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[Press Release] GIGABYTE is expanding in North America with the AORUS SUPREME 5, a pre-built gaming PC for enthusiasts. It features powerful hardware, advanced cooling, and user-friendly design for top-tier gaming without the hassle of building a PC.
The AORUS SUPREME 5 packs an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor with X3D Turbo mode for up to 18% improved performance, an X870E AORUS PRO motherboard, and a NVIDIA RTX 5090 graphics card. This setup ensures high frame rates, fast load times, and responsive performance.
It offers a front panel with one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, four USB 3.0 ports, and audio jacks. The rear panel includes four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and three USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. The GIGABYTE Control Center allows hardware customization, performance tuning, and synchronized RGB lighting.
The AORUS SUPREME 5 includes AORUS WATERFORCE II 360 liquid cooling for the CPU, a WINDFORCE cooling system with a Hawk Fan design for better airflow and lower noise, and a quad-fan configuration with server-grade thermal conductive gel for stability under heavy workloads.
GIGABYTE is also launching the AORUS SUPREME 5 ICE, a white variant with the same high-end performance and features, which will be available by the end of March. Check out the product page for more details.
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The Elder Scrolls Online is one of Bethesda’s highest revenue-generating titles.
The title has over 20 million players and makes over $15 million in monthly revenue.
Fans have even spent over $2 billion on the game, helping it reach huge numbers.
The Elder Scrolls is one of Bethesda’s biggest and most successful franchises. Despite not getting a new mainline entry in so many years, the series has grown mainly because of The Elder Scrolls Online, one of the studio’s most profitable titles.
According to a former Bethesda employee, The Elder Scrolls Online has over 20 million players and is one of the highest revenue-generating titles in the studio’s games lineup.
Why it matters: The Elder Scrolls Online has been around for quite some time now, and thanks to constant updates and new content, it has a very loyal fan base that is continuing to grow.
The Elder Scrolls Online has over 20 million players
As per Steve Harris, former Director of Creative Services at Bethesda Softworks’s LinkedIn profile, the title is one of the highest-performing MMOs, making it immensely popular and among the highest-grossing titles from the company.
Last year, the game’s director also revealed that the title had reached over $2 billion in customer spending. Moreover, it also makes $15 million in profit each month, so we can imagine that the numbers must be humongous.
The Elder Scrolls Online is one of Bethesda’s highest revenue-generating titles
However, Bethesda hasn’t provided the exact figure, so we can’t give a solid number. Nonetheless, it will be difficult to top off what Bethesda has achieved with The Elder Scrolls Online. The studio also finally has The Elder Scrolls 6 on the way.
What are your thoughts on The Elder Scrolls surpassing 20 million players? Let us know your thoughts on the comments or join the discussion at the official Tech4Gamers Forum.
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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 faced a lot of controversy over its LGBTQ romance option.
The director explained the reasoning behind such inclusion, saying it was to avoid accusations of sexism.
Additionally, the game faced backlash for including a black character, which felt enforced, according to players.
Despite being a huge hit, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 had its fair share of controversies. The backlash over “forced DEI” and “wokeness” even led the game’s director to clap back at the fans.
While many thought that the forced DEI was added to the game due to Embracer Group’s involvement with the sequel, the director has a different reason behind it. The LGBTQ relationship in the game was added to avoid sexism allegations.
Why it matters: Video games will always be controversial, regardless of the reasons. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2’s director chose to add LGBT relationships to avoid sexism accusations, which in turn led to even more allegations.
The latest episode of the Czech show saw guest Daniel Vavra, the writer and director behind Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. On the topic of a romance option for the game, which included males too, Vavra said this:
By adding (LGBTQ) relationships to the game, we were able to avoid accusations of sexism against us.
For those unfamiliar with it, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 features several romance options that are not limited to women. In fact, players can romance Sir Hans Capon.
However, doing so is completely optional. It requires discussing the dialogue options over several conversations, with the players making the final choice.
Musa Of Mali Is The Series’ First Black Character
This isn’t the only controversy the game has faced so far. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 debuted the series’ first black character, Musa of Mali.
Fans slammed the character’s inclusion as forced and historically inaccurate, but in reality, such an addition was in response to the critics’ complaints about the lack of diversity in the first game.
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CDPR’s CEO says the studio wants to offer global entertainment across different mediums.
The team is now focusing on expanding with films, animation, and books.
At the same time, it will continue to produce class-leading RPGs for millions of gamers.
CDPR is currently hard at work on The Witcher 4, promising exciting innovations regarding the NPCs, open-world, combat, and more. By all means, the upcoming RPG is shaping up to be a major step forward for the studio, but CDPR is now more ambitious than ever.
As per the company’s joint CEOs, CDPR now intends to grow into a creator of global entertainment that extends beyond gaming.
Why it matters: Gaming IPs are more popular than ever today, giving studios the opportunity to appeal to audiences that may not necessarily play games.
Cyberpunk Edgerunners Was A Huge Success For The Franchise
Speaking to XYZ, CEOs Adam Badowski and Michal Nowakowski discussed the studio’s initial ambitions of becoming a leader of the RPG genre. Needless to say, CDPR achieved this ambition a long time ago.
However, the team has now shifted its focus to a broader goal. As per Michal Nowakowski, a successful game doesn’t guarantee another hit in the future, so teams need to work continuously for recurring success.
This ambition previously resulted in projects like Cyberpunk Edgerunners, an anime adaptation that greatly revived Cyberpunk 2077. As per the joint CEO, CDPR now intends to pursue such projects with greater frequency to become an icon in the entertainment business.
Our ambition is even higher. We want to become a global creator of pop culture and entertainment.
-Michal Nowakowski
These projects will span films, TV shows, books, and animation. Toward this end, the team has already teased a potential sequel to Cyberpunk Edgerunners.
The Witcher 4 Is Expected To Launch In A Few Years
At the same time, CDPR will continue to make the best RPGs in the world, offering even higher quality entertainment for millions of fans across the globe.
What are your thoughts on the studio’s new focus? Do you look forward to seeing more spin-offs and adaptations of the studio’s biggest IPs? Let’s discuss this in the comments and on the Tech4Gamers Forums.
