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by Rafael Hernandez on January 26, 2007 · 0 comments

HardOCP takes a look at the MXM and its failure (so far). The MXM interface was touted as a way to upgrade the graphics chip in a notebook, the same freedom PCs enjoyed which has not been the case so…

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by Rafael Hernandez on January 26, 2007 · 0 comments

PC Perspective takes hand-holding to a whole new level with their walkthrough for the Windows Vista installation process. It’s a simple enough process but if you need that extra bit of reassurance it’s as good a guide as any that…

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by Rafael Hernandez on January 26, 2007 · 0 comments

Hexus.net has a look at the Asus EN8800GTS graphics card. The GTS variant is the new mid-range standard offering up fantastic image quality and great performance that can match or even beat the best of the last generation. A great…

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by Rafael Hernandez on January 25, 2007 · 0 comments

HardOCP has a look at the Asus P5B-E motherboard. It’s yet another board designed for the Intel Core 2 lineup but it’s a tad more value oriented than the rest of the Asus lineup. A solid looking performer with plenty…

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by Rafael Hernandez on January 25, 2007 · 0 comments

TechSpot wanted to know how the Intel Core 2 E4300 performed compared to the E6300. The chips are both value chips in the Intel lineup with the E6300 made from rejects of the 4MB sister versions while the E4300 is…

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by Rafael Hernandez on January 25, 2007 · 0 comments

Techgage has a look at how well Microsoft’s Windows Vista performs compared to the good old XP. The OS has a lot to prove given its lofty goals and its checkered past. As far as a fairly recent PC is…

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by Rafael Hernandez on January 24, 2007 · 0 comments

Yahoo! News informs us that Microsoft won’t be quick to cut off support for their XP operating system in the face of their Vista rollout. The company will extend their patching/maintenance of the OS until April 2009 for the Home…

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by Rafael Hernandez on January 24, 2007 · 0 comments

XSReviews has a look at the passively cooled MSI 7600GT. The board manages such a feat with a large amount of copper and heatpipes which for such a low-power consuming chip is a perfect cooling method. A nice enough card…

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by Rafael Hernandez on January 24, 2007 · 0 comments

Asus has a batch of new motherboards on tap which feature support for Microsoft Windows Vista. The boards offer support for such features as SideShow, ReadyBoost, and BitLocker with modules you can add or comes with the motherboards. A nice…

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by Rafael Hernandez on January 23, 2007 · 0 comments

Bjorn3D has the scoop on the HIS X1650XT IceQ Turbo graphics card. The board makes use of a solid low-end ATI graphics chip and mounts a fancy cooler to it for low temperatures and quieter operation. A nice card for…

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by Rafael Hernandez on January 23, 2007 · 0 comments

DailyTech has the skinny on Microsoft’s Windows Vista hitting online retailer shelves a few days before launch. The new operating system is the company’s first major consumer OS release in over 5 years and it brings several new features and…

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