and is also slower to heat up, resulting in an “up to 5 °C lower temperature increase in the temporary turbo mode of modern CPUs”.
The 40mm VRM fan on the CPU block was designed to be quiet during operation and durable. The fan is controlled through PWM and can reduce the VRM temperatures by as much as 15ºC, allowing users to increase the overclocking potential of their motherboards. If this fan fails, Arctic will send you a new one free.
The fibre-reinforced, long EPDM tubing makes the installation easier and prevents the coolant from evaporating, reducing the chance for the user to refill its unit. The 3x P14 fans included have their cables hidden through the “sophisticated cable management” system employed in this water cooler. Additionally, to turn it on, users just have to connect a single connector to the motherboard.
The Arctic Liquid Freezer II 420 CPU cooler is available now for €119.99.
KitGuru says: What do you think of Arctic’s new Liquid Freezer II 420? Do you think it’s too much cooler for the CPU only?
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G.Skill has released plenty of super-fast memory kits over the DDR4 generation but this week, we are focusing on extreme low-latency. This week, G.Skill is announcing low-latency DDR4 kits with up to 64GB capacity.
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Introduction to Corsair iCUE ELITE Capellix H 120 i
In this new Corsair kit we can find the best of this brand, such as its magnificent magnetic levitation fans, and also major improvements in the power system and the main cooling block. A very complete kit that we can find in three sizes, up to 380 mm, although we have dedicated our review to the most compact model in the range, which still offers 277 mm radiator and double fan 240 mm.
The new Corsair Elite Capellix leverages Corsair’s iCUE technology for fully integrated management through a controller connected to our computer by USB and where we can centralize the control and monitoring of performance in addition to synchronizing its power system with other accessories and components of the brand.
Ca technical characteristics of the Corsair iCUE ELITE Capellix H 105 i
Dynamic pressure: 4.2mmH 22 (at maximum frequency)
Fan Power Connector: 4-Pin PWM
Fan Voltage: 14 v
Fan current: 0. 38TO
Set TPD: 250 w
Warranty: 2 years.
Radiator and tubes
This new Corsair model can be found in three “flavors” of 380, 380 Y 250 mm of radiator. The radiator has the usual design in all modern kits by means of a wave-shaped structure that connects flat pipes through which the coolant circulates. Of course it is a completely closed system that does not require maintenance by the user.
The structure of the radiator is completely aluminum, which achieves a light design, but of course more economical and less efficient than we would obtain with a kit with a copper radiator, to match the surface of the heat exchanger integrated in the booster pump.
With a size of 280 mm long, 250 mm wide and 29 mm thick, we can ride on the up cu atro fan of 240 mm in diameter. The kit has only two of these fans, one of the best on the market, everything is said, but it also includes hardware to mount two other fans in case we want to expand the cooling with a “push-pull” system.
Corsair does not follow the trend of placing connectivity in the radiator to reduce wiring, which we miss, but without a doubt its fully centralized iCUE system also allows good cable management and powerful intelligent management of the entire system so what we lose by one side we win on the other.
Corsair tubes do not detail the battery used, unless by rubber we mean natural or synthetic rubber. Be that as it may, without details, this type of tubes seek low permeability and resistance to corrosion for all types of liquids. In this way, the manufacturer guarantees few problems and that the customer does not have to perform maintenance on the system.
The tubes are finished with a nylon cover to improve aesthetics and resistance and the connections are reinforced with free turning fittings for the exchange block area and fixed for the radiator. They have a length of 623 mm which will give us a lot of freedom of placement in any box, no matter how large.
Pump and exchanger
The block of this generation is made up of the usual block system with exchange plate with the integrated pump. Corsair gives a twist to the design using a third layer in the block absolutely dedicated to the connectivity of the pump and fans and the integrated management through iCUE and also for the placement of the more than two dozen ARGB LEDs that the block at its top. Lighting system that we can customize with two different covers, one darker, with more contrast, and another in diffuser white for a pronounced brightness.
The thermal paste comes pre-applied and there is no more in the package so we will not have to perform maintenance.
Inside the system exchange we will find a copper plate with double channeling and micro lamination to improve turbulence within the block, it also improves the flow of liquid and allows the pump to work at lower frequencies than what we usually see in this type of kits, less frequencies mean less noise and also more hours of useful life for the mechanics.
The pump is centrifugal type which allows it to achieve a flow greater than less laps. We have not seen it rise from 2500 rpm in our tests and produces about 21 noise dBA, according to the manufacturer.
