ASRock First to Get Windows 8 Motherboard Certificate
ASRock's upcoming Z87-Extreme4 is the first motherboard with an Intel 8-Series chipset to get Windows 8 certification.
So far, only a few details have been disclosed regarding Intel's 8-series motherboards, and even fewer details have been revealed about the specifics from each manufacturer. What has been learned now is that ASRock's upcoming Z87-Extreme4 motherboard is the first to get Windows 8 certification.
While for most of us it won't make a difference whether a motherboard is certified or not, it is important that the manufacturer had enough faith in the product to let Microsoft test it under a specific operating system, and that if granted the certificate, it is fully compatible.
The report also shows a small detail about an upcoming Haswell CPU. A close look reveals that the testing was done on a machine that was running an Intel Core i5 processor that runs at 3.40 GHz. Since this is a Z87 board, it is in all likelihood a Haswell CPU.
you ARE aware that the latest news on windows 8.1 says the start button is coming back, right?
you ARE aware that the latest news on windows 8.1 says the start button is coming back, right?
The start button may be coming back, not necessarily the menu. However, I think just having the button would be enough for me. I don't really like hot corners.
You're so cool.
Also, irrelevant news.
you ARE aware that the latest news on windows 8.1 says the start button is coming back, right?
Correction, the latest news is speculation that it MAY be coming back.
I am still on core 2 duo and i am building a haswell build too this summer. But you do know it will only be marginally better than ivy bridge right? I just see too many people think that each gen is gonna bring HUGE performance leaps, haswell will have some nice new architectural changes and features, but yea dont expect big miracles lol.
you ARE aware that the latest news on windows 8.1 says the start button is coming back, right?
Look up the definition of "news". Now look up the definition of "rumors". Congratulations! You've now learned the difference between the two!
Also, I said Start "Menus", not "Button". Learn to read. It would be a step backwards to bring back the old Start Menu, though I wouldn't be surprised, since newbs outnumber tinkerers 10-to-1 and newbs like their Start Menus.
Why do I say "newbs"? Because there is literally not a single thing that you can do with the old Start Menu, that you couldn't do just as easily if not faster with a few presses on your keyboard.
I can only hope so. I also don't like hot corners (or having tablet apps in the way). The start screen is fine otherwise though.
It should be good news for laptop users though, particularly with the graphics.
Edit: I have no idea what the hell is up with the site, but I had to post this from the forums. (someone else said line breaks cause the problem - seriously???)