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Intel, NVIDIA Kernel Mode-Setting In Fedora 11 | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

Just three days ago we shared that Nouveau will become the default NVIDIA driver in Fedora 11 to replace the obfuscated xf86-video-nv mess. Now proposed for Fedora 11 is to also integrate the Nouveau kernel mode-setting driver. The Nouveau kernel mode-setting support is still very experimental as their API isn't even finalized and it will not enter the mainline Linux kernel in time for Fedora ...

Leadtek WinFast GTX 260 EXTREME+ in SLI | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:15

Leadtek has labeled its GTX 260 as being extreme. We take the time to find out if it truly deserves that title.

Sapphire Radeon 4670 Video Card Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

The gaming industry is a competitive market these days. Everyone has to have the latest thing to keep up with the demanding, hardware sucking games that are being churned out every day with little hesitation. And the video card makers are making a killing off of us. Not just a killing, a freaking massacre. Sure, you can pay under $200 for a card and play the game. You could do that. But not ...

First GeForce GTS 240 Card Exposed - VR-Zone - MVKTech | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:17

We have already told you quite a bit of details about GeForce GTS 240 which is slated for April release. It is basically 55nm G92 based 9800 GT GPU on a new P361 PCB and internally Nvidia calls it D10P2. Now we will provide you a glimpse on the schematic diagram of the GTS 240 card. The differences are mainly on the power design department.

First GeForce GTS 240 Card Exposed - VR-Zone | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 15:34

We have already told you quite a bit of details about GeForce GTS 240 which is slated for April release. It is basically 55nm G92 based 9800 GT GPU on a new P361 PCB and internally Nvidia calls it D10P2. Now we will provide you a glimpse on the schematic diagram of the GTS 240 card. The differences are mainly on the power design department.

PowerColor Radeon HD 4830 Graphics Card | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:02

ATI pricing has become very aggressive over the past few months. Today we focus our attention on what could well be a top choice for budget gamers.

BFG GeForce GTX 295 H20: get some water on the world's fastest graphics card | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

So just how fast is it, then?

HIS IceQ4 4850 | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:00

While XSReviews has had the chance to check out GPUs from many different companies, one of the ones we haven't worked with much is HIS, but recently they've decided we're worthy of their attention. With that in mind they've sent us a HD 4850 with their special IceQ4 branding. Let's see how it compares to some of our recently reviewed GPUs from other manufacturers.

HIS 4670 IceQ | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:00

Recently we've been reviewing some pretty high end graphics cards, and while it's all well and good checking out the £100 plus fair, the real money is made for the manufacturers in the budget, to mid range cards. So, if you're looking at the current generation of ATI's GPUs, and anything with 4 and 8 at the start of the name is too much for you, perhaps the 4670 from HIS is up your street; ...

Sapphire Radeon HD4850 X2 2Gb Video Card Review | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 7:09

So did Sapphire fill a niche void and provide a card to the consumer that wanted a dual core card without the killer huge price? You bet. This card at around US$275-$300 at the time of this review is a great deal and will have anyone enjoying the latest games with higher resolutions and quality settings while still providing decent framerates. Although this is no HD4870 X2 killer by any means, it ...

Sapphire Radeon HD4850 X2 2Gb Video Card Review | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 7:09

So did Sapphire fill a niche void and provide a card to the consumer that wanted a dual core card without the killer huge price? You bet. This card at around US$275-$300 at the time of this review is a great deal and will have anyone enjoying the latest games with higher resolutions and quality settings while still providing decent framerates. Although this is no HD4870 X2 killer by any means, it ...

Sapphire Radeon HD4850 X2 2Gb Video Card Review | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 7:09

So did Sapphire fill a niche void and provide a card to the consumer that wanted a dual core card without the killer huge price? You bet. This card at around US$275-$300 at the time of this review is a great deal and will have anyone enjoying the latest games with higher resolutions and quality settings while still providing decent framerates. Although this is no HD4870 X2 killer by any means, it ...

Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 4870 1GB Toxic | Posted on: 25/02/2009 @ 10:03

Sapphire has intoxicated the Radeon HD 4870 1GB with a bit of own-branded spice and a Vapor-X cooler. We put the company's Radeon HD 4870 1GB Toxic to the test and find out if the cooler can live up to its excellent predecessor. Read on to find out how it gets on.

Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 4870 1GB Toxic | Posted on: 25/02/2009 @ 10:03

Sapphire has intoxicated the Radeon HD 4870 1GB with a bit of own-branded spice and a Vapor-X cooler. We put the company's Radeon HD 4870 1GB Toxic to the test and find out if the cooler can live up to its excellent predecessor. Read on to find out how it gets on.

Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 4870 1GB Toxic | Posted on: 25/02/2009 @ 10:03

Sapphire has intoxicated the Radeon HD 4870 1GB with a bit of own-branded spice and a Vapor-X cooler. We put the company's Radeon HD 4870 1GB Toxic to the test and find out if the cooler can live up to its excellent predecessor. Read on to find out how it gets on.

First GeForce GTS 240 Card Exposed | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 3:00

We have already told you quite a bit of details about GeForce GTS 240 which is slated for April release. It is basically 55nm G92 based 9800 GT GPU on a new P361 PCB and internally Nvidia calls it D10P2. Now we will provide you a glimpse on the schematic diagram of the GTS 240 card. The differences are mainly on the power design department.

First GeForce GTS 240 Card Exposed | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 3:00

We have already told you quite a bit of details about GeForce GTS 240 which is slated for April release. It is basically 55nm G92 based 9800 GT GPU on a new P361 PCB and internally Nvidia calls it D10P2. Now we will provide you a glimpse on the schematic diagram of the GTS 240 card. The differences are mainly on the power design department.

First GeForce GTS 240 Card Exposed | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 3:00

We have already told you quite a bit of details about GeForce GTS 240 which is slated for April release. It is basically 55nm G92 based 9800 GT GPU on a new P361 PCB and internally Nvidia calls it D10P2. Now we will provide you a glimpse on the schematic diagram of the GTS 240 card. The differences are mainly on the power design department.

XFX Radeon HD 4870 512MB XXX | Posted on: 22/02/2009 @ 21:32

The trend of expanding product's portfolio among manufacturers of graphics cards doesn't abate, and this situation resulted in many new products based on ATI GPUs on the market. Nvidia's so far exclusive partners are beginning to reject this kind of "monogamy". For some of those partners this decision was quite expected from the very beginning but XFX came out as a true surprise because of their ...

XFX Radeon HD 4870 512MB XXX | Posted on: 22/02/2009 @ 21:32

The trend of expanding product's portfolio among manufacturers of graphics cards doesn't abate, and this situation resulted in many new products based on ATI GPUs on the market. Nvidia's so far exclusive partners are beginning to reject this kind of "monogamy". For some of those partners this decision was quite expected from the very beginning but XFX came out as a true surprise because of their ...

XFX Radeon HD 4870 512MB XXX | Posted on: 22/02/2009 @ 21:32

The trend of expanding product's portfolio among manufacturers of graphics cards doesn't abate, and this situation resulted in many new products based on ATI GPUs on the market. Nvidia's so far exclusive partners are beginning to reject this kind of "monogamy". For some of those partners this decision was quite expected from the very beginning but XFX came out as a true surprise because of their ...

Sapphire Ultimate Radeon HD4670 Graphics Card | Posted on: 21/02/2009 @ 17:30

The Sapphire Ultimate Radeon HD4670 is a passively cooled graphics card with plenty of features other than its silent operation that should appeal to HTPC owners. With an integrated HDMI port, DirectX 10.1, and Shader Model 4.1 support, it offers some of the things you look for in a gaming graphics card, but with an obvious focus on home theater performance.

Sapphire Ultimate Radeon HD4670 Graphics Card | Posted on: 21/02/2009 @ 17:30

The Sapphire Ultimate Radeon HD4670 is a passively cooled graphics card with plenty of features other than its silent operation that should appeal to HTPC owners. With an integrated HDMI port, DirectX 10.1, and Shader Model 4.1 support, it offers some of the things you look for in a gaming graphics card, but with an obvious focus on home theater performance.

