AMD VISION Program Analysis for Desktop and Mobile

General Tech - Nov 05, 2009 | 11:00 AM

AMD hosted a select group of technology reviewers Nov. 3 at their LoneStar campus in Austin, Texas, to brief them on their next generation of notebooks featuring their new VISION technology.

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Rev. C3: Taking Power Down a Notch

Processor - Nov 04, 2009 | 07:00 PM

While Bulldozer and 32 nm processors from AMD will not show up for some time yet, AMD is taking off the wraps of a new revision of the 45 nm Deneb core. The X4 965 was a 140 watt TDP critter, and now it has been tamed to a slightly more manageable 125 watts. Let's see how this affects performance and overclocking!

Asus HDAV 1.3 Slim Review: Bitstream for the Masses?

General Tech - Nov 02, 2009 | 10:00 AM

The thirst for High Definition content has now spread to audio on the PC. Asus is hoping to capitalize on this push by releasing a series of soundcards designed to be HDMI passthrough devices able to bitstream HD audio codecs such as TrueHD and DTS-HD. The HDAV 1.3 Slim is designed to be used in HTPCs of any size, and to be as transparent as possible to the user. Now... can Asus succeed there?

Left 4 Dead 2 Demo AMD and NVIDIA Graphics Performance

Graphics Card - Oct 30, 2009 | 11:00 AM

Left 4 Dead will be available next month but the early release of the demo prompted us to spend some time with it and a handful of graphics cards from AMD and NVIDIA to see how they performed on this new gaming title. I think you'll find the results interesting and the gameplay exciting. Do you need to upgrade??

USB 3.0 and SATA 6G Performance Preview - ASUS brings the goods

Storage - Oct 30, 2009 | 12:00 AM

Everyone is talking about USB 3.0, but we are actually testing it. Read this article if you want to see how ASUS' first motherboard with integrated SATA 6G and USB 3.0 controllers performs against SATA-II and USB 2.0 devices. Is the hype surrounding USB 3.0 worth the hassle and how much is it going to cost you to upgrade?

Podcast #80 - Intel X-25M Firmware Updates, Phase Change memory,SATA 6G and USB 3.0 and more!

Editorial - Oct 29, 2009 | 03:00 PM

This week we talk about Intel X25-M Firmware updates, Phase Change memory, SATA 6G testing, Asus motherboards with USB 3.0, S3 Graphics's new GPGPU Processor, our hardware/software picks of the week and more!

SATA 6G 6.0 Gb/s Performance Preview - Seagate XT drive tested

Storage - Oct 28, 2009 | 05:00 PM

SATA 6G technology is being paraded around by motherboard manufacturers as one of the main reasons to upgrade your motherboard in the coming months but do the advantages really make the upgrade worthwhile? And how do these current SATA 6G implementations actually work? We look at the ASUS P7P55D Premium and an early sample of a Seagate SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard drive to see how the hype stands up.

Intel DP55KG P55 Lynnfield Motherboard Review

Motherboard - Oct 27, 2009 | 07:00 PM

Intel's latest Extreme Series offering is the long-awaited DP55KG motherboard that targets enthusiast-level users as well as hardcore gamers looking for a solid board that takes advantage of all the features available with the new Lynnfield LGA 1156 platform.

Intel X25-M 'G2' TRIM Enabled Firmware and SSD Toolbox Review

Storage - Oct 26, 2009 | 11:00 AM

Today Intel released a new firmware for their X25-M G2 line of SSD's. The firmware adds long awaited support for native TRIM, which should boost performance when used under Windows 7. Also released was an "SSD Toolbox" utility to view drive stats and bring TRIM-level performance to Windows XP and Vista. Check out the our full review for the details.

MSI P55-GD65 P55 Lynnfield Motherboard Review

Motherboard - Oct 21, 2009 | 03:00 PM

The MSI P55-GD65 quickly became one of our favorite P55 motherboards when the Lynnfield processors first hit the scene last month. We finally have a review of the motherboard that looks at the features and overclocking ability of this motherboard to see where it stands in comparison to other P55 options on shelf.

