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GIGABYTE Safeguards Users From Speculative Execution Vulnerability

We want to make an announcement that all our major platforms have received bios updates to keep your systems protected against Speculative Execution Vulnerability threats. Taipei, Taiwan, January 11st, 2018 – GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd, a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, has promptly implemented safety and precautionary measures aligned with Intel®’s response to safeguard customers against security vulnerabilities on systems utilizing Speculative Execution and indirect branch prediction. The newly released BIOS updates from GIGABYTE integrate the latest Intel advised CPU Microcode versions to mitigate issues potentially caused by the security vulnerability. Customers who have purchased a GIGABYTE board are strongly recommended to visit the GIGABYTE official website immediately for the latest BIOS updates. Please refer to the following micro link for the list of available BIOS updates by models (currently offers updates for models that support 6th/7th

Introducing ASUS H370 and B360 motherboards from ROG, TUF Gaming, and Prime

Intel’s first batch of Coffee Lake desktop CPUs added cores alongside a high-end Z370 platform primed for overclocking. The increased horsepower is ideal for people who do more with their PCs, whether it’s serious work like content creation and video editing, or recreational tasks like live-streaming gaming sessions. But extra cores aren’t limited to flagship territory. They extend all the way down to the entry-level Core i3, and today they’re joined by new H370 and B360 platforms that bring additional connectivity to affordable price points. We’ve deployed these chipsets across a complete family of ASUS 300-series motherboards that help everyone get the most out of their PCs. A new generation built on an evolved foundation Every build and user is different, so we offer a range of options across ROG, TUF Gaming, and Prime lines. While each family has distinct aesthetics and personalities, all three draw from core ASUS DNA that has been carefully refined over nearly 30 years of

Which ASUS Z270 motherboard should I buy?

Thanks to its low power consumption and incredible overclocking potential, the Kaby Lake processor architecture is arguably Intel’s most compelling update ever. With air cooling, we’ve seen some of the i7-7700K CPUs reach frequencies exceeding 5GHz. The last architecture to come close to this feat was Sandy Bridge back in 2011, and it wasn’t as consistent in doing so. If you’re an enthusiast with a penchant for overclocking, Kaby Lake is “must have.” The new processors are compatible with the 100-series platform by way of a firmware update and also with the latest 200-series chipsets, presenting users with an array of motherboards to suit various budgets. In fact, there’s so much choice that it’s likely to cause confusion. We’re here to help you wade through the options and make the purchasing decision easier. Widely acclaimed for offering the best firmware, overclocking, fan controls, and IO features, the ASUS 100-series motherboards offer a robust feature-set that’s suitable f

ASUS STRIX H270F ROG GAMING MOTHERBOARD REVIEW The Streaming Blog July 21, 2017

If you’re looking to build a premium gaming computer in the $1000 price range you might want to take a look at the Asus Strix H270F for your build. It is designed for the non-overclockable intel chips and it has most of every feature you could want. The motherboard is about $140 but despite its price, it’s still a good deal. Why is this a good deal you ask? This is because this is the non-overclockable version of Asus’ Z270E motherboard which costs around $200 or even more. Essentially you save around $60 if you’re not planning to overclock. The thing that is not included is the ability to overclock CPUs such as the K chips because it’s got the H270 chipsets instead of the Z270. It also doesn’t have the built in Wi-Fi adapter. It requires hardwired networking only. Lastly, it also does not support NVDIA’s SLI feature however it does still support AMD’s crossfire technology. Other than things mentioned earlier, it’s still basically the same thing. Even the aesthetics looks the s

The Coffee Lake gaming laptop guide: Meet ROG’s latest from ultra-slim to overclocked

The arrival of six-core processors based on Intel’s 8th Generation Core has spawned a fresh collection of gaming laptops with more horsepower than ever before. Otherwise known as Coffee Lake-H, these chips boast 50% more cores than the previous generation, giving gamers and power users extra headroom for mixing gameplay with streaming, content creation, and other workloads. While the CPU is extremely important, it’s just one part of a system of components that defines how games look and feel, so our latest lineup of ROG gaming laptops also has upgrades in other areas. High-refresh displays with ultra-fast response times are standard issue across all the models coming to North America, and efficient cooling ensures consistent performance when you stretch playing “just one more round” over several hours. With easily customized Aura Sync lighting and wicked-fast Intel Gigabit Wi-Fi, our new gaming notebooks raise the bar throughout. Despite sharing many key features and components,

The X470 motherboard guide: Choosing the best board for your Ryzen build

Ryzen reinvigorated AMD desktops with multithreaded horsepower and accessible overclocking. The first wave was a revelation, and another one is rising with two crests. Raven Ridge is a well-balanced derivative infused with Vega-based Radeon graphics capable of smooth 1080p gaming and 4K HDR video. Its musclebound Pinnacle Ridge sibling trades the integrated GPU for more CPU cores and internal I/O geared toward hardcore gamers, content creators, and other power users. Both processors are accompanied by an updated X470 chipset and fresh family of ASUS motherboards. This guide will help you choose the best Ryzen motherboard for your next rig. Our X470 series spans six boards, each with a unique spirit. The record-setting ROG Crosshair VII Hero and its Wi-Fi twin lead the lineup with a stealthy design for serious overclockers and savvy enthusiasts. Its Strix X470-F Gaming sibling makes ROG enhancements like easy tuning and next-level customization more affordable, while the Strix X470