Sapphire Ultimate Radeon HD4670 Graphics Card | Posted on: 21/02/2009 @ 17:30

The Sapphire Ultimate Radeon HD4670 is a passively cooled graphics card with plenty of features other than its silent operation that should appeal to HTPC owners. With an integrated HDMI port, DirectX 10.1, and Shader Model 4.1 support, it offers some of the things you look for in a gaming graphics card, but with an obvious focus on home theater performance.

Zotac GeForce GTX 295 Video Card Review | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 22:41

Let's see the performance of the Zotac GeForce GTX 295 based on the currently most high-end GPUs from nVidia.

Zotac GeForce GTX 295 Video Card Review | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 22:41

Let's see the performance of the Zotac GeForce GTX 295 based on the currently most high-end GPUs from nVidia.

Zotac GeForce GTX 295 Video Card Review | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 22:41

Let's see the performance of the Zotac GeForce GTX 295 based on the currently most high-end GPUs from nVidia.

XFX Radeon HD 4870 X2 2GB review | Posted on: 18/02/2009 @ 9:23

After looking at XFX's Radeon HD 4850 XXX last week, today we examine another part of XFX's new ATI graphics board line-up, taking in their flagship Radeon HD 4870 X2 offering. We also use this opportunity to see how performance has evolved in the latest available Catalyst 9.1 driver, as well as discussing the level of after-sales support offered by XFX.

XFX Radeon HD 4870 X2 2GB review | Posted on: 18/02/2009 @ 9:23

After looking at XFX's Radeon HD 4850 XXX last week, today we examine another part of XFX's new ATI graphics board line-up, taking in their flagship Radeon HD 4870 X2 offering. We also use this opportunity to see how performance has evolved in the latest available Catalyst 9.1 driver, as well as discussing the level of after-sales support offered by XFX.

XFX Radeon HD 4870 X2 2GB review | Posted on: 18/02/2009 @ 9:23

After looking at XFX's Radeon HD 4850 XXX last week, today we examine another part of XFX's new ATI graphics board line-up, taking in their flagship Radeon HD 4870 X2 offering. We also use this opportunity to see how performance has evolved in the latest available Catalyst 9.1 driver, as well as discussing the level of after-sales support offered by XFX.

AMD RV740 is Radeon HD 4770 / 4750, Launch in May | Posted on: 17/02/2009 @ 13:37

VR-Zone learns that AMD is planning to launch two new mainstream cards based on 40nm RV740 in May, a month after releasing the high end 55nm RV790 cards. There will be two versions; Radeon HD 4770 (RV740XT) and Radeon HD 4750 (RV740PRO).

AMD RV740 is Radeon HD 4770 / 4750, Launch in May | Posted on: 17/02/2009 @ 13:37

VR-Zone learns that AMD is planning to launch two new mainstream cards based on 40nm RV740 in May, a month after releasing the high end 55nm RV790 cards. There will be two versions; Radeon HD 4770 (RV740XT) and Radeon HD 4750 (RV740PRO).

AMD RV740 is Radeon HD 4770 / 4750, Launch in May | Posted on: 17/02/2009 @ 13:37

VR-Zone learns that AMD is planning to launch two new mainstream cards based on 40nm RV740 in May, a month after releasing the high end 55nm RV790 cards. There will be two versions; Radeon HD 4770 (RV740XT) and Radeon HD 4750 (RV740PRO).

XFX GeForce 9800 GT 512MB XXX Edition | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:38

We take another look at affordable graphics, this time with XFX's GeForce 9800 GT 512MB XXX edition. Fitted with a custom cooler and packing increased clocks on the core, shader and memory, we find out how it compares with the competiton.

XFX GeForce 9800 GT 512MB XXX Edition | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:38

We take another look at affordable graphics, this time with XFX's GeForce 9800 GT 512MB XXX edition. Fitted with a custom cooler and packing increased clocks on the core, shader and memory, we find out how it compares with the competiton.

XFX GeForce 9800 GT 512MB XXX Edition | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:38

We take another look at affordable graphics, this time with XFX's GeForce 9800 GT 512MB XXX edition. Fitted with a custom cooler and packing increased clocks on the core, shader and memory, we find out how it compares with the competiton.

