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A mainstream board for enthusiasts.]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:15:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//msi-z77a-g43-motherboard-review.htm http://apcmag.com//msi-z77a-g43-motherboard-review.htm

Who turned the speed down? ]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:54:26 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gigabyte-ga-z77m-d3h-mvp-motherboard-review.htm http://apcmag.com//gigabyte-ga-z77m-d3h-mvp-motherboard-review.htm

It doesn’t get much cheaper than this.]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:04:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asrock-h77-pro4mvp-motherboard-review.htm http://apcmag.com//asrock-h77-pro4mvp-motherboard-review.htm

Don’t let the price tag fool you.]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:41:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//need-a-motherboard-to-accompany-your-new-ivy-bridge-chip.htm http://apcmag.com//need-a-motherboard-to-accompany-your-new-ivy-bridge-chip.htm

Bennett Ring proves you don’t have to spend a fortune as there are budget and mid-range options available.]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:38:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//raw-performance-asrock-z77-extreme4-review.htm http://apcmag.com//raw-performance-asrock-z77-extreme4-review.htm

All the performance at half the price.]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-perfect-gaming-board-gigabyte-g1sniper-3-review.htm http://apcmag.com//the-perfect-gaming-board-gigabyte-g1sniper-3-review.htm

Is there a new gaming king in town?]]> Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:37:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//top-shelf-mobo-asrock-z77-professional-review.htm http://apcmag.com//top-shelf-mobo-asrock-z77-professional-review.htm

Everything is perfection with this motherboard, with one glaring omission.]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:23:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-perfect-choice-gigabyte-ga-z77x-ud3h-review.htm http://apcmag.com//the-perfect-choice-gigabyte-ga-z77x-ud3h-review.htm

Someone forgot to tell Gigabyte the UD3H was a low-end board.]]> Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:37:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//monstrous-asus-maximus-v-gene-review.htm http://apcmag.com//monstrous-asus-maximus-v-gene-review.htm

Who needs a full sized ATX board when you have a Gene?]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:06:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//high-end-ready-intel-x79-dx79si-review.htm http://apcmag.com//high-end-ready-intel-x79-dx79si-review.htm

Intel finally acknowledges the enthusiast market with the X79 DX79SI.]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//overclockers-rejoice-gigabyte-x79-ud7-review.htm http://apcmag.com//overclockers-rejoice-gigabyte-x79-ud7-review.htm

The OC board lives on in the new form of the GIGABYTE X79-UD7.]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//good-bang-for-your-buck-msi-x79a-gd65-8d-review.htm http://apcmag.com//good-bang-for-your-buck-msi-x79a-gd65-8d-review.htm

Exceptional hardware doesn't always mean your products have polish, but does this MSI board stand out from the pack?]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:15:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//almost-perfection-asus-rampage-iv-extreme-review.htm http://apcmag.com//almost-perfection-asus-rampage-iv-extreme-review.htm

Arguably the most recognised and respected enthusiast motherboards in the world are the ASUS Republic of Gamers boards.]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//budget-bargain-msi-990fxa-gd80-review.htm http://apcmag.com//budget-bargain-msi-990fxa-gd80-review.htm

MSI achieves the high end on a low price.]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:00:44 +1000 http://apcmag.com//seriously-for-gaming-asrock-fatal1ty-990fx-professional-review.htm http://apcmag.com//seriously-for-gaming-asrock-fatal1ty-990fx-professional-review.htm

Bringing its 'A' game, the ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Professional offers some serious gaming features for the price.]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//overclocking-centric-with-all-the-bells-and-whistles-asus-crosshair-v-formula-review.htm http://apcmag.com//overclocking-centric-with-all-the-bells-and-whistles-asus-crosshair-v-formula-review.htm

What's red and white and black all over?]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:50:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//good-choice-for-gamers-gigabyte-990fxa-ud7-review.htm http://apcmag.com//good-choice-for-gamers-gigabyte-990fxa-ud7-review.htm

The core of an extremely capable high-end gaming platform.]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//a-good-choice-for-keen-gamers-gigabyte-g1sniper2-review.htm http://apcmag.com//a-good-choice-for-keen-gamers-gigabyte-g1sniper2-review.htm

Gaming series, second innings. But is now the right time to invest in the G1.Sniper2?]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//good-value-gigabyte-z68x-ud3h-b3-review.htm http://apcmag.com//good-value-gigabyte-z68x-ud3h-b3-review.htm

The middle of the pack -- but that doesn't mean you shouldn't pay attention to this bang-for-buck mobo.]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-uncomplicated-guide-to-upgrading-your-pc-to-a-sandy-bridge-chip.htm http://apcmag.com//the-uncomplicated-guide-to-upgrading-your-pc-to-a-sandy-bridge-chip.htm

If you have an IQ of at least 80 you should be able to swap out your PC's stale old processor/motherboard and update to a cracking new 2nd Gen combo with gaming credentials.]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asrock-h61mu3s3-mobo-review-.htm http://apcmag.com//asrock-h61mu3s3-mobo-review-.htm

A decently priced board with plenty of features to boot, ASRock's latest effort is a little beauty.]]> Sat, 23 Jul 2011 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-rampage-iii-extreme-black-edition-review.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-rampage-iii-extreme-black-edition-review.htm

