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MSI X670, B650 AM5 Motherboard Lineup Revealed For Ryzen 7000 Series CPUs

MSI X670 Motherboard

The AMD RYzen 7000 series launch is around the corner and as we get closer to launch we are getting news regarding the upcoming X670, X670E, and B650 motherboards from different companies. This time, we have the X670E, X670 and B650 AM5 motherboard lineup from MSI.

MSI X670E, X670, B650 AM5 Motherboard Lineup

MSI has a couple of different models in store for enthusiasts and mid-range PC builders. The following is a list of the motherboards that we know of:

  • MEG X670E ACE
  • MPG X670E CARBON WIFI
  • MEG X670E GODLIKE
  • PRO X670-P WIFI
  • MPG B650 CARBON WIFI
  • MPG B650 EDGE WIFI
  • MPG B650I EDGE WIFI
  • MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI
  • MAG B650M MORTAR WIFI
  • PRO B650M-A WIFI
  • PRO B650-P WIFI

We do not have official confirmation for all of these motherboards from MSI some of the models have been confirmed. The following are all the models that have officially been revealed and listed.

Thanks to Videocards we also have the prices of some of these motherboards:

MSI MEG X670E ACE

The MEG X670E ACE furnished premium aesthetics with its dark black finish and gold embellishes. Developed to unlock the full gaming potential of the AMD X670 chipset by combining elite hardware system support and premium durability, the MEG X670E ACE is an outstanding E-ATX platform for extreme settings in terms of overclocking memory, processor, and graphic card at the highest level.

The motherboard has plenty of armor and cooling on the chipset and VRMs and you can expect to get some decent overclocking done on it. You can check out a quick unboxing video of the MSI MEG X670E ACE below:

MSI MEG X670E GODLIKE

This is another premium AM5 motherboard from MSI. The MEG X670E GODLIKE is designed with a black and heavy heatsink which comes with a dark mirror and time carving design in pale gold illuminating that symbolizes the timeless form and function as well as representing perfection in its purest form.

Featuring the latest technology, high-speed transmission, ultra-performance, and Industry’s first M-Vision Dashboard, the MEG X670E GODLIKE is developed to unleash the extreme gaming potential of the AMD X670 chipset and is ready to rule the tournament once again.

MSI MPG X670E CARBON WIFI

MPG X670E CARBON WIFI employs carbon black color scheme and RGB lighting to show off different personality and identity. Besides being stylish, it is also powerful. This might not be the top-of-the-line motherboard but it does still have bells and whistles such as PCIe Gen5 for storage and the graphics card.

The motherboard features 4 M.2 slots for high-speed storage. 2 of them are Gen5 while the rest are Gen4. It also comes with Wi-Fi6E and Bluetooth 5.2. It has plenty of armor and cooling so you should be able to get some decent overclocks.

MSI PRO X670-P WIFI

The Pro series is designed for enterprise and content creators. With the 14+2 Phases Duet Rail Power System and dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, the PRO X670-P WIFI will tackle any task with ease. The PRO Series does come equipped with an M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 slot, 2.5G LAN, and Wi-Fi 6E solution, which can speed through your work with breeze. The linear design matches your office or studio in every possible way for a more unified look.

You do not get as much armor on this motherboard as compared to the rest but you can expect this model to be a bit cheaper and it should have great cooling for the chipset and VRMs.

This is the X670E, X670, and B650 AM5 motherboard for Ryzen 7000 series from MSI. Let us know what you think about these motherboards and whether or not you are interested in upgrading.

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Seasonic PS Vertex ATX 3.0 PSUs With Gen 5 600W Connector Cost As Much As A Mid-Range GPU

Seasonic PS Vertex ATX 3.0 PSUs are going to release soon to support upcoming graphics cards and from what we see these power supply units are going to be very expensive. They can get as expensive as some mid-range graphics cards.

Seasonic PS Vertex ATX 3.0 Power Supply Units

The Seasonic PS Vertex power supplies feature Gold/Platinum efficiency and will be available in 1000/1200W variants. They will come with Gen 5 600W connectors. This is interesting because as far as we know, Corsair is sticking with a type 4 2×8 pin for one gen5. These power supplies will be available in 4 different variants mentioned below:

  • PS Vertex 1000G – $257.24
  • PS Vertex 1200G – $298.54
  • PS Vertex 1000P – 287.92
  • PS Vertex 1200P – $338.66

We have got some listings that give us an idea regarding how much these PSUs are going to cost and they are not cheap. The pricing starts at $257.24 and goes up to $338.66. At the time of writing, you can buy the XFX SPEEDSTER SWFT 210 Radeon RX 6600 for $269 or the ASUS GTX 1650 OC Dual for $237. Obviously, these PSUs are not meant for budget or mid-range cards but this is just to give you an idea of how expensive these power supply units are.

