Kaby Lake may not be that compelling an upgrade over Skylake, but the new roster of Intel Z270 motherboards could make you think again. Dressed up in LEDs, armored exoskeletons, or even a delicious titanium color, board makers are trying harder than ever to woo you over

The Intel Core i3-7350K is the first unlocked budget processor in a long while. Here's a preliminary look at the performance it's capable of.

ASRock has taken the wraps off its Intel Z170 motherboards at a launch event for power users and the media. The new boards span a wide range, with models that will cater to both mainstream users and enthusiasts.