# motherboard (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover motherboard. Page: Feed: --- ## [AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Review](https://www.techpowerup.com/review/amd-ryzen-7-5800x3d-10th-anniversary/) _2026-08-21 · W1zzard · TechPowerUp_ The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition brings back the legendary CPU known for its revolutionary 3D V-Cache tech. At $340, it's a compelling option, especially if you already have an existing AM4 setup. As bonus, AMD includes a Carbice thermal pad for enhanced cooling, which we ran through 450 heat cycles to confirm performance. ## [CPS PCCooler YS1200 Review](https://www.techpowerup.com/review/cps-pccooler-ys1200/) _2026-08-21 · NSV · TechPowerUp_ Better known for their budget-friendly cooling solutions, PCCOOLER look to enter the enthusiast PSU market with the flagship CPS YS1200. Packing 1200 W of 80+ Platinum rated power, native ATX 3.1 support, and a compact 160 mm chassis, it promises reliability for power-hungry rigs. ## [Programming an SST39SF040 with the T48 and minipro](https://www.rubenerd.au/programming-an-sst39sf040-with-the-t48-and-minipro/) _2026-08-20 · Ruben Schade · Rubenerd_ I've only ever programmed DIP EEPROMs with my XGecu T48 , and entirely for retrocomputers of the 8 and 16-bit variety. But I wanted to revive an old motherboard with a dead BIOS chip, so I sourced a replacement and programmed it. The chip in question is a SST39SF040, an EEPROM in a PLCC package. This necessitated buying a carrier adaptor from AliExpress to allow the T48 to interface with it: For… ## [The “Magic Just”](https://www.rubenerd.au/the-magic-just/) _2026-08-20 · Ruben Schade · Rubenerd_ I've invoked the "Magic Just" term here many times over the years, but I haven't ever directly addressed what it is. It's a concept I learned from a friend and former colleague. She had a rule that she would never accept a work ticket or review request that included the word "just", nor would she assign it to others. This is how it would go down: Manager: Well, just add it as a new feature then.… ## [The “Magic Just”](https://www.rubenerd.au/the-magic-just/) _2026-08-20 · Ruben Schade · Rubenerd_ I've invoked the "Magic Just" term here many times over the years, but I haven't ever directly addressed what it is. It's a concept I learned from a friend and former colleague. She had a rule that she would never accept a work ticket or review request that included the word "just", nor would she assign it to others. This is how it would go down: Manager: Well, just add it as a new feature then.… ## [Gamdias Notus M1-1201 ARGB 120 mm Fan Review](https://www.techpowerup.com/review/gamdias-notus-m1-argb-120-mm-fan/) _2026-08-20 · VSG · TechPowerUp_ Gamdias continues its high value offerings with the Notus M1-1201 ARGB fan, which adds eight ARGB LEDs on to the already impressive Notus M1-1201. It offers good performance/noise and a linear RPM range of control, and sweetens the deal further with an included reverse fan blade rotor in the box. ## [Formula V Line FV-1200GM Review](https://www.techpowerup.com/review/formula-v-line-fv-1200gm/) _2026-08-20 · NSV · TechPowerUp_ The Formula V Line FV-1200GM promises 1200 W of 80 Plus Gold power on a strict budget and physical footprint. While there are no concerns with efficiency and ripple, both performing admirably, our testing reveals other issues you will want to be aware of. ## [Upgrading my ThinkPad X230? In this economy?](https://www.rubenerd.au/upgrading-my-thinkpad-x230-in-this-economy/) _2026-08-20 · Ruben Schade · Rubenerd_ Sometimes the question isn't whether you should do something, but rather whether you could. Wait, I have that the wrong way round, don't I? Well too late, because I already ran commit on this life transaction. "Life transaction"? I have no hope. About this time last year I bought an old ThinkPad X230 for use as a dedicated writing laptop, not dissimilar