- Intel Blames Motherboard & System Manufacturers For 14th & 13th Gen CPU Stability Issues Wccftech
- Intel issues statement about CPU crashes, blames motherboard makers — BIOSes disable thermal and power protection, causing issues Tom’s Hardware
- Gigabyte’s heavy-handed fix for Intel Core i9 CPU instability drops performance to Core i7 levels in some cases – but don’t panic yet TechRadar
- “Intel Baseline Profile” tested with Core i9-14900K: 8-9% performance loss compared to ASUS ‘auto’ settings VideoCardz.com
- Some Intel CPUs lost 9% of their performance almost overnight Digital Trends
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Intel Arrow Lake-S Desktop CPU Platform Leaks Out: 24 CPU Cores, DDR5-6400, 800-Series Motherboard Support – Wccftech
- Intel Arrow Lake-S Desktop CPU Platform Leaks Out: 24 CPU Cores, DDR5-6400, 800-Series Motherboard Support Wccftech
- Intel’s next-gen Arrow Lake CPUs might come without hyperthreaded cores — leak points to 24 CPU cores, DDR5-6400 support, and a new 800-series chipset Tom’s Hardware
- Leaked documents list Intel Arrow Lake-S with 8P+16E cores, 125W TDP, full 800-series chipset details VideoCardz.com
- Intel 15th Gen Arrow Lake-S CPU Specs Leak Out: 24 Cores, no Hyper-Threading, and 125W TDP Hardware Times
- CPU-Z now works with ARM64 CPUs on Windows PCWorld
Modder cuts XBox360 Motherboard in half to make a portable version (and it still works!)
Youtuber Millomaker has been on a long journey to create a portable version of the XBOX 360. Among other things, the process involves cutting the console’s motherboard to pieces, and the tinkerer is getting close to the size of a Nintendo Switch. Check out the (very impressive) video below.
Turning older consoles into portable versions of themselves is a popular challenge among tech-savvy people, and there are lots of schematics online that show you how to do it for e.g. the NES or the SNES. But doing it on more recent generations has been a pretty significant challenge.
Millomaker started working on a portable design for the XBox 360 roughly 7 months ago. Many a motherboard has been killed by this madlad in the name of miniaturizing the console.
But it’s a very interesting process to watch. In his most recent video (below) he shows how he’s been able to cut the motherboard even more, shift components around for more efficient use of space, and connect the result to a portable HDMI screen. Previous videos showed him designing the whole project, and replacing the regular A/C input with a battery.
The current result looks small enough that it could fit in a (thick) Nintendo Switch. The youtuber has stated he will next work on integrating the controller into the portable design, and find a more compact way to cool the motherboard.
Size comparison of the miniaturized motherboard vs the original XBox360 MB
The whole process in the video below:
If you like that particular brand of motherboard torture, you can also check out the same kind of abuse applied to a Sega Saturn.
Source: via logic-sunrise
ASUS unveils AMD B650 motherboard series with AM5 socket
B650 motherboard guide: ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, ProArt, and Prime bring PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 to everyone
The latest X670E motherboard platform introduced a wealth of cutting-edge features to accompany AMD’s latest 7-series CPUs. Headlined by PCIe 5.0 connectivity and across-the-board DDR5 support, our X670E motherboards cater to enthusiasts ready to extract every ounce of performance they can get out of their new AMD processor. Now, mainstream PC builds can get in on the action, too. Our B650E and B650 boards offer tremendous value for anyone assembling a next-gen machine. This B650 motherboard guide walks you through our different product families to help you find the model that best fits your needs and budget.
Shopping for a gaming-first motherboard that delivers exceptional performance and exudes confident style? Start with our ROG Strix lineup. From the flagship ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming WiFi to the compact-yet-mighty ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming WiFi, these boards bring high-end features and sizzling good looks. Perhaps you’d prefer a straightforward gaming board that delivers essential features in a no-frills design? Check out our TUF Gaming family. Available in either ATX or micro-ATX form factors, these products deliver everything you need for a reliable gaming build and nothing that you don’t.
Gamers aren’t the only folks out there looking at everything that AMD’s new chips have to offer. For the creative professionals out there—and anyone who aspires to take their talents in CGI, filmmaking, engineering, or design to the next level—the ProArt B650-Creator offers great connectivity and sophisticated style. Last but not least, our wide range of ASUS Prime motherboards offer everything you need for an all-around-excellent PC.
Raised to the power of five
Our B650E and B650 motherboards bring a wealth of next-gen features. Even the CPU socket received an upgrade for the occasion. The all-new AM5 socket is an LGA-style socket, so the pins are on the motherboard, not the CPU, making any accidental bending or damage to the pins less likely. AM5 supports up to a 170W TDP, enabling exceptional compute performance for high-core-count CPUs in heavy workloads.
But it’s not just the CPU socket that’s enjoying a next-gen upgrade. B650E and B650 motherboards support the latest DDR5 RAM. With data rates 50% faster than previous-generation DDR4 memory, DDR5 unleashes a new tier of performance, and our motherboards offer a host of hardware and firmware optimizations that enable users to overclock capable kits to the absolute limit.
B650E and B650 motherboards also boast PCIe 5.0 connectivity. Every option in our lineup includes at least one onboard PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot ready for the fastest storage drives on the market. To prep your PC to take full advantage of next-gen PCIe 5.0 graphics cards, pick up one of our B650E motherboards. These higher-end options boast at least one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot. And with double the link speeds of PCIe 4.0, the new standard provides us with the bandwidth to deck out our B650E and B650 motherboards with a comprehensive selection of high-speed ports. Every ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, and ProArt B650 motherboard offers an onboard high-speed USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port.