XFX Radeon HD 4850 XXX 512MB review | Posted on: 10/02/2009 @ 9:32

Despite all the rumours swirling around, it was still quite a surprise (albeit a very pleasant one) to see XFX, previously an NVIDIA GPU stalwart, signing up to produce ATI-branded graphics boards as well. We're now starting to see the fruits of this deal, as today we take a look at our first AMD-based part from XFX, in the form of the Radeon HD 4850 XXX. It's factory clocked and features a ...

XFX Radeon HD 4850 XXX 512MB review | Posted on: 10/02/2009 @ 9:32

Despite all the rumours swirling around, it was still quite a surprise (albeit a very pleasant one) to see XFX, previously an NVIDIA GPU stalwart, signing up to produce ATI-branded graphics boards as well. We're now starting to see the fruits of this deal, as today we take a look at our first AMD-based part from XFX, in the form of the Radeon HD 4850 XXX. It's factory clocked and features a ...

XFX Radeon HD 4850 XXX 512MB review | Posted on: 10/02/2009 @ 9:32

Despite all the rumours swirling around, it was still quite a surprise (albeit a very pleasant one) to see XFX, previously an NVIDIA GPU stalwart, signing up to produce ATI-branded graphics boards as well. We're now starting to see the fruits of this deal, as today we take a look at our first AMD-based part from XFX, in the form of the Radeon HD 4850 XXX. It's factory clocked and features a ...

Leadtek Limited WinFast GTX260 EXTREME+ Video Card | Posted on: 08/02/2009 @ 18:10

Aside from a few issues, the Leadtek Limited WinFast GTX260 EXTREME+ is a very impressive video card. It provides strong performance in 3D games, it has the ability to handle any multimedia tasks with ease, and it is so quiet that it is well suited for use in just about any type of system. It could be the card to provide some gaming muscle to your desktop, LAN rig, or HTPC!

Leadtek Limited WinFast GTX260 EXTREME+ Video Card | Posted on: 08/02/2009 @ 18:10

Aside from a few issues, the Leadtek Limited WinFast GTX260 EXTREME+ is a very impressive video card. It provides strong performance in 3D games, it has the ability to handle any multimedia tasks with ease, and it is so quiet that it is well suited for use in just about any type of system. It could be the card to provide some gaming muscle to your desktop, LAN rig, or HTPC!

Leadtek Limited WinFast GTX260 EXTREME+ Video Card | Posted on: 08/02/2009 @ 18:10

Aside from a few issues, the Leadtek Limited WinFast GTX260 EXTREME+ is a very impressive video card. It provides strong performance in 3D games, it has the ability to handle any multimedia tasks with ease, and it is so quiet that it is well suited for use in just about any type of system. It could be the card to provide some gaming muscle to your desktop, LAN rig, or HTPC!

Sapphire Radeon HD 4670 Video Card | Posted on: 08/02/2009 @ 16:44

So you want to be a rock star huh? Well just like the Stones say, you can't always get what you want. Some of us realize we are just normal people and must settle for our daily mundane tasks. The same holds true for computer graphics cards, or does it? Today Benchmark Reviews will look at a mainstream card with a bit of an identity problem. The Sapphire Radeon HD4670 GDDR4 graphics card. ...

Sapphire Radeon HD 4670 Video Card | Posted on: 08/02/2009 @ 16:44

So you want to be a rock star huh? Well just like the Stones say, you can't always get what you want. Some of us realize we are just normal people and must settle for our daily mundane tasks. The same holds true for computer graphics cards, or does it? Today Benchmark Reviews will look at a mainstream card with a bit of an identity problem. The Sapphire Radeon HD4670 GDDR4 graphics card. ...

Sapphire Radeon HD 4670 Video Card | Posted on: 08/02/2009 @ 16:44

So you want to be a rock star huh? Well just like the Stones say, you can't always get what you want. Some of us realize we are just normal people and must settle for our daily mundane tasks. The same holds true for computer graphics cards, or does it? Today Benchmark Reviews will look at a mainstream card with a bit of an identity problem. The Sapphire Radeon HD4670 GDDR4 graphics card. ...

