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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO Motherboard Review: Evolving the 14th Generation with PCIe 5.0 SSD Support and Wi-Fi 7 Upgrades

2023-10-23 by HCITBLOG

The 14th-generation update for Intel Core seems rather incremental. It retains the LGA 1700 pin configuration, meaning it’s compatible with both Intel 600 and 700 series motherboards. Despite this compatibility, many motherboard manufacturers, including ASUS ROG, are introducing newer versions. The “ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO” by ASUS ROG, in particular, comes with a redesigned …

ASRock’s Phantom Gaming Z790 Nova WiFi: A Deep Dive into the Next-Gen Mainstream Motherboard at COMPUTEX

2023-10-21 by HCITBLOG

At this year’s COMPUTEX, ASRock revamped its mainstream motherboard lineup by introducing new models like the Z790 Nova WiFi, Z790 Riptide WiFi, and Lightning WiFi. The flagship among these is the “Phantom Gaming Z790 Nova WiFi,” which stands out with its impressive 6 M.2 slot setup. This motherboard boasts a robust 20-phase 90A power architecture, …

Intel’s 14th Generation Core K Series: An In-Depth Review and Performance Analysis Against Ryzen and Previous Generations

2023-10-20 by HCITBLOG

Intel, a well-known brand, stands out with its innovations. The 12th generation Alder Lake introduced a hybrid core design, marking its first use. This mix of P + E Core managed to outperform Ryzen. With the 13th generation Raptor Lake, the E-Core count was doubled, the P-Core frequency was raised, and it was supplemented with …