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Ed Boon is teasing Mortal Kombat remasters for the future.
The series creator implies that remasters are a question of when and not if.
Games like Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, Shaolin Monks, and more could return with modern technology.
Mortal Kombat has existed for over thirty years and continues to be essential to the fighting games genre. The series’ latest entry, Mortal Kombat 1, quickly became yet another hit, and NetherRealm Studios is currently focused on supporting the game.
Meanwhile, fan demand for remasters of classic Mortal Kombat games is constantly on the rise. Acknowledging this demand, Ed Boon states that remasters of the older titles are likely to arrive eventually.
Ed Boon was recently present at the Cleveland Gaming Classic convention, and fans asked him about the series’ future. Stating the obvious, he pointed to support for Mortal Kombat 1 but also teased the possibility of future remasters.
Ed Boon named specific games like Shaolin Monks and Deception as key parts of the IP’s legacy, expressing interest in revisiting these classics with modern technology.
I would love it if we could revisit some of those moments with the latest technology. Remasters, another action-adventure game, there’s great opportunities for that.
He then named Mortal Kombat 2 and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 as specific games that NetherRealm Studios would be ecstatic to revisit with modern technology. The latter, in particular, remains a fan-favorite to this day.
As per the series creator, these games being brought back is basically inevitable at this point.
One day the stars are going to align and we’re going to make that happen.
Fans Want To See NetherRealm Studios Make Shaolin Monks 2
In terms of what games could return, the original title, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, and Mortal Kombat 9 seem like the obvious picks. NetherRealm could also revisit any of the entries from the 3D era since fans continue to hold them in high regard to this day.
Would you like to see classic Mortal Kombat games remastered? Let us know your picks in the comments, and visit the Tech4Gamers Forums for more discussions.
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Various software services today are practically necessary for productivity and personal needs.
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The OS also offers a more reliable gaming experience, making the wait for similar quality with Windows 11 a bit less troublesome.
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This list details just a handful of the best software deals available across G2A.COM. Those looking to secure even bigger discounts should keep their eyes peeled for future updates and even better tech deals.
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The First Berserker Khazan opens to generally favorable reviews on Metacritic with a score of 80.
Reviewers have praised the game’s combat and boss battles.
However, despite such an appealing start, the game’s narrative falls a bit short.
2025 continues to deliver unexpected releases, with The First Berserker: Khazan emerging as yet another surprise. Set in the same universe as Dungeons and Fighters, The First Berserker Khazan is an action RPG in the typical revenge-driven fashion narrative.
The review embargo on The First Berserker: Khazan has lifted, with critics hailing it as one of the best soulslikes yet. It currently holds a solid 80 on Metacritic from 18 reviews.
Why it matters: With the soulslike genre already more than saturated, Khazan brings a twist to the stale formula with a great combat design and a character-action story.
The game follows General Khazan, one of the heroes of the Pelos empire, who has been wrongly accused of treason by the Emperor and exiled. Khazan’s revenge story to take out the emperor is driven by his betrayal and the death of his best friend.
However, Khazan’s character is stated to be much flat, with no further development and the game’s narrative falling short.
The First Berserker: Khazan Easier Than Most Soulslike
Moving to combat—where the game truly shines—Khazan surprises with its fast-paced, parry-focused mechanics. Tough yet satisfying, it rewards precise timing.
The First Berserker offers three weapons, which may seem limited, but leveling up and varied combos keep the combat fresh throughout.
The First Berserker: Khazan isn’t the first of its kind by any measure, but it’s one of the best – Screenrant
Moving to boss battles—the heart of any soulslike—Khazan delivers and exceeds expectations. With towering, uniquely designed bosses rivaling even FromSoftware, the game is sure to keep its players in awe.
Boss Battles In Khazan Are Terrifying
With the anime-esque approach towards the narrative and the game’s overall design, Khazan’s world is terrifying yet beautiful. Developer Neopel has taken notes from FromSoftware and Capcom on creating a visually diverse world.
What are your thoughts on The First Berserker Khazan from the early reviews? Let us know in the comments below or head towards the official Tech4Gamers Forums.
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If you’ve got yourself the latest and greatest Ryzen 9 9950X3D or the 9900X3D and want to squeeze every bit of performance out of it, you will have to pair it with the right RAM. This is where we come in. We have tried and tested dozens of different RAM kits with varying speeds and latency to narrow down the best options for these high-end X3D processors, and we can finally share our findings with you.
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Here is a table with all the memory kits included along with their summarized details for you to have an idea:
RAM
G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 6400 MT/s
G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo 6000 MT/s
TeamGroup T-Force Delta 32GB DDR5
Corsair Vengeance RGB 6,000 MT/s
Corsair Dominator Titanium RGB 6,000 MT/s
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Best Overall RAM For Ryzen 9 9950X3D And 9900X3D
Best 64GB RAM For Ryzen 9 9950X3D And 9900X3D
Best Performance RAM For Ryzen 9 9950X3D And 9900X3D
If you are only interested in gaming, I suggest you look into the Ryzen 7 9800X3D instead. We have also tested this CPU and it showed exceptional performance. Of course, we have also rounded up the best RAM for 9800X3D.
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Best RAM For Ryzen 9900X3D And 9950X3D
These are RAMs that we found to be the best match for the latest Ryzen 9 9000X3D CPUs:
Best Overall: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6400 CL30
Best 64GB: G.Skill Trident Z Royal Neo 64GB DDR5-6000MHz CL26
Best Performance: TeamGroup T-Force- Delta 32GB DDR5 8000MHz CL38
Best Value: CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB DDR5-6000 CL30
Best Premium: CORSAIR DOMINATOR TITANIUM RGB DDR5-6000 CL30
I’m starting up by recommending the G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32 GB DDR5 RAM kit, as this memory kit fits the overall tag. Simply because it tries to deliver on all fronts, be it aesthetics, performance, or the value factor. First and foremost, the memory kit comes with solid specs on paper, which are 6400 MT/s frequency coupled with CL timing of CL30-39-39-102 running at 1.40V by default. In our testing, we witnessed the RAM achieving 84,192 MB/s in the AIDA64 Engineer memory benchmark – rendering it a highly competitive kit.
