A computer's motherboard serves as the backbone that ties its components and gathers them in one spot. The motherboard allows the components to go back and forth and communicate with one another.

Now that Intel has filled out its lineup of kick-ass 12th-generation “Alder Lake” desktop processors—and the 600-series chipsets that go with them—picking the right motherboard is that much more ...

Knowing the motherboard’s model and serial number can be beneficial while searching for BIOS firmware updates from the manufacturer’s support site. A product’s serial number enables the manufacturer ...

The CPU OPT header is an additional connection for special processor cooling accessories, such as specialized coolers with multiple fans or water-cooling components. Functionally, CPU OPT is identical ...

Computer motherboards sold at places including Best Buy and Amazon have been recalled because the capacitor “was installed in a reverse position which can lead to a short circuit, overheating or ...

Windows 11 is a free update for Windows 10 users. This is very exciting, of course, but then we learned that certain Windows 11 system requirements are not as they seem. You see, in order for folks to ...

TL;DR: AMD's Zen 6 CPU architecture is expected to be released in late 2026 or early 2027, continuing support for the AM5 platform introduced with the Ryzen 7000 Series. MSI confirms its new X870E ...