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16th March
AMD RS780/SB700 CoreBoot Support Released | Posted on: 16/03/2010 @ 12:10
It's been a long time coming after the code was tied up in AMD's legal department for months, but AMD finally pushed out the CoreBoot support for their RS780/SB700 Chipsets yesterday. This free software BIOS implementation should now work on these newer AMD-based motherboards and are just the most recent of a growing list of supported chipsets by CoreBoot. AMD had promised this support many ...
Intel 2.11 X.Org Driver Gets Closer With New RC | Posted on: 16/03/2010 @ 1:10
With the first quarter coming to an end soon, Intel is preparing its quarterly Linux graphics driver update. This time it's version 2.11 that's being primed of the xf86-video-intel DDX driver. The first release candidate came last month, but this afternoon Carl Worth has made available a second release candidate that's officially version 2.10.902...
15th March
Review: OcUK Core i3 Barebones kit | Posted on: 15/03/2010 @ 10:41
Over the last five years, overclocking has made the almost effortless leap from the realm of the solder-happy tweaker to the mainstream PC community. Indeed, it's such an important part of modern PC tech that all new motherboards, processors and some new graphics cards are sold on how much extra they give you for free. Overclockers UK is hoping to get you to part with your upgrade cash by giving ...
12th March
Cooler Master HAF 932 AMD Edition Full Tower Case Review | Posted on: 12/03/2010 @ 15:50
In collaboration with AMD, Cooler Master has released an AMD edition of the critically acclaimed HAF 932 which transforms your machine into an AMD themed eye catching PC case. The HAF 932 AMD edition adds racing red to the front and is branded with the AMD dragon on the acrylic see-through side panel. Read on to see how this full tower case does in our system AMD system build!
Intel Core i7 980X Overclocking Update: Breaking 4GHz With 6 Cores | Posted on: 12/03/2010 @ 3:00
Our initial 980X overclocking results were bad, so we put in more time and managed to push the chip past 4GHz....
11th March
Intel Core i7-980X Six-Core Processor Extreme Edition Review | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 16:40
In the coming few weeks Intel will be launching the worlds first six-core desktop processor with the Core i7-980X desktop processor Extreme Edition. This LGA 1366 socket processor can be run in any existing Intel X58 Express chipset powered motherboard after a quick BIOS flash, so a new platform will not be needed. Read on to see what we think of the 980X in our testing!
Intel I7-980X Gulftown Six Core Processor Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 7:35
The Intel I7-980x being reviewed today is one of those products coming onto the market that you know know is more of a 32nm victory lap rather than a product that is trying to leap-frog the competition. With nothing in sight that could even touch the Nehalem in terms of performance, the Gulftown adds to an impressive performance market lead that will not be superceded by anyone but themselves for ...
Intel Core i7-980XE Gulftown 6-Core 32nm Processor Review | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 7:20
Intel's new Gulftown Six Core CPU meets LN2 Extreme Cooling | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 6:40
Intel Core i7-980X 32nm LGA-1366 Six Core CPU | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 5:20
The Core i7 980X Review: Intel's First 6-Core CPU | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 5:10
It's got 6 cores, 12 threads and it's good. Meet Intel's Core i7 980X, the first Gulftown CPU. If you've got the money, there's nothing better....
Intel Core i7-980X 6-Core CPU Review | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 5:10
Benchmark Reviews presents the Intel Core i7-980X processor, a six-core Westmere 32nm CPU. Codenamed Gulftown, this 3.33GHz Extreme Edition processor features an unlocked clock speed multiplier with twelve computing threads and a 12MB cache. Built for the Intel X58-Express enthusiast platform, Benchmark Reviews tests the BX80613I7980X retail part in gaming, computing, and overclocking ...
Core i7-980X CPU Review | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 5:10
Our review of the first six-core CPU for desktops to arrive on the market, Core i7-980X (3.33 GHz), based on the new 32 nm manufacturing process.
Intel Core i7 980X Extreme Edition review - wicked-fast performance | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 5:10
Six cores, 12 threads, and 12MB L3 cache on one chip. Read on to see how fast it is.
Intel Core i7 980X Performance Vergleich | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 5:00
Mit dem Core i7 980 X schickt Intel, die erste überarbeitete Version der High-End Desktop-Prozessoren Nehalem ins Rennen um die Performance Krone. Dank des skalierbaren Designs des 980X soll er über sechs Kerne sowie sage und schreibe 12 Threads verfügen. Weiter wird natürlich auch der Turbo Modus wieder mit von der Partie sein.
Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition Review | Posted on: 11/03/2010 @ 5:00
Intel has finally released a CPU worthy of its premium Extreme Edition brand - the first six-core desktop processor. Previously known as Gulftown, the Core i7-980X Extreme Edition is not only brutally fast out of the box but also a fantastic overclocker thanks to its 32nm transistors.
10th March
AMD CPU Update | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 21:40
The CPUs included in the review are the Phenom 2 X2 555 BE C3, which is the highest performing dual core from the current range, as well as three CPUs from the Athlon range: X4 635, X3 440 and X2 255.
