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MSI X670E Gaming Plus Wi-Fi Motherboard Review

In this article I'm reviewing the MSI X670E Gaming Plus Wi-Fi motherboard! Let's take a look at what you get and its features. First off is my video on the subject. It's highly detailed and might cover things I don't mention in this article. What's In The Box? Quick start guide, SATA cables, M.2 clips, stickers, and Wi-Fi antenna included in the box. You get a quick start guide, but sadly no paper manual is included. I don't generally find much use in paper manuals, but motherboards are one of the few exceptions.  You get two SATA cables, some cable stickers (which are cute but not essential), MSI's custom M.2 clips, and a one M3 screw. These clip style screws are designed to be easier to use than the tiny standard screws. Also included is a Wi-Fi antenna that is magnetic, making it easy to place conveniently on most PC cases.  First Impressions and Physical Overview Handling the hefty MSI X670E Gaming Plus Wi-Fi motherboard. Handling the motherboard, the fi...

Patriot Viper Venom DDR5 64GB RAM kit Overview

Today, we're checking out the Patriot Viper Venom DDR5 RAM, specifically a 64GB kit spread across two sticks. This is more of a simple, lower-cost kit, but it comes with features and functionality that make it straightforward and easy to use.  The Patriot Viper Venom DDR5 64GB kit box. While this RAM should work fine with Intel 12th gen or later with DDR5 based motherboards, or older AMD AM5 setups like the 7000 series CPUs, my focus here is primarily on using it with AMD 9000 Series CPUs and the configuration related to that platform on an X670E motherboard.  An AMD Ryzen 9900x CPU box. Installation Considerations Before you install any RAM, it's a good idea to look at your motherboard manual. Make sure you know which slots should be populated first for your specific motherboard. Putting the sticks in the right slots allows them to function correctly in dual-channel mode. For AM5 AMD 7000 and 9000 series CPUs and motherboards of that generation, it's generally recommended ...