NVIDIA Optimus Technology: Performance and Battery Life for your Notebook

Mobile - Feb 09, 2010 | 09:00 AM

We have been playing with NVIDIA Optimus Technology for a couple of weeks now and I have been nothing but impressed by this new mobility offering that promises the performance of discrete graphics solutions with the battery life of integrated graphics. Can NVIDIA really pull it off? We think they have, so stop in and read (or watch!) our review of the future of mobile computing!

ASUS Maximus III Gene LGA 1156 Micro ATX Motherboard Review

Motherboard - Feb 05, 2010 | 10:00 AM

The feature sets on many boards can vary widely depending on who they are geared toward, but there is a consensus right now for these basic options -- quad core CPU support, quad GPU graphics support, premium audio (onboard or as add-on), and higher rated DDR3 memory support. These are tall orders for many boards to live up to, but one such micro ATX solution that fits the bill is the ASUS Maximus III Gene.

Podcast #92 - Intel Flash Memory FAB tour, SSD Decoder Update, Intel Gulftown and more!

Editorial - Feb 04, 2010 | 03:00 PM

This week we talk about the SSD Decoder Ring Update, the Intel Flash Memory FAB tour, Intel's Gulftown processor platform, Viewer questions, Our Hardware/Software Picks of the Week and more!

Intel Previews Tera-scale Technologies for Upcoming Products

Processor - Feb 04, 2010 | 01:00 AM

We have been talking about tera-scale technologies since 2006 when it comes to Intel research programs. The name is perhaps more grandiose than the actual idea: as data sets increase in size the need for computing technologies to handle this amount of data will need to be created. It is no secret that the CPU as it exists today simply can't handle the massive amounts of parallel information that will soon become normal operating procedure.

Asus G51J Notebook Review - Mobile PC Gaming for the Mainstream

Mobile - Feb 02, 2010 | 12:00 PM

Asus aims between the eyes with a deadly combination of design, performance, and price. But is it enough to put it in the G51J gaming notebook on your shopping list in the crowded marketplace?

An Inside Look at Intel and Micron 25nm Flash Memory Production

Storage - Feb 01, 2010 | 11:00 AM

Our storage guru took a stroll through a state of the art flash memory plant in Lehi, Utah. This plant, dubbed 'IM Flash Technologies', is jointly run by both Intel and Micron. Together they have announced the smallest production transistor process on the planet, and are now in volume production of this new 25nm flash memory. Allyn came back with some sweet pics, so check it out already!

Nexus RX-5300 530W Modular Power Supply Review

Case and Cooling - Jan 29, 2010 | 12:00 PM

Virtually silent! If you are looking for a very quiet mid-power PSU with good voltage regulation, good efficiency, high-end video card support and modular cables; the Nexus RX-5300 deserves a very close look.

SSD Decoder Ring - an SSD comparison guide

Storage - Jan 29, 2010 | 12:00 AM

** Updated 27 JAN 10 ** Tired of bouncing back and forth between review sites, manufacturer sites, and retailers in search of your next SSD? Allyn has compiled a huge list of all current and popular SSD's, grouped by controller type, manufacturer, and model.

Zalman MS1000-HS2 Mid-Tower ATX Case Review

Case and Cooling - Jan 28, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Zalman has been building high-end PC cases for several years now and their newest MS1000-HS2 is their new flagship mid-tower enclosure that features two hot swappable SATA storage bays, a sleek, windowless design, and a custom cooling solution. This $175 beast also has sound dampening features and a full steel chassis that is very sturdy. Let's dive right into all the features the MS1000-MS2 has to offer enthusiasts and PC builders.

AMD’s January Budget Refresh: 5 New Processors from $74 and Up

Processor - Jan 26, 2010 | 03:00 PM

While AMD is certainly behind Intel when it comes to the high end of the market, as well as introducing 32 nm processors, they do have a very strong position and following in the sub-$200 processor market. AMD has released five new processors from $74 to $179, which they hope will help solidify their offerings in the face of Intel's i3 and i5 processors.

Lilliput 7" Mini USB Monitor Review

Display - Jan 25, 2010 | 12:00 PM

When I'm on the go covering technology events or press conferences, my 15" laptop rarely has enough real estate compared to when I'm at the office using my dual 24" LCDs. Sometimes, I just need a few more inches of space to monitor e-mail, instant messaging, and even my MP3 playlist. One relatively inexpensive solution to this dilemma is Lilliput's 7" mini USB monitor.

OnLive Game Service Preview - Is this the future of PC gaming?

Graphics Card - Jan 21, 2010 | 03:00 AM

The whole gaming world has been talking about OnLive since it was first announced back in March of 2009 and we finally were able to spend some time with the online gaming service beta to see how it fared. We walk you through the user interface as well as creating some side by side comparisons of gaming with OnLive against local versions of the same games.

NVIDIA GF100 Architecture Preview - Fermi brings DX11 to the desktop

Graphics Card - Jan 18, 2010 | 12:00 AM

While AMD is holding the upper hand with full DirectX 11 support from $99 and up, NVIDIA is trying to push aging DX 10 products out into the market. That is, until they can get their first DX 11 product out the door. NVIDIA gave us a sneak peek at the GF100 architecture, and what exactly it brings to gaming, Direct Compute, and GPGPU.

Intel i7 Extreme 920XM with NVIDIA GTX 280M Performance Review - Breaking the Mobile Speed Barrier

Mobile - Jan 16, 2010 | 08:00 PM

We take a hands-on look at a top-of-the-line Intel Calpella notebook complete with an Intel Core i7 Extreme 920XM CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M. It doesn't come much faster and portable than this!