The memory exhibited no problem in running either of the Intel XMP or AMD EXPO profiles. We chose the AMD EXPO during our test sessions to achieve the 6400 MT/s frequency with a low latency of 9.375 ns. Anyhow, as far as other things go, like the aesthetics, we liked the matte black combo with a brushed aluminum finish in the middle part of the heat spreader. Moreover, the RGB on the top also lit up beautifully. Now, considering all those, the memory kit is a decent overall option at $119.
PRO TIP: Always overclock your RAM in smaller increments to ensure stability. If you increase the frequency too much, you might get a BSOD or crash the PC.
The memory kit impressed us very well and this is what we said about it at the end of our review:
The G. Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB follows the classic design of this lineup to bring us another high-performance kit. With an EXPO speed of DDR5-6400 at CL30, the memory runs at an ultra-low latency of 9.375 and shows excellent performance in our benchmarks. Its price is $119, which is not much higher than you’ll find a DDR5-6000 CL30 kit for, and G. Skill offers a limited lifetime warranty for the kit. All in all, it’s a great choice for a Ryzen 9000 CPU that can run this kit at 1:1 with the memory controller.
✅Buy It If
You’re looking for a good-looking & high-performance RAM: If you’re after a memory kit that offers competitive performance and also isn’t short on the aesthetics side of things. Then the G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB is a decent pick as it runs smoothly at 6400 MT/s while providing pleasing aesthetics.
❌Don't Buy It If
You prefer tighter CAS timings: If you’re looking for a RAM that has more tight timings than this, then there are a few options like Redline lumina. They offer more tight timings at the same frequency for a slight premium.
What Makes It The Best Overall RAM For Ryzen 9 9950X3D And 9900X3D?
The G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32GB DDR5 RAM kit was able to get great results in our benchmarks of AIDA64 Engineer and Cinebench. It passed our testing with decent results and also won against a number of memory kits while running at stock AMD EXPO settings. Moreover, the price tag and also aesthetics further add to its overall factor and make it the best overall RAM for Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D.
Up next, in case the 32 GB just isn’t meeting your workload requirements, then the best 64 GB kit we would recommend is the G.Skill Trident Z Royal Neo 64 GB DDR5 kit. The memory kit features a 6000 MT/s rated frequency with CL timings of CL26. Not to mention, the latency it offers is just 8.66ns – making it the memory kit with one of the lowest latency out of the box. During our review session, the Trident Z Royal Neo managed to average 87,404 MB/s writes in the AIDA64 Engineer Memory benchmark.
Do note, though, that this was done with stock AMD EXPO and not with tuned settings. In case, you want to overclock it, you can easily achieve a 200 MT/s to 400 MT/s boost via EXPO without much problem. Similarly, if we look at other aspects of the memory, we get rather premium-looking heatsinks that come in gold and silver color schemes. Moreover, the crystalline RGB bar on top is yet another way of differentiating this kit from the rest. However, the 44mm height might create issues with some dual-tower air coolers, so there’s that.
The memory kit definitely impressed me and my team and this is what we thought of the RAM:
The G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo 64GB 6000MHz CL26 is G.Skill’s latest 64GB addition to its “Royal Neo” series. The kit follows the same design pattern we saw in the other kits, featuring a mirror-finished silver or gold heat spreader with a beautiful crystalline light bar on top. The kit has an ultra-low latency of only 8.66ns and beats most RAM kits by only enabling its default EXPO settings.
✅Buy It If
You require more than 32 GB for heavy workloads: If your workload requires a large chunk of memory kit and it just isn’t cutting with the 32 GB kit anymore. Then this memory kit should be your ideal choice as it has double the capacity with stellar performance.
You want a premium-looking kit: The G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo isn’t just all about bigger capacity or high performance, the kit also offers premium aesthetics that look appealing and quite different.
❌Don't Buy It If
You plan to use a dual-tower air cooler: The memory kit, while great in all aspects, it however is slightly taller which might create compatibility issues with dual-tower air coolers.
What Makes It The Best 64 GB RAM For Ryzen 9 9950X3D And 9900X3D?
I like how the G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo comes with premium aesthetics, and offers a very low latency of 8.66ns that too at stock pre-configured EXPO settings. Moreover, the performance figures are also very favorable, especially for content creators. All in all, the RAM sure has what it takes to be the best 64 GB RAM for Ryzen 9 9900X3D and 9950X3D.
Performance: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Features: 8.5/10
Design: 9.5/10
TeamGroup T-Force- Delta 32GB DDR5-8000 CL38
Best Performance RAM For Ryzen 9 9950X3D And 9900X3D
Up next is the best-performance RAM category, where I’m placing the TeamGroup T-Force Delta DDR5 RAM kit. For starters, the memory kit features the highest frequency in our recommendation list, which is 8000 MT/s. However, the CAS timings are a little high at 38-48-48-84, though they can be tuned. So, when we put this kit to the test, we first used the stock settings. Where this RAM did 87,064 MB/s writes in the AIDA64 Engineer, and with tuned CL36 timings, it did 87,239 MB/s. Not a huge improvement, but the base performance is already very compelling.
Similarly, it performed exceptionally well in the Cinebench R23.200 benchmark run as well, both stock and tuned. However, it does lag behind in latency-sensitive workloads. As for the design, here we get a very aggressive-looking heatsink with a brushed aluminum finish and an equally aggressive RGB bar on top. All in all, this RAM is a great performance package at $169.
After reviewing the memory kit, we liked, we recommend it, and this is what we said:
The TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB DDR5-8000 CL38 is a high-speed DDR5 kit that not only looks great but also performs quite well. In our tests, it handled benchmarks rather impressively, nailing Read and Write operations. It’s also reasonably priced for an 8000MHz kit, which makes it an easy choice to recommend.
✅Buy It If
You want high-performance RAM: The TeamGroup T-Force Delta proves its worth by performing exceptionally well in our benchmarks so if you’re looking for a high-performance memory kit, this surely is the right choice.
❌Don't Buy It If
Your workload relies on low latency: While the performance itself is quite commendable, the latency side is still not as competitive, so if your workload benefits from low latency then skip this kit.
What Makes It The Best Performance RAM For Ryzen 9 9950X3D And 9900X3D?
