Reviews

The ASRock B850 LiveMixer WiFi is a good motherboard for streamers and content creators who want to use AMD's latest CPUs. It features impressive 14+2+1 VRMs and 80A Dr.MOS 1000uF capacitors. In our stress tests, the VRM temperatures were slightly higher at 66°C, but they're borderline acceptable. Showing support for 23 USB ports, three PCIe slots, and three M.2 slots showcases why it's catered for content creators.

The Aula F75 Max delivers a surprisingly satisfying typing experience for its price, thanks to well-lubed switches and impressive stock stabilizers. The sleek design compliments the side-lit keycaps well, but the illusion quickly falters when you look at its highlight feature. The screen is poorly implemented with little functionality, and it ends up worsening the volume knob along with it. Ultimately, you end up with solid fundamentals but a clear lack of polish around everything else.

The ASRock Phantom Gaming B850M Riptide WiFi motherboard provides incredible value when paired with AMD's latest processors. With good 12+2+1 VRMs and Dr.MOS SPS, it's decent for overclocking, even with slightly higher VRM temperatures of up to 66°C in our stress tests.

The MSI MPG X870E Edge Ti WiFi is a great choice for an X870E chipset that costs you $329.99. This motherboard can also be called the beauty and the beast because of its appealing white aesthetics and powerful VRMs that ensure great performance output. The board also comes packed with an EZ-DIY mechanism all over it. Moreover, the VRMs stay very cool even under intense load, which impressed us quite well.

The Tecware Spectre 75 is a fantastic budget keyboard with no apparent flaws, as long as you’re willing to pay for it. The build quality matches well with the simple design, but the inclusion of a screen and volume knob diversify the package nicely. Not only does the company nail the basics, but the superb implementation of the screen transforms it from a gimmick to a genuine feature. This is the best budget plastic prebuilt out right now.

The ASRock Phantom Gaming B850 Riptide WiFi is an outstanding budget motherboard for AMD's latest CPUs. It comes with an impressive 14+2+1 phase power design VRMs, with 80A Dr.MOS SPS. PCIe Gen 5.0, an M.2 Gen 5 slot, an EZ heatsink toolless design, and more features help improve its incredible value. The 2.5G LAN network and the absence of a heatsink on the M2_2 are a few cons of the motherboard.

The ASRock PG B850i Lighting WiFi is a mini-ITX motherboard that can cost you $209.99. The motherboard offers many features, and one of its highlights is its support for a thermistor. Which lets you monitor components’ temperatures from an external POV. Furthermore, the neat aesthetics, compact size, and high-speed memory support have impressed us equally.

The MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi is an impressive addition to MSI’s X870E arsenal. It prioritizes performance over looks, with a minimalistic design but solid numbers across all our tests. Its VRM setup (14+2+1 DRPS with 80A SPS for VCore) should handle any AM5 CPU (but don’t expect serious overclocking). Additionally, the I/O (5G LAN, WiFi 7, dual Gen 5 M.2, and more) and EZ-DIY features make this an overall solid option for $299.

The Ajazz AK820 Max is a good budget keyboard let down by its frugality. It offers a competent overall package with satisfying sound and feel, along with strong build quality but it fails to extend its appeal beyond that. With boards like the Aula F75 still thriving, the AK820 Max, despite being a robust keyboard, can only live in its shadow as a substitute. It serves as a good replacement rather than a good first choice.

The Epomaker RT80 is an ambitious keyboard that features dual screens and a unique layout, aiming to stand out in the crowded budget mechanical keyboard market. While it excels in certain areas like build quality and wireless performance, it falls short in others, particularly in the practicality of its features. The touchscreen is tricky to use and, in turn, makes typing on what’s an otherwise excellent stock experience harder than it needs to be.

The MSI MAG B860 Mortar WiFi is a compact microATX motherboard that delivers impressive performance and features for its size. With support for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, DDR5 memory, Gen5 PCIe, and Gen5 M.2 connectivity, it offers excellent value at $219. Its standout features include WiFi 7, a Thunderbolt 4 port, robust cooling for the VRM and M.2 slots, and a redesigned BIOS interface. While it lacks some high-end extras, this motherboard is a solid choice for gamers and mid-range PC builders looking for a feature-packed, space-efficient option.

The MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk WiFi is a solid mid-range motherboard designed for Intel’s Core Ultra Series 2 processors. Priced at $239, it offers great features like Gen 5 PCIe support, DDR5 memory, Thunderbolt 4, and WiFi 7, making it ideal for gamers. It delivers reliable performance with strong cooling, a user-friendly BIOS, and handy tools like EZ PCIe Release, though its basic audio solution and lack of a debug LED might not appeal to everyone. Overall, it’s a great choice for those looking for good value and future-ready tech.