in purpose to those e-ink machines other… ## [Kioxia Exceria Pro G2 4 TB Review](https://www.techpowerup.com/review/kioxia-exceria-pro-g2-4-tb/) _2026-08-19 · W1zzard · TechPowerUp_ The Kioxia Exceria Pro G2 4 TB SSD delivers blazing speeds of up to 14.9 GB/s read and 13.7 GB/s write, powered by PCIe Gen 5. With a large SLC cache, plus DRAM, and impressive sustained writes, it's ideal for gamers and demanding tasks, all while maintaining energy efficiency for high performance without overheating. ## [XMG Pro 16 (M25) Review - The Mini LED Rocketship](https://www.techpowerup.com/review/xmg-pro-16-m25/) _2026-08-18 · rampage99 · TechPowerUp_ The XMG Pro 16 (M25) packs impressive power into a sleek 16-inch design. With a vibrant Mini-LED display, an RGB keyboard, and a premium build, it's perfect for both gaming and creative tasks. Plus, its modern upgradability and extensive I/O options ensure it stays relevant for years to come. ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KVoVNiXRVcmb) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [AVerMedia DualCam (PW313D) Review - Seeing Double](https://www.techpowerup.com/review/avermedia-dualcam-pw313d/) _2026-08-18 · Inle · TechPowerUp_ Two cameras, one mount: the AVerMedia DualCam (PW313D) shows your face and your desk simultaneously, turning any laptop into a document camera setup. We tested how well it handles books, keyboards, or everything else you might want to put under it. ## [Answering Hacker News: Retro motherboard rack](https://www.rubenerd.au/answering-hacker-news-motherboards-on-shelves/) _2026-08-18 · Ruben Schade · Rubenerd_ Back in March I wrote about my new retro motherboard rack using BILLY bookshelves, which someone submitted to the Orange Peanut Gallery. It was a bit of a silly post, but it did solve a real issue I had. The email responses I got were about what you'd expect. Two gentleman seemed irate that I'd "wasted" their time for "just" a shelf, as though I submitted the story myself, drove to their houses,… ## [Leslie Cheung: A Balloon’s Journey](https://www.rubenerd.au/leslie-cheung-a-balloons-journey/) _2026-08-18 · Ruben Schade · Rubenerd_ I missed blogging yesterday for ${reasons} , but that won't stop us from having a Music Monday today, right? Or does it? Can it really be a Music Monday on a Tuesday? I suppose I'll lean on the fact that it's still Monday in Alaska, or somewhere else just shy of the International Date Line. I tell you what though, you know somewhere that isn't just shy of the International Date Line? Hong Kong. If… ## [Pulsar ZywOo The Chosen Mouse Gen.2 Review](https://www.techpowerup.com/review/pulsar-zywoo-the-chosen-mouse-gen-2/) _2026-08-17 · pzogel · TechPowerUp_ The Pulsar ZywOo The Chosen Mouse Gen.2 delivers impressive specifications with true 8000 Hz polling, ultra-low click latency, and a high-quality optical switch setup. With a sleek design and excellent glide, it's tailored for competitive gamers. However, its incremental updates may leave some enthusiasts questioning the price tag. ## [NetBSD 11!](https://www.rubenerd.au/netbsd-11/) _2026-08-15 · Ruben Schade · Rubenerd_ I was holding off on discussing this until I had all my machines upgraded, but I think the news is worthy enough to mention in the interim. Everyone’s favourite OS hit version 11 at the end of July, and it’s an awesome release. These are the highlights from the release notes , emphasis added: New port to the RISC-V processor architecture. NetBSD 11.0 is the first stable release to… ## [NetBSD 11!](https://www.rubenerd.au/netbsd-11/) _2026-08-15 · Ruben Schade · Rubenerd_ I was holding off on discussing this until I had all my machines upgraded, but I think the news is worthy enough to mention in the interim. Everyone’s favourite OS hit version 11 at the end of July, and it’s an awesome release. These are the highlights from the release notes , emphasis added: New port to the RISC-V processor architecture. NetBSD 11.0 