Dell Studio One Touchscreen Windows 7 PC Review

System - Oct 20, 2009 | 05:00 AM

Right before Windows 7 hits the streets this week, we take a look at a Dell Studio One touchscreen PC that implements the improved touch capabilities included with the new operating system. The Dell system is a 19-in wide screen multi-touch capable all-in-one computer that uses an Intel Pentium CPU (yes that name continues) and an NVIDIA ION chipset. Come see if this PC will make you yearn for a monitor with fingerprints on it.

PC Power & Cooling Silencer 910 Power Supply Review

Case and Cooling - Oct 19, 2009 | 11:00 AM

PC Power & Cooling's latest Silencer PSU delivers over 900W of clean, stable power with excellent efficiency at an affordable price. However, don't let the name fool you; this PSU is far from silent.

AMD Radeon HD 5870 Triple CrossFireX Performance Testing

Graphics Card - Oct 16, 2009 | 12:00 PM

What do you do when you have a set of three Radeon HD 5870s sitting in your office and a Core i7 gaming computer waiting there with a blank 30-in monitor? Obviously you plug it all in and see how it perform! Today we are looking at GPU scaling of not just two Radeon HD 5870s, but three of them in a CrossFireX configuration. Overkill? Maybe.

Enermax Staray Mid Tower ATX Case Review

Case and Cooling - Oct 15, 2009 | 11:00 AM

Enermax has released a mid-tower ATX case called the Staray for those budget users looking for a bit of flare and awesome cooling. This case features three 120mm "apollish" fans that have two different types of LED lighting patterns as well as glossy red fan blades that can be removed for cleaning. They claim these fans will shine up to four times brighter than traditional LED fans so it will be interesting to see them in action.

AMD Radeon HD 5770 and HD 5750 Review - Juniper and DX11 for all

Graphics Card - Oct 13, 2009 | 12:00 AM

AMD continues to push the pedal to the floor with NVIDIA right in view over the steering wheel with another GPU release this fall. This time Juniper falls into our laps and brings the Radeon HD 5770 and HD 5750 into the fold to compete against the likes of the GeForce GTX 260+ and GTS 250. Can AMD's new offerings push gaming at $170 and $110 to new levels?

Enermax ECO 80+ 620W Power Supply Review

Case and Cooling - Oct 12, 2009 | 11:00 AM

Good efficiency and virtually silent! If you are looking for a quiet mid-power PSU with good voltage regulation, good efficiency, high-end video card support and fixed cables; the ECO 80+ 620W deserves a close look.

Galaxy GeForce 210 and GT 220 Review - NVIDIA 40nm GPUs hit consumers

Graphics Card - Oct 11, 2009 | 07:00 PM

NVIDIA is out with a set of GPUs for the desktop budget market in the form of the GeForce 210 and GeForce GT 220. Can these options, now running on 40nm process technology and implementing DirectX 10.1 support, compete with the year-old Radeon HD 4670 cards for dominance in the $70 GPU market?

AMD Radeon HD 5870 Eyefinity Performance Testing

Graphics Card - Oct 09, 2009 | 03:00 PM

After my review of the AMD Radeon HD 5870 graphics card last month that featured a heavy dose of information and videos about AMD's new Eyefinity technology, the one single request I have received the most is for performance results using these games and a multi-monitor configuration. Well I decided to spend some time this week doing just that, so check out our results!

Gigabyte GA-EX58-Extreme LGA 1366 i7 Motherboard Review

Motherboard - Oct 07, 2009 | 11:00 AM

Now that the champagne has been uncorked on the the LGA 1156, we can continue to show some love to what originally brought Intel all the acclaim and accolades they received before the new LGA 1156 CPUs arrived -- the LGA 1366 i7 processors and X58 chipset. One of the most popular hardcore overclocking boards available for the LGA 1366 platform is Gigabyte's GA-EX58-Extreme motherboard.

Silverstone Raven RV02 ATX Case Review

Case and Cooling - Oct 06, 2009 | 11:00 AM

Silverstone has really been one of the premier PC enclosure manufacturers for several years now and they always seem to be finding different ways to handle all types of platforms from ATX, micro ATX, and even mini ATX cases. Their newest creation is the RV02, which builds upon the original Raven case, but adds a few new wrinkles to its design and construction. The new Raven 2 is smaller, lighter, and Silverstone claims it outperforms the original Raven.