The TeamGroup T-Force Delta 32 GB DDR5 offers compelling performance in our benchmark runs with its 8000 MT/s frequency. Not to mention, the aggressive design matches its performance claim and makes it look appealing overall. So, in conclusion, it is the best performance RAM for Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D.
Performance: 9.5/10
Value: 9/10
Features: 8.5/10
Design: 9/10
CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB DDR5-6000 CL30
Best Value RAM For Ryzen 9 9950X3D And 9900X3D
Corsair Vengeance RGB 6,000MHz Pictures From Our Review
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Corsair Vengeance RGB 6,000MT/s Design. (Image By Tech4Gamers)
RGB Lighting (Image By Tech4Gamers)
Corsair Vengeance RGB 6,000MT/s unboxed. (Image By Tech4Gamers)
In case you don’t care about top-of-the-line performance and want something that provides great value? The Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6000 32 GB memory kit is what we recommend. The memory comes with impressively tight CAS timings of 30-36-36-76, and coupled with the 6000 MT/s speed, we latency of 10ns. This is decent enough to deliver good performance for the price. As per our testing, the memory kit with the default AMD EXPO profile was able to provide 81,393 MB/s write speed when we ran the AIDA64 Engineer software.
Similarly, in Cinebench R23, the memory kit again performed quite competitively and helped the CPU to get 18,474 points. While the stock performance is all great, however, its overclocking capabilities aren’t as good. The kit already runs at 1.40V and didn’t allow us to increase the frequency too much without increasing the power. Ultimately, the hassle wasn’t worth it at all. Besides this, the kit features a gray color heatsink with triangle patterns all over it and an ARGB bar on top. The overall aesthetics are good, and like that, the value factor is also strong because of the budget-friendly price of around $100.
We liked the value factor of the Vengeance RGB kit, as it performed competitively and this is what we said after reviewing it:
The Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 6000 MHz CL30 is a pure price-to-performance RAM that performs at a high level and also comes with an aesthetic vibe. It’s a well-rounded product that Corsair has designed to cater to its valued customers. If you’re looking for a balanced RAM that gives you performance and looks good while doing it, this kit is designed for gamers like you.
✅Buy It If
You want the best value: For the price of just around $100, the Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 makes complete sense as it comes with tight CAS timings as well as decent frequency that delivers remarkable performance.
❌Don't Buy It If
You can’t compromise on OC potential: If you’re one of those who loves to tune their memory and get the most out of it. Then this kit isn’t for you as the memory kit doesn’t offer a good enough overclocking potential to be considered a good overclocking RAM.
What Makes It The Best Value RAM For Ryzen 9 9950X3D And 9900X3D?
The Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 memory kit not only provides superb performance with decent frequency and tight timings, but it also costs way less than most of its competition. The value factor puts the competition memory kits to dust if all you care about is good stock performance. This also makes it the best value RAM for Ryzen 9 9900X3D and 9950X3D.
Performance: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Features: 8.5/10
Design: 8.5/10
CORSAIR DOMINATOR TITANIUM RGB DDR5-6000 CL30
Best Premium RAM For Ryzen 9 9950X3D And 9900X3D
Corsair Dominator Titanium RGB 6000 MT/s Pictures From Our Review
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Corsair Dominator Titanium RGB 6,000MHz both sticks. (Image By Tech4Gamers)
Corsair Dominator Titanium RGB 6,000MHz Design (Image By Tech4Gamers)
Lastly, for the premium memory category segment, I can only recommend the Corsair Dominator Titanium RGB DDR5. The kit is packed with premium goodness like high-grade build quality and exceptional performance out of the box. Starting with the specs, we get the ideal 6000 MT/s frequency paired with the CL30 timings resulting in 10ns latency. But what is interesting here are the results that we recorded in our review. The memory kit was able to do 81,437 MB/s writes in the AIDA 64 Engineer memory benchmark. Do remember, that this test is performed at the rated settings via the available AMD EXPO profile.
Not to mention, the memory kit also showed the lowest latency against competition which also includes the Corsair Vengeance RGB. Now, enough of the performance, let me tell you that the top section of the memory heatsink is customizable so you can change however you want. Other than that, the kit comes with a very minimalistic design that adds to its premium feel. Also, the only downside I could find on this memory is its very tall height of 56m.
This is what we decided to comment on after thoroughly reviewing the memory kit:
The Corsair Dominator Titanium RGB DDR5-6000 32GB CL30 is a high-end Premium RAM, that not only performs well but comes with that aesthetic appeal as well. Corsair has created a well-rounded product to cater to its customers. If you’re looking for RAM that will let you push your CPU to its limits as it’s supposed to, then this RAM is for you!
✅Buy It If
You want excellent out-of-the-box performance: If you’re in search of a memory kit that delivers excellent performance right out of the box so you have to tinker with the settings manually. Then the Corsair Dominator Titanium RGB is a great choice because of its impressive performance capabilities.
You’re a Corsair fan: If you’re someone who admires Corsair products a lot, then this kit is an easy pick as it is one of Corsair’s premium offerings. Which comes with premium build quality, iCUE software support, a limited lifetime warranty, and of course the sleek-looking RBG.
❌Don't Buy It If
You want to use an air cooler: If you’re thinking of pairing the memory kit with an air cooler, then it’s a bad idea. Because the Dominator Titanium comes at a 56mm height that can create compatibility issues with air coolers. So either skip the RAM or stick to an AIO.
What Makes It The Best Premium RAM For Ryzen 9 9950X3D And 9900X3D?
The memory kit sure comes at a premium price but it does pay back in terms of the sheer quality of the memory kit itself. And also the kind of incredible performance it is capable of delivering at stock settings. This combination of luxury and the performance this RAM has makes it the best premium RAM for Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D
Performance: 9.5/10
Value: 8.5/10
Features: 8.5/10
Design: 10/10
Our Benchmarks For The Best RAM For Ryzen 9 9950X3D/9900X3D
Here are the AIDA64 benchmarks of my recommended DDR5 kits for the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D. Of course, we tested a lot more than just five kits, and if you want to see their test results as well, you can check our RAM Comparison Tool.
