While the outright processor performance tests will heavily favor Intel’s latest and greatest CPU when it comes to gaming things aren’t so clear cut. Many of today’s latest titles depend more on the graphics card in order to achieve higher…
Read more AMD Phenom II vs Intel Core i7, Gaming Value Tested
Sometimes you’re going for all out performance so the best option in cooling off your components is a necessity, other times you just need something cheap to cool off your processor. We’re betting most users fall into the latter category.ProClockers…
AMD and Intel each have their strengths and weaknesses when it comes to the overall system platforms they create. Those weaknesses can usually be shored up with added peripherals on a desktop computer but that’s not exactly possible in the…
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There takes a certain amount of dedication in order to do some tasks in life. The sorts of jobs that no mere mortal could tackle and come away with any of their sanity intact. They should probably add the venerable…
Read more Massive CPU Heatsink Comparison, Top Performers Tested
It’s maddeningly difficult to choose a notebook computer based on specifications alone, even more so when you have to deal with the variable known as battery life. AMD and Intel differ quite a bit spec wise but when it comes…
Distributed computing is a fancy term for splitting up computing work between internet capable computers. It’s not a new technique as distributed.net and seti@home can attest to and it harnesses the processors in millions of home systems today.In fact SETI@home…
There’s a bit of an issue with running high speed memory on the Intel Core i7 platform. The processor’s integrated memory controller has a tough time with higher voltages those speedy DDR3 memory modules require.Well Kingston has just announced their…
Read more Kingston Preps 2133MHz DDR3 Dual Channel Kit, Speed Freaks Rejoice
The thought of a pre-built gaming rig is enough to scare most enthusiasts off, a machine from one of the largest PC manufacturers around would make them run at an even faster clip. This one is different though, they’ve got…
Read more Dell XPS 630i, A Gentler Gaming Rig
It used to be that motherboard manufacturers would release their products and allow for the enthusiasts and tweakers to get the most out of their products, now they’ve started to take all of that fun for themselves before the boards…
Read more Asus Demonstrates P55 Motherboards, Enjoys the Overclock As Well
CPU-ZDeveloper: CPUIDUsage: System Information GatheringCPU-Z WebsiteCracking open a computer to take a look at what’s inside is a tedious task and completely undoable for most people. The majority of operating systems offer a basic amount of information on how much…
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