Go big on performance and style with ROG Strix
The ROG Strix line takes the high-end ROG DNA and distills it into gaming-first motherboards that are ready for anything. Whether you’re building a decked-out ATX gaming rig or a compact Mini-ITX machine, you’ll find the motherboard you need right here. Whichever ROG Strix board you choose, you’ll find high-end circuitry, convenient design elements, and features built to boost your gaming experience. Integrated I/O shields ease the installation process and look gorgeous behind your case’s side window. High-end VRMs stand ready to drive the entire swath of today’s Ryzen chips, while Intel-powered 2.5Gb Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6E offer cutting-edge networking. And our industry-leading gaming audio immerses you like never before with an ALC4080 codec and a Savitech SV3H712 amplifier.
Interested in tuning and tweaking your new AMD Ryzen CPU for maximum performance? Out of all our B650E and B650 motherboards, the ROG Strix models are best equipped for overclocking. A quick trip into their UEFI BIOS is all it takes to boost light-load clocks through Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO)—a move that enhances overall system responsiveness for most builders. Looking for more manual control over your CPU’s performance? We primed the ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming WiFi and ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming WiFi to satisfy your thirst for pushing your processor to its limits. Both offer particularly robust power solutions and access to our Dynamic OC Switcher and Core Flex tools.
ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming WiFi
Atop the stack sits the flagship ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming WiFi. The premium option for any builder intending to take the B650E platform to its limits, this decked-out motherboard offers a premium selection of features. Its optimized power solution readies you to overclock your Ryzen CPU with 16+2 teamed power stages with 8+8 ProCool power connectors. Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots stand ready for next-gen add-on cards. Four onboard M.2 slots—two of which are wired for PCIe 5.0—make it a breeze to install a lightning-quick storage array for your gaming library. To keep it all cool, each M.2 slot has its own high-performance heatsink, and massive VRM heatsinks with high-conductivity thermal pads silently use the cooling air moving through your case to keep the circuitry operating comfortably.
The ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming WiFi goes above and beyond to make your build process easy and intuitive. The dedicated PCIe Slot Q-Release button makes it a breeze to release your graphics card from the primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot. Our M.2 Q-Latch system ensures that you’ll never again lose a tiny M.2 screw while installing a drive. BIOS FlashBack™ support gets your new build up and running without a hitch by letting you update your board’s firmware with nothing more than a power supply and a USB flash drive. And with a premium connectivity selection including 19 USB ports, DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 ports, and a Thunderbolt 4 header, you’ll have no trouble assembling your full battlestation.
We also took advantage of this new platform to augment the audio solution that we offer in our mainstream ROG Strix motherboards. We’ve upgraded to the USB-based ALC4080 audio codec—and we’ve included a high-performance Savitech SV3H712 AMP to drive audiophile-grade sound to your headset. DTS Sound Unbound serves up immersive spatial audio, and our Sonic Studio III+ suite gives you precise control over the output.
| ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming WiFi | |
|---|---|
| Size | ATX |
| Memory | 4 x DIMM, up to 128GB, DDR5 |
| PCIe | 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (@x16 or x8/x4) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4) |
| Storage | 1 x 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4) 1 x 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4) 2 x 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) |
| Networking | 1 x 2.5Gb Ethernet WiFi 6E |
| Audio | Realtek ALC 4080 Savitech SV3H712 AMP |
| USB4® Support | 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header |
| Rear I/O | 3.2 Gen 2×2: 1 x USB Type-C® 3.2 Gen 2: 6 x USB Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C® 2.0: 4 x USB Type-A |
| Front I/O | 3.2 Gen 2: 1 x USB Type-C® 3.2 Gen 1: 2 x USB Type-A 2.0: 4 x USB Type-A |
| Aura | 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Aura RGB header |
| Cooling | 8 x fan headers |
ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi
Perhaps you love the aesthetics and overall feature set of the ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming WiFi, but you don’t have an immediate need for two PCIe 5.0 X16 slots and two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots. Check out the ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi. In many ways, this motherboard is a mirror image of its elder sibling, but it offers one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and one slot for a next-gen PCIe 5.0 M.2 drive—just the ticket for many a mainstream gaming PC.
Otherwise, you’ll find a broadly similar feature set between the two motherboards. The same stealthy black finish adorns their massive VRMs, shrouds, and heatsinks, similar Aura Sync RGB LED accents provide a bold flourish of color, and they offer the same suite of DIY-friendly design features.
| ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming WiFi | |
|---|---|
| Size | ATX |
| Memory | 4 x DIMM, up to 128GB, DDR5 |
| PCIe | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (@x16) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (@x4) |
| Storage | 1 x 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4) 2 x 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4) |
| Networking | 1 x 2.5Gb Ethernet WiFi 6E |
| Audio | Realtek ALC 4080 Savitech SV3H712 AMP |
| Rear I/O | 3.2 Gen 2×2: 1 x USB Type-C® 3.2 Gen 2: 2 x USB Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C® 3.2 Gen 1: 4 x USB Type-A 2.0: 4 x USB Type-A |
| Front I/O | 3.2 Gen 2: 1 x USB Type-C® 3.2 Gen 1: 2 x USB Type-A 2.0: 4 x USB Type-A |
| Aura | 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Aura RGB header |
| Cooling | 7 x fan headers |
ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming WiFi
If you’re building a PC for your home entertainment center or dorm room—or anywhere that space is a primary limiting factor—an ATX system might just be too large for your needs. To support the Mini-ITX build of your dreams, we offer the ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming WiFi. This compact motherboard might fit easily into one hand, but it offers a high-end set of gaming features.
