The short answer: the MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI is the X870 board I would start with for a full-size high-end Ryzen build. Get the ASRock LiveMixer if you need lots of USB and storage, the ASUS X870 MAX GAMING WIFI7 if you want a simpler X870 ATX board, or the ROG Strix X870-I if … Read more
Looking for the best CPU Cooler for the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K? The 285K is Intel’s latest flagship processor and you’ll need to pair it with a solid cooling solution to keep it running smoothly without having to stress over temperatures, especially if you plan on overclocking it. To help you out, I’ve researched and narrowed … Read more
What is the best cpu cooler for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K? The 265K is actually easier to cool than previous Core i7 chips. That said, you still need a capable cooler, especially if you’re planning to push it with sustained workloads or light overclocking. And since not every user has the same needs … Read more
The short answer: you do not need Z890 just to run a Core Ultra 7 265K well. For a normal build with XMP memory and no manual CPU overclocking, I would start with the MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI. Move to the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 if CPU/BCLK tuning or Intel 200S Boost matters, … Read more
Looking for the best GPUs for the Ryzen 5 9600X? If you don’t want to overspend, the Ryzen 5 9600X with its 6 cores and 12 threads build offers the best of both worlds – incredible single threaded performance as well as strong multithreaded performance To help you pick the right GPU, I’ve done the … Read more
The Ryzen 7 5800XT is essentially just a revised and better binned Ryzen 7 5800X with slightly better clock speeds. Considering its price and position in the market, it is still one of the best budget gaming and productivity CPUs available right now. Off course you need a decent GPU to pair with to get … Read more
The Ryzen 7 5700G may not be the newest chip on the market, but it continues to be a solid option for those on a budget, productivity-focused builds, and anyone looking to avoid the added cost of a discrete GPU. While cooling the chip shouldn’t be much of a problem, it’s still important to choose … Read more
Searching for the best Motherboard for the Ryzen 9 9900X3D? AMD’s latest 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X3D offers identical gaming performance to the 9800X3D while delivering much better multi-core performance. And since this is one of the most powerfull CPUs and supports overclocking, a motherboard with a robust power delivery system should be at the top … Read more
Looking for the best CPU coolers for the Ryzen 9 9900X3D? While the 9900X3D is not the cheapest CPU, it makes up for that with a stacked 128MB L3 cache, 5.5GHz boost clocks, and a 12-core, 24-thread configuration. It also has a lower 120W TDP, which means that cooling it shouldn’t be a big problem. … Read more
Looking for the best CPU cooler for the Ryzen 7 5800XT? The release of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT last year took everyone by surprise. While most of the specs are the same with the 5800x, the 5800XT offers a 200 MHz higher boost clock over its non-XT counterpart. This translates to slightly better performance … Read more
