April 14, 2026
What is a Motherboard?
Quick Answer (TL;DR): A motherboard is a large Printed Circuit Board (PCB) in your computer that connects several different components and allows them to communicate with each other. It serves as the foundation for your PC and its choice [...]
April 13, 2026
How to Choose a Motherboard
This article is intended to guide PC DIYers and enthusiasts who already have a good understanding of the foundational functionality a motherboard delivers. ICYMI, we have a beginner guide to What Is a Motherboard? for introductory purposes. Moving beyond that, [...]
February 04, 2026
MSI International Awards Analysis: From Design to Innovation, Seeing Micro-Star's Brand Strength
Why has MSI become a globally highly recognized computer brand? MSI (Micro-Star International) is a global high-performance computer brand simultaneously recognized by Red Dot, CES Innovation Award, Taiwan Excellence, and Interbrand's Top 25 Taiwanese Global Brands. The awards span design, innovation, [...]
January 29, 2026
Maximize Your AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU Performance: The MSI Motherboard Deep Dive
Earlier this month, at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, chipmaker AMD took the wraps off what it claimed to be the “new fastest gaming processor.” With the announcement of the new AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D “the world’s fastest gaming processor [...]
January 06, 2026
Meet MSI’s PRO MAX Lineup @ CES 2026: Desktops, Monitors & PC Parts for Modern, Minimalist Workspaces
Although we’ve just wrapped up our look at our PC components for gaming, they’re only one part of the MSI experience at CES 2026. We know that like us, for many of you, the PC isn't just a battle [...]
December 17, 2025
MSI PBO BCLK Booster x High-Efficiency Mode: Unleashing Ryzen 7 9800X3D Gaming Performance
For the latest X870 MAX, B850 MAX series, and B850MPOWER motherboards equipped with MSI OC ENGINE technology, MSI introduces a new BIOS feature - PBO BCLK Booster. This feature allows users to easily adjust the CPU base clock (BCLK) [...]
May 20, 2025
New Gaming Motherboards Roundup at Computex 2025
COMPUTEX, held every year in Taipei, Taiwan, is among the world’s premier showcases for next-generation hardware and computing technologies that set the tone for the future. And every year, MSI has religiously displayed its best at the show – setting [...]
May 16, 2025
How to Use Curve Optimizer to Lower Ryzen 9 9950X3D Temperatures and Boost Performance
AMD Precision Boost 2 technology dynamically adjusts processor frequency based on factors like processor temperature, workload, firmware, and software settings. In general, lower temperatures and lighter workloads result in higher frequencies and better performance. Appropriately reducing voltage not only helps lower [...]
April 22, 2025
How to Enable Intel 200S Boost on MSI Z890 Motherboards and Maximize Performance with Memory Partners
Intel 200S Boost is a performance enhancement feature developed for Intel Core Ultra 200S K-series processors paired with Z890 motherboards. When activated, Intel 200S Boost increases the processor’s NGU and D2D frequencies and enables XMP settings to enhance [...]
