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ASUS Rampage II Extreme | Posted on: 31/03/2009 @ 19:20

“There are several manufacturers that offer various products in the new X58 chipset, and today we’ll be looking at what is probably the most coveted (and expensive) one: the ASUS Rampage II Extreme. It is manufactured and marketed as a high-end, enthusiast board, and features some unique goodies that should pique the curiosity of even [...]

Gigabyte EP45C-DS3R Motherboard | Posted on: 30/03/2009 @ 19:00

Let's take an overall look on Gigabyte's mainstream motherboard for Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad processors based on Intel P45 chipset.

DFI LANPARTY JR X58-T3H6 mATX | Posted on: 30/03/2009 @ 11:00

Mit dem LANPARTY JR X58-T3H6 mATX präsentiert DFI ein Mainboard, welches einen X58 Chipsatz von Intel auf kleinster Fläche unterbringt. Die Platine im Micro ATX Format bietet zwei PCI-Express 2.0 x16 Lanes, sechs DDR3 DIMM Steckplätze sowie alle möglichen externen Anschlüsse.

ASUS Rampage II Extreme | Posted on: 30/03/2009 @ 6:44

There are several manufacturers that offer various products in the new X58 chipset, and today we’ll be looking at what is probably the most coveted (and expensive) one: the ASUS Rampage II Extreme. It is manufactured and marketed as a high-end, enthusiast board, and features some unique goodies that should pique the curiosity of even the most discerning consumer out there.

Asus M4A78T-E AM3 DDR3 Motherboard | Posted on: 28/03/2009 @ 0:30

“Asus has always been in the fast lane when it comes to releasing new technology and this time they’re one of the first to field a viable AM3 board that budget minded enthusiasts can afford. The Asus M4A78T-E is targeted toward the new AM3 Phenom II lineup of CPU’s and takes DDR3. We were excited [...]

Sapphire PURE CrossFireX 790GX Motherboard | Posted on: 27/03/2009 @ 13:20

AMD isnÂ’t dead by a long shot. Phenom II, while not a stellar performer, still has a place and today Sapphire comes out with a new Dragon board.

Gigabyte EX58 Extreme Motherboard | Posted on: 26/03/2009 @ 17:20

Let's take an overall look on Gigabyte's high-end motherboard for Core i7 processors based on Intel X58 chipset.

ASUS SDRW-08D1S-U External DVD-RW USB 2.0 Slim Drive | Posted on: 26/03/2009 @ 13:00

The ASUS SDRW-08D1S-U Diamond slim USB DVD was created as a stylish accessory to the innovative ASUS Eee Top. With its vertical mount and small footprint, it can fit almost anywhere and helps to prevent a cluttered workspace. Read on to see if it performs as well as it looks!

Intel DG45FC mini-ITX motherboard | Posted on: 25/03/2009 @ 12:10

Rounding off our short mini-ITX season, we take a look at Intel's tiny G45 based motherboard to deconstruct its build, layout and performance - does Intel's own beat third part manufacturers and is the G45 chipset up to the HTPC task? Read on to find out.

Jetway NC92-330-LF dual-core Atom mini-ITX | Posted on: 24/03/2009 @ 10:00

Are you after a multi-tasking mini-ITX board, but something that's low power and pretty cheap? Jetway's dual-core Atom is light on features but the Atom N330 doesn't cost much on this basic board. We see how it stacks up against the competition!

ASUS Rampage 2 Extreme Motherboard Review | Posted on: 23/03/2009 @ 13:30

The Asus Rampage II Extreme X58 LGA 1366 motherboard was deisgned to be the ultimate gaming/overclocking platform for the Intel Core i7 processor series. Based on the Intel X58 chipset, the Asus Rampage II Extreme supports Intel's new QuickPath Interconnect, 12GB of DDR3 triple-channel memory, and multiple graphics cards!

ASUS Eee Top Review - Touch Screen Desktop PC | Posted on: 19/03/2009 @ 13:00

The ASUS Eee Top is an innovative, low power, touch screen computer with many uses. It uses an Intel Atom N270 Processor for a solid workstation, and it has modified software for functionality and user-friendliness. ASUS claims that the Eee Top is great for meetings, communications and education. Read on to see if it really is all that ASUS claims it to be, or is it just another marketing ...

Zotac GeForce 9300-ITX WiFi Motherboard | Posted on: 18/03/2009 @ 10:00

Could this mini-ITX GeForce 9300 Zotac board with integrated HDMI and WiFi possibly be the greatest home theatre board ever created? We drop in an inexpensive Intel E5200 CPU, bolt on a blu-ray drive and check out this £100 mini marvel.

Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R | Posted on: 17/03/2009 @ 15:10

Another Core i7 motherboard creeps in the price bracket of affordability along with the MSI X58 Pro at £160. Not only is the Gigabyte UD3R a damned sight better looking, this time the overclocking and cooling performance is one thing that has not been trimmed off to keep the costs down.

