AMD’s open-source openSIL firmware is being ported to Zen 5 motherboard early — replacement for AGESA shows up ahead of Zen 6

AMD’s upcoming openSIL firmware iis being ported early to an MSI B850 motherboard, making it the first AM5 motherboard to have a firmware option that does not feature AMD AGESA microcode.

Intel’s new platform for Nova Lake chips leaked, up to 48 PCIe lanes and all-new chipset — 900-series motherboards with LGA1954 socket arrive in late 2026

Specifications of Intel’s B960, Z970, Z990, Q970, and W980 platforms leak out, showcasing up to 48 PCIe lanes and an all-new chipset category.

MSI MEG X870E Ace Max Motherboard Review: A second Ace up MSI’s AM5 sleeve?

MSI’s X870E Ace Max returns with premium features and style. But is it a standout motherboard or just another high-end placeholder in the X870E lineup?

MSI MAG Pro X870E-P Wifi Motherboard review: Designed for productivity, but not a standout

The MSI MAG Pro X870E-P WiFi is a sub-$300 X870E motherboard with PCIe 5.0, fast networking, and EZ DIY features, built for productivity-focused users.

Japanese art museum intros $15 bookmarks made from PCBs — the PCB traces form a miniature Tokyo Metro map

The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum has added some beautiful PCB Metro Map bookmarks to its souvenir store.

MSI MPG X870E Edge Ti Wifi Review: Silver-white aesthetic meets budget X870E

MSI MPG X870E Edge Ti WiFi delivers USB4, Wi-Fi 7, 5GbE, dual PCIe 5.0 M.2, and strong performance in a stylish $299 X870E board.

Asus announces ‘immediate internal review’ of 800-series motherboards following string of 9800X3D failures — users report multiple chip failures in recent days

Asus says it is investigating reports concerning its 800-series motherboards and 9800X3D processors following user complaints of hardware failures.

Asus adds 64MB ROM to Strix Neo AM5 motherboards, following Gigabyte — capacity large enough to fit pre-installed Wi-Fi drivers

Asus has incorporated a 64MB ROM into its all-new Strix Neo AM5 motherboards to support future Ryzen releases. For now, though, Asus is using the extra capacity to hold an integrated Wi-Fi driver, handy for new Windows 11 …

MSI unlocks the full power of AMD CPUs with new MEG X870E Unify-X Max motherboard — premium Ryzen overclocking comes to AM5

MSI showcases the long-awaited MEG X870E Unify-X Max motherboard for Ryzen processors at CES 2026.

Gigabyte unleashes new DDR4 AM4 motherboards as RAM shortage continues to slam PC builders — sky-high DDR5 prices spark rush for affordable alternatives

Consumers are flocking back to AM4, which supports DDR4, as DDR5 prices continue to skyrocket. Gigabyte is taking advantage of the opportunity and has launched four new AM4 motherboard variants in Mini-ITX and Micro-ATX fo…