As a B650E board, it boasts both a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, making it ready for the fastest graphics cards of today and tomorrow. Its versatile and high-end connectivity selection, including a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port with DisplayPort ALT mode, gives you everything you need for your build. And conveniences like the pre-mounted I/O shield simplify the process of building in the tight confines of a Mini-ITX case.
| ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming WiFi | |
|---|---|
| Size | Mini-ITX |
| Memory | 2 x DIMM, up to 64GB, DDR5 |
| PCIe | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (@x16) |
| Storage | 1 x 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4) 1 x 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) |
| Networking | 1 x 2.5Gb Ethernet WiFi 6E |
| Audio | Realtek ALC 4080 Savitech SV3H712 AMP |
| USB4® Support | 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header |
| Rear I/O | 3.2 Gen 2×2: 1 x USB Type-C® 3.2 Gen 2: 4 x USB Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C® 2.0: 2 x USB Type-A |
| Front I/O | 3.2 Gen 2: 1 x USB Type-C® 3.2 Gen 1: 2 x USB Type-A 2.0: 2 x USB Type-A |
| Aura | 1 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Aura RGB header |
| Cooling | 3 x fan headers |
ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi
No offense to those who prefer the classic black aesthetic for their gaming PCs, but there’s something special about a white-themed build. White finishes focus and amplify the RGB LED illumination of your build—or provide a clean, cohesive aesthetic on their own merits. For the foundation of your next white build, look no further than the ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi.
As with all our B650E and B650 motherboards, the ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi boasts an onboard PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and DDR5 support. If a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot strikes you as more of a nice-to-have than a need-to-have feature for your next PC, this motherboard might be a better fit for you than the higher-end ROG Strix B650E motherboards. Its PCIe 4.0 x16 slot is more than capable of getting you in the game with a high-end graphics card.
| ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi | |
|---|---|
| Size | ATX |
| Memory | 4 x DIMM, up to 128GB, DDR5 |
| PCIe | 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (@x16) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (@x4) |
| Storage | 1 x 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4) 1 x 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) 1 x 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4) |
| Networking | 1 x 2.5Gb Ethernet WiFi 6E |
| Audio | Realtek ALC 4080 Savitech SV3H712 AMP |
| USB4® Support | 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header |
| Rear I/O | 3.2 Gen 2×2: 1 x USB Type-C® 3.2 Gen 2: 3 x USB Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C® 2.0: 4 x USB Type-A |
| Front I/O | 3.2 Gen 2: 1 x USB Type-C® 3.2 Gen 1: 2 x USB Type-A 2.0: 4 x USB Type-A |
| Aura | 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Aura RGB header |
| Cooling | 7 x fan headers |
Get ready for action with battle-forged TUF Gaming motherboards
If your top priorities for a motherboard are reliable operation, sensible good looks, and essential gaming performance, then our TUF Gaming lineup was built for you. We designed these boards to give gamers high-quality options ready to go the distance.
Our TUF Gaming B650 motherboards offer a powerful value proposition for a next-gen AMD Ryzen gaming build. Available in either ATX or micro-ATX form factors, these boards offer DDR5 support, a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot for blazing-fast storage, and an onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 USB Type-C® port for fast, versatile connectivity. High-bandwidth 2.5Gb Ethernet comes standard, and WiFi 6 is available for those who need it.
Looking to complement your TUF Gaming motherboard with an array of components and peripherals with the same aesthetic? The TUF GAMING Alliance is a collaboration between ASUS and trusted PC component brands to ensure compatibility across a wide range of parts, such as PC cases, power supplies, CPU coolers, memory kits and more. With new partnerships and components being added regularly, the TUF Gaming Alliance will continue to grow even stronger.
| TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi | TUF Gaming B650-Plus | TUF Gaming B650M-Plus WiFi | TUF Gaming B650M-Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | ATX | Micro-ATX | ||
| Memory | 4 x DIMM, up to 128GB, DDR5 | |||
| PCIe | 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (@x16) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (max @x4) |
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| Storage | 1 x 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4) 1 x 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4) 1 x 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) |
1 x 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4) 1 x 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) |
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| Networking | 1 x 2.5Gb Ethernet WiFi 6 |
1 x 2.5Gb Ethernet | 1 x 2.5Gb Ethernet WiFi 6 |
1 x 2.5Gb Ethernet |
| Audio | Realtek ALC S1200A | Realtek ALC897 | ||
| USB4® Support | 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header | |||
| Rear I/O | 3.2 Gen 2×2: 1 x USB Type-C® 3.2 Gen 2: 2 x USB Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C® 2.0: 4 x USB Type-A |
3.2 Gen 2×2: 1 x USB Type-C® 3.2 Gen 2: 2 x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1: 1 x USB Type-A 2.0: 4 x USB Type-A |
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| Front I/O | 3.2 Gen 1: 2 x USB Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C® 2.0: 4 x USB Type-A |
3.2 Gen 1: 2 x USB Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C® 2.0: 4 x USB Type-A |
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| Aura | 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Aura RGB header |
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| Cooling | 7 x fan headers | 6 x fan headers | ||
ProArt empowers creators with powerful performance and sophisticated style
Gamers aren’t the only ones planning new builds around AMD’s latest Ryzen CPUs. Creative professionals like engineers, designers, videographers, animators, and game developers all tend to have workflows ready to take full advantage of multicore CPUs, high-bandwidth DDR5 RAM, and speedy PCIe 5.0 storage. For these creators and more, ProArt motherboards provide superb connectivity, plentiful high-speed storage options, and professional style.
The ProArt B650-Creator carries on that tradition with a feature set that provides incredible value for a budget-conscious creative build. DDR5 support lets you take advantage of the raw bandwidth provided by the latest high-end kits, and a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot allows you to enjoy the dizzying transfer rates of a cutting-edge drive.