The The pump has two connections, one to the iCUE hub system, which we will then connect to the PC via an internal USB 2.0 cable, feeding the pump and the fans also from this hub. The pump also has a three-pin molex connector that we can connect to the CPU-FAN of the motherboard to avoid the typical errors of CPU fan frequency reading. The motherboard will not have any control over the system, neither in the form of performance control nor lighting, everything is handled by the Corsair iCUE system.
The block can be used with any recent and past processor from both AMD and Intel. It supports both Intel LGA processors 1151, LGA 1280, LGA 2066 and also fits perfectly with AMD socket AM3, AM4 + and, less usual , also for AMD Threadripper processors of any generation.
Corsair ML RGB Series fans
Although I could not find these fans directly within the Corsair catalog, which indicates that they are fans designed expressly for this cooling kit, the truth is which come to be like the ML 250 Corsair Pro. They have the same ARGB lighting capacity, co Nectable to iCUE, and also PWM connectivity for its regulation.
They have some differences in the design, although they have the basic elements such as silentblocks in all the fixing holes or the large light diffusing surface in the composition of the motor and the fan blades.
The magnetic levitation motor, one of the most advanced technologies in fans for personal computers, achieves a performance between the 623 and the 2500 rpm. Somewhat higher in peak than usual in these fans which causes their noise range to oscillate between 12 and the 38 dBA. I understand that Corsair has wanted no processor, including those of more consumption from AMD and Intel, that exceed 277 w easily, have any cooling problem with this kit of 250 mm. The general behavior, as we will see later is really good and in our test processor we have not had the slightest noise problem and the sustained temperatures were really good for a Ryzen 7 processor 5800 X.
Corsair iCUE Captures
Performance tests with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800 X
For the test of this cooling system we have used a process dor AMD Ryzen 7 3600 X with 8 cores and 18 process threads. This model of 240 w TDP is quite demanding and takes good advantage of the extra dissipation capabilities to maintain its turbo modes for longer. These data obtained should also be very representative to give us an idea of what you can do with the next AMD Ryzen 7 5800 that will be released in the next few days.
This cooling system has a really simple assembly, taking advantage of the holes and reinforcement plate from AMD and we only have We have to connect a single cable to the included iCUE hub connector and another to our motherboard that can recognize that we have something connected and cooling the processor.
These results are without any overclocking in the processor, but maintaining all the innate capabilities of the same to set turbo frequencies up to 4.5GHz.
Results
Testing machine:
Processor: AMD Ryzen 3800 X
Memory: GoodRAM 17 GB DDR4 3800
Source: Seasonic Connect 759 w
Hard Drive: Corsair MP 623
Thermal capture at rest
Thermal capture on load
Idle noise (dBA)
Load noise (dBA)
CPU Temp (Sleep)
Idle (rpm)
Radiator Temp (Charge)
CPU Temp (load)
Load (rpm)
Analysis and conclusion
Corsair cooling systems are becoming monotonous, this despite not using the latest technology from Asetek, as we have seen and see in other models of the brand, it is still just as boring as other kits of the brand that we have tested. They are boring because they are always just as good, excellent cooling, excellent build quality, some of the best fans on the market, no noise and the best software control we can find in the market.
With iCUE we can control the fans, even activate a 0 RPM mode to very low temperatures, monitor coolant temperature, control pump and fan lighting independently or synchronously, synchronize everything with other Corsair components such as memories, sources, etc. It is the best of its kind software that we can find, but it also demands proprietary connectivity from the brand.
In general, Corsair is boring, yes, but it is boring because its cooling kits are always the best that we can find on the market and in each model they continue to raise the bar for the competition.
End of Article. Tell us something in the Comments or come to our Forum!
Introduction to Corsair CPU iCUE ELITE Capellix H 120 i
In this new kit from Corsair We can find the best of this brand, such as its magnificent magnetic levitation fans, and also important improvements in the power system and in the main cooling block. A very complete kit that we can find in three sizes, up to 380 mm, although we have dedicated our review to the most compact model in the range, which still offers 277 mm radiator and double fan 240 mm.
The new Corsair Elite Capellix leverages Corsair’s iCUE technology for fully integrated management through a controller connected to our computer by USB and where we can centralize the control and monitoring of performance in addition to synchronizing its power system with other accessories and components of the brand.
Ca technical characteristics of the Corsair CPU iCUE ELITE Capellix H 105 i
Dynamic pressure: 4.2mmH 22 (at maximum frequency)
Fan Power Connector: 4-Pin PWM
Fan Voltage: 14 v
Fan current: 0. 56TO
Set TPD: 277 w
Warranty: 2 years.
