Intel is going aggressive, and this is the first time we have seen this monstrous processor dropping under $200. Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Drops Under $200 for the First Time Since Launch, Arming Users With Incredible Raw Power for Gaming and Productivity At this rate, most Intel Arrow Lake processors will drop below $200, including high-end offerings, but as of now, only the refreshed chips seem to be enjoying the lowest prices ever. If you remember, a few days ago, Intel slashed the prices of its newest Arrow Lake Refresh chips, including both the Core Ultra 7 270K […]

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This time, it's the 2x 16 GB configuration that was pushed to nearly 9000 MT/s on an X870E motherboard. Colorful iGame Shadow II 32 GB Memory Kit With CXMT DDR5 Chips Achieve 8800 MT/s on X870E Vulcan W OC CXMT DDR5 is maturing fast, and we have seen how quickly the DDR5 memory modules based on CXMT DDR5 chips reached over 8000 MT/s on multiple platforms. As vendors prepare for CXMT-based DDR5 memory modules for their platforms, we see previous records being broken. If you remember, a few weeks ago, Colorful was able to achieve a solid 8600 MT/s using […]

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More optimized DDR5 memory are being pushed beyond 8000 MT/s on mainstream Intel and AMD platforms. Asgard 48 GB DDR5 RAM Kit Pushed to 8800 MT/s on ASUS Z890 AYW Gaming WiFi W Motherboard CXMT appears to be in a very strong position after vendors rushed to secure DDR5 inventories. CXMT (ChangXin Memory Technology) is China's memory producer, which has been giving competition to giant memory makers like Micron, Samsung, and SK Hynix. We have seen recently how CXMT DDR5-based memory modules are now reaching high transfer rates, and they are now becoming better on the mainstream platform. Previously, the […]

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New details for Intel's upcoming Z990 & Z970 chipsets powering next-gen LGA 1954 motherboards have been revealed. Intel's Next-Gen Z990 & Z970 Are In Full Development: New Details Point To Higher Chipset Power Consumption, But With More IO Capabilities Recently, there have been new details rolling out for Intel's upcoming chipsets, mainly the high-end Z990 and Z970 series. We got our first glimpse at these motherboards at Computex 2026, and while the launch is still several months away, the first motherboards are already in development and expected to be ready even before Nova Lake Desktop CPUs launch. Z990 Chipset Smaller […]

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ASRock is showcasing several new Taichi products at Computex to mark the 10th Anniversary of its flagship brand. ASRock Taichi 10th Anniversary Edition Motherboards Unveiled In Both Intel and AMD Flavors ASRock is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Taichi, which began in 2016 with the introduction of the Taichi X99 and Z170 motherboards. The company has been releasing its flagship products in the Taichi series since then, and now it is unveiling more products at Computex 2026. 10th Anniversary Taichi Motherboards Look Fabulous & Offering Enthusiast-Tier Specs The Taichi series was launched with motherboards, so we have to talk about […]

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Intel's upcoming Z970 motherboards for Nova Lake-S Desktop CPUs will replace both high-end Z890 and mainstream B860 options. Intel Z970 Motherboards To Cover An Extensive Market With Both High-End & Mainstream Options For Nova Lake Builders Intel's 900-series motherboards will have a wide range of options for PC builders. The flagship Z990 chipset will be the recommended choice for enthusiast Nova Lake Desktop CPUs, featuring a dual compute tile configuration, while the Z970 chipset will retain a primary focus on the high-end market. Based on a new post by Jaykihn at X, it looks like the Z970 chipset may not […]

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The Intel LGA 1700 platform was launched three years ago in 2021, and it has since seen a total of 3 generations of CPUs: Alder Lake (12th Gen), Raptor Lake (13th Gen), and Raptor Lake Refresh (14th Gen). We have seen at least three generations of motherboards, first with the 600-series, which had Z690 as the top SKU, and then two generations of 700-series based on the top Z790 chipset, which included a soft refresh for the 14th Gen lineup. In late 2024, Intel introduced its next-generation 800-series chipsets, and with the Core Ultra 200S CPU series, the company also […]

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MSI has updated its Intel-based 800-series motherboard portfolio ahead of the launch of the Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus series, a mid-generation refresh that focuses on efficiency gains, increased core counts, and improved memory compatibility.

Leading MSI's updated lineup is the MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI II. Designed with a new black-and-green aesthetic, the board features a 16-phase Duet Rail Power System to handle the Ultra 7's sustained 5.5 GHz clocks. Connectivity is a major focus, with MSI integrating Thunderbolt 4, 5G LAN, and Wi-Fi 7. The board also serves as a showcase for MSI's EZ DIY innovations, including EZ PCIe Release, which allows one-click GPU removal, and EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II and EZ M.2 Clip II, which enable tool-free installation of PCIe drives. For those moving to the latest networking standards, the EZ Antenna design replaces traditional screw-on Wi-Fi antennas with a plug-and-play snap-on mechanism.

On the lower end, MSI also unveiled the B860M GAMING PLUS WIFI 6E and the PRO Z890-S WIFI 6E W. The B860M GAMING PLUS WIFI 6E is an mATX board featuring a 12-phase power system and silver-and-blue accents, bringing features like Killer 5G LAN and Wi-Fi 6E to the mid-range market. Meanwhile, the PRO Z890-S WIFI 6E W is tailored for professional workstations, opting for a simpler all-white PCB and a 12-phase Duet Rail system. It maintains the Z890 chipset benefits while prioritising a clean aesthetic and high-speed USB 20 Gbps connectivity. Existing MSI Z890 owners can rest easy, as the new processors are fully compatible with current 800-series boards via a BIOS update.

KitGuru says: If you were to build or upgrade a system and use one of the new Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus CPUs, which new MSI motherboard would you choose?