In the server sector you’ll find computing density is much more important than clock rates, although that does help things move along quicker, so you’re likely to find many more cores on the CPUs in the multi-processor environment they so richly deserve. Intel’s Xeon 5670 Westmere processor runs along at 2.93GHz sports 6 cores and […]
You wouldn’t be much of a gaming PC manufacturer if you were to ignore that latest and greatest PC hardware to come down the pipe. CyberPower is prepping their Black Pearl, Gamer Xtreme 3D, and Fang Series Black Mamba gaming systems with configurations offering Intel’s Core i7-980X processor which sports a beefy 6 cores and […]
As fast as overclocking friendly memory kits are the can’t all be expected to run at high speeds so it’s very much a luck-of-the-draw scenario when you’re picking out on of those kits. Interestingly Kingston’s HyperX KHX2400C9D3T1K2/4GX DDR3 memory kit received Intel XMP certification at 2400MHz meaning you can rely on these puppies to be […]
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Running a number of desktop machines for various tasks can be very beneficial for productivity and convenience but keeping multiple monitors and input devices for each of them is unworkable for all but the lucky massive desk-having few. The Aten CubiQ CS1642 KVMP is capable of sharing your display and inputs with two computers. Hardware […]
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Viewing TV on your computer used to take a decent chunk of cash for a graphics card featuring a built-in TV tuner or an add-on card that would put you back almost as much, now a simple USB stick does it all for you. The Diamond ATI TV Wonder 750 USB TV Tuner grabs HDTV […]
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What worked extremely well last year may just be overwhelmed this year. Intel’s Core i7 980X introduces two extra cores and 4MB of extra cache which some stellar coolers of the past just might have trouble handling. Benchmark Reviews has a look at 13 different CPU coolers and how they handle the 980X and AMD’s […]
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The half-height graphics card segment doesn’t get much respect. It has to toil away with rather weak GPU offerings because space issues make decent cooling solutions pretty much impossible and the power supplies in such PCs are generally underpowered anyway. The HIS Radeon HD 5570 brings impressive graphics performance to the form factor allowing for […]
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The current PC case market has all of the features that make it a joy to build a computer. Plenty of airflow and space to install components are just two of the main reasons but all of the added benefits have come with some beefy pricetags. Thermaltake’s V3 Black Edition PC Case sports many of […]
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There’s something to be said about custom cooling configurations. The base models most chip manufacturers ship with their creations do the minimum amount of work with the maximum amount of noise output imaginable. MSI’s HD 5870 Lightning graphics card does away with the reference cooler in favor of a dual fan design that looks more […]
Read more MSI HD 5870 Lightning Video Card enjoys fans quite a bit
Chip refreshes typically don’t add many new features aside from a speed bump here or there and a bit more cahce to make things run smoother. Some chip manufacturers want to shake things up. Intel’s Core i7 980X brings 6 Hyper-Threading capable cores and 12MB of cache to the party with some mighty impressive results […]
Read more Intel Core i7 980X Processor adds two more cores and a ton of cache
Core unlocking has been one of the ways enthusiasts have been enjoying the AMD platform. The thought of picking up an inexpensive dual or triple core CPU and unlocking cores to bump them up to triple or quad core processors is just too much to pass up for some. The ASUS M4A89GTD Pro is one […]
Read more ASUS M4A89GTD Pro Motherboard brings core unlocking to the 890GX
