AMD's X570 chipset uses so much power, it's actually making the CPU look much less efficient than it is. Some X570 boards are also using far more power than others. Share on Facebook (opens in a new ...

So you have tested everything from the motherboard to the floppy drive. Still having problems? Have you tried testing the power supply? This Daily Drill Down by Faithe Wempen gives you the scoop on ...

The savings between a B-series and a Z-series motherboard can be absolutely massive, with the difference between the two ...

When attached to a motherboard's PCIe x16 slot, a card such as the GeForce RTX 4080 can draw up to 75W from the +3.3V and +12V rails (3.3V x 3A + 12V x 5.5A). This is the maximum amount specified by ...

At the highest level of power management techniques is ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), an open-industry specification co-developed by Compaq, Intel, Microsoft, Phoenix, and Toshiba.

Modern motherboards are fairly resilient, but they’re not impervious to damage. So when your mobo appears unresponsive upon powering your system, it can cause momentary heart palpitations. Some mobos ...

Replacing a PC’s motherboard takes time and more than a little sweat, especially if you’ve never done it before. You could trip on any number of little hurdles ...