Intel’s new and fastest line of processors, the new Core i9 series, has drawn significant attention. It puts the company ahead of its chief rival, AMD, in the speed wars and the core wars. But if you want a taste of the action, you need a new motherboard to go with it: the X299 chipset. What is this new motherboard? What are the advantages and disadvantages? And is it really worth it? Let’s dive in and find out. What Is a Chipset? The X299 Chipset Explained The first thing you need to understand is what a chipset does. To put…
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