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At the disposal of the I2HARD editors was a special motherboard, namely ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero for AMD Ryzen 5000 processors. This model is a continuation of the ROG Crosshair series of motherboards, which was created primarily for system overclocking. Interesting features of Crosshair VIII Dark Hero are: passive cooling of the AMD X570 chipset, redesigned and enhanced processor power system, Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 wireless controller and much more.
Read more @ i2Hard (Russian)
MSI has launched a new “MPG Z590 GAMING CARBON WIFI” motherboard. The motherboard’s VRM power supply design is enhanced compared to the previous generation Z490. It adopts an 18-phase 75A digital power supply design with a specially-shaped large VRM radiator to provide powerful and stable high-performance output , Adding support for the latest PCIe 4.0 transmission interface and the latest 802.11ax WiFi 6E wireless module, the brand-new design and the colorful lighting effect of Mystic Light bring a deep impression.
Read more @ HKEPC
ASRock’s Phantom Gaming brand has quickly been expanding the last couple of years and has also been moving towards a more high-end offering. With the recent launch of AMD’s Zen3 based Ryzen 5000 series processors, ASRock has taken the opportunity to revamp its lineup and add a new flagship, the X570 PG Velocita. Featuring a massive 14-phase VRM The PG Velocita can handle almost every Ryzen processor up to the monster Ryzen 9 5950X with ease.
Read more @ PCTestBench
In what can only be described as an anti-consumer decision, Intel has announced that the H410 and B460 chipset will not offer support for the upcoming Rocket Lake-S processors. You’ll need to be running H470 of Z490 to get support. Now, some motherboard manufacturers like Gigabyte have started revving “V2” H10 motherboard with an actual H70 chipset as a way to get around this, but this is surely going to annoy anyone with an H410 or B460 board that was looking to upgrade. What a shame.
The 13th generation of ASUS Heroes officially debuted. ASUS has launched a new “ROG MAXIMUS XIII HERO” motherboard. Compared with the 12th generation, it has a more powerful 14 +2 Power Stages 90A power supply module and a large I/O Cover metal heat sink. , Bring more stable high-performance output and excellent overclocking ability, add support for the latest PCIe 4.0 transmission interface, dual 2.5 LAN network module, 802.11ax WiFi 6E wireless module, with a comprehensive and rich peripheral functions, I believe ROG fans already Can’t wait to buy it.
Read more @ HKEPC (Chinese)
Asus ROG Strix B550-F Gaming (Wi-Fi) is a mid-budget chipset motherboard that belongs to the Strix series of the ROG brand. The model is quite expensive for its niche: for about the same money, you can find a motherboard based on AMD X570 – albeit with a fan on the chipset, but with its own PCIe 4.0 (B550 only supports PCIe 3.0, but processor slots can be PCIe 4.0) and wider peripheral support. True, it is not a fact that such motherboards will have an equally excellent power system, because it is it that is the main trump card of the ROG Strix B550-F Gaming (Wi-Fi).
Read more @ iXBT (Russian)
W480 is a fantastic chipset platform for consumers that want access to features commonly found on HEDT systems. ECC memory support is one of the biggest parts of the ASRock Creator, as is the wide range of compatibility with CPUs from the Core and Xeon Families, and one better ASRock says the W480 Creator will support upcoming 11th Generation processors and is PCIe 4.0 ready!
Read more @ TweakTown
MPG Z490 Carbon EK X is a joint product of MSI and EKWB. The MSI MPG Z490 Carbon WiFi could also be used as an example of the motherboard. At first glance, the differences are minimal, but a ready-made kit for building with a custom liquid cooling system is already another level. It will be interesting to check the overclocking capabilities and VRM behavior under the waterblock under serious loads.
Read more @ i2Hard (Russian)
The ASRock X570 Taichi Razer Edition is a great-looking motherboard with a sharp and modern aesthetic. The collaboration with Razer feels like a natural progression for the strides ASRock has taken in bringing their motherboard RGB implementations to the forefront of the industry in the last two years. The ASRock X570 Taichi Razer Edition has vibrant lighting with great diffusion, and effects that are properly harnessed by the Razer Synapse software.
Read more @ TechPowerUp
February 2nd, 2021, Taipei, Taiwan – BIOSTAR, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, and storage devices today, announces the launch of their new H510 series motherboards designed to run the latest Intel 11th gen Rocket Lake-S processors.
Introduced to the market in two Micro-ATX models, the H510MH/E 2.0 and the H510MX/E 2.0 motherboards are designed to be the best choice for business and casual use. Based on Intel is H510 single chip architecture, these motherboards are ready to unleash the true potential of the latest Intel 11th gen processors.
Equipped with all the essential features, the new H510 series comes from an immensely popular lineage of motherboards from BIOSTAR used all over the world in many offices that combine cutting edge technology with proven durability for smart business solutions.
Designed to optimize any professional workflow, the H510 series motherboards bring the latest technology for users like PCIe 4.0 and WiFi 6 optimized to perfection with the protection and stability of BIOSTAR is proprietary Super Hyper PWM technology. Both motherboards support dual-channel DDR4 memory, optimized to run up to 64 GB and a maximum clock speed 2933MHz.
Additional features like Intel GbE LAN and support for USB 3.2 Gen1 makes the H510 series highly efficient and user friendly.
When it comes to rear I/O both motherboards are well thought out, with all the essentials packed in an almost identical layout. H510 series motherboards carry a single PS/2 Keyboard and 1 x PS/2 Mouse port specially integrated for users looking to connect an older mouse or keyboard to the system.
2 x built-in WiFi antenna ports provide a convenient wireless internet connectivity method. Meanwhile, a single GbE LAN port powered with Intel I219V technology provides more traditional wired network access.
Furthermore, both motherboards come equipped with a single HDMI port and a VGA port. Meanwhile, the H510MX/E 2.0 contains an additional DVI-D port, providing multiple options for display connectivity.
The H510 series motherboards also have 2 x USB 3.2 (Gen1) ports, 4 x USB 2.0 ports for speedy file transfers. ALC897 chipset powers the 3 x Audio output ports provided in both motherboards, capable of outputting 7.1 channels, high definition audio for an immersive user experience.
In Conclusion, if you are a user looking for the best motherboard for business use, the H510MH/E 2.0 and the H510MX/E 2.0 motherboards from BIOSTAR are the best choice in the market. Either a system integration builds to keep your business up to date or for casual content consumption like watching TV shows and movies online such as YouTube or Netflix, the new H510 series motherboards from BIOSTAR is your smart choice.