Radiator and tubes
This new Corsair model can be found in three “flavors” of 380, 380 Y 250 mm of radiator. The radiator has the usual design in all modern kits by means of a wave-shaped structure that connects flat pipes through which the coolant circulates. Of course it is a completely closed system that does not require maintenance by the user.
The structure of the radiator is completely aluminum, which achieves a light design, but of course more economical and less efficient than we would obtain with a kit with a copper radiator, to match the surface of the heat exchanger integrated in the booster pump.
With a size of 280 mm long, 250 mm wide and 29 mm thick, we can ride on the up cu atro fan of 240 mm in diameter. The kit has only two of these fans, one of the best on the market, everything is said, but it also includes hardware to mount two other fans in case we want to expand the cooling with a “push-pull” system.
Corsair does not follow the trend of placing connectivity in the radiator to reduce wiring, which we miss, but without a doubt its fully centralized iCUE system also allows good cable management and powerful intelligent management of the entire system so what we lose by one side we win on the other.
Corsair tubes do not detail the battery used, unless by rubber we mean natural or synthetic rubber. Be that as it may, without details, this type of tubes seek low permeability and resistance to corrosion for all types of liquids. In this way, the manufacturer guarantees few problems and that the customer does not have to perform maintenance on the system.
The tubes are finished with a nylon cover to improve aesthetics and resistance and the connections are reinforced with free turning fittings for the exchange block area and fixed for the radiator. They have a length of 623 mm which will give us a lot of freedom of placement in any box, no matter how large.
Pump and exchanger
The block of this generation is made up of the usual block system with exchange plate with the integrated pump. Corsair gives a twist to the design using a third layer in the block absolutely dedicated to the connectivity of the pump and fans and the integrated management through iCUE and also for the placement of the more than two dozen ARGB LEDs that the block at its top. Lighting system that we can customize with two different covers, one darker, with more contrast, and another in diffuser white for a pronounced brightness.
The thermal paste comes pre-applied and there is no more in the package so we will not have to perform maintenance.
Inside the system exchange we will find a copper plate with double channeling and micro lamination to improve turbulence within the block, it also improves the flow of liquid and allows the pump to work at lower frequencies than what we usually see in this type of kits, less frequencies mean less noise and also more hours of useful life for the mechanics.
The pump is centrifugal type which allows it to achieve a flow greater than less laps. We have not seen it rise from 2500 rpm in our tests and produces about 21 noise dBA, according to the manufacturer.
The The pump has two connections, one to the iCUE hub system, which we will then connect to the PC via an internal USB 2.0 cable, feeding the pump and the fans also from this hub. The pump also has a three-pin molex connector that we can connect to the CPU-FAN of the motherboard to avoid the typical errors of CPU fan frequency reading. The motherboard will not have any control over the system, neither in the form of performance control nor lighting, everything is handled by the Corsair iCUE system.
The block can be used with any recent and past processor from both AMD and Intel. It supports both Intel LGA processors 1151, LGA 1280, LGA 2066 and also fits perfectly with AMD socket AM3, AM4 + and, less usual , also for AMD Threadripper processors of any generation.
Corsair ML RGB Series fans
Although I could not find these fans directly within the Corsair catalog, which indicates that they are fans designed expressly for this cooling kit, the truth is which come to be like the ML 250 Corsair Pro. They have the same lighting capacity ARGB, connectable to iCUE, and also PWM connectivity for regulation.
They have some differences in the design, although they have the basic elements such as the silent blocks in all the fixing holes or the large light diffusing surface in the composition of the motor and the fan blades.
The magnetic levitation motor, one of the most advanced technologies in fans for personal computers, achieves a performance between the 623 and the 2500 rpm. Somewhat higher in peak than usual in these fans which causes their noise range to oscillate between 12 and the 38 dBA. I understand that Corsair has wanted no processor, including those of more consumption from AMD and Intel, that exceed 277 w easily, have any cooling problem with this kit of 250 mm. The general behavior, as we will see later is really good and in our test processor we have not had the slightest noise problem and the sustained temperatures were really good for a Ryzen 7 processor 5800 X.
Corsair iCUE Captures
Performance tests with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800 X
For the test of this cooling system we have used a process dor AMD Ryzen 7 3600 X with 8 cores and 18 process threads. This model of 240 w TDP is quite demanding and takes good advantage of the extra dissipation capabilities to maintain its turbo modes for longer. These data obtained should also be very representative to give us an idea of what you can do with the next AMD Ryzen 7 5800 that will be released in the next few days.