Twitter user harukaze5719 shared an image of the Seasonic PS Vertex PSU and you can check it out below:

The power supply units are fully modular, so cable management is going to be easier. But that is expected keeping in mind the high price that consumers are going to pay.

Let us know what you think about the Seasonic PS Vertex PSU and whether or not this is something that you might be interested in getting for your build or upgrade.

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AMD Ryzen 7000 CPU Temperature Gets Really High Under Load At Stock Settings

AMD Ryzen 7000 series has been announced and will be hitting the shelves in around 3 weeks. Some reviewers have got their hands on the chips and have been posting their findings online. AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs can get very hot under load, which we pointed out before.

AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs Get Really Hot

One of the AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs was tested running AIDA64 and at stock settings, the chip got to 93.1C. The CPU was running a little above 5 GHz and the voltage was at 122W. This is not surprising keeping in mind the 5nm process means that the CPU is denser even if it is smaller. The heatspreader this time around also covers a smaller area which makes dissipating heat challenging.

Interestingly though, manually undervolting the CPU to 67.9W resulted in the same 5 GHz clock speed but this time the temperature only hit 67.9C, which is very reasonable.

Image Credits: @harukaze5719

This could be a BIOS issue and might be resolved at launch but there is no way of knowing for sure at the time of writing. We do not even know which exact model this is. It could be the AMD Ryzen 7700X if we were to take a guess but there is no way of knowing for sure.

It is worth mentioning that a stable 5 GHz clock speed at 67W is very impressive indeed. With that said, if this is not a BIOS issue then consumers are going to need decent coolers in order to keep these CPUs running properly. If this is a BIOS issue then I hope that it can be fixed before launch.

Let us know what you think about the upcoming AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs and whether or not you are interested in upgrading.

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AMD Ryzen 7000 Series CPUs Announced, Starting $299 US

AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs have been announced including the Ryzen 9 7950X, Ryzen 9 7900X, Ryzen 7 7700X & Ryzen 5 7600X. These new CPUs are based on the Zen 4 and the 5nm process. Here is what you need to know about them.

If you are interested in buying the new AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs then you can check out our guide on where to buy them.

AMD Ryzen 7000 Announced

The pricing of the AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs is as follows:

  • Ryzen 9 7950X – $699 US
  • Ryzen 9 7900X – $549 US
  • Ryzen 7 7700X – $399 US
  • Ryzen 5 7600X – $299 US

The pricing is very interesting indeed keeping in mind that Intel 13th gen Raptor Lake chips are around the corner as well. But until we get the pricing of the Intel CPUs, there is nothing concrete that we can say. We did spot listings of the upcoming Intel chips and the following is the pricing that we know of so far:

  • i9-13900K – $940.99 Canadian (735 USD)
  • i9-13900KF – $900.99 Canadian (694 USD)
  • i7-13700KF – $625.99 Canadian (482 USD)
  • i7-13700K – $662.99 Canadian (511 USD)
  • i5-13600K – $460.99 Canadian (355 USD)
  • i5-13600KF – $423.99 Canadian (326 USD)

Note that these prices have not been confirmed by Intel and could change at launch. If they are to be taken to heart then they are very competitive indeed. The lower price of the AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs would make sense keeping in mind that consumers would need to upgrade to the AM5 platform and will also need to buy DDR5 memory.

SKUCores/ThreadsBase ClockBoost ClockCacheTDPPrice (USD)
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X16/324.5 GHz5.7 GHz64+16170W$699
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X12/244.7 GHz5.6 GHz64+12170W$549
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X8/164.5 GHz5.4 GHz32+8105W$399
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X6/124.7 GHz5.3 GHz32+6105W$299

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is up to 32% faster in content creation and up to 42% in gaming compared to the previous generation. The mid-range AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 5% faster in games as compared to the competition.

The AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs will be available starting September 27th. We spotted the AMD B650E chipset that supports PCIe Gen5 for storage and graphics cards. The chipset has now been updated on the official AMD site. X Series motherboards will be available in September but B650 and B650E motherboards will be available in October.

Just like the AM4 socket has been relevant for 6 years, AMD confirmed that AM5 is going to be around at least until 2025. So you can buy now and upgrade later without having to change your motherboard.

Let us know what you think about these CPUs and whether or not you are interested in upgrading.