Looking for a motherboard that can harness more than one graphics card? The ProArt B650-Creator has what you need. Its twin PCIe 4.0 x16 slots can operate in an x8/x8 configuration so that you can take full advantage of a pair of graphics cards.
Versatile connectivity is a must for any creative workstation, so the ProArt B650-Creator includes a connector for a front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port—and it’s wired for Quick Charge 4+ so that you can use it to conveniently and speedily recharge your other devices. We’ve also wired one of the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports on the rear I/O panel to support an alternate mode that provides DisplayPort 1.4 output up to 8K/60Hz.* Whether you want to use the port for high-speed 10Gbps file transfers or connecting an additional high-resolution display, the choice is yours.
| ProArt B650-Creator | |
|---|---|
| Size | ATX |
| Memory | 4 x DIMM, up to 128GB, DDR5 |
| PCIe | 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (@x16 or x8/x8) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (max at X4) |
| Storage | 1 x 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4) 1 x 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4) 1 x 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) |
| Networking | 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb 1 x Realtek 1Gb |
| Audio | Realtek ALC 897 |
| USB4® Support | 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header |
| Rear I/O | 3.2 Gen 2 with DP Alt Mode: 1 x USB Type-C ® 3.2 Gen 2: 3 x USB Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C® 2.0: 2 x USB Type-A |
| Front I/O | 3.2 Gen 2×2: 1 x USB Type-C® with Quick Charge 4+ 3.2 Gen 1: 2 x USB Type-A 2.0: 4 x USB Type-A |
| Aura | 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Aura RGB header |
| Cooling | 7 x fan headers |
ASUS Prime covers all the bases
Our ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, and ProArt families serve gamers and power users ready to extract every last drop of performance from their systems. While our Prime boards offer many of the same enthusiast-grade features, they’re also quite content to serve as reliable platforms for your work and everyday computing. For anyone building a budget-friendly PC that melds all-around capability and subtle style, a Prime board is the ideal choice.
For B650, we’re offering Prime motherboards in four variations. Pick between the ATX and micro-ATX form factors, make a judgment call on whether you need wireless networking, and you’re ready to go. Regardless of your choice, you’ll enjoy high-speed wired networking through a Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet controller, a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, and DDR5 support.
Our Prime B650 motherboards will also make it easy for you to upgrade your processor down the road. Through BIOS FlashBack™, you’ll be able to quickly update your board’s firmware with nothing more than a power supply and a USB flash drive. This will pave the way for you to stay up to date with AMD’s subsequent generations of Ryzen CPUs for as long as AMD maintains backward compatibility, all the while using the same Prime B650 motherboard.
| Prime B650 Plus | Prime B650M-A AX | Prime B650M-A WiFi | Prime B650M-A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | ATX | Micro-ATX | ||
| Memory | 4 x DIMM, up to 128GB, DDR5 | |||
| PCIe | 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (@x16) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (max @x4) |
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (@x16) | ||
| Storage | 1 x 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4) 1 x 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4) |
1 x 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4) 1 x 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) |
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| Networking | 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb | 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb WiFi 6 |
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb | |
| Audio | Realtek ALC 897 | |||
| USB4® Support | 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header | N/A | ||
| Rear I/O | 3.2 Gen 2: 3 x USB Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C® 3.2 Gen 1: 2 x USB Type-A 2.0: 2 x USB Type-A |
3.2 Gen 2: 2 x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1: 2 x USB Type-A 2.0: 4 x USB Type-A |
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| Front I/O | 3.2 Gen 1: 2 x USB Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C® 2.0: 4 x USB Type-A |
3.2 Gen 1: 2 x USB Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C® 2.0: 4 x USB Type-A |
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| Aura | 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Aura RGB header |
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| Cooling | 6 x fan headers | 5 x fan headers | ||
Source: ASUS
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MSI MPG X670E Carbon WiFi Motherboard Listed Online For Over 550 Euros, PRO X670-P WiFi For Over 350 Euros
It’s not just the AMD Ryzen 7000 “Zen 4” CPUs that are appearing on online listings but MSI’s X670 motherboards have also been listed by various Italian retailers.
MSI’s MPG X670E Carbon WiFi & Pro X670-P WiFi Motherboards Listed By Italian Retailers
There are various Italian retailers that have listed the two motherboards as discovered by resident Twitter Leaker, Momomo_US. Three Italian retailers which include Eurotronic, TekWorld & City Web Shop have the motherboards listed but do keep in mind that once again, these are preliminary lists with early prices which do not reflect the final MSRPs. The prices also include a +22% VAT for Italian market regions so that’s also accounted for.
With that said, the MSI MPG X670E Carbon WiFi being a high-end offering starts at 562.19 Euros & goes all the way up to 640.15 Euros while the Pro X670-P WiFi motherboard starts at 374.35 Euros and goes all the way up to 416.50 Euros. Following is the full pricing list along with retailer-specific links:
These are certainly much higher prices than the X570 predecessors and also more expensive than the Z690 offerings of the same tier. Hopefully, we will be getting decent prices at launch but the 22 percent VAT still applies in the European region.