ASUS implements some new twists on an old favourite with the Black Edition of the Rampage III Extreme.]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//overclockers-take-note-gigabyte-x58a-oc-review.htm http://apcmag.com//overclockers-take-note-gigabyte-x58a-oc-review.htm

A motherboard specifically designed for overclocking? Believe it.]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//super-slick-gigabyte-ga-p67a-ud7-b3-review.htm http://apcmag.com//super-slick-gigabyte-ga-p67a-ud7-b3-review.htm

Looking for a high-end Sandy Bridge motherboard but don't want to have to sell your car? ]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:59:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//go-big-or-go-home-msi-big-bang-marshal-review.htm http://apcmag.com//go-big-or-go-home-msi-big-bang-marshal-review.htm

MSI, not to be outdone by some of the massive offerings from its competitors, has thrown everything plus the kitchen sink into its latest flagship motherboard.]]> Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:09:02 +1000 http://apcmag.com//evga-classified-sr-2-review-the-most-powerful-consumer-mobo-to-date.htm http://apcmag.com//evga-classified-sr-2-review-the-most-powerful-consumer-mobo-to-date.htm

Double the grunt of an X58 board, but can it play Crysis? We put the EVGA Classified SR-2 motherboard to the test.]]> Thu, 12 May 2011 08:42:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//big-possibilities-gigabyte-e350n-usb3-review.htm http://apcmag.com//big-possibilities-gigabyte-e350n-usb3-review.htm

The perfect home server board or roll-your-own NAS? GIGABYTE's take on the E-Series 350 might not be super-powerful, but it's perfect for some uses.]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 09:32:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//for-the-enthusiasts-sapphire-pure-black-x58-review.htm http://apcmag.com//for-the-enthusiasts-sapphire-pure-black-x58-review.htm

Sapphire steps into the motherboard business with a bang, and, for a newcomer, they surprisingly don't make much in the way of rookie mistakes. Beginner's luck?]]> Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:59:55 +1000 http://apcmag.com//msi-e350ia-e45-mini-itx-motherboard-review.htm http://apcmag.com//msi-e350ia-e45-mini-itx-motherboard-review.htm

Mini in terms of physical features, maxi in terms of everything else, MSI's take on Fusion could well find a home in your next HTPC.]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:20:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hard-to-fault-asus-maximus-iii-extreme-review.htm http://apcmag.com//hard-to-fault-asus-maximus-iii-extreme-review.htm

Don't let the branding confuse you; with the Maximus III, ASUS serves a plate of awesome on the P55 chipset.]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:55:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intels-silver-lining-sandy-bridge-b3-chipset-fix-confirmed.htm http://apcmag.com//intels-silver-lining-sandy-bridge-b3-chipset-fix-confirmed.htm

Intel and MSI are spreading the good news: the Cougar Point revival is kicking off as the industry glimpses resumption of normal supply operations post Sandy Bridge's first hurdle.]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:08:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com//improving-on-perfection-asus-crosshair-iv-extreme-review.htm http://apcmag.com//improving-on-perfection-asus-crosshair-iv-extreme-review.htm

What do you do to improve on an already perfect motherboard design? The answer: add more stuff.]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 13:52:55 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gigabyte-890fxa-ud5-review-motherboard-makes-no-compromises.htm http://apcmag.com//gigabyte-890fxa-ud5-review-motherboard-makes-no-compromises.htm

In the market for a feature-rich mobo on the cheap? The 890FXA-UD5 delivers bucketloads of bang for your buck.]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:01:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//first-look-sandy-bridge-motherboards.htm http://apcmag.com//first-look-sandy-bridge-motherboards.htm

Intel has shown off some tiny mini-ITX motherboards compatible with Sandy Bridge CPUs, including a surprisingly thin cooling fan which should allow even smaller PCs. ]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:13:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-runs-win-a-job-with-asus-competition.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-runs-win-a-job-with-asus-competition.htm

What's better than winning a free motherboard in a recession? Winning a job with a motherboard maker! At least, that seems to be ASUS' thinking.]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:09:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sata-30-set-to-launch-with-blazing-6-gbits-speeds-.htm http://apcmag.com//sata-30-set-to-launch-with-blazing-6-gbits-speeds-.htm

This week’s Computex techfest will mark the public debut of the third-gen SATA interface spec, capable of boosting data-to-disk speeds to an SSD-friendly 750 MB/s.]]> Sun, 31 May 2009 18:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//first_look_intel_core_i7_and_x58_express_chipset.htm http://apcmag.com//first_look_intel_core_i7_and_x58_express_chipset.htm

This smoking new CPU from Intel does away with Frontside Bus altogether and brings a technology back from the dead. ]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bye_bye_intel_nvidias_new_motherboard_gpus_pack_whopper_punch.htm http://apcmag.com//bye_bye_intel_nvidias_new_motherboard_gpus_pack_whopper_punch.htm

If the sound of "integrated graphics" make you shudder, NVIDIA has some good news for you. ]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:15:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus_m3nhhdmi.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_m3nhhdmi.htm

Using NVIDIA's new GeForce 8300 mGPU chipset, can this HTPC motherboard beat out AMD's best?]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//msi_wins_at_computex_but_worries_about_australian_reputation.htm http://apcmag.com//msi_wins_at_computex_but_worries_about_australian_reputation.htm

Taking out a couple of prestigious Computex awards hasn't gone to MSI's head]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:50:00 +1000