When selecting a chipset for your motherboard, you'll need to take into account several factors to inform your purchase. The first consideration is compatibility with your chosen CPU, as different chipsets support different processor families and features. For example, Intel’s Z790 chipset pairs ...
The Z790 chipset supports both 12th and 13th Gen Intel CPUs, thanks to the continued use of Intel’s LGA1700 socket. This allows you to install either 12th or 13th Generation Intel Core processors on a Z790 motherboard without hassle. Toolless M.2: Upgrades and Installs Have Never Been Th...
Similarly, only the motherboards with an AMD 600 series chipset support DDR5 memory modules, so your options are fairly limited if you choose to go with the Red Team. Below is a table highlighting all the chipsets that support DDR5 in 2024. Chipset Socket Intel Z790 LGA1700 Intel Z690 LGA...
If you’ve located the manufacturer’s logo on the motherboard, but you’re not sure where the motherboard’s model name is, look around for the motherboard’s chipset. This will likely be a 4-digit code that starts with a letter and is followed by three numbers. For instance, in th...
Z790 Z790 The motherboard chipset/s supported. form factor ATX ATX The form factor of the motherboard. supports Wi-Fi ✔Asus ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero ✔Asus ROG Maximus Z790 Hero The device can connect to Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi version ...
chipset Z790 B760 The motherboard chipset/s supported. form factor ATX Micro-ATX The form factor of the motherboard. supports Wi-Fi ✔Gigabyte Aorus Z790 Elite AX ✖Gigabyte B760M Aorus Elite DDR4 The device can connect to Wi-Fi. ...
I'm trying to think of a good example and all I can think of that the moment is per chipset. like Intel B660/B670 is missing OC options completely. Some MB have SA control, others will have VDD2, but not SA, or just VDD_TX. Its worth checking out each motherboard. T...
Phase Power Design:One of the easiest methods to determine the quality of a VRM configuration is to physically inspect the total number of chokes visible on your motherboard. For anentry-level chipset like the AMD A620, you should be able to locate a maximum of four to six power phases co...
Again whatever you think is worthwhile - I typically run stock jedec frequencies and timings. Question 3: What parts of the *chipset* matters to you, for focused testing? I think what you have listed is good - and see above 4, 5, & 6. Reactions: Space Lynx and ir_cow ...
For example, take this ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E, which has the name printed next to the CPU socket: Motherboards usually have the manufacturer or name printed on them. ASUS That's all there is to it. Good luck searching for the info you need. Featured ZDNET's product of the year: Why...