MSI X670 Motherboard “Preliminary” Prices (Credits: Harukaze5719)
| Motherboard Name | With +22% VAT | W/O VAT | Euros to USD (W/O VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPG X670E Carbon WiFi | 562.19 Euros | 460.81 Euros | $474.64 USD |
| MPG X670E Carbon WiFi | 625.50 Euros | 512.70 Euros | $528.09 USD |
| MPG X670E Carbon WiFi | 640.15 Euros | 524.71 Euros | $540.45 USD |
| PRO X670-P WiFI | 374.35 Euros | 306.84 Euros | $316.05 USD |
| PRO X670-P WiFI | 416.50 Euros | 341.39 Euros | $351.64 USD |
| PRO X670-P WiFI | 426.27 Euros | 349.40 Euros | $359.88 USD |
MSI MPG X670E Carbon WIFI Motherboard – An All-Rounder With High-End I/O
MSI has also given the X670E treatment to its next CARBON WIFI motherboard. This means we will be getting the same PCIe Gen 5 support for storage and graphics on this motherboard too. Listed features include:
- Extended Heatsink with heat-pipe
- 18+2 phases / 90A power stages
- Lightning Gen 5 slot & M.2 support
- Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr
- Onboard 2.5G LAN & WIFI 6E
- USB Type-C supports up to DP 2.0
MSI PRO X670-P WIFI – Entry Into The X670 Segment With Quality Features!
Finally, we have the MSI PRO X670-P WIFI which combines stable functionality with high-quality assembly. Now one thing that MSI has told is that the X670E class motherboards will come with a 10-layer PCB design while the X670 motherboards will come with up to 8-layer PCBs. We know that the X670E class motherboards need those increased server-quality PCB layers to maintain the Gen 5.0 signal integrity for both discrete GPUs and storage. Since the X670 motherboard doesn’t have to offer both dGPU and M.2 Gen 5 support, they can do away with 8-layers which is still a high-end PCB design. The main features of the motherboard include:
- Extended Heatsink Design
- 14+2 phases / 80A SPS stages
- Lightning Gen 5 M.2 support
- 1x Double-side M.2 Shield Frozr
- Onboard 2.5G LAN & WIFI 6E
- USB Type-C supports up to DP 2.0
MSI X670E & X670 Motherboard Specs
| Motherboard Name | MSI MEG X670E GODLIKE | MSI MEG X670E ACE | MSI MPG X670E Carbon | MSI PRO X670E-P WiFi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | X670E | X670E | X670E | X670E |
| Form Factor | E-ATX | E-ATX | ATX | ATX |
| PCB Color | Black | Black | Black | Black |
| PCB Layers | 10 Layer | 10 Layer | 8 Layer | 8 Layer |
| Motherboard Color | Black + White + Gold | Black + Gold | Black | Black + White |
| VRM Design | 24+2+1 (105A) | 22+2+1 (90A) | 18+2+1 (90A) | 14+2+1 (80A) |
| VRM Heatsink | Wavy Fin / Cross heat-pipe / MOSFET backplate | Stacked Fin Array / Direct Touch Heat Pipe / MOSFET Baseplate | Extended Heatsink with Heatpipe | Extended Heatsink |
| PWM Controller | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Power Stages | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Power Delivery (CPU) | 8+8 | 8+8 | 8+8 | 8+8 |
| Memory DIMMs | 4 DDR5 DIMM | 4 DDR5 DIMM | 4 DDR5 DIMM | 4 DDR5 DIMM |
| Memory Support | DDR5-5600 (JEDEC) DDR5-**** (EXPO) |
DDR5-5600 (JEDEC) DDR5-**** (EXPO) |
DDR5-5600 (JEDEC) DDR5-**** (EXPO) |
DDR5-5600 (JEDEC) DDR5-**** (EXPO) |
| Memory Capacity | 128 GB (Max) | 128 GB (Max) | 128 GB (Max) | 128 GB (Max) |
| PCIe Gen 5.0 Slots | 3 (x8/x4/x4) | 3 (x8/x4/x4) | 2 (x16/x8) | 0 |
| PCIe Gen 4.0/3.0 Slots | 1 (x16) | 0 | 1 (x16) | 3 (x8/x4/x4) / 1 (x1) |
| M.2 Gen 5.0 Slots | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| M.2 Gen 4.0 Slots | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| M.2 Heatsinks | M.2 Shield Frozr Heatsinks | M.2 Shield Frozr Heatsinks | M.2 Shield Frozr Heatsinks | M.2 Shield Frozr Heatsinks |
| SATA III Ports | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| WiFi Capabilities | WiFi 6E | WiFi 6E | WiFi 6E | WiFi 6E |
| LAN Capabilities | 1 x 10 GbE (Marvell AQtion) 1 x 2.5 GbE (Intel I225V) |
1 x 10 GbE (Marvell AQtion) | 1 x 2.5 GbE (Realtek 8125B) | 1 x 2.5 GbE (Realtek 8125B) |
| USB 4.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Ports | 15 | 17 | 13 | 13 |
| USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 Ports | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| RGB Sync Software | MSI Mystic Light | MSI Mystic Light | MSI Mystic Light | MSI Mystic Light |
| Price | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
For the full details on all the AMD X670E & X670 motherboards, you can check out our full features and specifications roundup of all the AM5 motherboards that have been revealed so far over here.
MSI shows off AMD X670 motherboard dual-chipset design
Two chipsets yet no active cooling
MSI tries to share as much information on AMD AM5 platform as possible.
The company already confirmed AMD EXPO technology for DDR5 memory overclocking profiles, as well as published an installation guide AMD Ryzen 7000 engineering sample CPU. AMD was clearly not happy about MSI being so direct with all this information, after all Computex was only a showcase, not a full reveal. Thus, some of this information was already removed on AMD request.
But MSI is clearly not bothered. During their MSI Insider stream, the company showcased the AMD X670 chipset design without the heatspreaders. This is actually the first time we get to see the dual chipset design, that AMD confirmed but did not show by themselves.
AMD X670 motherboard, Source: MSI
The AMD AM5 platform featuring LGA1718 socket will host CPUs with up to 170W PPT (socket power). The first generation AM5 CPUs will be based on Zen4 architecture with support for DDR5 memory as well as PCIe Gen5 devices. The X670E and X670 chipsets with their dual chipset design will offer up to 24 PCIe Gen5 lanes for graphics and storage.
