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System Builder Marathon, Q4 2012: System Value ComparedDec 6, 2012 - in Reviews
This quarter is full of surprises, from a value-oriented $500 build that includes a Radeon HD 7850 to a $1,000 machine based on AMD's FX-8350 and a $2,000 box armed with a pair of Radeon HD 7970s. We mix it up by adding new benchmarks. It's anyone's game!
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Build It: Picking Parts For Your Kid's Entry-Level Gaming PCJul 10, 2012 - in Reviews
Does your child always want to use your PC? Is it time to build him his own? If you don't trust the tier-one vendors to sell you a well-balanced machine, you'll be happy to know that you can piece together your own entry-level box for less than $450.
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Good Things In Small Packages: Seven Nettop Platforms, TestedJul 5, 2012 - in Reviews
It'd be easy to dismiss nettops as underpowered attempts at miniaturization, but they’re good enough for surfing the Web, writing emails, and watching some video. Today, we're comparing seven different platforms based on CPUs from Intel, AMD, and VIA.
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System Builder Marathon, June 2012: $1000 Enthusiast PCJun 5, 2012 - in Reviews
With a $250-smaller budget this quarter, Don re-creates the previous build as faithfully as possible just to see how much of a difference two memory channels make. With no room left for an SSD or extra RAM, we think you'll be surprised by the results.
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HP Debuts a Handful of Ultrabooks and an AMD SleekbookMay 9, 2012 - in News
An entry-level Spectre and a handful of new ultrabooks. Oh, and 'sleekbook' is a thing now.
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HP Briefly Lists AMD Trinity, Intel Ivy Bridge NotebooksMar 20, 2012 - in News
HP Thailand apparently leaked some information about upcoming notebooks that can be purchased with Intel Ivy Bridge and AMD Trinity processors.
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In Pictures: 16 Of The PC Industry's Most Epic FailuresFeb 2, 2012 - in Picture Story
We've endured a great many annoyances in the 16 years since Tom's Hardware first appeared online. What follows is a list of 16 of them. Although it's by no means all-inclusive, it represents one seasoned reviewer's worst experiences in technology.
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AMD Ultrathins to Knockout Intel Ultrabooks on PriceJan 17, 2012 - in News
We might not see any for a few more months, but AMD's Ultrathins promise to be cheaper than Intel's Ultrabook notebooks.
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Eurocom Racer: Radeon HD 6990M In A Truly Mobile Form FactorJan 2, 2012 - in Reviews
Sporting awesome gaming performance and low power draw, the only thing missing from our previous Radeon HD 6990M benchmarks was an efficient, portable package. Eurocom addresses that with its mid-sized Racer. But can the smaller notebook keep pace?
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Dell Introduces its Meatiest Alienware Desktop YetDec 14, 2011 - in News
The latest Alienware gaming desktop starts at $2,199 USD featuring Intel's Core i7-3000 series CPUs.
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Intel: AMD is Still a "Serious Competitor" ... on PriceDec 6, 2011 - in News
In a third interview with Nordic Hardware, Pat Bliemer, the Managing Director of Intel Northern Europe, discusses AMD's Llano, Integrated Graphics and how it can compete in the market.
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System Builder Marathon, Sept. 2011: System Value ComparedSep 25, 2011 - in Reviews
Big changes to a few components radically alter the performance profile of every machine in this quarter's competition. We’ve already seen how these changes affect the value of each machine, but how will they compare to each other?
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Computer History 101: The Development Of The PCAug 23, 2011 - in Reviews
From the humble beginnings of mechanical adding machines to today's multi-core processors, we recount the early developments that took us to where we are today. We also include a convenient timetable showing the complete history of the PC!
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Is There Still Hope Left in the Future of the PC?Jul 25, 2011 - in News
AMD, Intel and Microsoft have all presented quarter reports that were well above analyst expectations. Despite the depressed mood in the economy, there are tremendous growth and record profits. Yet, as so often, the devil is in the detail.
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Lenovo Now Selling Laptops at Best BuyApr 1, 2011 - in News
Consumers can now purchase Lenovo laptops at Best Buy.
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System Builder Marathon, March 2011: Value ComparedMar 28, 2011 - in Reviews
Day 4 of our System Builder Marathon compares performance achieved to money spent. With outright speed the top priority, can either of our high-end systems beat the low-cost build when it comes to value? Or will the middle machine strike the best balance?
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This Luxury PC Has Post-Modern Sculptural LookMar 11, 2011 - in News
It's a work of art both visually and in performance, but carries a hefty price.
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System Builder Marathon, December 2010: Value, ComparedDec 19, 2010 - in Reviews
New benchmarks, new test methods, and new hardware mark exciting updates to this month’s System Builder Marathon. Today, we cover the most exciting part of all: the value competition. Remember, we're giving all three systems away, so enter to win them!
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Alienware M17x Spotted With Sandy BridgeDec 14, 2010 - in News
Alienware laptops sporting Intel's Sandy Bridge processors were caught on film teasing 3DMark06.
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Ballmer: PC Is Our Primary FocusOct 29, 2010 - in News
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said that the PC is the #1 smart device on the planet today.
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Acer Adds New Predator Gaming Series, MoreSep 28, 2010 - in News
Acer announced several PCs on Tuesday including a new "mainstream" gaming rig.
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Alienware's M17x: Mobility Radeon HD 5870 CrossFire Is A GoSep 27, 2010 - in Reviews
The second incarnation of Alienware’s M17x is creating lots of excitement amongst mobile gaming enthusiasts, but does it really beat a field of premium models? We put it up against solutions from Eurocom and AVADirect to find out what CrossFire can do.
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Acer Launches Notebooks with Nvidia Optimus, 3DSep 27, 2010 - in News
Three new laptops are available now, while a fourth 3D model is expected in late October.
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Toshiba Launches Its First 3D Notebook in the USJun 15, 2010 - in News
Toshiba gave its Satellite line a bit of a makeover today and while the finer details of the refresh may have been lost in the whirlwind of E3 news, one model made a big splash: the A665.
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Asus Announces AMD Geode-based Eee PCJun 14, 2010 - in News
Asus reveals that the 12-inch 1201K boasts AMD under the hood.
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Blu-ray 3D On The PC: The Tom's Hardware ReviewMay 20, 2010 - in Reviews
Tom's Hardware has an exclusive first-look at Blu-ray 3D technology running on a notebook and HTPC leveraging Nvidia's 3D Vision technology, CyberLink's PowerDVD 10 Ultra Mark II software, and an Acer display. Might this setup be in your future, too?
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AVADirect's W860CU: Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Vs. GeForce GTX 285MMay 13, 2010 - in Reviews
Custom system builder AVADirect is one of the few companies to offer the flexibility of multiple graphics modules within the same notebook model. We used its high-end W860CU to compare AMD's and Nvidia's highest-performance mobile graphics processors.
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MSI's GE600 Gaming Notebook Hits the U.S.Apr 30, 2010 - in News
MSI today announced that the company's new GE600 gaming notebook is now available to customers in North America.
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Lenovo ThinkPad L Series Geared for ProfessionalsApr 20, 2010 - in News
Lenovo launches its new L Series next month.