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Slide titled Motherboard Buyers Guide 2025 covers VRM, Lanes, Memory, USB4/TB5, BIOS, Thermals—helping you find the Best Motherboards 2025 for AM5 and Intel systems. Footer: BonTech Labs • 2025-10-16.

Best Motherboards 2025: AM5 & Intel Picks with Strong VRM, PCIe Mapping, and USB4

October 16, 2025 Gavin Bonshor 0

This is the motherboard guide that I wish every builder would read if you’re unsure of which motherboard to buy. We’ll decode the VRM marketing […]

A digital illustration shows a row of seven abstract tree icons, each with a circular canopy and rectangular base, evenly spaced on a dark, grid-patterned background—symbolizing VRM Stability in modern motherboard power design.

VRM Deep Dive 2025: How Motherboard Power Design, Load-Line & LLC Shape Stability, Thermals, and Real-World Performance

September 24, 2025 Gavin Bonshor 0

Table of contents VRM fundamentals: what your CPU is really asking for The control loop you never see: SVID (Intel) and SVI3 (AMD) Phases, doublers, […]

A close-up view of an Intel Core Ultra processor chip with a silver metallic casing and intel CORE ULTRA branding, ideal for BIOS optimization, set against a plain white background.

The 2025 BIOS/UEFI Optimization Handbook: Safe Settings That Actually Help

September 19, 2025 Gavin Bonshor 0

Promise: No “OC roulette.” This handbook focuses on vendor-documented features that are safe, reversible, and deliver repeatable gains: Resizable BAR, Above 4G Decoding, PBO/Curve Optimizer […]

Three computer motherboards labeled B850, X870, and X870E AI are displayed side by side on a blue background, showcasing different designs and heatsinks for both LGA1851 and AM5 platforms.

AM5 vs LGA1851 in 2025: Lane Maps, USB4/TB, Upgrade Paths & Total Platform Cost

September 19, 2025 Gavin Bonshor 0

Executive summary: If you value socket longevity and CPU-attached PCIe flexibility, AM5 is the safer long-term bet. If you prioritize Intel’s latest P/E-core CPUs and […]

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