Although it was already confirmed by AMD, the new X670 chipsets do not require active cooling. This will greatly simply the design of AMD 600 series motherboards, lower the development cost and probably also means lower power requirement.
AMD X670 chipset cooling, Source: MSI
Computex Ryzen 7000 and X670 showcase is just a glimpse of what will be released this fall (officially). AMD promised to provide more details this summer. The B650 motherboards are to feature a single-chipset design, so that should mean even smaller heatsinks.
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iFixit will sell nearly every part of the Steam Deck — including the entire motherboard
The era of fixing your own gadgets has nearly arrived, and Valve’s Steam Deck handheld gaming PC may be setting the best example yet — not only does it offer a repair-friendly design, but it now looks like almost every part will be sold separately at iFixit.
This evening, the company prematurely revealed a huge collection of its promised repair parts at its website, and we were surprised to see everything down to the motherboard with the AMD Aerith chip at the heart of the Steam Deck will soon be available, admittedly for a pricey $350.
In fact, iFixit will even sell parts that might be considered upgrades for an existing Steam Deck — if you decide you’d rather have the anti-glare screen that only comes with the 512GB model, or the allegedly quieter Huaying fan, you’ll be able to nab those for $95 and $25 respectively. You can pay $5 more for a “Fix Kit” that comes with everything you need to do those repairs — which I’d highly recommend for the screen. If you’ve got a spudger and a screwdriver already, you probably don’t need it for the fan.
In fact, iFixit was willing to send us a complete US price list for every part it’ll sell in the first wave, 23 distinct parts in all:
Steam Deck repair parts at iFixit
| SKU / Link | Name | Price |
|---|---|---|
| SKU / Link | Name | Price |
| 2600021 | Steam Deck Fan / Part Only | $24.99 |
| 2600022 | Steam Deck Fan / Fix Kit | $29.99 |
| 2600031 | Steam Deck (512GB) Screen / Part Only | $94.99 |
| 2600032 | Steam Deck (512GB) Screen / Fix Kit | $99.99 |
| 2600041 | Steam Deck (64GB or 256GB) Screen / Part Only | $64.99 |
| 2600042 | Steam Deck (64GB or 256GB) Screen / Fix Kit | $69.99 |
| 2600051 | Steam Deck Right Thumbstick / Part Only | $19.99 |
| 2600052 | Steam Deck Right Thumbstick / Fix Kit | $24.99 |
| 2600061 | Steam Deck Left Thumbstick / Part Only | $19.99 |
| 2600062 | Steam Deck Left Thumbstick / Fix Kit | $24.99 |
| 2600071 | Steam Deck Action Button Rubber Membrane | $4.99 |
| 2600081 | Steam Deck D-Pad Rubber Membrane | $4.99 |
| 2600091 | Steam Deck Steam Button Rubber Membrane | $4.99 |
| 2600101 | Steam Deck Speakers | $24.99 |
| 2600291 | Steam Deck Left Trigger Button Assembly | $7.99 |
| 2600301 | Steam Deck Right Trigger Button Assembly | $7.99 |
| 2600161 | Steam Deck Left Bumper Button Assembly | $6.99 |
| 2600171 | Steam Deck Right Bumper Button Assembly | $6.99 |
| 2600181 | Steam Deck Back Plate | $24.99 |
| 2600191 | Steam Deck Front Plate | $24.99 |
| 2600201 | Steam Deck Motherboard | $349.99 |
| 2600211 | Steam Deck Right Daughter Board | $29.99 |
| 2600221 | Steam Deck Left Daughter Board | $34.99 |
| 2600231 | Steam Deck Battery Adhesive | $4.99 |
| 2600241 | Steam Deck Screen Adhesive | $4.99 |
| 2600251 | Steam Deck AC Adapter (US) | $24.99 |
| 2600261 | Steam Deck AC Adapter (EU) | $24.99 |
| 2600271 | Steam Deck AC Adapter (UK) | $24.99 |
GamingOnLinux has a partial list of UK prices as well.
One thing you won’t see right away is the Steam Deck’s battery, however, which is obviously a critical wear part for a battery-powered console that can easily drain in two hours flat. iFixit only has a placeholder link for the battery (and the SSD, thanks u/Fidler_2K @ Reddit).
Here’s what iFixit CEO Kyle Wiens tells The Verge about the battery sitch:
We are building a solution for repairing the Steam Deck that includes all the step-by-step guides and parts that you need to fix your Deck. Our initial release includes the parts and tools to complete most repairs. We don’t have a solution for battery repairs on day one, but we are committed to working with Valve to maintain these devices as they age. Battery replacements are going to be essential to making the Steam Deck stand the test of time.
He couldn’t say when they’ll go on sale beyond “soon.”
Earlier today we published some pages related to our upcoming parts launch with Valve. These went live earlier than we planned, so we ended up taking them down. If you did get a parts order in, we’ll honor it.
Stay tuned for the real launch soon!
— iFixit (@iFixit) May 21, 2022
There’s also no touchpads, D-pads or buttons on the list yet, though iFixit will sell the rubber membranes that go underneath them. And no internal metal frame, EM shields, or flexible ribbon cables. So it’s not like you could build a complete Deck from parts. But if you crack the plastic front panel, it might be an easy $25 fix, and you can’t say that about most gadgets.
It’s fairly easy to get into the Steam Deck, by the way: when my thumbstick got a little sticky, I was able to get it out for cleaning by removing just seven screws (and snapping open tricky little plastic clips, I admit).
