5 features on modern motherboards I regret not using sooner
…Related 6 features that should be on every motherboard, but aren't Why aren't these things on every motherboard? BIOS flashback BIOS flashback was common on motherboards in the mid-2010s…
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These PC building "best practices" are costing you money and doing nothing for your rig
…The problem is that most of these tips don't really apply to most people who just want a decent gaming rig without major compromises. Buying decked-out motherboards, cutting-edge storage…
Your motherboard's fastest storage slot might not be the one you should actually use first
…Related Modern CPUs barely change anymore — your motherboard features matter more than ever Choosing the right motherboard might be more important than picking a high-end CPU Bandwidth sharing only complicates things…
You're paying $100+ extra for motherboard features you'll never use
…Sign in to your XDA account I get why many people don't mind splurging on high-end motherboards. When you're investing in a high-end CPU and GPU, you almost…
Please, for the love of all things holy, update your BIOS
…Here's what to set instead PCs, laptops, and motherboards often ship with BIOS/UEFI settings that leave power on the table. Let's fix that. A BIOS update should be your…
The next generation of laptops will ship with CAMM2 memory, and it's already in the works
…of the most logical upgrade pathway was an expensive problem to walk home with. The prospect of decoupling memory from the motherboard has the potential to end a vicious and wasteful cycle…
A $15 fan controller did more for my PC than a new case ever could
…Ensure you fix your software, too New hardware is a start, but isn't the solution Just installing the passive PWM Hub isn't going to solve the problem, as the motherboard…
Your fastest USB port might not be your best, and I found that out the hard way
…Proximity is an issue too Don't let nearby ports cause you problems Another issue is the motherboard sabotage, which causes a proximity trap. The rear I/O has a major design…
I always disable this one feature in every UEFI / BIOS
…Sign in to your XDA account There are countless security measures baked into your motherboard 's software that help keep your entire PC safe from harm. One of these features is called…
PCIe 8.0 is really fast, but it might require a new connector
…At those frequencies, every centimeter of motherboard trace becomes a place where signal can be lost or reflected back. Loss budgets and crosstalk that were already serious problems at PCIe 5.0…