Nvidia's GeForce 8300 chipset
AMD's 780G was the first to bring full Blu-ray decode acceleration to integrated graphics chipsets, and now Nvidia has an answer in the GeForce 8300. Join us as we pit this new challenger against the reigning champion to see which comes out on top. Read more...
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Last post by swaaye at 12:26 AM on July 5, 2008
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Intel's P45 Express chipset
Intel is trying to extend its mid-range chipset dynasty with the P45 Express, and initial reports have been encouraging. But how does the chipset hold up under closer scrutiny? Read on as we pit the P45 against its closest competitors to find out. Read more...
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Asus' P5Q and P5Q3 Deluxe motherboards
Intel has a long history of excellent mid-range chipsets, setting expectations high for the new P45 Express. Join us as we put Asus' P5Q and P5Q3 Deluxe motherboards through the wringer to see if Intel has another winner on its hands. Read more...
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Gigabyte's P45 motherboard plug-fest
Last week, Gigabyte invited a gaggle of journalists to Taipei for a sneak peek at its P45 motherboard lineup. We were there, and have a full report on the new features and models you can expect to see this summer. Read more...
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Last post by moose17145 at 5:28 PM on May 22, 2008 -
Nvidia's nForce 780a SLI chipset
The nForce 780a SLI is the first Nvidia chipset to take full advantage of Phenom processors, and it comes with a novel motherboard GPU that enables Hybrid SLI. Keep reading for the goods on Hybrid SLI and how the 780a stacks up against AMD's 790FX chipset. Read more...
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Last post by Dissonance at 1:28 PM on May 12, 2008 -
X48 heavyweights go head to head
Intel doesn't get a chance to be the underdog often, but its motherboards are largely ignored by enthusiasts. Read on to see if the company's X48-based Bonetrail 2 board can run with Asus' new Rampage Formula. Read more...
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Last post by Deli at 10:51 AM on May 6, 2008 -
Nvidia's nForce 790i SLI Ultra chipset
In a bid for premium Core 2 chipset supremacy, Nvidia has packed a low-latency DDR3 memory controller and native PCI Express 2.0 connectivity into its new nForce 790i SLI Ultra chipset. Read on to see if the green team's first shot at DDR3 can keep up with Intel's finest. Read more...
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Last post by crazybus at 10:27 PM on March 23, 2008 -
Intel's X48 Express chipset
Intel's new X48 Express chipset brings with it official support for a 1600MHz front-side bus, making it prime for not only the upcoming QX9770, but also eager overclockers. Join us as we put the X48 through the wringer to see if it's a worthy successor to the X38 Express. Read more...
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Last post by lucas1985 at 4:19 PM on March 18, 2008 -
AMD's 780G chipset
With the graphics core from a Radeon HD 2400, full Blu-ray decode acceleration, PCIe 2.0, and a new SB700 south bridge, AMD's 780G integrated graphics chipset is loaded with potential. But can AMD execute this time around? We run the 780G through its paces to find out. Read more...
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Last post by mattsteg at 4:06 PM on April 9, 2008 -
Intel's Skulltrail dual-socket enthusiast platform
It's the coolest codename known to geekdom, and it has the hardware to back it up. We put Intel's Skulltrail through its paces and came away feeling dizzy. Read more...
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Last post by Snake at 11:59 AM on February 18, 2008 -
An update on AMD 790FX motherboards
Our first impressions of the 790FX chipset were decidedly mixed. Were those impressions correct? We took a fresh look at 790FX motherboards from Asus and MSI in order to find out. Read more...
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Last post by evermore at 3:23 AM on January 2, 2008 -
A beginner's guide to overclocking
PC enthusiasts have an almost compulsive desire to overclock, whether it's pushing chips to their limits or simply exploting the "free" headroom available with most budget CPUs. But where does one start? With our beginner's guide to overclocking, of course. Read more...
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Last post by TheFreshMaker90 at 9:38 PM on May 3, 2008 -
Nvidia's nForce 780i SLI chipset
Nvidia's new nForce 780i SLI chipset melds PCI Express 2.0 to 680i technology on a new board design targeting Intel's 45nm Core 2 processors. Read on for more on the 780i's novel PCIe 2.0 implementation and to see how the chipset fares against the X38 and P35 Express. Read more...
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Last post by Anomymous Gerbil at 8:19 AM on March 20, 2008 -
AMD's 790FX chipset
With HyperTransport 3 and second generation PCI Express, AMD's 790FX chipset sits at the heart of the company's new Spider enthusiast platform. But can the chipset stand on its own? Read on for an in-depth look at what the 790FX has to offer and how its performance,... Read more...
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