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AMD Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition Processor | Posted on: 30/06/2009 @ 15:00

Opening up the little box we discovered the hand picked AMD Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition processor. It's not every day you get a processor delivered to your door step that was hand picked to be an overclocking winner and will never be for sale to the public. This is every overclockers dream and we are more than willing to overclock this little guy to the max with liquid nitrogen!

AMD Athlon II X2 250 CPU Review | Posted on: 30/06/2009 @ 11:10

The Athlon brand lives on! AMD's latest CPU is a 45nm, 3.0GHz exceptionally budget friendly processor, ready for DDR3 as well as DDR2. Is it a monster overclocker and all round Intel E5200 killer?

Cooler Master Hyper N520 CPU Cooler | Posted on: 30/06/2009 @ 5:20

  Not everyone is looking to buy the biggest, baddest CPU cooler on the market. At times the choice is made by size constraints or even limited funds. So finding an adequate cooler that fits your system requirements, and your budget can require a little more work. Today we are going to look at a cooler that might just fit the bill for your limited search, the Cooler Master Hyper N520. The ...

Evercool Transformer 4 CPU Cooler | Posted on: 29/06/2009 @ 12:20

Evercool has just released their latest CPU cooler, the Transformer 4. Read on to see how it competes against other high-end contenders, and if it transforms your view on air cooling!

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition coming soon! | Posted on: 28/06/2009 @ 11:30

AMD have plans to release processors with the Deneb core all the way up to 4GHz stock by 2010. We already have the ability to purchase the newest AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2GHz Black Edition chips, so next in line would be the logical 3.4GHz chip. This is being branded as the Phenom II X4 [...]

Intel Core 2 price drops | Posted on: 28/06/2009 @ 2:10

For once in their existence, Intel are seeing sense with pricing and having a long think over how to stay competitive with rival’s AMD as they focus on their newest AM3 platform. AMD have always had the edge over Intel with regards to staying competitive, sometimes offering processors equivalent to Intel’s range for up to £100 [...]

Review: Novatech Ion Fusion | Posted on: 27/06/2009 @ 13:20

What, exactly, do you want from a PC? That's a question you need to think about very carefully before buying the Novatech Ion Fusion nettop PC. You can browse the internet, compose emails and edit office documents. Best of all, the Novatech's Atom 330 dual-core CPU copes pretty well with most web-based video streams. What's more, it's very compact and comes with a wholly adequate 19in widescreen ...

Review: Intel X25-M | Posted on: 27/06/2009 @ 13:20

Maintaining performance is the biggest worry concerning SSDs. For that reason, we hope that Intel will forgive us for reviewing a well-used X25-M. While the drive is put at a disadvantage, doing so sheds light on the issue of SSD longevity. In hardware terms, Intel has made no notable changes to the X25-M since it launched last autumn. The drive looks good on paper with 250Mbps read and 70Mbps ...

Memory Scaling on Core i7 - Is DDR3-1066 Really the Best Choice? | Posted on: 24/06/2009 @ 14:00

We take an in-depth look at memory scaling on the Core i7 platform to determine if there is any value in using memory faster than DDR3-1066....

Ubuntu Defaults To Intel Kernel Mode-Setting | Posted on: 24/06/2009 @ 1:30

Canonical's X.Org guy, Bryce Harrington, has announced the switch to using Intel kernel mode-setting by default beginning with the new Linux 2.6.30 kernel update that was just committed to the Ubuntu 9.10 "Karmic Koala" repository. Cheers! For those unfamiliar with what Intel kernel mode-setting means or would like more information, check out the mailing list announcement...

Intel, Nokia Further Push ConnMan Software | Posted on: 23/06/2009 @ 20:20

For managing network and Internet connections from the Linux desktop, used by most distribution vendors is NetworkManager, which is a well rounded network connection manager from Red Hat for controlling wired, wireless, and mobile broadband devices. The ModemManager project was even spun off recently for furthering the mobile broadband support on Linux...

AMD Phenom x4 955 Black Edition AM3 | Posted on: 23/06/2009 @ 10:29

There are many essential components to every computer – some perhaps are less important i.e. sound cards etc – but most are vital. One such component which the entire system depends on is the CPU; basically the CPU is the “heart” of the computer. But it is more than that, it is the component which performs programmed instructions, performs arithmetic and controls data ...

