Four Z87 Express Motherboards For Three- And Four-Way SLI By Thomas Soderstrom published 3 January 14 Formerly a very exclusive component, the PCI Express switch that makes Intel’s LGA 1150-based platforms three- and four-way SLI-capable is now available across a range of high-end motherboards. Today we compare four premium enthusiast-oriented models.
Z87 Hits The High End: Four Sub-$300 Motherboards By Thomas Soderstrom published 2 October 13 Situated barely below the priciest premium boards, which typically exceed $300, high-end Z87 Express-based motherboards offer enthusiasts almost everything they could want except for three-way SLI support. We put four of these platforms to the test.
Mechanical Keyboards: BlackWidow, Osmium, G710+ By Daniel Starkey published 13 September 13 Today we review three of the most popular mechanical keyboards around: the Gigabyte Aivia Osmium, Logitech G710+, and Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2013. Which these three $130-$150 premium gaming peripherals is the best bet? We'll find out!
Fast And Cheap? Five Sub-$160 Z87 Motherboards For Enthusiasts By Thomas Soderstrom published 14 August 13 Intel’s Haswell architecture has mainstream leanings. And yet some of the motherboards out there are really high-end. Today we're looking at five platforms under the $160 mark that hopefully put some value back into being an enthusiast.
Five Z87 Motherboards Under $220, Reviewed By Thomas Soderstrom published 4 June 13 Intel’s Haswell architecture displaces Ivy Bridge in its desktop line-up, bringing with it yet another new CPU interface. We tested six motherboards that claimed to be ready for your overclocking efforts, and included the five survivors in today’s review.
Your Top Picks: Tom's Hardware Forums' Q1 2013 BestConfigs By Adam Overa published 11 March 13 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.
Quiet Gaming Cases, Part 2: Corsair, Fractal, And Gigabyte By Thomas Soderstrom published 27 December 12 Yesterday, we embarked on a quest to find the ultimate quiet gaming case. Today, we’re testing three more enclosures: Corsair’s Obsidian 550D, Fractal Design’s Define R4, and Gigabyte’s Luxo M10. How will they compare in cooling, noise, and overall value?
