Integrating all sorts of features into a CPU has lead to smaller form factors which, of course, allows for even smaller PCs to be designed but the majority of low-power processors on the market leave a lot to be desired on the features front. AMD’s Fusion initiative is finally baring fruit as can be seen […]
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Tweaking memory for maximum performance was a balance between patient testing and a whole lot of dark magic in order to gain a few frames a second, if any, in the latest gaming title. The Corsair Dominator Series PC3-17000 4GB memory kit doesn’t require such trickery in order for you to get an insane performance […]
Read more Corsair Dominator Series PC3-17000 gets your bits there in a hurry
A new CPU platform has all of the heavy hitters bringing out motherboards that support the chip with a dizzying array of features the majority of people don’t understand, or need in many cases, but will be sure to keep in mind once purchase time comes around. The MSI P67A-GD55 Sandy Bridge capable motherboard doesn’t […]
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Modern day system chipsets aren’t considered much of a bottleneck now a days since most of the important functions, such as the memory controller, are a part of the processor now but it seems as though there has been quite a bit of performance left on the table by AMD and Intel’s older offerings. Intel’s […]
Read more Intel’s P67 Express improves on the little things…like performance
Bigger is almost always better at least in the gaming realm where your graphics card is going to want as much cooling performance as possible so it can keep things in proper working order…thus the dual slot graphics cooler came into play. The KFA2 GeForce GTX 460 Razor Single Slot manages to cram in a […]
Read more KFA2 GeForce GTX 460 Razor Single Slot cures your space hogging woes
When you hear the term Home Theater PC visions of ultra sleek and high end technology no doubt spring to your mind but the sad fact is most implementations, while very functional, lack that wow factor that you expect. The Thermaltake LUXA2 LM300 Touch Pro HTPC case integrates a 7″ touch screen display to give […]
Read more Thermaltake LUXA2 LM300 Touch Pro wants your interaction
The best thing about waiting a little while before upgrading is, besides bypassing the initial driver pains, finding product models that sport a few extra added value options than what a reference design would offer. The ASUS Radeon 6870 DirectCU is equipped with an impressive looking cooler that keeps things running at lower temperatures despite […]
Read more ASUS Radeon 6870 DirectCU refines its cooling approach
The FATAL1TY label used to be applied to motherboards created by abit Corporation which has followed a long line of PC component manufacturers into oblivion due to the highly competitive nature of the market. It would appear that Jonathan Wendel has found himself another company worthy of applying his nickname to. ASRock has brought about […]
Read more FATAL1TY P67 Profess1onal Series attracts the gaming crowd
Case manufacturers have a tendency to toss in features most people no longer have a need for…such as a massive number of 5.25″ bays despite the fact most people have a single optical drive…and perhaps a fanbay controller. The Lian Li PC-V1020 limits its external drive bays to a reasonable number which leaves plenty of […]
AMD’s GPU integrated into the CPU plans have been well known for the past few years but the company always seemed to be a long ways from market with the technology…well wait no longer. AMD’s Zacate core (Fusion infused) processors are low-power chips which are bound to be worked into the smallest form-factors possible so […]
You might have an upgrading schedule that dictates a component being replaced after so many years, or sooner if you’re a performance fiend, but every once in a while a new product launch makes you look in disgust at your previously top-end component. Intel’s new Core i5-2500K and Core i7-2600K are based on the company’s […]
Read more Intel Core i5-2500K and Core i7-2600K may hasten your upgrading schedule