is the first stable release to… ## [The Black and White Espresso Bar in Chatswood](https://www.rubenerd.au/the-black-and-white-espresso-bar-in-chatswood/) _2026-08-15 · Ruben Schade · Rubenerd_ Clara and I were back in Sydney’s best suburb yesterday, stocking up on our various Japanese, Chinese, and Korean homewares, food, and other life essentials. I do sorely miss living there, but then I see the apartment prices are more than double what we bought ours for barely twenty minutes away by train. Damn our desire to want to travel and… eat! Anyway, while she went to get a… ## [A super helpful question: will there be another?](https://www.rubenerd.au/will-there-be-another-one/) _2026-08-15 · Ruben Schade · Rubenerd_ This is one of those philosophical posts that’s as much a reminder for myself as it is for all you lovely people who read my ramblings. I mean, I’ve always written this blog assuming I’m the only person who reads it, partly because I think I very much should be the only person reading this. But I digress. So much of modern consumer culture comes down to curating a sense of the… ## [Sitting at a Starbucks](https://www.rubenerd.au/sitting-at-a-starbucks/) _2026-08-15 · Ruben Schade · Rubenerd_ I know right, sacrilege! The Americanos made with their “blond roast” could best be described as… inoffensive. But occasionally I do make the trip over with the laptop or a book. There’s something about the experience. The wooden tables, that specific pastry smell, the music they play, the whirring sound of the blenders, the hushed Mandarin and Japanese being spoken. It’s… ## [Sitting at a Starbucks](https://www.rubenerd.au/sitting-at-a-starbucks/) _2026-08-15 · Ruben Schade · Rubenerd_ I know right, sacrilege! The Americanos made with their “blond roast” could best be described as… inoffensive. But occasionally I do make the trip over with the laptop or a book. There’s something about the experience. The wooden tables, that specific pastry smell, the music they play, the whirring sound of the blenders, the hushed Mandarin and Japanese being spoken. It’s… ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oyaYXANiFs6Z) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [GEEKOM IT13 Max Review](https://www.techpowerup.com/review/geekom-it13-max/) _2026-08-13 · LJay · TechPowerUp_ The GEEKOM IT13 Max combines a Core Ultra 9 185H, Intel Arc graphics, broad connectivity, and solid esports and lighter gaming performance in a compact desktop. It handles everyday work well, although buyers should consider whether the tested configuration's soldered memory and 500 GB SSD will be enough over the long term. ## [XPG Novakey RGB DDR5-6000 32 GB CL30 Review](https://www.techpowerup.com/review/xpg-novakey-rgb-ddr5-6000-32-gb-cl30/) _2026-08-13 · ir\_cow · TechPowerUp_ The XPG Novakey RGB DDR5-6000 32 GB CL30 memory kit is a standout for both gamers and productivity users, offering solid performance with dual 6000 MT/s profiles for Intel and AMD systems. Its unique RGB infinity mirror design and eco-friendly materials add flair, making it an attractive choice that balances style and performance without breaking the bank. ## [Prior to the 17th of August](https://www.rubenerd.au/prior-to-the-17th-of-august/) _2026-08-13 · Ruben Schade · Rubenerd_ This is the fifth client I work with this week who’s auto-replied to an email I sent with this: I am currently on leave returning on the 17th of August. I don’t think I’ve ever had two clients from disparate companies share leave, at least outside popular holidays like Lunar New Year or Xmas. And now five people have? MAMBO NO. 5!? What’s going on? Is there some awesome… ## [Prior to the 17th of August](https://www.rubenerd.au/prior-to-the-17th-of-august/) _2026-08-13 · Ruben Schade · Rubenerd_ This is the fifth client I work with this week who’s auto-replied to an email I sent with this: I am currently on leave returning on the 17th of August. I don’t think I’ve ever