ASUS Eee Top Fails With Linux | Posted on: 17/03/2009 @ 12:30

ASUS is among the few tier-one hardware vendors that understands Linux. Of the dozens of ASUS products we have tested over the years, it is hard to remember a product from ASUS that did not work well with Linux. ASUS was even the first motherboard vendor to ship with an embedded instant-on Linux environment known as SplashTop and they continued their adoption of this lightweight Linux desktop ...

ASUS Rampage II Gene mATX | Posted on: 17/03/2009 @ 9:01

Mit dem Rampage II Gene mATX präsentiert ASUS sein erstes High-Performance micro ATX Mainboard. Auf minimaler Fläche wird an dieser Stelle versucht maximale Performance zu ermöglichen. Das micro ATX Board basiert diesbezgülich auf einem Intel X58 Chipsatz, zwei PCI-Express 2.0 x16 Slots mit SLI und Crossfire Unterstützung, sechs DDR3 DIMM Steckplätze sowie einen X-Fi ...

Overclocking with ASUS at CeBIT 2009 (2009-03-16) | Posted on: 16/03/2009 @ 21:20

Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R | Posted on: 16/03/2009 @ 9:20

Another Core i7 motherboard creeps in the price bracket of affordability along with the MSI X58 Pro at £160. Not only is the Gigabyte UD3R a damned sight better looking, this time the overclocking and cooling performance is one thing that has not been trimmed off to keep the costs down.

ASRock AOD790GX/128M AM2+ Motherboard | Posted on: 16/03/2009 @ 0:22

Everybody knows that if you\'re number 2, you try harder, What if you\'re number 3 or 4, what do you do then? You look for Golden Opportunities to prove that you have first class products. ASRock did just that during the rise of the Core2Duo era, when overclocking nearly became a household word. ASRock built a stellar reputation with LGA775 motherboards that survived (and thrived) at the high ...

MSI X58 Pro | Posted on: 13/03/2009 @ 10:30

As the months roll on, Core i7 motherboards are coming closer to what most people would consider affordable. We take a look at MSI's X58 Pro to find out if taking the cheaper option will leave you short-changed in the way of performance and features.

Gigabyte GA-MA790GP-DS4H AM2+ Motherboard Review | Posted on: 10/03/2009 @ 10:29

Today we have Gigabyte's GA-MA790GP-DS4H motherboard for review. Equipped with the AMD 790GX north bridge chipset and the AMD SB750 south bridge, this board makes for an excellent candidate for an HTPC while packing enough of a punch to handle the fastest chips AMD has to offer.

GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R Ultra Durable 3 Motherboard Review | Posted on: 10/03/2009 @ 10:29

CeBIT 2009 - ASRock | Posted on: 08/03/2009 @ 18:33

We dropped by ASRock’s display area to have a look at a few new products that ASRock is introducing at CeBIT 2009 and an interesting update on a recently released product. We just received the products we are discussing today and will have product reviews up later this month. First up is a revised AMD 780G motherboard from ASRock....

ASUS Marine Cool Concept Motherboard Pictures | Posted on: 05/03/2009 @ 9:41

CeBIT has had a number of very interesting products announced this year and the ASUS MARINE COOL Motherboard is certainly one of them. ASUS wanted to show off a revolutionary design with new innovations that would deliver the ultimate in stability and durability for consumers. The motherboard they came up with is called the Marine Cool and it shows what the future might hold for motherboard ...

Latest ASUS Mobile Release - P835 Touchscreen Smartphone | Posted on: 05/03/2009 @ 9:41

Following the hype of MWC, ASUS last week announced the launch of the ASUS P835 smartphone. The title of their press release states ‘ASUS Raises the Bar for Mobile Web Surfing and Multimedia Enjoyment with P835′… so let’s take a quick look at what it’s got to offer. The P835 is an attractive, black and [...]

ASRock N7AD-SLI | Posted on: 04/03/2009 @ 18:39

Years ago when we started reviewing ASRock motherboards, most of them were fairly basic with very few features compared to what could be found on the ASUS or Gigabyte motherboards. With time though ASRock has begun ramping up their motherboards with more features, new innovative designs, and other improvements that cater towards the desires of enthusiasts and gamers. These days there are ASRock ...

ASUS 4870 Matrix | Posted on: 02/03/2009 @ 12:05

Mit der ASUS Radeon 4870 Matrix erreicht uns eine Grafikkarte, die in beinahe jedem Punkt vom Referenzdesign einer HD 4870 abweicht. Die GPU verfügt über einen Takt von 800 MHz anstatt 750 MHz und die 512 MByte GDDR3 Speicher werden mit 1900 MHz anstelle von 1800 MHz getaktet. Weiter verfügt diese Karte über ein eigens von ASUS entwickeltes PCB, welches einen Dual-Slot-Kühler ...