The Direction Of Intel Graphics With Fedora 13 Alpha | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 10:10
Fedora 13 Alpha was released yesterday with a plethora of new features and updated packages for this Red Hat Linux distribution. Aside from the features like Btrfs system rollback support and PolicyKit One support for Qt/KDE applications to excite end-users, each Fedora release always pulls in the very latest Linux graphics code. Fedora was the first distribution shipping with the Nouveau driver, ...
ASUS M4A89GTD Pro - A Core Unlocking 890GX for $140 | Posted on: 10/03/2010 @ 6:30
With less than a week of public release mileage under its belt, how close have ASUS come to hitting a home run with the M4A89GTD Pro? ...
9th March
Ubuntu 10.04 To Hang Onto Old Intel Driver | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 22:10
When it comes to Intel's X.Org driver for Linux, xf86-video-intel, the most recent release was version 2.10 and it arrived in early January complete with Pineview (their next-generation Intel Atom systems) support, X-Video improvements, and various other features. The xf86-video-intel 2.11 driver is now emerging as their next quarterly update that brings in the KMS page-flipping and DRI2 swap ...
Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler | Posted on: 09/03/2010 @ 4:50
Best just got better and quieter! Heat is any CPU's worst enemy and to fight off heat you need the best CPU cooler that money can buy. Without any kind of cooling, you would fry the CPU and/or motherboard to a crisp. The Noctua NH-D14 CPU cooler is one that is compatible with most CPU socket types (AMD and Intel) available today. It can use up to two cooling fans for extreme cooling but can ...
6th March
Sony VAIO EB12FX/T | Posted on: 06/03/2010 @ 17:20
The all new 15-inch Sony VAIO EB12FX/T is a mid-line priced notebook computer that offers some pretty decent features along with an attractive design and set of features. This $750 notebook comes with an HDMI port, eSATA input, a full numeric keypad, and an Intel Core i3-330M 2.13GHz processor.
5th March
Zalman CNPS10X Flex CPU Cooler | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 20:41
Zalman is no newcomer to the CPU cooler market and their computer noise prevention system (CNPS) line of heatsinks have won numerous awards. From their latest CNPS10X line comes the Flex variant which allows you to use two 120mm fans of your choice with it.
Athlon II X4 635: Quad-Cores Are In @ InsideHW | Posted on: 05/03/2010 @ 8:55
Almost six months have passed since we first presented Athlon II quad-core CPUs on our site. In parallel with the 630 model, the cheapest 620 model was presented as well, threatening the competition severely with its price of under 100€ and bringing quad-core Phenom II derivatives closer to the mainstream segment. The popularity of these processors became evident quick after they were ...
4th March
AMD Athlon II X3 425 Processor Review | Posted on: 04/03/2010 @ 17:10
Priced between the Athlon II X3 425 and the Core i3-530 – is this processor better than either of them? Is it worth considering? The Processor Here’s the Athlon II X3 425. Here’s the stock heatsink. The heatsink is a taller than the one for the X2 250, just like the one [...] Related posts:AMD Athlon II X2 250 Processor Review AMD Athlon II X4 620 Processor Review MSI ...
Dell Inspiron 1564: Mobile i3/i5 for the Masses | Posted on: 04/03/2010 @ 4:40
Dell's 15-inch Inspiron line has evolved over the years; gone are the bulky grey-and-white monstrosities, replaced by sleeker, more colorful designs. The latest Inspiron 1564 also sports an i3/i5 CPU, providing a powerful platform that's not as heavy as the size would suggest....
3rd March
Overclocking Intel's Core i3 530 | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 9:50
Now that motherboard BIOSes have matured for Intel's latest Clarkdale CPUs, we taken a return visit to Intel's cheap and cheerful Core i3-530, turn up the voltage and really see what it can do! Inside we've included a step-by-step guide on exactly how to overclock it on a couple of popular motherboards too.
AnandTech Giveaway: Win a Lenovo ThinkPad X100e Powered by AMD! | Posted on: 03/03/2010 @ 1:00
We're giving away a brand new ThinkPad X100e! Enter to win!...
2nd March
AMD's 890GX Chipset - Same Graphics, Better South Bridge | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 9:40
AMD's 8-series chipsets are upon us and despite the name, all of the innovation is in the south bridge. Graphics performance and feature set are unchanged but are the new South Bridge and SATA controller enough to make this interesting?...
ASUS M4A89GTD Pro/USB3 (AMD 890GX) Motherboard | Posted on: 02/03/2010 @ 5:30
1st March
Intel DH57JG “Jet Geyser†- Intel's First Mini-ITX H57 | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 19:40
Intel delivers mini-ITX without the frills and fuss......
Intel Core i7-930 CPU Review | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 8:20
The original Core i7-920 is the best selling high-end CPU, but as it's now nearing its 18-month birthday Intel has decided it's due for retirement. We check out its replacement, the i7-930. Clocked at 2.8GHz, it's only 133MHz faster than the i7-920 - but thanks to overclocking, it's still the chip to buy.
ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3: ushering in AMD's 890GX chipset | Posted on: 01/03/2010 @ 5:10
AMD lays the foundations of the Leo platform with the introduction of its 8-series chipsets. We take a look.