This cooling system has a really simple assembly, taking advantage of the holes and reinforcement plate from AMD and we only have We have to connect a single cable to the included iCUE hub connector and another to our motherboard that can recognize that we have something connected and cooling the processor.
These results are without any overclocking in the processor, but maintaining all the innate capabilities of the same to set turbo frequencies up to 4.5GHz.
Results
Testing machine:
Processor: AMD Ryzen 3800 X
Memory: GoodRAM 17 GB DDR4 3800
Source: Seasonic Connect 759 w
Hard Drive: Corsair MP 623
Thermal capture at rest
Thermal capture on load
Idle noise (dBA)
Load noise (dBA)
CPU Temp (Sleep)
Idle (rpm)
Radiator Temp (Charge)
CPU Temp (load)
Load (rpm)
Analysis and conclusion
Corsair cooling systems are becoming monotonous, this despite not using the latest technology from Asetek, as we have seen and see in other models of the brand, it is still just as boring as other kits of the brand that we have tested. They are boring because they are always just as good, excellent cooling, excellent build quality, some of the best fans on the market, no noise and the best software control we can find in the market.
With iCUE we can control the fans, even activate a 0 RPM mode to very low temperatures, monitor coolant temperature, control pump and fan lighting independently or synchronously, synchronize everything with other Corsair components such as memories, sources, etc. It is the best of its kind software that we can find, but it also demands proprietary connectivity from the brand.
In general, Corsair is boring, yes, but it is boring because its cooling kits are always the best that we can find on the market and in each model they continue to raise the bar for the competition.
End of Article. Tell us something in the Comments or come to our Forum!
What computer should I buy for gaming? Which processor to choose? Which graphics cards and processors are the best? Internet forums are flooded with similar questions, because the situation on the component market can change quickly and it is difficult to keep up with the news that turn previous concepts upside down. Before buying a computer, the future user faces serious problems that are inherent in money, which should be a strong incentive to look for the best solutions. That is why the following guide with recommended computer sets was created. Using our experience and test database, we have created visually transparent and substantively refined configurations, which in our opinion are worth every zloty spent on it.
Author: Sebastian Oktaba
The publication was created mainly for not very advanced users with basic knowledge in the field of computer assembly, who need professional advice on what equipment to choose up to a certain amount. Forum visitors and zealous readers of articles on the PurePC website will probably be able to choose the best components on their own, although even then it is worth seeing if the users’ suggestions are reflected in the editorial choices. If very similar configurations are recommended in both places, we can optimistically assume that we will not find a better computer at the moment. Of course, the kits are selected optimally and focused primarily on the price-performance ratio, but we absolutely do not aim at maximum savings. If a slightly more expensive component is simply better or covered by a longer warranty, we strongly recommend this solution, after all, quality and reliability are very important features.
Wondering what computer set to buy? The guide with recommended configurations should help you make the right choice.
The basic configuration in the sets proposed by PurePC consists only of base components, i.e. processor, motherboard, RAM memory, graphics card, power supply, disks and possibly an additional cooling system.In this case, the price of the computer case was not included, mainly due to the very diverse tastes of the readers and the extremely wide range of manufacturers. it contains only the base components, while the boxes have a separate thematic section. Besides, peripherals and monitors have their own categories, where you can check recommended models and choose the one closest to the individual other preferences. Before you start shopping, be sure to visit our hardware department, where you will find tests of most of the components recommended in the guide.
As a service that pays a lot of attention to overclocking, We also couldn’t forget about overclocking the recommended configurations. However, it should be clearly and clearly stated that a lot here depends on the skills and equipment of the user, so we simply cannot promise anything certain. In the case of Intel processors, only some models with an unlocked multiplier allow for free overclocking, which of course plays a significant role in the entire process. Also take into account that extremely unsuccessful attempts at overclocking can end up damaging the equipment, and the responsibility for the effects of inexpertly changing parameters is always the person who performs such activities. As the editorial office, we only indicate which components have the OC potential that may facilitate the achievement of specific values. For completely inexperienced people, we recommend reading the guide – How to overclock the processor (LINK).
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We create recommended computer sets from 2008 years with the strength of the entire editorial office, but we are always happy to listen to readers’ observations and comments, after all s is just for you. We realize that satisfying everyone is simply impossible, because subjectivism is an eminently human trait, but we will try to adapt the publication to the expectations of the majority. The proposed configurations are the starting point, tailored to the top-down budget, but the topic is absolutely not the end. The new version of the kits always appears on the first day of the month, and is updated thoroughly after two weeks, because prices and availability of products can change significantly. Under almost every component, we also place an alternative similar in terms of performance and price, which you can choose without worrying about the quality of the computer.
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