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All Noctua AM5 Ready CPU Coolers For AMD Ryzen 7000 Series

The upcoming AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs use the AM5 socket (LGA 1718), so you must be wondering about CPU cooler support. Luckily many of the current Noctua CPU coolers are either AM5 ready out of the box or come with mounting kits. In this article, we are going to go over the Noctua CPU coolers that are AM5 ready for Ryzen 7000 series and include links for you to buy them.

All Noctua AM5 Ready CPU Coolers

In short, all Noctua coolers and mounting kits that support AM4 are upwards compatible with socket AM5, except the NH-L9a-AM4 and the NM-AM4-L9aL9i. All Noctua AM4 mountings except the ones of the NH-L9a-AM4 and the NM-AM4-L9aL9i attach to the threads of the standard AM4 stock backplate. Since these backplate threads and their pattern are identical on AM4 and AM5, our AM4 mountings that attach to the standard AMD backplate also support AM5. 

All SE-AM4 models as well as all Noctua multi-socket coolers purchased since 01/2019 already support socket AM5. Multi-socket coolers purchased before this date that have already been upgraded to AM4 using the NM-AM4 or NM-AM4-UxS kits also require no further upgrades. Older multi-socket coolers that have been purchased before 2019 and have not yet been upgraded to AM4 can be made compatible with AM5 using the NM-AM4 or NM-AM4-UxS upgrade kits.

The following are all the Noctua AM5 ready CPU coolers for AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs:

CPU Coolers That Require AM4/5 Mounting Kits

Some of the existing coolers do need AM4/5 mounting kits but they can be claimed for free. The following are the CPU coolers that require AM4/5 mounting kits:

These are all the AM5 ready CPU coolers from Noctua for the AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs.

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AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs Temperature Limited Rather Than Clock Speed Or Power

AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs are going to be announced soon and the new chips are made with the 5nm process. This means that while the size of the die is getting smaller the number of transistors is still increasing. Each 8-core 5nm Zen 4 CCD is made up of 6.57 Billion transistors compared to 4.15B of the previous 7nm Zen 3 CCD. With that said, a recent preview noted that the AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs are going to be limited by temperature and not by clocks or power.

AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs Limited By Temperature

The preview by angstronomics mentioned that cooling is going to be a challenge when it comes to the new AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs. The die can go up to 2 Watts/mm² with proper cooling. The heatspreader covers a smaller area as you might have seen when we showed leaked images of the AMD Ryzen 7700X. The smaller area covered makes things worse.

Sky Juice from angstronomics deduced the following:

Due to the cooling difficulty and higher power limits on Ryzen 7000 Dekstop, the philosophy has changed to follow a more laptop-like approach. Instead of fixing a clock speed or power limit, the processor is now temperature limited. This means maximizing performance for a given cooling capability. The processor will adjust to stay within the temperature limits. This also means a more significant performance difference that changes with cooling ability.

From what we have seen AMD Ryzen 7000 series might have a tough time complete with Intel 13th generation Raptor Lake. While I love to support the underdog, which AMD really isn’t anymore but the premium of switching to the new AM5 platform and the additional cost of upgrading to DDR5 RAM are going to play a major role. We got a few listings for the upcoming Ryzen 7000 series and the CPUs are not going to be cheap.

  • AMD Ryzen 9 7950X – $1158 (906 USD)
  • AMD Ryzen 9 7900X – $798 (624 USD)
  • AMD Ryzen 7 7700X – $631 (493 USD)
  • AMD Ryzen 5 7600X – $435 (340 USD)

Intel Raptor Lake on the other hand seems to have better pricing if these retail listings are to be trusted.

  • i9-13900K – $940.99 Canadian (735 USD)
  • i9-13900KF – $900.99 Canadian (694 USD)
  • i7-13700KF – $625.99 Canadian (482 USD)
  • i7-13700K – $662.99 Canadian (511 USD)
  • i5-13600K – $460.99 Canadian (355 USD)
  • i5-13600KF – $423.99 Canadian (326 USD)

Factor in the price of DDR5 memory and a new AM5 motherboard and you could be looking at a very expensive upgrade.

  • ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme – 1475 Euros (1500 USD)
  • ROG Crosshair X670E HERO – 1088 Euros (1106 USD)
  • ROG Crosshair X670E GENE – 977 Euros (994 USD)
  • ROG STRIX X670E-E Gaming WiFi – 912 Euros (927 USD)
  • ROG STRIX X670E-F Gaming WiFi – 809 Euros (823 USD)
  • ROG STRIX X670E-A Gaming WiFi – 783 Euros (796 USD)
  • PROART X670E-Creator WiFi – 894 Euros (909 USD)
  • PRIME X670-P WiFi – 510 Euros (518 USD)
  • PRIME X670-P – 483 Euros (491 USD)

It is worth mentioning that DDR5 should get cheaper and that AMD is working on B650E motherboards that will support PCIe Gen5 for the storage and graphics card. This should make upgrading a bit affordable. The upcoming few months are going to be very interesting and I for one would like to see how well these upcoming AMD Ryzen chips can be cooled and how well they perform against the competition.

