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Introduction and Changes
Futuremark is set to reveal the new 3DMark06 benchmark today and we have information on the new tests they have included that take advantage of SM2.0, HDR and SM3.0 graphics card features. We have also have scores from a slew of recent GPUs for a comparison using the new benchmark.
Introduction and Specifications
NVIDIA launched the 6800 GS GPU late last year and XFX has a model to display today that might make those readers looking for a mid-range video card sit and pay attention.
Yes you read that right
NVIDIA and Dell showcased a quad-SLI system featuring four NVIDIA 7800 GTX 512 MB GPUs!! Holy crap!
CrossFire Generation 2
ATI readies their CrossFire card for the recently released X1800 XT and X1800 XL cards. Are you ready to pony up the money for these and will the performance gains be worth it?
Introduction
Valve showed a handful of hardware editors what was coming in the days and months ahead for the Source engine. After an impressive HDR implemenation, Valve is going back in time and adding filmic effects such as motion blur and depth of field to Source.
Introduction and Specifications
XFX has prepared a budget GPU based on the 6600 from NVIDIA that now features DDR2 memory and turns out to be a great option for casual gamers.
Movin' on Up
NVIDIA has released an ATI killer today -- a 512 MB version of the 7800 GTX with a 550 MHz core clock and a 850 MHz memory clock! This GPU on steroids is costs quite a pretty penny, but if you want the top gaming performance in your PC, this is going to be the card to get.
Introduction and Specifications
Asus has just released the worlds fastest video card! Don't believe me? How about dual 7800 GTs in a single PCI Express slot? Oh, and it comes with an external power supply too...
Introduction
BFG has a 7800 GT card with a pre-installed water block on it for the extreme enthusiast market. How does water cooling affect overclocking and performance?
Introduction
ATI is ready to unveil its R520 architecture at long last in the form of not one card, but an entire family! Does it have the power to unseat the 7800 series from NVIDIA finally?
The CrossFire Saga Continues
ATI launched their CrossFire product one week ago with the promise of immediate availability. We still can't find it.
Reintroduction and Rendering Modes
ATI has finally released CrossFire technology to the world in form of the X850 XT master card. Can it stand up to the best NVIDIA can throw at it? What about the second best? Does CrossFire bring the value ATI promised all those months ago?
Introduction and Specifications
Asus's latest video card is based on the GeForce 7800 GTX chip and returns to a two-slot cooling design in order to offer enthusiasts a higher degree of freedom in overclocking. Did they succeed?
The Asus N7800 GTX TOP
Asus sent us their new 7800 GTX TOP edition that claims to cool the card better for improved overclocking ability at the cost of a return to dual slot cooling. Is the change worth it?
7800 GT Specifications
Today NVIDIA unveils a new GPU, the 7800 GT. A younger brother of the latest GTX model, the GT offers a great mix of performance and a lower price. The XFX model we used in our review also comes pre-overclocked to top off the whole deal; and you can buy it now!
Introduction and Specifications
XFX has readied two spectacular GPUs for us today -- both of them overclocked right out of the box. The fastest GPU in the world lies inside!
The GeForce 7800 GTX
NVIDIA is ready with their next generation graphics chip, the G70 and we have the scoop on whether or not you'll want to spend your hard earned money on this GPU.
ATI's CrossFire Announced
ATI has just announced their CrossFire multi-GPU technology. Can it stand up to the tidal wave of SLI support? While today is just a technology announcement, we'll have to wait until late June to see some parts.
Introduction and NVIDIA's TurboCache Technology
Both ATI and NVIDIA have released ultra-budget GPUs that utilize the PCI Express bus and system memory to function. Which vendor has the better implementation? We take a look at ATI's offering and compare with pair of PNY GeForce 6200 TC cards.
The X800 XL 512MB Card
ATI is the first out with a major 512 MB GPU card release, but maybe not on the card you'd expect. Does an X800 XL 512 MB interest you at all? Should it? We look at the performance of this new competitor to see how it stacks up.