Best RAM for Ryzen 9 9950X3D benchmarks. (Image By Tech4Gamers)
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AIDA64 Copy Benchmarks
AIDA64 Latency Benchmarks
AIDA64 Read Benchmarks
AIDA64 Write Benchmarks
Specification Comparison Table
Here’s the comparison table of the specifications of all five memory kits that we have included in this article, this table will help you in choosing the RAM more easily:
RAM Kit
Capacity (GB)
Frequency (MT/s)
CAS Latency (CL Timings)
RAM Latency (ns)
Voltage (V)
G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB
32
6400
30
9.375
1.40
G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB
64
6000
26
8.66
1.40
TeamGroup T-Force Delta
32
8000
38
9.5
1.40
Corsair Vengeance RGB
32
6000
30
10
1.40
Corsair Dominator Titanium RGB
32
6000
30
10
1.40
Important RAM Terms To Look Out For
EXPO: This is AMD’s answer to Intel’s XMP OC profile settings. You can overclock your memory with the available pre-configured memory profiles to get optimal performance via higher speed and lower latency without manually doing anything.
DIMM Slots: The vertical slots parallel to the CPU socket are the DIMM slots that accommodate the memory modules. Mostly the budget boards come with only two of the DIMM slots while slightly expensive ones get to have four of them. Moreover, DIMM slots on different motherboards support memory modules of different speeds.
Frequency: The frequency means the speed and a memory kit’s frequency means how fast it shares the data with the processor. The higher the frequency of the memory kit, the faster the processor receives the data, though, the CAS latency needs to be equally tighter.
CAS Latency: In layman’s terms, CAS latency means the time taken by the memory kit to deliver the required data to the processor. Also, CAS latency stands for Column Address Strobe latency, and it also goes by CL timings. Moreover, the latency of a kit can also be calculated in nanoseconds via our RAM latency calculator.
Heatsink: The aluminum plates you see on the memory kits today are called heatsinks and are there to keep the memory kits cool. These come in handy when you’re planning to overclock the memory kit. Additionally, they also provide aesthetics as they come in various designs and with RGB LED integration.
Voltage: It means how much power the memory kit consumes and is often mentioned over the heat spreader. The less the memory kit consumes power, the more efficient it is, though lowering too much power means low performance as well.
How We Tested The Best RAM For Ryzen 9 9000X3D CPUs
We take strict measures before adding any of the memory kits to the list of our articles. For example, we look at its performance, design, OC potential, and value for money factor to take out the best for our list from the bunch. Here are the factors explained in detail:
Performance: Firstly, we check the performance of the memory kit by putting it to test. We pair it with the respective CPU and set the default speed settings. After that, we run tests using AIDA64 Engineer, Cinebench R23/2024, as well as some gaming titles to check their stability and overall performance.
Overclocking Potential: The next thing we check about the memory kit is its overclocking capabilities, a good memory should show decent overclocking potential as they are primarily made to be high-performance gaming kits. Now, you can choose from the default Intel XMP or AMD EXPO’s pre-configured settings, or if you know your way around the manual overclocking, you can also overclock it manually. And we check the kits both ways to be certain.
Value For Money: Regardless of the budget for your memory kit, it’s essential to choose a component that provides the best value for your money. There are many options available that perform poorly and cost a fortune which only makes your wallet empty without offering valuable returns. So we choose only those kits that fit this criteria.
Design: Sure this is more of a personal choice category as everyone seems to like different stuff. So, to make things easier, we tend to focus on including memory kits that have different designs and do not look the same. This ensures that we help the majority and not only a handful of people.
FAQs
What’s the best RAM capacity for the Ryzen 9 9950X3D?
Usually, the 32 GB memory capacity is the ideal choice nowadays, as it is good enough to handle all the gaming load as well as most of the productivity workload as well. However, you need more if your productivity workload is quite high.
What is an overclocking profile?
These are pre-configured memory settings that run the memory kits at higher than the default 5600 MT/s speed. You can choose Intel XMP or AMD EXPO depending upon whichever works best with your RAM kit.
What is the optimal RAM frequency for the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D?
Since, the Ryzen 9000 series processor has a 1:1 ratio with DDR5 kits, the best optimal frequency for them is 6400 MT/s. These 9000 series Ryzen processors especially the Ryzen 9 9950X3D work great.
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Story Highlight
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is expected to reach 6 million players during the first 30 days.
Internal Ubisoft data reveals this would put it ahead of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey in the same time span.
The game’s day one player counts fall between Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and Valhalla.
Ubisoft has shared two encouraging updates regarding Assassin’s Creed Shadows so far. The game initially reached one million players on day one and then quickly achieved another million players shortly afterwards.
Since then, the French gaming giant’s stock has also shown signs of life, and new projections suggest that the situation will continue to improve. As per estimates, the game is expected to triple its current player count by the end of the month.
Why it matters: This is the exact type of result Ubisoft wants and needs from its latest AAA blockbuster as the company continues to navigate the challenging landscape of the modern gaming industry.
As per Tom Henderson’s sources, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla achieved a higher day-one player count than Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The former boasted 2.55 million players, surpassing the latest entry by over 1 million.
However, comparisons against Assassin’s Creed Odyssey are more favorable for the Feudal Japan-based entry. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey boasted less than half of Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ 1 million players, finishing the first day with 430,000 players in total.
Using this data, insider Tom Henderson estimates around 6 million players for the latest Ubisoft blockbuster by the end of its first month. He highlights that Assassin’s Creed Odyssey saw 3.4 million players during its first month, while a total of 8 million gamers played Assassin’s Creed Valhalla in the same timeframe.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Was Largely Considered A Success
Because Assassin’s Creed Odyssey remains the best-rated of the RPG lineup, this would be quite the feat for the series’ entry set in Feudal Japan. Moreover, it would likely increase the odds of Ubisoft surviving the financial fallout many had predicted.
What are your thoughts on this prediction? Share your own predictions in the comments, and visit the Tech4Gamers Forums for more discussions on the latest gaming news.
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle officially launches on the PS5 on April 17.
Pre-orders for the game start soon and will grant players new in-game awards.
Additionally, the premium edition for the game will give 2 days of early access, among other awards, and access to a brand new story DLC, “Order Of The Giants.”