Let us know what you think about this deduction and whether you think AMD Ryzen 7000 Series is going to be limited by temperature.

Source: angstronomics

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AMD B650E Motherboards With PCIe Gen5 For Storage And Graphics Cards Confirmed

AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs are around the corner and we already know about the X670E, X670, and B650 series motherboards which have officially been announced but it seems that AMD B650E motherboards are coming too. Here is what you need to know.

AMD B650E Motherboards Confirmed

Update: The B650E has also been listed on the official AMD site.

According to leaked slides from an AMD meeting, the company is working on B650E motherboards. These are supposed to be mid-range motherboards that support PCIe Gen5 for not only the storage but the graphics card as well. Meaning that the motherboard will have a PCIe Gen5 graphics card slot and M.2 slot. You do not have to pick one like the B650 or the X670 motherboards.

Image Source: @wnxod

Previously it was officially confirmed that the mid-range consumers would get B650 motherboards which would either support PCIe Gen5 graphics cards or storage, not both. So, the B650E Extreme motherboards would cost a bit more but would support both PCIe Gen5 graphics cards and storage.

X670E and X670 motherboards have similar differences. The E variant supports PCIe Gen5 storage and graphics cards, so you get support across the board while the non-E variant will support one or the other and not both. So the X670E will motherboards will be more expensive. We did spot some listings online and you can check out the pricing of some of the variants below:

  • ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme – 1475 Euros (1500 USD)
  • ROG Crosshair X670E HERO – 1088 Euros (1106 USD)
  • ROG Crosshair X670E GENE – 977 Euros (994 USD)
  • ROG STRIX X670E-E Gaming WiFi – 912 Euros (927 USD)
  • ROG STRIX X670E-F Gaming WiFi – 809 Euros (823 USD)
  • ROG STRIX X670E-A Gaming WiFi – 783 Euros (796 USD)
  • PROART X670E-Creator WiFi – 894 Euros (909 USD)
  • PRIME X670-P WiFi – 510 Euros (518 USD)
  • PRIME X670-P – 483 Euros (491 USD)

After the official announcement, fans did complain about not getting PCIe Gen5 support for storage and graphics on the mid-range chipset. So it seems that AMD had that in mind all along. At the time of writing picking PCIe Gen5 storage over graphics cards would seem like the obvious choice but it makes sense that consumers want both since they will be paying for the new platform and DDR5 isn’t cheap.

Let us know what you think about the upcoming AMD B650E motherboards and whether or not you are interested in upgrading to AMD Ryzen 7000 series.

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One-Netbook Announces OneMix4S Laptop With 12th Gen Intel CPU

One-Netbook has announced the business series OneMix4S laptop will be powered by Intel 12th Gen mobile CPU. The laptop has a thin and light design and features USB 4.0 allowing users to connect to external displays and a docking station.

OneMix4S Laptop Powered By intel 12th Gen CPU

The OneMix4S has a 10.1-inch LTPS bezel-less display with 2560×1600 resolution with touch and stylus input support. The device targets business users that are on the go and hence only weighs 770g.

The Intel 12th generation mobile CPUs have a hybrid architecture that features both performance and efficiency cores. The mobile chip can have up to 14 cores, including 6 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores. The efficiency cores are responsible for light workloads such as word processing and content consumption and held consume less power. This allows for extended battery life. The performance cores kick in when intensive tasks need to be done.

USB 4.0 allows users to connect the laptop to an external display and enables fast data transfer speeds. There are two USB Type-C 4.0 ports and a single USB Type-C 3.0 port. The OneMix4S also has a 3.5mm audio jack and a fingerprint reader for easy login.

At the time of writing, we do not know when this product is going to release and how much it is going to cost but One-Netbook has confirmed that this information will be conveyed in due time.

Let us know what you think about the OneMix4S Laptop and whether or not this is something that you are interested in.

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Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake CPUs Price Starting $424 According To Retail Listing

The upcoming Intel 13th generation Raptor Lake CPUs are going to compete with the AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs. We have price listings for the Intel Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake CPUs starting from the i5-13600KF up to the i9-13900K. The starting price is $423.99 and goes up to $940.99.

Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake Price Listings

At the top, we have the i9-13900K that is listed for $940.99 Candian or 735 USD. The F variant that does not feature integrated graphics is cheaper and is listed for $900.99 Candian or 694 USD.

According to the listing, The i7-13700KF is going to cost $625.99. This is the SKU that does not feature integrated graphics and is cheaper than the Non-F variant. The i7-13700K price is $ 662.99. This pricing is in Canadian Dollars and directly converts to 482 USD and 511 USD respectively.

  • i9-13900K – $940.99 Canadian (735 USD)
  • i9-13900KF – $900.99 Canadian (694 USD)
  • i7-13700KF – $625.99 Canadian (482 USD)
  • i7-13700K – $662.99 Canadian (511 USD)
  • i5-13600K – $460.99 Canadian (355 USD)
  • i5-13600KF – $423.99 Canadian (326 USD)

Note that these prices are in Candian Dollars and have been directly converted to USD. The pricing could be different depending on the region. These are not official prices so take this information with a grain of salt. They could very well be placeholders and actual prices might be updated once the Intel 13th generation Raptor Lake CPUs have officially been announced.

SKUBase ClockTDPCoresCache
i9-139002 GHz65W8+1636 MB
i9-13900F2 GHz65W8+1636 MB
i9-13900K3 GHz125W8+1636 MB
i9-13900KF3 GHz125W8+1636 MB
i7-137002.1 GHz65W8+830 MB
i7-13700F2.1 GHz65W8+830 MB
i7-13700K3.4 GHz125W8+830 MB
i7-13700KF3.4 GHz125W8+830 MB
i5-13600K3.5 GHz125W6+824 MB
i5-13600KF3.5 GHz125W6+824 MB
i5-136002.7 GHz65W6+824 MB
i5-135002.5 GHz65W6+824 MB
i5-13400K2.5 GHz65W6+420 MB
i3-13100K3.4 GHz65W4+012 MB

Another retail listing for the Intel 13th generation Raptor Lake CPUs has also been spotted and the pricing seems to be similar. You can check them out below:

Intel 12th Gen Vs Ryzen 7000 Pricing

The pricing for AMD Ryzen 7000 series has already been listed on different retailer sites and they are as follows:

  • AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (Tray) – $1140.99 (893 USD)
  • AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (Tray) – $777.99 (608 USD)
  • AMD Ryzen 7 7700X (Tray) – $613.99 (479 USD)
  • AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (Tray) – $423.99 (331 USD)

If these prices are accurate then it would seem that AMD Ryzen 7000 series is priced much higher as compared to the Intel Raptor Lake CPUs. We should be able to learn more about confirmed pricing closer to launch.

Let us know what you think about these prices for the upcoming Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake CPUs and whether or not you are interested in upgrading.

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Corsair MP700 PCIe Gen5 SSDs (AM5) Hit 10,000MB/s Read, 9500 And 9500MB/s Write Speeds

With the launch of AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs and AM5 socket motherboards around the corner, Corsair has posted benchmarks for the Corsair MP700 PCIe Gen5 SSDs. Here is what you need to know about the upcoming PCIe Gen5 SSD.

Corsair MP700 PCIe Gen5 SSDs For AMD AM5 Read And Write Speeds

According to the official Corsair website “CORSAIR MP700 Gen5 PCIe x4 NVMe 2.0 M.2 SSD, providing up to 10,000MB/sec sequential read and 9,500MB/sec sequential write speeds depending on the model”. At the time of writing the upcoming SSD model is not listed for pre-order or purchase so we do not know how much it is going to cost but we should get more information as we get closer to the launch of the AMD Ryzen 7000 series.

Corsair has posted a benchmark for the CORSAIR MP700 Gen5 PCIe x4 NVMe 2.0 M.2 SSD which shows how it comes to other storage solutions and you can check out the comparative speeds below:

The official website does say that the speeds depend on the model and the term “up to” always turns me off. So do take these numbers with a grain of salt and wait for the AM5 platform to release and see how well these drives actually perform before spending your money on Gen5 SSDs.

Since the AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs were announced and Lisa Su mentioned that the upcoming X670E and X670 motherboards would support PCIe Gen5 graphics cards and storage, people wondered how quickly PCIe Gen5 storage solutions would be available to take advantage of the platform feature. It seems that enthusiasts will not have to wait at all and these storage devices should be available alongside the launch of the AMD AM5 socket motherboards.

Let us know what you think about these Corsair MP700 Gen5 SSDs performance numbers and whether or not you are interested in upgrading.