ASRock H670 PG Riptide Review

ASRock H670 PG Riptide Review
Not every consumer needs or wants all the latest bells and whistles on a motherboard, and they certainly don't like paying for such things if they'll go unused. At only $129.99, ASRock pitches the H670 PG Riptide as a featherweight contender for your custom PC. Cutting back on the extras, if done in the right way, produces a board that can operate well in the most common tasks but doesn't require a small inheritance to purchase. The PG stands for Phantom Gaming, which ASRock says is supposed to be "Fast, Mysterious, and Unbeatable." We don't see much mystery here, but this is a good-value board for budget-minded upgraders to Intel's 12th Gen "Alder Lake" CPUs.Quick Review: The Z690 vs. H670 ChipsetsThose unfamiliar with the differences between Intel's 600-series chipsets can read our detailed breakdown here. The most notable drawback of H670...

ASRock appears to be working on its own gaming monitors

ASRock appears to be working on its own gaming monitors
ASRock is well known for its motherboards, but in recent years we've seen the company branching out into new areas. Soon, ASRock will be unveiling its first set of gaming monitors, reportedly starting off with five displays.  As found by @momomo_us, ASRock has submitted five monitors to KCC (Korea's FCC). Starting with PG34WQ15R, this is a 34-inch curved monitor with a VA panel, 3440×1440 resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, and FreeSync Premium support. The other curved monitor is the PG27Q15R, but the specifications are unknown. Still, judging by its name, it should feature a QHD 27-inch VA curved panel. Then, we have the PG27FF, which seems like a standard FHD monitor with an IPS panel, 165Hz refresh rate and support for FreeSync Premium as well. Another flat panel listed by ASRock is the PG32QF, but like the PG27Q15R, the specifications weren't...