By the way: if you’re interested in right-to-repair and official parts, I’ve got a story coming out later this morning that you might like to read.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Breaks The 5 GHz Barrier, Overclocked To 5.15 GHz on MSI’s MEG X570 GODLIKE Motherboard
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an impressive gaming CPU that despite its non-overclocking design has shown decent overclocking capabilities on select motherboards. We already showed you MSI’s MEG X570 GODLIKE overclocking the chip up to 4.85 GHz but it looks like TSAIK whose MSI’s very own in-house overclocker, has broken the 5 GHz barrier with the same CPU.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU Achieves A 5.15 GHz Overclock With 1.2V On MSI’s MEG X570 GODLIKE Motherboard
TSAIK used the same MSI MEG X570 GODLIKE motherboard and pushed the reference clocks to 113.01 MHz along with a multiplier of 45.5x. This boosted the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D to a clock frequency of 5.141 GHz. What’s interesting is that a voltage supply of only 1.2V was required to reach this impressive speed. The full validation can be seen here.
This demonstration showcases the impressive overclocking capabilities of MSI’s top X570 board, the MEG GODLIKE. For those wondering what BIOS this was running on, it was the same 1.G5T2 BIOS (AGESA 1.2.0.6 Patch C) as the previous overclock. However, it seems like there is a special overclocking BIOS that’s been kept under wraps by AMD though we are hearing that this BIOS is expected to be released by certain board makers very soon. Whether or not this BIOS unchains forced locks imposed by AMD on overclocking is another question and just to be sure, overclocking the Ryzen 7 5800X3D will void its warranty since the CPU. I think the BIOS will come in handy for overclockers who want to break some records with the chip.
As for whether this overclock was stable or not, we are told that the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D with the 5.15 GHz OC was only booted up in CPU-z and no benchmarks were run. However, we expect to get overclocked gaming benchmarks for the chip soon.
So far, the response to AMD’s first 3D V-Cache chip has been widely positive by the tech community and some have even gone as far as to call it the fastest gaming CPU. This bodes well for the future of 3D V-Cache technology and its integration on future Ryzen CPUs such as the ones based on Zen 4 core architecture.
The Coolest Framework Laptop Mods
Modular gadgets sound useful on paper but rarely break through to mainstream audiences. We’ve seen countless attempts come and go, leaving behind only fleeting blips of excitement from enthusiasts who are time and again burned when the promise of a customizable device never materializes. Every few years a new example arrives: Project Ara was a modular phone concept that Google killed before it could take off; LG didn’t extend its modular phone vision past the G5; and Alienware’s modular Area-51m gaming laptop wasn’t all that modular after all.
It would seem a risk to bring another one of these shape-shifting devices to market, and yet San Francisco-based startup Framework did just that last year when it released the Framework Laptop. Early impressions of the notebook have been mostly positive, but the long-term success of this modular device rests on the upgradable parts made available to customers over the years.
The company has taken steps, like opening an online marketplace, to fulfill its promise of giving users the tools they need to customize, repair, and upgrade their laptops, but what really makes me optimistic about the future of modular PCs are the fascinating mods being worked on by early adopters.
One such project outfits the Framework Laptop with its own version of Apple’s MagSafe charging. After receiving requests from forum members who seemingly took the suggestion from Linus Tech Tips, YouTuber Christopher “CJ” Peet, who hosts the Elevated Systems channel, modified one of the Framework Laptop’s expansion slots to hold a magnetic charging adapter that, when inserted, sits flush with the edge of the laptop.
Like MagSafe, it makes the charging cable easier to attach, and more importantly, disconnects the cord when your child or dog inevitably trips over it. Yes, you could add this feature to any USB-C charging port with a cheapo adapter, but those stick out and may prevent you from sliding your laptop into a sleeve or backpack. They’re also more likely to get battered around and tend to slip out easily when you unplug the cord.
This isn’t the sort of thing anyone can do, but Framework makes it easy for seasoned DIYers by providing a Github repository with reference designs and documentation so those with the right tools can create custom expansion cards. Peet did just that. He downloaded the blueprints and tweaked the enclosure using Fusion 360 CAD software so it could fit the magnetic adapter flush with the side of the laptop. After everything was mocked up, he 3D printed the redesigned enclosure and soldered everything together.
Peet admits his project was intended as a proof-of-concept and that fellow tinkerers who want to try it themselves need to be careful when soldering the components. And while the modified part worked just fine on a laptop and smartphone, this particular version is limited to only a 5V charge because he used a weaker USB 2.0 standard.
Despite those limitations, other modders took the idea and ran with it, making adjustments as needed to simplify the build and ramp up the charging capabilities. Sean Nagle, a field service engineer, 3D printed a custom expansion tray with enough space for the two USB-C ends to slide together without any soldered.
He then took automotive-grade primers and paint to make the component match closely with the silver aluminum of the Framework. Finally, Nagle snapped the original Framework power cord (with a magnetic adapter on the end) to the modified charging port and measured a power draw of around 56 watts, close to the 60W rating for the adapter.
“I really liked the Apple magnetic charging and I was aware that they probably have some patent on it that is going to make it unavailable on other laptops. So I decided, if you can make your own, that’s the route to do it,” Nagle said.
While Nagle says he has no plans of making this a business, fellow Framework Laptop owners have purchased copies of the charging module from him and other DIYers who are making similar ones.
Adding MagSafe-style charging is only one of many mods being worked on by eager inventors. Along with his MagSafe hack, Peet embedded a 2.4GHz dongle from a wireless mouse into one of the expansion slots so he could stop worrying about losing it. The YouTuber feared the receiver might not be strong enough to hold a signal through the aluminum chassis, but the mouse instantly responded after he inserted the expansion card.
