An ROG Z890 Maximus Hero board, an over-the-top Ryujin cooler, and a special new kind of RAM highlight the nuances of Intel's just-launched desktop platform. Take a look.

The Asus TUF Gaming X870-Plus WiFi is a worthwhile-value X870 AMD motherboard. It brings native Zen 5 support, new looks, the latest connectivity, and several DIY-friendly and AI features for easier use.

Gigabyte's flagship X870E Aorus Master is among the pricier AM5 motherboards using AMD's very latest chipset, but its clever layout and creature comforts make it a first-rate ATX pick for high-end AMD PCs.

The software updates tackle the CPU bug affecting Intel's 13th and 14th Generation Core chips, but as MSI notes, it's intended to 'mitigate the instability,' not fix the problem completely.

Motherboards based on new 800-series chipsets will come a month or two after the Ryzen 9000 CPUs launch. Until then, you can rely on existing AM5 ones for the new processors.

We spotted more than a dozen of the company's upcoming motherboards at Computex 2024, ready to drop for AMD's and Intel's forthcoming desktop CPUs later this year.

For about $190 on sale, the Asus Prime Z790-P Wi-Fi is an impressive budget motherboard for Intel-based builds. It has three M.2 sockets, four SATA ports, sufficient power delivery, and speedy performance. Unless you must have PCIe 5.0 M.2 support, it's well worth a look.

While on the Computex 2024 show floor, we examined all of Gigabyte's upcoming AMD and Intel motherboards and captured our survey on video.

MSI gave us an early look at some of the first AMD X870 and Intel Arrow Lake motherboards as well as some innovative Intel Z790 motherboards with unique memory technologies.

The US Trade Representative will exempt graphics cards from the Trump-era tariffs to give companies more time to shift manufacturing away from China.

A worthwhile budget Mini-ITX effort for Intel CPUs, ASRock's B760I Lightning doesn't have a lot of USB ports, but its hearty power delivery, speedy memory support, and performance (under proper cooling settings) make it a fine foundation for compact builds.

Gigabyte’s Z790 Aorus Elite AX Ice is a competitive motherboard with a dashing white aesthetic, loads of USB ports, and plenty of storage options for a near-budget price.

MSI’s B760M Edge Ti Wi-Fi is a well-optioned, slick-looking MicroATX motherboard with storage galore, fast networking, and enough power delivery for flagship-class processors. It's pricey, but better-equipped than most in its class.

Maxsun’s Challenger B650M Wi-Fi is an entry-level MicroATX board for basic builds. It handled our flagship-class Ryzen processor ably, but it's a little light on storage options and USB connectivity.

At CES 2024, MSI unveiled its no-cables desktop (or, at least, its no-visible-cables desktop!) with a special motherboard and PC case series dubbed “Project Zero.” We built it up—and created the cleanest-looking PC we’ve ever seen.

The Valkyrie, Biostar's pricey flagship Z790 motherboard, packs five M.2 sockets (including one PCI Express 5.0), lots of fast USB connectivity, and plenty of power and performance. The problem? A plain look and lack of Wi-Fi are painful concessions at close to $500 MSRP.

ASRock's PG Z790 Lightning Wi-Fi is a well-equipped motherboard for just under $200, offering three M.2 sockets and six SATA ports, integrated Wi-Fi 6E, capable power delivery, and integrated RGB lighting.

The budget-minded Asus TUF Gaming Z790-Pro Wi-Fi is a solid "Raptor Lake Refresh" option for the money, with native 14th Gen processor support, plenty of M.2 and SATA connectivity, and capable power delivery.

Colorful's CVN B760I Frozen Wi-Fi D5 V20 is a well-equipped Mini-ITX motherboard with an offbeat color scheme and capable power delivery and storage options. If you don't need scads of speedy USB ports, it's an appealing if slightly costly choice.