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ASRock M8 Mini-ITX Barebones Gaming PC ReviewOct 24, 2013 - in Reviews
Some of us love compact gaming builds, but the best of these have always been pre-configured into custom enclosures. Is ASRockās M8 the perfect open-architecture alternative? We load this $550 barebones up with hardware and test its mettle.
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System Builder Marathon, Q2 2013: System Value ComparedJun 25, 2013 - in Reviews
Our top three builders struggled to fit big performance into three tiny ITX-based platforms at three budget levels. Will the more expensive machines once again justify their higher prices through dramatically-improved performance? Read on for more.
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ASRock Impresses with 22 Plextor SSDs on Z87-Extreme11/acJun 4, 2013 - in News
ASRock has connected 22 SSDs to a single motherboard, the Z87-Extreme11/ac.
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ASRock Shows Live Demo of A-Style Waterproof CoatingMay 23, 2013 - in News
ASRock has released a live demo of the Waterproof by Conformal Coating feature for its A-Style motherboards.
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ASRock Shows Off 802.11ac WiFi & Bluetooth 4.0 For A-Style MotherboardsMay 21, 2013 - in News
ASRock has released a teaser for one of its features that will be present on its A-Style motherboards, 801.11ac WiFi. Now, with ASRock's A-Style motherboards, as seen in the video, you no longer have to wait for your porn.
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ASRock's Debuts World's First Thunderbolt-Certified MoboMay 16, 2013 - in News
ASRock is the first to get Thunderbolt Certification for one of its 8-Series motherboards.
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ASRock Shows Off HDMI-in Feature for Haswell MotherboardsMay 13, 2013 - in News
ASRock shows off the HDMI-In feature as part of its A-Style feature set.
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Select ASRock Motherboards Will Feature Waterproof CoatingMay 7, 2013 - in News
It appears that a number of ASRock's upcoming Haswell motherboards might feature a waterproof coating, although no details have been given as to how the coating would actually be applied and what purpose it would serve in practice.
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More Details Surface Regarding ASRock's Z87 MotherboardsMay 7, 2013 - in News
More details have surfaced regarding ASRock's lineup of Z87 motherboards.
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Prices of Numerous Haswell LGA 1150 Motherboards Show UpMay 7, 2013 - in News
Pricing information has been revealed through a Dutch website.
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ASRock Also Boasts High-End Onboard AudioMay 6, 2013 - in News
It appears that ASRock is also working on motherboards with better onboard audio.
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Noctua Gives Away Free Alternate Mounting System for NH-L9a CPU CoolerApr 23, 2013 - in News
Noctua will ship a free set of spacers over to you to make its NH-L9a CPU cooler compatible with some mini-ITX motherboards.
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ASRock First to Get Windows 8 Motherboard CertificateApr 20, 2013 - in News
ASRock's upcoming Z87-Extreme4 is the first motherboard with an Intel 8-Series chipset to get Windows 8 certification.
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EK Water Blocks Intros ASRock Z77 Extreme11 Water BlockApr 16, 2013 - in News
EKWB has introduced a water block that will cool ASRock's Z77 Extreme11 motherboard.
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Your Top Picks: Tom's Hardware Forums' Q1 2013 BestConfigsMar 10, 2013 - in Reviews
So you like our System Builder Marathon? Ever come up with your own idea for a killer rig? Don't forget to tell us about it on the Tom's Hardware forums. The following ten setups were configured by forum members and chosen in Q1 2013 BestConfigs Poll.
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ASRock Unveils its Intel-based 8-Series MotherboardsMar 7, 2013 - in News
The company's upcoming range of motherboards will be based on Intel's H87 and Z87 chipsets.
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System Builder Marathon, Q1 2013: System Value ComparedFeb 28, 2013 - in Reviews
We've long claimed that the sweet spot for value was somewhere around $800. So, we narrowed this quarter's System Builder Marathon from $600 to $1,000. Which one of our three configurations gives us the most performance for our budget?
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System Builder Marathon, Q1 2013: $1,000 Performance PCFeb 27, 2013 - in Reviews
With his budget cut in half, Thomas is trying to take the value crown by building the highest-end PC in this quarter's System Builder Marathon for $1,000. Can he out-do the value of Paul's $600 config or Don's $800 effort using solid-state storage?
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System Builder Marathon, Q1 2013: $800 Enthusiast PCFeb 26, 2013 - in Reviews
Last quarter, Don had $1,000 to spend on a mid-range enthusiast-oriented PC. This time around, we challenged him to build something better with $800. Is that even possible? Our System Builder Marathon continues, as we benchmark three hand-picked setups.
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System Builder Marathon, Q1 2013: $600 Gaming PCFeb 25, 2013 - in Reviews
After one quarter after another of Pentium-based budget-oriented gaming builds, Paul Henningsen is ready to put together something a little more potent. We gave him an extra $100 and asked him to show us how to spend that money. He obliged, gladly.
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ASRock Releases Yet Another A85X Based MotherboardFeb 4, 2013 - in News
ASRock releases another A85X based motherboard, this time an ATX sized board.
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ASRock Releases A85X Based Mini ITX MotherboardJan 31, 2013 - in News
ASRock has announced a mini ITX motherboard with AMD's A85X chipset onboard, giving this little motherboard a big feature set.
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ASRock Reveals New High-End 990FX Extreme9 MotherboardJan 17, 2013 - in News
ASRock has announced a new flagship AM3+ motherboard, the 990FX Extreme9.
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System Builder Marathon, Q4 2012: System Value ComparedDec 6, 2012 - in Reviews
This quarter is full of surprises, from a value-oriented $500 build that includes a Radeon HD 7850 to a $1,000 machine based on AMD's FX-8350 and a $2,000 box armed with a pair of Radeon HD 7970s. We mix it up by adding new benchmarks. It's anyone's game!
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System Builder Marathon, Q4 2012: $500 Gaming PCDec 3, 2012 - in Reviews
We were hoping to kick this quarter's System Builder Marathon off with AMD's new Athlon X4 750K. But a lack of availability compels us back into the arms of Intel's dual-core Pentium. Happily, an affordable Radeon HD 7850 promises great performance.
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Rumor: Asus Making Offer to Acquire ASRock Mobo DivisionOct 1, 2012 - in News
Asus may be gearing up to purchase ASRock's motherboard division.
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System Builder Marathon, August 2012: System Value ComparedAug 22, 2012 - in Reviews
Paul, Don, and Thomas each took a stab at building the best value-oriented performance machine within their budget limits (some more successfully than others). Which of these machines will stand out for delivering the most bang for your enthusiast buck?
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System Builder Marathon, August 2012: $2000 Performance PCAug 21, 2012 - in Reviews
We took our highest-priced build back to the drawing board to focus on features, rather than price. Can I compete with the less expensive configurations without spending all of my time worrying about benchmark results? Tomorrow's analysis will be telling.
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System Builder Marathon, August 2012: $1000 Enthusiast PCAug 20, 2012 - in Reviews
This quarter, we construct our most powerful $1000 enthusiast build ever, complete with a Core i5-3570K, GeForce GTX 670, and solid-state storage. Can it beat the value of Paul's $500 machine or come close to the performance of Thomas' $2000 system?
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System Builder Marathon, June 2012: System Value ComparedJun 7, 2012 - in Reviews
Frugality returned in this quarter's System Builder Marathon, tipping the balance towards less-elaborate gaming rigs. Does cutting deep into the budgets end up hurting our lower-cost build too much for it to compete, or is its value enhanced instead?