“My original idea was a dongle that’s contained within the expansion card itself because that’s just practical,” Peet said. “When I’m home, and I’m using the laptop, I like to have a mouse because I’m more comfortable using one than a trackpad. When the wifi dongle is connected to my laptop, it doesn’t fit in my sleeve and I lose it when I’m going somewhere.”
But in perhaps the most impressive Framework mod thus far, Peet took the motherboard from his laptop and installed it in a mechanical keyboard chassis, effectively turning the keyboard into a functional PC.
After discovering the motherboard is roughly the size of a 60% tenkeyless keyboard, Peet drafted and 3D printed a custom keyboard chassis with windows in the sides so the Framework expansion cards could still be used to connect the keyboard PC to a monitor or peripherals.
The finished product is a modern take on the Commodore 64, an 8-bit computer (the top-selling computer of all time, by the way) from 1982 whose components are housed below a keyboard.
“I actually started doing laptop mods years ago back when basically all laptops were modular and you could fix them and upgrade them and use the components outside of the laptop. Of course, manufacturers got away from that and mobile tech became disposal,” Peet said. “As soon as the [Framework] laptop became available, the pre-sale, I ordered one. Not that I needed an ultra-portable laptop, but just so I could tinker with it.”
The first version of this keyboard, which runs on an Intel Core i7-1165G7 CPU, was a rough draft made of plastic that wouldn’t withstand the thermal requirements of the processors. The second iteration improves the fit and finish of the original, uses a better keyboard PCB board, and swaps out the gray keys for retro white ones. Peet says the next step is to take this sophomore effort to get CNC machined so it can withstand higher temperatures. While this might not be the most practical use of the Framework’s swappable parts, Peet views his keyboard PC as one of the fun things you can do with the motherboard once it needs to be replaced.
To be clear, these are not official Framework mods and the company told Gizmodo that, while it built in port protection circuity, there are ways a misbehaving module could “cause temporary or permanent issues.”
“We’re excited to see the activity around developing new modules for the Framework Laptop,” Framework founder Nirav Patel said. “We launched the Expansion Card Developer Program last summer and have been amazed by the interesting and worthwhile designs that the community has prototyped. The magnetic charging Expansion Card looks really useful, but we haven’t tested that module ourselves.”
Framework didn’t give us a timeframe, but the company plans to bring third-party and community-developed modules that “meet any necessary standards and regulations for the regions they are sold in” to its recently opened Framework Marketplace, a central hub where you can purchase various components, including mainboards, keyboards, SSDs and RAM, and replacement parts.
Intel Forcing Motherboard Makers To Disable AVX-512 Support Across All Alder Lake CPUs Through Upcoming BIOS
During our testing of the Intel Alder Lake Desktop CPUs, we discovered that AVX-512 support was left untouched and could be enabled with ease though this instruction set is all set to be disabled through an upcoming BIOS.
Intel Alder Lake Desktop CPUs To Lose Their AVX-512 Instructions With The Next Major BIOS From Motherboard Makers
While Intel’s Alder Lake CPUs are not officially stated to support AVX-512 instructions, they can be enabled by disabling the efficiency ‘Gracemont’ cores and leaving the performance ‘Golden Cove’ cores running. This delivers slightly better performance and higher efficiency than the standard AVX2 instructions. While the E-cores have their own advantages in a number of workloads, it looks like the AVX-512 instructions net higher efficiency too.
But that’s all about to be changed as Igor’s Lab reports that Intel has been directing motherboard makers to remove support for AVX-512 on Alder Lake CPUs through an upcoming BIOS update. It’s no surprise that this move comes just a few days before Intel plans to launch its non-K Alder Lake lineup which will feature a majority of P-core-only models (Core i5 and Core i3 to be non-hybrid).
Intel AVX-512 vs AVX2 performance on Alder Lake CPUs. (Image Credits: Igor’s Lab)
These chips have the potential to be a hot item for entry-level servers and workstations where their AVX-512 goodness can be put to use. Intel doesn’t want that to happen and as such, they are trying their best to remove support of the instruction set from the equation. However, there’s more, Igors Lab explains that the standard AVX2 instructions have a very strict thermal throttling feature across all hybrid chips which is recognized within HWiNFO as ‘IA: Max Turbo Limit – Yes’.
Intel Alder Lake AVX512 & AVX2 Support / Limits in HWiNFO (Image Credits: Igor’s Lab):
The thermal lock results in limited clock speeds and a reason stated is to avoid electron migration degradation inside the new chips. Now there are a few systems that can hit the 5.2 GHz max clocks of the chip due to these throttles as many PCs won’t have adequate cooling to hit those high clocks.
Fortunately, there are already workarounds for both of these AVX hurdles, the throttling of AVX2 and the removal of AVX-512. For example, Asus has implemented a patch in their BIOS versions for “Maximus” series motherboards that disables AVX2 throttling. The only important thing here is that the clock must already be set in the BIOS at boot time. A subsequent change via in-OS software will otherwise get caught in Intel’s catch net again.
Fortunately, there are already workarounds for both of these AVX hurdles, the throttling of AVX2 and the removal of AVX-512. For example, Asus has implemented a patch in their BIOS versions for “Maximus” series motherboards that disables AVX2 throttling. The only important thing here is that the clock must already be set in the BIOS at boot time. A subsequent change via in-OS software will otherwise get caught in Intel’s catch net again.
via Igor’s Lab
Now you can hold on to your existing BIOS and retain AVX-512 instructions but the latest stock of motherboards are expected to carry these BIOS out of stock. Also, you’d definitely need a better BIOS from the one available at launch to have good stability and DDR5 compatibility of your Alder Lake CPUs but upgrading would mean saying goodbye to the instruction set. So it’s a really weird move by Intel and if they are being so furious about this one feature on consumer CPUs, then they shouldn’t have had it in the first place.