had two clients from disparate companies share leave, at least outside popular holidays like Lunar New Year or Xmas. And now five people have? MAMBO NO. 5!? What’s going on? Is there some awesome… ## [Biopics](https://www.rubenerd.au/biopics/) _2026-08-13 · Ruben Schade · Rubenerd_ I was talking with Clara about the new Anthony Bourdain movie coming out, and it… Wait, hold on a moment, Vim is telling me I misspelled the word “movie”. Really? Yeah, look at that, “movie” has a red box around it. Huh. Who’d have thunk it? Wait, Vim has “thunk” but not “movie”? Anyway, I digress. I was talking with Clara about the new… ## [Biopics](https://www.rubenerd.au/biopics/) _2026-08-13 · Ruben Schade · Rubenerd_ I was talking with Clara about the new Anthony Bourdain movie coming out, and it… Wait, hold on a moment, Vim is telling me I misspelled the word “movie”. Really? Yeah, look at that, “movie” has a red box around it. Huh. Who’d have thunk it? Wait, Vim has “thunk” but not “movie”? Anyway, I digress. I was talking with Clara about the new… ## [Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike Review](https://www.techpowerup.com/review/logitech-g-pro-x2-superstrike/) _2026-08-12 · pzogel · TechPowerUp_ The Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike revolutionizes gaming mice with its HITS System for customizable actuation points and ultra-low click latency. Weighing only 61 g, it boasts true 8000 Hz wireless polling and enhanced sensor performance, making it a standout choice for serious gamers despite minor side button concerns. ## [Doing the Australian 2026 Census](https://www.rubenerd.au/doing-the-australian-2026-census/) _2026-08-12 · Ruben Schade · Rubenerd_ Donezo. uBlock Origin also reported blocking 311 requests, which I found rather amusing. Perhaps the Australian Bureau of Statistics were attempting to perform a census of my browser as well. By Ruben Schade in Sydney, 2026-08-12. ## [On the BSDs being “corporate friendly”](https://www.rubenerd.au/on-the-bsds-being-corporate-friendly/) _2026-08-11 · Ruben Schade · Rubenerd_ I read another post recently that took it as given that the BSD operating systems were corporate friendly , with the implication that this was bad. They claimed that companies can lift code and lock it away in their proprietary software. That’s true, they can. From a permissive perspective though, the GPL does the same thing. Importing permissive code into a GPL’d repository is a… ## [Why WCAG 2.x guidelines feel inadequate](https://www.rubenerd.au/why-wcag-colour-guidelines-feel-inadequate/) _2026-08-11 · Ruben Schade · Rubenerd_ On Monday I wrote about why I preferred light modes over dark ones . Light modes are bright, cheerful, and easy to read for me, whereas most dark modes dilate my pupils and “burn” text into my eyes that persist even after I turn away. Not fun! But that leads to two questions. First, is a word with five letters. And second, are there any industry attempts to improve readability for all… ## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CwrWNyIScXKT) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along ## [Valkyrie B12 ARGB 120 mm Fan Review](https://www.techpowerup.com/review/valkyrie-b12w-120-mm-fan/) _2026-08-11 · VSG · TechPowerUp_ The Valkyrie B12 ARGB is a 120 mm fan with good performance-to-noise balance, and comes in two colors for increased customization. It also costs less than most ARGB fans on the market, making for an impressive showing worthy of your consideration. ## [XMG Apex 17 (M25) Review - RTX 5070 12 GB Tested](https://www.techpowerup.com/review/xmg-apex-17-m25/) _2026-08-10 · rampage99 · TechPowerUp_ The XMG Apex 17 (M25) redefines budget workstations with its Ryzen 9 9955HX, offering stellar performance for heavy tasks. The 12 GB GeForce RTX 5070 enhances AI capabilities and high-res gaming with its 50% larger VRAM. Plus, the 17.3" IPS panel ensures vibrant colors and accuracy for gamers and