Following earlier leaks and rumors for more Xbox first-party games heading towards PlayStation, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was finally announced to be released on the rival platform.
The official release date for the game was just announced. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will arrive on the PS5 consoles on April 17, next month.
Why it matters: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle being announced for PS5 is a part of Xbox’s multiplatform strategy. In the future, PS5 users can expect similar Xbox exclusives on their platform.
The release date for PS5 was announced in a new live-action trailer featuring Troy Baker, the voice actor behind Indy for the new game, alongside Nolan North, known for playing Nathan Drake in the Uncharted games.
Pre-orders for the game will start soon with both digital and physical versions available. Additionally, they’ll grant players access to a new traveling outfit and a whip in-game.
More Xbox First-Party Titles Expected For PS5 In The Near Future
The game’s premium edition gets players 2 days early access, a digital art book, the Temple of Doom outfit, a special cover, and a brand new story DLC titled “Order Of The Giants.” More details regarding the DLC will be revealed in the future.
Are you willing to buy Indiana Jones and the Great Circle when it launches on PS5 next month? Let us know in the comments below or head towards the official Tech4Gamers Forums.
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I intitally started by writing CPU comparisons and since then have written articles of all kinds, from Wikis and How-Tos to dedicated CPU reviews. Currently, I test and review CPUs, motherboards, and sometimes, RAM.
MSI’s much-awaited MAG Mortar for the AMD B850 chipset is out, right on cue with rumors that alleged an early March release. The MAG Mortar boards are part of MSI’s microATX lineup for high-end compact builds under the Arsenal Gaming branding. This board is essentially the MAG B850 Tomahawk in the mATX form factor and has slightly cut-down features. For today, let’s dive in and see what this one holds.
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Key Takeaways
The MSI MAG B850M Mortar WiFi is MSI’s latest microATX release, currently supporting three generations of AMD Ryzen CPUs. It offers satisfactory performance and great features for a fair price.
Buy the board if you need excellent performance and features in a mATX form factor and/or you prefer minimalistic designs.
Don’t get it if you’re okay with getting B650M boards instead. You can find a similar offering for cheaper on this older chipset.
The motherboard is supposed to cost $200, a whopping $40 difference from its predecessor’s $240 tag and $20 cheaper than the B850 Tomahawk WiFi. Specifications-wise, the B850 chipset differs from the B650 only in the mandatory Gen 5 M.2 slot (which is optional in the latter). However, we have other upgrades: WiFi 7 and BT 5.4, faster DDR5 speed support, and 5G LAN.
Considering the upgraded features, this seems like a great price for the board.
Packaging and Unboxing
The cardboard box packaging is in the familiar grey theme we saw on other Tomahawk motherboards of this generation.
Front
Rear
The front highlights some of the key socket features and a warning against misuse of the onboard battery. On the back, the key features of the motherboard are highlighted along with the detailed specifications and a diagram of the rear I/O.
Here’s what we found inside the box:
Accessories (Image by Tech4Gamers)
Quick installation guide
1x SATA cable
2x EZ M.2 Clips II
EZ M.2 Clip II Remover
1x M.2 Screw
EZ WiFi Antenna
1-to-2 EZ Conn-Cable (V1)
EZ Front Panel Cable
EU Regulatory Notice
Cable Sticker
As we saw with the MAG B860M Mortar WiFi, this motherboard comes with a 1-to-2 cable instead of a 1-to-3 one. The difference is that this is a 7-pin cable and lacks the 4-pin USB 2.0 connection, so it’s only good for powering your ARGB fans (and not AIOs). The EZ Front Panel Cable combines the pesky little front panel connectors into one that can be connected away at a more convenient spot.
The included M.2 screw might confuse you; it’s for the M.2 port on the backside of the board.
Design
MSI MAG B850M Mortar WiFi – Design (Image By Tech4Gamers)
On the design end, we have the same design as the other microATX Mortar models of this generation. The board PCB is all black, with the heatsinks in a matte black finish. We have MSI branding across all the heatsinks, highlighted in yellow-green branding. The overall design is minimalistic, and the heatsinks only feature a few printed patterns and shapes. There’s no RGB, but there’s room to install your own with the multiple RGB headers.
Rear I/O cover
Upper half
The MAG B850M Mortar WiFi is built on an 8-layered PCB with 2oz thickened copper. It features Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS) to prevent potential circuit damage by high voltage. We also get overcurrent protection.
All B850 boards use the Promontory 21 chip. This powers the secondary PCIe and M.2 slots, SATA ports, WiFi 7, LAN, audio, and various USB ports. The CPU powers PCIe Gen 5 connections, DDR5 memory, and 10G and USB 2.0 connections.
CPU Socket and Power Delivery System
CPU socket
VRMs exposed
The B850 motherboards are based on AMD’s AM5 (LGA1718) socket, the same as the B650. This motherboard supports all Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series CPUs out of the box. Removing the heatsinks, we are greeted by the 12+2+1 (VCore + SOC + MISC) Duet Rail power design, with 12x 60A phases dedicated to the CPU. This equals 720A, which is enough for any Ryzen CPU you can throw at it (overclocking potential will be more or less limited, though).
Duet Rail Power System (DRPS) is MSI’s term for teamed power stages, where two phases receive the same PWM signal. This system is faster than doublers but not as effective as pure phases, of course.
The VRMs are surrounded by copper rings to minimize electromagnetic interference and promote efficient heat conduction.
VRM capacitors (Image by Tech4Gamers)
A closer look at the capacitors surrounding the VRMs, they are rated at 560µF and 6.3V. These are the same capacitors that all other MSI boards of this generation are using.
Power enters the VRMs through the 2x 8-pin EPS connectors, each capable of 150W for a total of 300W combined. These are MSI’s solid-pin connectors, which MSI claims are capable of lower impedance and better durability than traditional connectors.
VRM heatsinks, top
VRM Heatsinks, bottom
The heatsinks cooling the VRMs feature a stacked fin design with six layers. They are not connected by a heat pipe. Underneath the heatsinks are dedicated 7 W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and additional thermal pads for the chokes.
