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Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge CPU Performance Review
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Hear that? It's the sound of the largest computer chip manufacturer in the world churning out new processors to power your gaming rig. This week, Intel is launching their next generation of Core CPUs, code-named Ivy Bridge. Like last year's Sandy Bridge chips, they're low-power, quad-core powerhouses that also feature integrated graphics processors. Want to find out more? Maybe check out a whole bunch of performance benchmarks on both the CPU and graphics sides of things? Well you can, in today's review!
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Intel Z77 Chipset & DZ77GA-70K Motherboard Overview
Looking forward to those new Ivy Bridge CPUs? In anticipation of their release later this month, Intel has already unveiled the new Series 7 chipsets designed especially to take advantage of what will be the 3rd-generation of Core processors. In today's article, we take a look at the architecture of the enthusiast variant, the Z77, and how it's used in the Intel Desktop Extreme DZ77GA-70K motherboard. Even if you're not particularly interested in the motherboard itself, you'll probably want to see some of the new features that come along with it, so read on!
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Intel Core i7-3960X Sandy Bridge-E Performance Review
Today marks the launch date for Intel’s Sandy Bridge-E line of processors, a new family of high-end Core i7 products based on the LGA 2011 platform. This new socket is poised to replace the existing LGA 1366 specification used by the more powerful Nehalem and Westmere parts from the past couple years, specifically Bloomfield and Gulftown, the Core i7-9xx+ line of CPUs.
With 6 cores, 15MB of cache, and support for quad-channel DDR3-1600 memory, the Core i7-3960X sounds like quite a catch. Want to know more about it and how it performs? Read on!
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How to: Choose the Right Power Supply
Power supplies are like the red-headed step-child of computer components. Nobody pays attention to them until they throw a hissy-fit or burn the house down while you're out at the movies. It doesn't have to be that way, you just have to know how to handle them. Treat them fairly and they'll be on their best behavior for as long as you both are under the same roof.
Are you building a new computer and need help picking out a power supply? Maybe your old one died and you're looking for a more appropriate replacement? This helpful guide reads like a crash course in all the basics and then walks you through the process of shopping for a PSU step-by-step. In no time at all, you will be fully prepared to make an educated purchasing decision, so read on!
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NZXT Avatar S Gaming Mouse Review
The Avatar S gaming mouse is NZXT's second foray into the input device arena, following the original Avatar they released back in 2008. Featuring five programmable buttons, on-the-fly DPI switching, and sleek, sexy aesthetics, it's the subject of today's peripheral review. Read on to find out more and decide whether or not it's the mouse for you!
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ThermalTake eSports Challenger Pro/Ultimate Keyboard Review
In the market for a new keyboard? ThermalTake may just have what you're looking for with their eSports Challenger series of gaming peripherals. There's a lot to like about them between the programmable macro buttons, adjustable backlight, detachable USB cable, and unique hand cooling fan... not to mention, they won't leave a big, smoking crater where your wallet used to be. Come take a closer look at the Pro and Ultimate versions in today's review!
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IOGEAR GWU627 Universal Wi-fi N Adapter Review
Have an HDTV, Blu-ray player, or other device that you want to connect to your wireless network, but can't because it doesn't have wi-fi built in? IOGEAR has a new universal adapter that might be able to help you. Before you go out and spend the money on that manufacturer-recommended wireless adapter or a big bundle of cables, learn more about the alternative in today's review!
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AMD HD 6990 Preview
Equipped with two Cayman architecture processors, AMD has taken the single card performance crown again. And with a BIOS setting pushing the envelope to consume 450 watts, it is a monster! Check out the preview and we will be back with more information compiled with your suggestions of things to test.
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Intel Tools: Optimizing Civilization V
Intel Graphics Performance Analyzers take game development to the next level. Go inside Sid Meier’s Civilization V as engineers and developers worked together to deliver performance across platforms.
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AMD Radeon 6950/6970 Performance Preview
AMD's high-end DX11 offerings for gamers are here just in time for Christmas. With a new VLIW4 architecture, 2GB of memory, and PowerTune, AMD's latest GPUs bring many new features to the table. See how they stack up against the competition in today's article!
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Intel Z77 Chipset & DZ77GA-70K Motherboard Overview
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NZXT Avatar S Gaming Mouse Review
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ThermalTake eSports Challenger Pro/Ultimate Keyboard Review
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AMD HD 6990 Preview
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Intel Tools: Optimizing Civilization V
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 Performance Preview
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Building A High-End Workstation
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How to: Choose the Right Power Supply
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Building a Core i7-920 Gaming Rig
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Winter 2009 PC Buyer's Guide
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AMD's 785G with Radeon HD 4200 Graphics: Performance and Features Explored
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Summer 2009 PC Buyer's Guide
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Silverstone Raven RV01 Review
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Thermaltake Element S Review
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Spring 2009 Buyer's Guide
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Nintendo Wii Review
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Sony PlayStation 3 Review
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Nintendo Wii First Impressions
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Nintendo Wii Multiplayer?