creatives alike. ## [I finally have an Apple IIɢꜱ! Kinda](https://www.rubenerd.au/i-have-an-apple-iigs/) _2026-08-10 · Ruben Schade · Rubenerd_ For the last few years I’ve been trying to source an IIɢꜱ, Apple’s last major hurrah for the Apple II platform, and the only 16-bit model in the lineup. I know I say this about every retrocomputer, but this was a fascinating machine. Here’s the motherboard for my 1986 ROM1 unit, in all its dusty glory: I’m missing more than a few components, as you can see. It doesn’t… ## [MechBoard64 Available](https://breadbox64.com/mechboard64_available/) _2026-08-04 · MtnBuffalo · breadbox64.com_ I HAVE UPDATED THE PRICES. After a few years away from the Commodore 64 hobby, I am now slowly getting back into it again (link). As part of this, I have parts for a very limited batch of the MechBoard64 Light Mod Edition (Board Revision ... Read more ## [Macintosh 9600 Tsunami motherboard](https://ancientelectronics.wordpress.com/2026/06/24/macintosh-9600-tsunami-motherboard/) _2026-06-24 · justinwl · ancientelectronics_ The Power Macintosh we will be looking at today is the highly desirable Power Macintosh 9600, released in 1997. The 9600 was a flagship PowerMac and this is reflected in the incredible expandability of this machine, which we will see in this article. I picked up my 9600 several years ago from Craigslist when they \[ \] ## [MCL8080+: The Ultimate Intel 8080 Emulator for ATTiny85](https://microcorelabs.com/2026/06/05/mcl8080-the-ultimate-intel-8080-emulator-for-attiny85/) _2026-06-05 · MicroCore Labs · MicroCore Labs_ Introducing the MicroCore Labs MCL8080+ The MCL8080+ is an Intel 8080 emulator written in C which runs on the ATTiny85 microcontroller. Instead of the 40-pin package that Intel used the MCL8080+ local bus is implemented with a SPI serial bus with a number of optimizations! The complete 8080 emulation and local bus are implemented in \[ \] ## [Fixing the Lightgun(s)](https://breadbox64.com/fixing-the-lightgun/) _2026-05-11 · MtnBuffalo · breadbox64.com_ At the bottom of one of my boxes with various Commodore 64 parts, I got a pleasent surprise. Someone (probably me) had left a C64 lightgun The Defender 64. Still hyped on the find, I quickly inserted it into a working machine and loaded ... Read more ## [Nixpilled - A rather nice solution for home labbing](http://kn100.me/nixpilled/) _2026-04-16 · kn100_ I’ve had a fair bit of fun with Proxmox for a couple of years, but recently I got a bit bored and decided to give NixOS a go. What I was looking for was a simpler way to manage my stack of services, as well as a more declarative way of doing so. How we got here # I tried various iterations of setups using Proxmox. My first iteration involved running many small LXC containers each hosting a… ## [Crystal Commodore 64](https://breadbox64.com/crystal-commodore-64/) _2026-02-06 · MtnBuffalo · breadbox64.com_ I have a confession to make I find beauty in old retro computer hardware like the Commodore 64 I therefore find it very discouraging spending numerous hours making everything nice a neat on a C64 motherboard or a MechBoard64 keyboard and then havnig to ... Read more ## [Clear MechBoard64](https://breadbox64.com/clear-mechboard64/) _2026-02-05 · MtnBuffalo · breadbox64.com_ After releasing the information needed to build the MechBoard64 (link) back in 2020, several people have organized group buys or made small batches for everyone to enjoy. Just as I had hoped for. In this context, Australian based Retro Fuzion (link) has gone the extra ... Read more ## [Emachines Etower 600is](https://ancientelectronics.wordpress.com/2026/02/04/emachines-etower-600is/) _2026-02-04 · justinwl · ancientelectronics_ Emachines was a computer brand that hit the market back in 1998. They were marketed as budget-friendly computers that could be easily used by the family for things like email, homework, and light gaming. They generally used lower-cost budget components and had