DIMM Slots
DIMM slots (Image by Tech4Gamers)
The motherboard has 4x surface-mounted DIMM slots supporting a maximum capacity of 256 GB across the two channels. The slots support JEDEC memory speeds between 4800-5600 MT/s, while the maximum overclocked memory speed supported is 8200 MT/s. Here are the maximum speeds supported across different configurations:
1DPC 1R = 8200 MT/s
1DPC 2R = 6400 MT/s
2DPC 1R = 6400 MT/s
2DPC 2R = 4800 MT/s
Editor`s Note
Note that the Ryzen 9000 CPUs function optimally when the memory is set to 6400 MT/s (3200 MHz). This is the maximum frequency at which the CPU’s memory controller can sync with the memory itself. Beyond this, latency is introduced as the CPU controller starts operating at half the memory frequency. This can only be countered by speeds exceeding 8000 MT/s.
– Ali
ECC memory is not supported. MSI promises ideal overclocking conditions with the “Memory Boost” feature. The motherboard offers customized memory timing presets in the BIOS for different configurations. You can either tighten the timings, keep them balanced, or keep them relaxed.
CUDIMMs are supported, but only with clock driver mode bypassed. In case you don’t know, the clock driver allows the memory to regenerate the clock signal, reducing latency compared to UDIMMs that rely on the CPU for this purpose. With the clock driver bypassed, the memory functions as UDIMM, so there’s nothing exciting to be excited about yet.
PCIe Slots
Primary PCIe slot
EZ PCIe release button
The motherboard features 2x PCIe slots, including a full PCIe Gen 5 x16 slot. This slot is surface-mounted (SMT) to minimize interference and noise. It is also steel-reinforced (MSI Steel Armor II) for improved durability, which is ideal for supporting heavy graphics cards (a support bracket is still recommended, though!).
The EZ PCIe release button for this slot is a notable feature. Simply press the button to release your graphics card. Installing a new card requires pressing the button and releasing it when the card is seated correctly in place. The padlock icon beside the button shows whether or not the lock is in place.
The secondary slot is a PCIe Gen 4 x4 slot, ideal for any add-on PCIe cards.
Storage Options
M.2 heatsink
M.2 heatsink removed
The MSI MAG B850M Mortar WiFi for SATA storage has 4x SATA 6G slots. These support RAID 0, 1, and 10 configurations. For NVMe storage, it sports dual Gen 5 x4 slots and a Gen 4 x2 slot at the backside. The NVMe drives support RAID 0, 1, and 5 configurations. The RAID 5 configuration is only supported by the Ryzen 9000 series CPUs.
Here are the different form factors supported by the M.2 slots:
M2_1, M2_2 = 2280/2260
M2_3 = 2280
A shared heatsink cools the dual Gen 5 slots. Removing the heatsink requires a gentle push to the right side (EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II). We have thermal pads on the base and heatsinks to accommodate the high heat output of the Gen 5 drives. Installing 2260 drives involves the EZ M.2 Clip, which uses a simple latch-like mechanism. Meanwhile, installing a 2280 drive uses traditional screws, but you can install the included M.2 Clips II here for easy installation.
Backside M.2 slot (Image by Tech4Gamers)
The M.2_3 port at the back does not have a heatsink, of course. That’s not a concern since it will support PCIe 3.0 x4 speeds at most. Installing an SSD with a dedicated heatsink will require a chassis with enough motherboard cutout space for the SSD, which should be the case in most ATX chassis. The motherboard manual has details about M.2 SSD heatsink restrictions.
USB Connectivity
Here’s the list of USB ports on the motherboard:
USB 2.0 connector (Image by Tech4Gamers)
4x USB 2.0 (Front)
4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear)
2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front)
3x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear)
1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Rear)
1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Front)
1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Rear)
USB4, which is optional on the chipset, hasn’t been included. We have no complaints considering the price tag. The GL850 controller powers the USB 2.0 ports.
Network and Connectivity
LAN controller
WiFi card
The MAG B850M Mortar WiFi sports 5G LAN, an impressive offering at this price tag. This is coupled with WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 to bring you an impressive connectivity package. WiFi 7 supports a channel of 320 MHz and enables speeds of up to 5.8Gbps with 4K QAM. MSI’s AI LAN Manager comes bundled with the motherboard. It offers features like auto bandwidth prioritization for multiplayer games and analysis of WiFi signals to find the best signal.
Both WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 require Windows 11 24H2.
Audio Solution
The motherboard uses the mid-range ALC4080 codec from Realtek, the same as the MAG B650M Mortar WiFi. It supports 7.1 surround sound and playback support of 32-bit/384kHz with the front panel 3.5mm jack, while the rear ports offer S/PDIF output.
MSI’s “Audio Boost 5” enables high-quality audio thanks to a dedicated headphone amplifier, depop protection, and separate left/right channels. The “Isolated Analogy Structure” ensures that the external framework does not affect the internal audio signal.
Internal Connectors and Components
Here are all the internal connectors:
Connectors, bottom left (Image by Tech4Gamers)
1x Power Connector
2x Power Connector
1x PCIe 8-pin Connector
1x CPU Fan
1x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys Fan)
4x System Fan
1x EZ Conn-header (JAF_1)
2x Front Panel (JFP)
1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)
1x Front Audio (JAUD)
1x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH)
3x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2)
1x RGB LED connector (JRGB)
1x TPM pin header (TPM 2.0)
4x USB 2.0
2x USB 5Gbps Type-A
1x USB 10Gbps Type-C
The motherboard has the Tuning Controller connector, a device that MSI included in older boards such as the Z690 Unify-X. This connector connects the Tuning Controller, which offers features useful for overclocking, such as power/reset, clear CMOS, and a safe boot option.
Supplemental PCIe connector (Image by Tech4Gamers)
The 8-pin PCIe connector is a new addition to selective motherboards of this generation, offering up to 252W of extra power and totaling 420W of board power. This includes 132W for fans, 36W for RGB, and a 165W maximum power excursion for the PCIe slots (2.5x). You need enough power from your supply and a spare 8-pin connector to use this, though!
The 8-pin connector and the ATX connector also use the solid pin design.
Top-right (Image by Tech4Gamers)
We see the 4x debug LEDs on the upper right-hand side for troubleshooting booting issues. There’s no debug code LED panel, another feature we wouldn’t have expected at this price anyway.
