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ASRock launches new AMD motherboards at Computex 2025

ASRock finally released an OCF motherboard for AMD CPUs, as well as several new high-end and mid-range boards.

Tom’s Hardware

Fear not, RTX 50-series owners, because ASRock's new PSUs have extra thermal sensors to shut off overheating GPU power cables

It should hopefully combat melty connectors.

PC Gamer

The best graphics cards of Computex 2025: all the best of GeForce, Radeon, and Arc GPUs

These are the coolest graphics cards I saw at Computex 2025

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ASRock outs new 400 Hz 1440p gaming monitor and we're hopeful the price is going to be punchy

Supposedly the 'first' 400 Hz monitor

PC Gamer

Alphacool launches first Core GPU Cooler blocks for the AMD RX 9070 family

German Cooling specialist Alphacool has just announced a sizeable expansion of its Core GPU Cooler block product series to cover the AMD Radeon 9070 / XT family.

Tom’s Hardware

Now it's AMD's Ryzen 9000-series processors alleged to be suffering from terminal voltage spikes and we're not sure if any CPUs are totally safe

First it was Intel, now it's claimed AMD CPUs are dying thanks to voltage spikes.

PC Gamer

Intel has released a free 'performance boost for low-latency workloads like gaming' for Core Ultra 200S processors

Could *this* be the BIOS update to make Arrow Lake worth it for gaming?

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Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED (AW2725Q) gaming monitor review: 4K gaming has never looked better

The Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED (AW2725Q) sports a vibrant, glossy QD-OLED panel with a smooth 240Hz refresh rate and bright HDR. It also comes in a gorgeous opalescent blue color with sturdy hinges. While gaming in 4K at 240Hz is overkill for most, it is a solidly future-proof display.

Laptop

ASRock B850 Steel Legend Wi-Fi review

A well-rounded option but we’d be very tempted to spend a little more.

PC Gamer

ASRock Phantom Gaming B850I Lightning Wi-Fi review

This motherboard has stiff competition but for the right price...

PC Gamer

AMD pins Ryzen 9000 'failures' on compatibility issues — BIOS update recommended to avoid boot problems

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D issues on ASRock motherboards have been caused by a BIOS issue, which has since been rectified.

Tom’s Hardware

AMD says the problem with Ryzen 7 9800X3D chips failing to boot is down to memory compatibility issues and not actually dead CPUs

But AMD's statement doesn't quite square with Reddit reports...

PC Gamer

Not just crumbs in the CPU socket: Over 100 AMD 9800X3D chips are now reported to have gone pop and the most by far have died in ASRock motherboards

This surely isn't just a case of a few crumbs...

PC Gamer

AMD responds to reports of 9800X3D CPU issues

More than 100 reports of dead Ryzen 7 9800X3D chips have spurred concerns, but it's not clear what the culprit is.

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Some Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs are allegedly failing prematurely — over 100 cases documented based on user feedback (Update)

A Redditor has compiled a list of all user-reported Ryzen 7 9800X3D failures on Reddit.

PC Gamer

Crumbs: ASRock finds 'debris' in X870 motherboard accused of toasting AMD Ryzen CPU

ASRock keen to point out that their BIOSes do not toast CPUs.

Tom’s Hardware

ASRock claims to fix 'burned out' AM5 motherboard by cleaning the socket

ASRock cleaned up and removed debris from a customer's failed ASRock AM5 motherboard. Despite clear signs of socket damage, the board booted up on its original BIOS, passing "long-term stress tests."

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Ranking AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics cards by their visual design, cuz, you know, I can't buy one for MSRP so have to kill my time somehow

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Motherboard sizes explained: which should you buy in 2025?

TechRadar outlines the differences between different motherboard sizes and their different features and functionality

PC Gamer

ASRock Z890 Taichi Lite review

Lite in name but not lite in features. Sadly, not lite in price, either.

Windows Central

The NVIDIA RTX 5080 surprised me in one unexpected way

NVIDIA's new RTX 5080 has massive performance within, but I was surprised by just how small it is compared to other graphics cards.

PC Gamer

Reddit reports of 9800X3D CPUs dying in ASRock motherboards are racking up fast, but a new BIOS update seemingly only addresses boot problems

There's surely more to come from this story...

Tom’s Hardware

ASRock issues BIOS update to address Ryzen 9 9800X3D failures, warns of 'misinformation' about failures

ASRock responds to claims that AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs are failing, which the manufacturer claims were caused by memory compatibility issues. A beta BIOS update has been issued to address the problem.

Tom’s Hardware

AMD 9800X3D 'failures/deaths' Reddit megathread indicates the vast majority may be happening on ASRock motherboards

Ryzen 7 9800X3D's are allegedly dying at an abnormally high rate on ASRock motherboards. An ASRock Reddit moderator has created a megathread detailing the issues.

Tom’s Hardware

ASRock's new 'Pro X3D' motherboard named for the Ryzen CPUs it is designed for

ASRock introduced its first X3D-branded motherboard, identical to the Pro RS, except for the lack of Thunderbolt 4 support. The board features no apparent changes optimized for AMD X3D processors.

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