July 06, 2026
MSI Mystic Light or Portal X? Choose Your RGB Setup for Gaming
Users of MSI’s modern RGB-equipped PCs and components have two distinct ways to adjust their LED lighting setup. If they want to have software installed and ready for deep customization, multi-device sync, AI Engine integration, and have a host [...]
June 29, 2026
How to Check What Motherboard I have
Quick Answer (TL;DR): The fastest way to find your motherboard model on Microsoft Windows is by opening up command prompt and typing ‘msinfo32’ (without the quotes) and hitting Enter. It should open a System Information window that shows you [...]
June 01, 2026
MSI Computex 2026 PC Component Lineup: Best New Motherboards, Coolers, Cases, and PSUs
Over the past four decades, MSI has remained laser-focused on powering the next generation of high-performance computing for gaming, content creation, business, and now, AI. As we approached our historic 40th anniversary, it was more important than ever to keep [...]
May 20, 2026
How to Undervolt AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition to Lower Temperatures and Boost Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition is the world's first desktop processor to feature AMD 3D V-Cache stacked on both CCDs, making it the flagship of AMD's consumer lineup. However, while delivering massive performance, its default TDP sits at a [...]
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, [...]
March 26, 2026
Safe, Smart, Strong: Exploring MSI’s PinSafe Motherboard Design
The PinSafe Design is a brand-new, patented feature adopted on MSI’s high-end motherboards. In the past, the sharp pins on the backside of motherboards could easily cause finger injuries during PC assembly. With the PinSafe Design, these pins are [...]
March 16, 2026
PC Building Guide: 10 Essential Tips to Check PC Component Compatibility
Beginning a PC build can be daunting. Perhaps this is your first PC build, or you haven’t put a PC together for several generations. Whatever the case, there are a lot of things you must get right to successfully [...]
February 24, 2026
Healing Through Gaming: How Gaming Helped Jayden Find Hope
Gaming is often seen as entertainment, but for some children, it becomes something far more meaningful. For Jayden, a 15-year-old from Cape Cod, gaming helped him cope with nearly a year spent at Boston Children’s Hospital. Jayden was facing [...]