AMD’s weapon of choice is Direct X 11 | Posted on: 23/06/2009 @ 9:30

DX11 will put AMD onto a whole different level. To see the comparison to the new DX11, one must go back to DX9 AMD’s SVP Rick Bergman comments. By doing so, game developers and engineers will be given the wow factor. This is the main reason that AMD are pushing to be the first to have [...]

XtremeGear Xtreme Cooler HP-1216 CPU Cooler | Posted on: 23/06/2009 @ 6:00

Noctua presents quiet CPU coolers for Xeon 5500 | Posted on: 22/06/2009 @ 15:30

Vienna, June 15th 2009 – Noctua today presented two new additions to its DX series of quiet Intel Xeon CPU coolers: Now compatible with Intel’s latest LGA1366 based Xeon 5500 (Nehalem EP) processors, the new NH-U12DX 1366 and NH-U9DX 1366 are true drop-in replacements for standard Intel coolers and make it easier than ever before to [...]

Noctua presents quiet CPU coolers for Xeon 5500 | Posted on: 22/06/2009 @ 15:10

Vienna, June 15th 2009 – Noctua today presented two new additions to its DX series of quiet Intel Xeon CPU coolers: Now compatible with Intel’s latest LGA1366 based Xeon 5500 (Nehalem EP) processors, the new NH-U12DX 1366 and NH-U9DX 1366 are true drop-in replacements for standard Intel coolers and make it easier than ever before to [...]

Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition Review | Posted on: 22/06/2009 @ 9:30

Intel launches the fastest processor ever in the shape of the Core i7-975 Extreme Edition. With the new D0 stepping, it's a great overclocker, but there's a price to match that makes the CPU of limited appeal. Still, expect this CPU to be breaking all the benchmark records for the next six months.

Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition Review | Posted on: 22/06/2009 @ 9:20

Intel launches the fastest processor ever in the shape of the Core i7-975 Extreme Edition. With the new D0 stepping, it's a great overclocker, but there's a price to match that makes the CPU of limited appeal. Still, expect this CPU to be breaking all the benchmark records for the next six months.

The Core Cord Organizer | Posted on: 19/06/2009 @ 16:10

CableOrganizer.com (http://cableorganizer.com/), and while it might be a useful little gadget, I still think it's a relatively pointless one. On the other hand, there might be people out there who have a use for it and think that it's a great product. For what it is it works as it should, but meh, I don't know, it's one of those products that is just there, one of those ones that I really don't ...

Intel Core i7 975 Extreme Edition [D0 Stepping] Processor Reviewed | Posted on: 18/06/2009 @ 22:00

AMD HD 4890 Design Contest Submissions | Posted on: 18/06/2009 @ 18:00

Intel Quietly Announces Core i5 and Core i3 Branding | Posted on: 18/06/2009 @ 4:10

Intel quietly announced the Core i5 and i3 branding for future Nehalem CPUs. I hope to add some additional light to the announcement. ...

Noctua presents quiet CPU coolers for Xeon 5500 | Posted on: 15/06/2009 @ 20:10

Vienna, June 15th 2009 – Noctua today presented two new additions to its DX series of quiet Intel Xeon CPU coolers: Now compatible with Intel’s latest LGA1366 based Xeon 5500 (Nehalem EP) processors, the new NH-U12DX 1366 and NH-U9DX 1366 are true drop-in replacements for standard Intel coolers and make it easier than ever before to [...]

AMD Releases Catalyst 9.6 For Linux | Posted on: 15/06/2009 @ 20:00

AMD has pushed out a new Catalyst driver update for Linux users this afternoon. The two new features in this release, as mentioned by their release notes (PDF), is support for new Linux distributions and MultiView support for Radeon hardware. The distributions now officially supported by the Catalyst 9.6 Linux driver is SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 and early Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.8 ...

Three Low Profile CPU Coolers Tested | Posted on: 11/06/2009 @ 12:40

Having tested plenty of mini-ITX kit recently, we've been searching for a quality low profile cooler to squeeze inside our HTPCs. We've bagged three miniature coolers to find out if, when it comes to keeping your system cool, does size matter?

Confirmed - Mac OSX 10.6 runs on Intel only | Posted on: 10/06/2009 @ 14:10

We've just heard confirmation of the rumours that the next Apple OS, Snow Leopard, will run only on Intel-based machines...poor old PowerPC...