AMD Radeon HD 5670 Review - DX11 breaches the $100 mark

Graphics Card - Jan 14, 2010 | 04:00 AM

The new Radeon HD 5670 brings a 40nm DX11-ready graphics card to the sub-$100 market for the first time ever! Can this new GPU put the screws to NVIDIA's lackluster GeForce GT 240 card while keeping prices low? Stop in and read how AMD is hoping to revolutionize gaming for even those of us without thick wallets.

OCZ Vertex 2 Pro SSD Review - The Sandforce Cometh

Storage - Jan 14, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Allyn came back from CES with a pre-release Vertex 2 Pro from OCZ. This new drive comes equipped with a previously unknown Sandforce controller, which gave us some shocking results, especially in the areas of IOPS scaling and fragmentation-over-time. Check out his detailed review for the full scoop.

AMD Announces New Mobility Radeon – DirectX 11 Goes Mobile (Update)

Mobile - Jan 07, 2010 | 12:00 AM

AMD continues to blaze ahead by bringing their RV870 graphics chipset to the mobile realm. Announced today is the new Mobility Radeon HD 5000 series - DirectX 11 for notebooks has officially arrived!

CES 2010: Asus Press Event Photo Gallery

Show and Expo - Jan 06, 2010 | 10:35 AM

Image gallery of photos during the Asus Press Event held on Tuesday, January 5, 2010. Many new products were announced including a Bang & Olufsen collaboration notebook, a stealth fighter inspire gaming laptop, and new netbooks.

CES 2010: ASUS reveals Bang & Olufsen NX90Jq and ROG G73Jh notebooks

Mobile - Jan 05, 2010 | 05:10 PM

In what will likely be the first of several new sets of product announcements from ASUS at this year's CES, we have some of the first images of the new ASUS ROG G73Jh gaming notebook and the collaborative effort between the ASUS and Bang & Olufsen, the NX90Jq. Check out what the high end notebook market is shaping up like for 2010!

CES 2010: PC Perspective Invades Vegas

Show and Expo - Jan 05, 2010 | 09:20 AM

PC Perspective brings you CES unlike before! Unscripted and in Hi-Def. Find out how we've got you covered at this year's biggest electronics show starting January 7 to 10.

Intel Core i5-661 Clarkdale Processor Review - Westmere debuts

Processor - Jan 03, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Intel is bringing the Nehalem architecture to an even lower price point with their first 32nm architecture known as Westmere. Part of a huge processor and product release today the Clarkdale processors are based around Core i5 and Core i3 brands and integrate graphics on the CPU for the first time in a mainstream desktop platform.

ASUS K42F Arrandale Notebook Review - Westmere meets mobile

Processor - Jan 03, 2010 | 12:00 AM

A winter full of new Intel releases, the new Westmere architecture has been launched on both the desktop and mobile segments. In this review of the new Intel mobile platform we preview what the new processor will mean to notebook designs, performance and battery life going into 2010.

Kingwin Lazer Series 1,000W Power Supply Review

Case and Cooling - Dec 30, 2009 | 02:00 PM

The Kingwin LZ-1000 power supply with Crystal Cube modular connectors offers plenty of power with lots of bling at an affordable price, which all adds up to a potentially good value. Read the full review to find out!

Wacom Intuos4 and Bamboo Tablets Review

General Tech - Dec 29, 2009 | 01:00 PM

This week we decided to take a break from the usual computer hardware reviews to evaluate a couple products for creative artists and graphics professionals from a well-known company called Wacom. Wacom was kind enough to send us two products from their line of digital art tablets that meet a wide range of free-hand artist's needs and desires. We received a medium-sized Intuos4 professional tablet and a Bamboo Pen and Touch tablet to review.

Intel Launches Updated Atom Platform with Pine Trail Technology

Processor - Dec 21, 2009 | 12:00 AM

The Intel Pine Trail platform is the latest upgrade to the Atom line of processors for netbook and nettop computers. This is a major architectural shift from a technical perspective as the CPU now integrates the memory controller and graphics core on the CPU die directly.

Antec CP-1000 Power Supply Review - The CPX Form Factor

Case and Cooling - Dec 19, 2009 | 12:00 PM

The CP-1000 features a straight-through airflow path design that provides excellent cooling with very little noise, but the unique CPX form factor is currently only compatible with a few Antec cases.

Thermaltake Level 10 Chassis Review - Can BMW change PC design?

Case and Cooling - Dec 15, 2009 | 02:00 PM

A PC Perspective reader shares his thoughts on the new Thermaltake Level 10 case after buying one for his new system build. Stop in to see tons of photos of the incredibly unique design as well as an evaluation of the installation process and more!

Silverstone Sugo SG06 Mini-ITX SFF Case with SST-TOB02 Blu-Ray Drive Review

Case and Cooling - Dec 15, 2009 | 12:00 AM

Silverstone is one of the few vendors who hasn't left the SFF crowd hang out to dry. I've reviewed every SFF case they have developed over the past few years, and their latest addition to the popular Sugo series is the SG06. This case shares many features with its older brother the SG05, but includes some new wrinkles to the front bezel design as well as support for solid state drives and larger third-party heatsinks.

First SATA 6G SSD Arrives: Marvell controller prototype tested!

Storage - Dec 11, 2009 | 01:00 PM

We have the world's first SATA 6G (6.0 Gb/s) SSD in house in prototype form for benchmarking! Though our testing options were somewhat limited due to the prototype being a read-only piece of hardware, it has proven to us that SSDs are going to be separating themselves from standard hard drives even further in 2010.

How to Stay Productive while Trapped in a Snowed-in Car

Editorial - Dec 10, 2009 | 12:00 AM

When disaster strikes, will you rise to the occasion? PC Perspective gives you this (questionably) insightful guide into surviving a snowed-in car, while still maintaining your ability to work or play with your gear.

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