a motherboard that, although capable, usually had fewer options and expandability to higher \[ \] ## [New Breadbox Cases](https://breadbox64.com/new-breadbox-cases/) _2026-02-01 · MtnBuffalo · breadbox64.com_ Back in 2015, original molds for the Commodore 64C slim cases were put into production as I have described previously (link, link). I really enjoyed getting new cases for my machines, but my childhood Commodore 64 was the breadbox version. I was therefore thrilled when ... Read more ## [New Keycaps](https://breadbox64.com/new-keycaps/) _2026-01-31 · MtnBuffalo · breadbox64.com_ Back in 2015, we all thought that Phase5 would make new Commdore 64 keycaps for all of us to enjoy (link). As that went down the drain, another keycap crowdfunding campaign was launched in late 2019. This time with someone who was known in the ... Read more ## [Bip Bip Bar Revisited](https://breadbox64.com/bip-bip-bar-revisited/) _2026-01-25 · MtnBuffalo · breadbox64.com_ Quite some time ago I visited an arcade hall in Copenhagen, Denmark (link) called Bip Bip Bar (link). They have since moved to a much better location in Copenhagen. The name Bip Bip refers to the Danish name for the Game Watch handheld gaming ... Read more ## [Street Fighter Arcade](https://breadbox64.com/street-fighter-arcade/) _2026-01-19 · MtnBuffalo · breadbox64.com_ A while ago, I build an upright arcade machine for one of my neighbors. It should meet the following criteria: look like an 80s wodden cabinet arcade machine, work without having to fiddle with coins, contain as many original arcade games as possible and be ... Read more ## [Hello, World!](https://breadbox64.com/hello-world/) _2026-01-18 · MtnBuffalo · breadbox64.com_ It has been more than four years since my last post. I guess, real life issues took over my free time to such an extend that the Commodore 64 hobby was put on hold. The primary reason was because I have renovated our 1000 sqft ... Read more ## [MCL68+ MOTOROLA 68000 EMULATOR – UPDATE](https://microcorelabs.com/2026/01/14/mcl68-motorola-68000-emulator-update/) _2026-01-14 · MicroCore Labs · MicroCore Labs_ I would like to share an update for the MicroCore Labs MCL68+ project first introduced here: https://microcorelabs.com/2023/10/26/mcl68-motorola-68000-emulator-2/ I am happy to say that it is now able to completely boot and run the Macintosh 512K! As a winter project I thought I would pick this project back up after a two year break and see \[ \] ## [MCLZ8 running in a KayPro II](https://microcorelabs.com/2025/12/28/mclz8-running-in-a-kaypro-ii/) _2025-12-28 · MicroCore Labs · MicroCore Labs_ I was able to run a KayPro II using the MCLZ8 as the CPU. The MCLZ8 is emulating all of the motherboard RAM plus the BIOS ROM. While I was at it, I also uploaded updated code to GitHub which performs databus writes much faster by utilizing direct register writes. This should help increase margin \[ \] ## [Commodore PET Diagnostic Tester – MCL\_PetDoctor](https://microcorelabs.com/2025/12/19/commodore-pet-diagnostic-tester-mcl_petdoctor/) _2025-12-19 · MicroCore Labs · MicroCore Labs_ The MCL\_PetDoctor is a suite of diagnostic tests which run on the MCL65+ board which is a drop-in replacement for the 6502 CPU which can emulate a cycle accurate processor along with all all of the computer’s RAM and ROM. The MCL\_PetDoctor diagnostics perform exhaustive tests on a PET motherboard at the optimal location \[ \] ## [World’s Fastest Commodore PET using the MCL65+ 6502 drop-in emulator](https://microcorelabs.com/2025/12/15/worlds-fastest-commodore-pet-using-the-mcl65-6502-drop-in-emulator/) _2025-12-15 · MicroCore Labs · MicroCore Labs_ I recently acquired and restored a Commodore PET 4016, so I thought it might be fun to try replacing the CPU with an MCL65+ 6502 drop-in replacement board to see how it performs. I also was interested to see how much faster the PET can operate when running in some acceleration modes! My PET 4016, \[ \]