Intel Releases Support For New, Unreleased IGP | Posted on: 10/06/2009 @ 4:50

Last year Intel had launched the GMA X4500HD integrated graphics processor as a nice upgrade to their G3x series. Our Linux results found these chipsets with Intel integrated graphics to perform better than past Intel IGPs, but still was limited in what games and tests could run on the G43/45 hardware with the open-source Intel Linux driver stack...

Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition Processor Review | Posted on: 09/06/2009 @ 17:00

Last week, Intel released a pair of new additions to the Core i7 line of processors that will eventually replace two of the three current Core i7 series processors as the months roll by. Read on to see how the Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition processor does against 30 other desktop processors.

E3 Expo 2009: Fusion-io and the ioXtreme Kick Up Gaming Performance | Posted on: 08/06/2009 @ 10:00

Intel Core i7 975 3.33GHz Processor Tested | Posted on: 03/06/2009 @ 5:50

Intel’s Core i7-975 & 950: Preparing for Lynnfield | Posted on: 03/06/2009 @ 5:40

The world's fastest processor gets faster. The new Core i7-975 runs at 3.33GHz but will hit 3.60GHz when only one core is active. The end result is the fastest CPU regardless of how many threads you're running....

Intel Core i7 975 Extreme Edition: piling on the pounds | Posted on: 03/06/2009 @ 5:00

What do you get with 3.33GHz clock-speed, four cores, and eight threads?

AMD Phenom II X2 550 BE AM3 Processor | Posted on: 02/06/2009 @ 20:25

Today at Computex, AMD took the wraps off of two highly anticipated processors: the Athlon II X2 250 and the Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition. Both are based on AMD\'s 45nm SOI process with the key difference being the amount of L3 cache. The Phenom II X2 550, codenamed Callisto, gets the full 6 MB cache of the Phenom II family and will serve as AMD\'s new flagship dual-core processor. The Athlon ...

AMD Unveils 45nm Six-Core Istanbul Server Processor | Posted on: 02/06/2009 @ 16:40

Ahead of schedule, AMD has released its first 45-nanometer six-core server processor code-named Istanbul. The new server processor is available now with clock speeds up to 2.6GHz and all of the new chips pull 75 watts of power. All five of the new Istanbul CPU's have 6MB of L3 cache, 512KB of L2 cache (per core), and 64KB of L1 data cache and 64KB of instruction cache per processor core. "Based ...

The Athlon II X2 & Phenom II X2: 45nm Dual-Core from AMD | Posted on: 02/06/2009 @ 9:00

After months of begging, we finally have 45nm dual-core from AMD. And these new parts perform. Competition is alive and well in the lower price points....

Computex 2009 - Intel ULV Processor Updates | Posted on: 02/06/2009 @ 6:30

Intel is introducing new Ultra-Low Voltage (ULV) processors, Core 2 Duo processors, a speed bumped Standard Voltage (SV) processor, and finally a value based chipset (Mobile Intel GS40 Express) not based on the 945 chipset technology. These products join the recently released Intel ULV Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Solo processors based on...

AMD Phenom II X4 955 Processor Review | Posted on: 02/06/2009 @ 5:40

The AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition processor is a 3.20GHz quad-core processor with 6MB of L3 cache and support for socket AM3 motherboards. This is the fastest quad-core processor every released by AMD and retails for just $245. Read on to see how the processor does against other popular CPUs.

AMD Athlon II X2 250 and Phenom II X2 550 Processors | Posted on: 02/06/2009 @ 5:40

Today, AMD is announcing not one, but two new exciting 45nm dual-cores! First, they are introducing the first-ever Athlon II processor. To top that off they are releasing a Phenom II X2 550 Processor that runs at 3.1GHz with a massive 6MB of shared L3 cache. Read on to see what these processors are all about!

AMD brings 45nm process and Phenom to bear on dual-core CPUs | Posted on: 02/06/2009 @ 0:00

Find out if it's £50-£75 well-spent on a CPU.

U.S. Builds World's Most Powerful Fusion Laser | Posted on: 01/06/2009 @ 18:01

On Friday at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, the world's most powerful laser was unveiled. The laser, known as the National Ignition Facility, is used to achieve fusion ignition in the laboratory, obtaining more energy from the target than is provided by the laser. "The completion of NIF opens the door to scientific advancement and discovery that promises to enhance our national ...

AMD's Six-Core Opteron 2435 | Posted on: 01/06/2009 @ 17:50

AMD added 2 cores to the improved AMD quad-core “Shanghai”. Which applications can take advantage of these extra cores? The answer is more interesting than you might think at first. ...