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XBOX 360: Back to the Future
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Friendtech DreamX-1480 Review
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Eyetoy for Playstation 2 Review
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D-Link DWL-810+: Wireless Gaming
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NZXT Avatar S Gaming Mouse Review
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Logitech G19 Gaming Keyboard Review
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NZXT Avatar Gaming Mouse Review
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Sandio 6DOF 3D Mouse Review
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Reaper Gaming Mouse Review
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Razer Tarantula Review
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Zboard Fang Review
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Saitek Cyborg EVO Review
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Intel Tools: Optimizing Civilization V
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Crank That S#!T Up! Contest
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NVIDIA's 3D Vision: 9 Months Later
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Building a micro-ATX Core i7 Gaming PC
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Gaming Performance Compared: Windows 7 vs Vista vs Windows XP
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ASUS W90Vp Review
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Tritton AX Pro 5.1 Gaming Headset Review
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MSI GX630 Review
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NVIDIA's 3D Vision
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Windows 7 Beta Gaming Performance: XP vs Vista vs 7
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Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge CPU Performance Review
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Intel Core i7-3960X Sandy Bridge-E Performance Review
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AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition Performance
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Intel Core i7-980X Performance Preview: 6-Core Processing Arrives
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AMD's New Year CPUs: Athlon II X4 635, Athlon II X3 440, Athlon II X2 255, & Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition Tested
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Intel Core i5-661 'Clarkdale' Performance Preview
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Phenom II Gets A New Revision: 125W AMD Phenom II X4 965 Performance Preview
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AMD Athlon II X3 435/Athlon II X2 240e Performance Preview
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AMD Athlon II X4 630 and 620 'Propus' Performance Preview
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Intel's Core i7/Core i5 'Lynnfield' Processors
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Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000 Quick Shot
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Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 500GB Review
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Plextor 40X UW CD-ROM Review
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Plextor PlexWriter 8/2/20 Review
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Quantum Fireball Plus KA Review
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Kenwood 52X TrueX CD-ROM Review
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Gigabyte P55/X58 Budget USB 3.0 Motherboard Roundup
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ASUS P55 Motherboard Roundup
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Gigabyte's GA-890GPA-UD3H: AMD-890GX Arrives
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Gigabyte USB 3.0 Boards Compared: P55A-UD6 and X58A-UD7
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Gigabyte P55 Lynnfield-ready Motherboard Roundup
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EVGA P55 FTW Review
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ASUS Crosshair III Formula Review
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Gigabyte AM3 Motherboard Roundup
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ASUS Rampage II Gene Review
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Astro Gaming A40 Audio System
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ASUS Xonar Essence STX Review
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ASUS Blu-Ray BC-1205PT QuickShot
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The End of the Blu-ray/HD-DVD War
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ATI/AMD TV Wonder 650 Review
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DRM in the BitTorrent and Broadband Age
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SteelSound 5H V2 Review
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Insignia NS-B2111 6.5'' Bookshelf Speaker Review
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Build Your Own HTPC
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Epiphan DVI2USB Review
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IOGEAR GWU627 Universal Wi-fi N Adapter Review
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D-Link DGL-4300 Wireless Router Review
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ASUS 802.11G Wireless Networking Quick Take
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Intel AnyPoint 10Mbps PCI Review
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Inari PassPort Review
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Intel Anypoint Review
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D-Link DFE-905 Network Kit Review
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Diamond HomeFree Wireless Review
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Auzentech X-Fi Forte Review
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Mar 23, 09 |
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Improving your PC's stereo playback on a budget
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M-Audio Revolution 7.1 Review
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Battle of the Gaming Audio Titans: Creative Labs vs. NVIDIA
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Hercules Audio Roundup
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Sound Blaster Audigy Review
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Hercules Game Theater XP Review
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Philips Acoustic Edge Preview
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Turtle Beach Santa Cruz Review
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Guillemot Maxi Sound Fortissimo
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AMD HD 6990 Preview
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AMD Radeon 6950/6970 Performance Preview
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 Performance Preview
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 Performance Preview
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AMD Radeon 6870/6850 Performance Preview
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GeForce GTS 450 Roundup
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NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 Review
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Gigabyte Radeon 5830 Review
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Aug 07, 10 |
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EVGA GeForce GTX 460 768MB Superclocked Review
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92% |
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 Performance Preview
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