The State of NVIDIA: For better or for worse

Graphics Card - Oct 05, 2009 | 12:00 AM

We spent last week at the NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference learning about more than just the new GPU architecture NVIDIA was showcasing. In this editorial we take a look at where NVIDIA stands today, what you can expect from them in the near future and how the company plans to hold on to gamers' hearts while striving to build a new market in the GPU computing world.

NVIDIA Fermi Next Generation GPU Architecture Overview

Graphics Card - Sep 30, 2009 | 04:00 PM

NVIDIA is revealing details today about its upcoming GPU architecture, codenamed Fermi. This new design offers a lot of great new advancements for GPU computing as well as gaming, though details on performance are still pretty slim. The GPU will implement 512 CUDA cores on a 3.0 billion transistor die. That got your interest up?

AMD Radeon HD 5850 1GB Review - Cyprus gets a bit cheaper

Graphics Card - Sep 30, 2009 | 12:00 AM

Last week we saw the introduction of AMD's new Evergreen architecture with the release of the Radeon HD 5870 graphics card and we follow that up today with the lower cost variant, the Radeon HD 5850. This card still has 1GB of memory and requires a pair of 6-pin power connectors, but for the money, it looks like the card to beat.

Intel Westmere Architecture and Clarkdale Processor Preview

Processor - Sep 27, 2009 | 01:00 AM

Intel took some time to preview its upcoming Westmere processors, Clarkdale and Arrandale, during this past week at the Intel Developer Forum. The new CPUs will combine a dual-core Nehalem-based design with on-chip integrated graphics to create a high-performance, low power and low cost CPU for the mainstream PC user. Stop in to see if you will be picking one of these up this winter.

Prolimatech Megahalem CPU Cooler Review

Case and Cooling - Sep 26, 2009 | 03:00 PM

We've evaluated numerous CPU coolers from a variety of established vendors that include the likes of Zalman, CoolerMaster, and Thermalright. But, today we are treading off the beaten path a bit to review a CPU cooler from a relatively unknown entity called Prolimatech. This Taiwan-based company was founded in 2008 and their one and only CPU cooler that supports Intel's LGA 1366 socket is dubbed the Megahalem.

ATI Radeon HD 5870 1GB Graphics Card and AMD Eyefinity Review

Graphics Card - Sep 23, 2009 | 12:00 AM

AMD is making a splash again with another new GPU that aims to take NVIDIA head on and force a shift in the graphics card market. The Radeon HD 5870, previously known as the Evergreen architecture, offers up twice as many shader processors as the HD 4800-series of cards at higher clock speeds. And the new AMD Eyefinity technology is something you have to see to understand!

Lucid HYDRA Multi-GPU Technology Launches - End of SLI and CrossFire?

Graphics Card - Sep 22, 2009 | 05:30 PM

Last year we met a darling new company by the name of LucidLogix, or just Lucid, that promised to deliver "near linear scaling" on multi-GPU performance without the requirements of SLI or CrossFire. We have finally seen the technology in action on a production level motherboard coming from MSI and even see an AMD and NVIDIA graphics card share the workload!

Corsair Obsidian 800D Full ATX Chassis Review

Case and Cooling - Sep 20, 2009 | 05:00 PM

Corsair is known for high quality and enthusiast friendly memory products and now the company is attempting to bring that mindset to the world of computer cases. The Obsidian 800D is a big case that has plenty of room for water cooling, implements a classy cable management system and even adds a 4 drive hot-swap SATA bay.

MSI N285GTX Superpipe OC GeForce GTX 285 Review

Graphics Card - Sep 16, 2009 | 11:00 PM

Before AMD unleashes their latest foray into the graphics market, we have the chance to look at the current fastest, single GPU video card around. MSI has differentiated their product with a unique (and surprisingly effecting) cooler which adds to the value of their offering. While we can't prognosticate about how well it will fare against upcoming products, we can see how well it performs against what is available today.

AMD Athlon II X4 620 and X4 630 Quad-core Processors Review - Redefining Budget Machines

Processor - Sep 15, 2009 | 11:16 PM

The latest quad cores are relatively tiny as compared to their older brothers and the competition from Intel. While these are not barn burners when it comes to performance, AMD is hoping that the combination of available performance and budget pricing will prove to be irresistible to users and OEMs alike.

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