Hexus.net takes a look at how AMD’s Quad FX platform performs under a heavy workload. The concept is simple with the Quad FX, pair two dual core CPUs on a feature rich motherboard and let it go to work. If…
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GamePC pits AMD’s workstation/server class Opteron 2000 series processors against Intel’s latest and greatest Xeon lines. The chips are supported by a thoroughly modern platform unfortunately its performance isn’t up to par with Intel’s latest core designs….
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The Tech Report has a look at the Asus M2R32-MVP motherboard. The board makes use of ATI’s CrossFire Xpress 3200 northbridge chip for AMD’s socket AM2 CPUs. A few inconsistencies in their design but, overall, it’s a solid performer and…
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bit-tech has a look at the Asus Crosshair motherboard. The board is aimed at the enthusiast crowd with some nifty features such as its illuminated rear IO plate, LCD status display (also on the rear), and endless tweaking options. As…
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DailyTech writes of AMD’s move to simplify PCs with their DTX form factor. The new form factor aims for lower costs and power consumption while saving all sorts of valuable desk space. An interesting design, and their concept case is…
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LostCircuits has their usual indepth look at AMD’s Athlon 64 X2 “Brisbane” core chip. The newer version shrinks down the die size allowing for better yields per wafer which can also lower costs and has the added benefit of lower…
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X-bit labs has a look at the 65nm version of the AMD Athlon 64 4800+ CPU. The “brisbane” core is a simple die shrink for the Athlon 64 line allowing AMD to pump out more chips at a lower cost…
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Legit Reviews has tested a pair of XFX GeForce 8800 GTX in an SLI setup. Their monster test rig uses AMD’s X2 4800+ CPU instead of the usual Intel Core 2 offerings. Incredible performance when all sorts of image quality…
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The Tech Report does a quicky on the die shrunk version of the AMD Athlon X2 CPU. The chip(s) was(were) previously made at 90nm and with the die shrink to 65nm they can improve yields, lower prices, and the benefits…
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AnandTech compares the AMD dual-core Socket F Opteron CPUs with Intel’s Woodcrest dual-core Xeons. The chips are some of the latest for the server and high-end workstation crowd offering up great performance although one seems to lend itself to more…
AMD has launched its latest set of drivers for the Radeon series of graphics cards. The update brings the drivers up to version 6.12 and includes quite a few bug fixes but no real mention of speed improvements in specific…
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