Rear I/O Connectivity
Here’s what we have for the rear I/O:
Rear I/O (Image by Tech4Gamers)
Clear CMOS Button
5G LAN
USB 10Gbps Type-A
USB 5Gbps Type-A
Audio Connectors
Flash BIOS Button
HDMI 2.1
USB 10Gbps Type-A
USB 10Gbps Type-C
USB 20Gbps Type-C
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth connectors
Optical S/PDIF Out
There’s nothing out of the ordinary at the back. We appreciate the labeling of USB speeds back here, which we have also pointed out before. The stainless steel I/O shield comes pre-installed on the board.
The Geekbench 6 multi-threaded test saw a score of 21698 from the MAG B850M Mortar WiFi.
V-Ray (Image by Tech4Gamers)
We recorded a score of 48895 points in the V-Ray benchmark.
Overall, the performance in synthetic benchmarks is just as expected!
Gaming Benchmarks
Next, we’re looking at the gaming tests.
Cyberpunk 2077 (Image by Tech4Gamers)
In Cyberpunk 2077, the board outputs 143 FPS on average, with a minimum of 109 FPS.
Far Cry 6 (Image by Tech4Gamers)
Moving on to Far Cry 6, the board’s output is 183 FPS on average, dropping to 139 FPS at the lowest.
Starfield (Image by Tech4Gamers)
Finally, the board shows 108 FPS on average in Starfield at 1080P resolution.
Power Consumption and VRM Temperatures
Let’s look at the combined motherboard and CPU power consumption numbers. For the “Load” test, we used the Cinebench 2024 multicore benchmark.
CPU/motherboard power consumption (Image by Tech4Gamers)
The motherboard had the second lowest combined power consumption of all the B850 boards in our list. It came in at 359W under load, 114W while gaming, and 106 watts at idle.
VRM temperatures (Image by Tech4Gamers)
Impressive cooling performance from the VRM heatsinks! The heatsink is essentially the same as the MAG B850 Tomahawk WiFi, and we recorded the same maximum temperature as it.
Boot Times
Boot times (Image by Tech4Gamers)
With the MAG B850M Mortar WiFi, we noted a 22-second boot time, which it shares with four other boards.
Should You Buy It?
Worth it?
Buy It If:
✅You need a power-packed mATX board for Ryzen 9000: The motherboard’s top features make it perfect for powerful Ryzen 9000 (or Ryzen 7000/8000) systems. These include 4x DIMM slots (up to 256 GB), fast memory speed support, 5G LAN, and WiFi 7.
✅You prefer minimalistic designs: Not a fan of flashy motherboard designs? The B850M Mortar WiFi might be the right fit for you then.
✅You need great VRM cooling: The motherboard’s VRMs peaked at just 57°C under full Cinebench 2024 load.
Don’t Buy It If:
❌You want cheaper options: If you’re okay with sacrificing some features, you can find cheaper B850/B650 chipset motherboards.
My Thoughts
The MSI MAG B850M Mortar WiFi is a great option if you’re looking for a capable microATX B850 motherboard. It features a decent 12+2+1 (with 12x 60A DRPS for the CPU), providing plenty of current for most users’ needs. The motherboard is enough to handle every Ryzen CPU out there, but don’t expect extreme overclocking!
The motherboard’s design is quite basic, free of RGB and flashy aesthetics, which will suit those who prefer more laid-back designs. RGB can, of course, be installed in the form of RGB fans or strips.
There’s room for up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory. Four DIMM slots on mATX boards is standard now, so we also saw that on the B650M Mortar WiFi. However, there’s room for faster speeds (up to 8200 MT/s) and CUDIMMs (with clock driver bypass!).
The motherboard has 2x PCIe slots, including a full-size PCIe 5.0 for your GPU. This slot is steel-reinforced and surface-mounted, and it sports the EZ PCIe release mechanism for great, convenient functioning. Storage is covered by 4x 6G SATA ports and 3x M.2 (including two PCIe 5.0), an impressive offering. With EZ M.2 heatsink removal and drive installation/removal, there’s plenty of added ease. The Gen 4 SSD slot at the back is one of its unique offerings.
Other top offerings include 20G USB, 5G LAN, WiFi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4, and we can’t forget about the remaining EZ-DIY features. MSI has made it a point to make their latest generation motherboards as easy to work with as possible, and we love it.
The motherboard costs $199. While cheaper B850 boards are available, the features and performance here certainly justify the price.
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In an interview, Shuhei Yoshida, the former SIE boss, said that PlayStation 1 was successful because of exclusives.
Shuhei elaborates that Sony knew they needed exclusive games for the original PS to catch everyone’s attention.
Sony intended to grow the first-party development, so it acquired multiple US and European studios.
The PlayStation brand has come a long way in the last 30 years, with several popular IPs now under its belt. The ex-SIE Worldwide Studios boss, Shuhei Yoshida, now explains that PlayStation 1 might have flopped if Sony had not focused on exclusives from the start.
In a new interview, Yoshida explains that Sony understood that the original PlayStation needed a variety of creative and fun exclusives to complement its robust hardware.
Why it matters: Shuhei Yoshida’s remarks confirm that Sony understood that good hardware alone would not have made PlayStation 1 successful, so it also focused on exclusives.
While speaking to YouTuber Kyle Bosman, Yoshida points out that Sony recognized the importance of exclusive games when PlayStation 1 was in development. So, the idea of developing a unique portfolio of exclusives came from the Sony management group.
They clearly knew, you know the exclusive games are crucial to make the video game platform successful.
-Shuhei Yoshida, Former SIE Worldwide Studios President.
Therefore, the company had already started to secure first-party development studios across the US and Europe to develop games, such as Psygnosis to develop the Wipeout franchise and 989 Studios to focus on sports games.
they [Were] very intent to grow fast party development and in the US and Europe you know they acquired Studios.
If Sony had not focused on exclusives for the original PlayStation, the brand might have struggled to continue with future consoles. So, this decision to diversify its portfolio and take advantage of PlayStation 1’s hardware paid off for the company.
Do you think the PlayStation brand would have struggled to attain success without its compelling exclusives, or did hardware play a bigger role? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or join the discussion on the Tech4Gamers forum.