Gainward 285GTX | Posted on: 06/02/2009 @ 11:05

The 285GTX is a nice update of the 280GTX. Sure, the core is about the same as the GT200 found on the 280GTX but the card runs cooler and the newer manufacturing technology used for the GT200b chip gives us some more headroom in clock speeds.

Gainward 285GTX | Posted on: 06/02/2009 @ 11:05

The 285GTX is a nice update of the 280GTX. Sure, the core is about the same as the GT200 found on the 280GTX but the card runs cooler and the newer manufacturing technology used for the GT200b chip gives us some more headroom in clock speeds.

Gainward 285GTX | Posted on: 06/02/2009 @ 11:05

The 285GTX is a nice update of the 280GTX. Sure, the core is about the same as the GT200 found on the 280GTX but the card runs cooler and the newer manufacturing technology used for the GT200b chip gives us some more headroom in clock speeds.

Sapphire Toxic HD 4870 512MB Video Card Review | Posted on: 05/02/2009 @ 20:33

"I have to admit, at first I thought that this card would be much like the rest with a slight performance increase and a better cooling solution. But through testing and benchmarking, this card has impressed me with a sizable performance increase, a good overclocking experience and all for a price that at this time is under US$200."

Sapphire Toxic HD 4870 512MB Video Card Review | Posted on: 05/02/2009 @ 20:33

"I have to admit, at first I thought that this card would be much like the rest with a slight performance increase and a better cooling solution. But through testing and benchmarking, this card has impressed me with a sizable performance increase, a good overclocking experience and all for a price that at this time is under US$200."

Sapphire Toxic HD 4870 512MB Video Card Review | Posted on: 05/02/2009 @ 20:33

"I have to admit, at first I thought that this card would be much like the rest with a slight performance increase and a better cooling solution. But through testing and benchmarking, this card has impressed me with a sizable performance increase, a good overclocking experience and all for a price that at this time is under US$200."

3 Year Old G71M Notebook GPU Gets A New Refresh | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 16:29

It seems the bad bump/underfill issue doesn't just plagued some of the Nvidia G84/G86 notebook GPUs. Their 3 year old "high end" G71M GPUs might suffer the same problem as well.

3 Year Old G71M Notebook GPU Gets A New Refresh | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 16:29

It seems the bad bump/underfill issue doesn't just plagued some of the Nvidia G84/G86 notebook GPUs. Their 3 year old "high end" G71M GPUs might suffer the same problem as well.

3 Year Old G71M Notebook GPU Gets A New Refresh | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 16:29

It seems the bad bump/underfill issue doesn't just plagued some of the Nvidia G84/G86 notebook GPUs. Their 3 year old "high end" G71M GPUs might suffer the same problem as well.

Nvidia GT218 Card & Specs Surfaced | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 16:26

VR-Zone managed to score a GT218 card drawing which should give us an idea how the actual card might look like.

Nvidia GT218 Card & Specs Surfaced | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 16:26

VR-Zone managed to score a GT218 card drawing which should give us an idea how the actual card might look like.

Nvidia GT218 Card & Specs Surfaced | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 16:26

VR-Zone managed to score a GT218 card drawing which should give us an idea how the actual card might look like.

HIS ATI Radeon HD 4670 IceQ | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 0:10

Is the credit crunch getting you down and there's no hope of you ever stretching out for that GeForce GTX 295? We take a look at the HIS HD 4670 IceQ to find out if this overclocked, custom cooled version of ATI's budget card can offer decent performance without denting your wallet. Stay frosty people!

HIS ATI Radeon HD 4670 IceQ | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 0:10

Is the credit crunch getting you down and there's no hope of you ever stretching out for that GeForce GTX 295? We take a look at the HIS HD 4670 IceQ to find out if this overclocked, custom cooled version of ATI's budget card can offer decent performance without denting your wallet. Stay frosty people!

HIS ATI Radeon HD 4670 IceQ | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 0:10

Is the credit crunch getting you down and there's no hope of you ever stretching out for that GeForce GTX 295? We take a look at the HIS HD 4670 IceQ to find out if this overclocked, custom cooled version of ATI's budget card can offer decent performance without denting your wallet. Stay frosty people!