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AMD's AM4 platform is still going strong after many years, AMD reports a 50/50 sales split with AM5

The very definition of lasting appeal
Why it matters: It's been almost three years since AMD launched the AM5 chipset alongside Ryzen 7000 CPUs. But according to a company executive, global sales of AM5 and the previous-gen AM4 are split 50/50, illustrating how the socket that supports Zen 1 through to Zen 3 remains popular.
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Asus Q-Release Slim motherboard mechanism may be damaging graphics card's PCIe connectors

GPU gold fingers can get caught in Q-Release Slim PCIe slots, causing chipping
PSA: Asus and other PC hardware vendors have spent the last few years exploring ways to make installing and removing motherboard components easier and safer. Asus' latest method aims to eliminate release buttons and latches from PCIe slots, but recent reports indicate that the procedure risks chipping the gold fingers.
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AMD B850 and B840 chipsets are delayed, might debut in early 2025

Flagship X870 and X870E motherboards are still expected to arrive in September
In brief: As manufacturers exhibit next-generation motherboards at Gamescom 2024, the roadmap for AMD's upcoming 800-series chipset is becoming clear. Ryzen 9000 early adopters will likely have to use the new CPUs with 600-series boards for now or wait a while and splurge on the newest high-end X800 models later this year.