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Fractal Design Updates Core 3000 CaseFeb 5, 2013 - in News
Fractal Design has updated its Core 3000 enclosure, which now includes USB 3.0
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Build Your Own: The Customizable, Illuminated Dream MachineJan 31, 2013 - in Reviews
We set out to build a PC with completely customizable LED lighting. And when we say the PC, we mean the whole thing. The mouse, keyboard, gamepad, enclosure, memory, fan controller, and even power supply are loaded with configurable color controls.
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Scythe Intros CPU Cooler with 'Hayabusa' FanJan 31, 2013 - in News
Scythe, maker of high-end cooling hardware has released a new CPU cooler, the Ashura.
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Report: Intel Ivy Bridge EX Will Sport Up to 15 CoresJan 31, 2013 - in News
This year Intel's 'Brickland' platform is to arrive, starting with Ivy Bridge-EX and continuing on to Haswell-EX and later Broadwell-EX server CPUs.
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Mushkin's 480GB mSATA SSD Now AvailableJan 18, 2013 - in News
Mushkin revealed its 480GB Atlas mSATA SSD a while ago, but it has now officially gone on sale in the US. The 480GB Atlas mSATA SSD is aimed at consumers who want a high-performance low form factor SSD, and therefore it also has a user-upgradeable fir
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ASRock Reveals New High-End 990FX Extreme9 MotherboardJan 17, 2013 - in News
ASRock has announced a new flagship AM3+ motherboard, the 990FX Extreme9.
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Quick Look: Hands-On With LG's 22AM33NB All-In-One ChassisDec 18, 2012 - in Reviews
We just finished building our second all-in-one using the Thin Mini-ITX form factor and a box of off-the-shelf components. Although we still don't have the graphics performance we crave, LG's 22AM33NB chassis is a clean example of a productivity machine.
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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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Inside Apple's 13-inch Retina Display MacBook ProOct 25, 2012 - in News
What's Apple hiding under the hood?
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64 Raspberry Pis + Legos = SupercomputerSep 21, 2012 - in News
Computer engineers combine 64 Raspberry Pis and a Lego-built framework to create a DIY supercomputer.
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Transform Your Kindle Into a Raspberry Pi DisplaySep 17, 2012 - in News
Designer uses old Kindle as a screen for Rasbperry Pi computing.
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System Builder Marathon, August 2012: Alternative $2000 Gaming PCAug 23, 2012 - in Reviews
Starved by the limits of our System Builder Marathon benchmark suite, Thomas decides to explore what happens when he really uncorks the graphics system. A helping of 5760x1080 across three monitors is being added to the complete four-course test set.
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System Builder Marathon, August 2012: System Value ComparedAug 22, 2012 - in Reviews
Paul, Don, and Thomas each took a stab at building the best value-oriented performance machine within their budget limits (some more successfully than others). Which of these machines will stand out for delivering the most bang for your enthusiast buck?
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System Builder Marathon, August 2012: $2000 Performance PCAug 21, 2012 - in Reviews
We took our highest-priced build back to the drawing board to focus on features, rather than price. Can I compete with the less expensive configurations without spending all of my time worrying about benchmark results? Tomorrow's analysis will be telling.
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iFixit's Repair Manual for World's Least Repairable NotebookAug 10, 2012 - in News
iFixit shows you how to repair your MacBook Pro with Retina display...if you dare.
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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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Fujitsu Launching Build-It-Yourself PC ServiceJul 5, 2012 - in News
Next month, Fujitsu will be offering notebook and desktop assembly kits backed by detailed customer support.
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System Builder Marathon, June 2012: System Value ComparedJun 7, 2012 - in Reviews
Frugality returned in this quarter's System Builder Marathon, tipping the balance towards less-elaborate gaming rigs. Does cutting deep into the budgets end up hurting our lower-cost build too much for it to compete, or is its value enhanced instead?
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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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VIA Introduces New Fanless Slim PC KitMay 30, 2012 - in News
VIA's new DIY kit includes the 64-bit Eden X2 dual-core processor and a fanless, quiet design.
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VIA's $49 Android-Based Mini-PC is No Bigger Than a BananaMay 22, 2012 - in News
It's almost like hooking up an Android smartphone to your HDTV, only with mouse and keyboard support.
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Raspberry Pi Now Shipping From RS Components, AlliedApr 18, 2012 - in News
The time has come to embrace the $35 Raspberry PI.
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Updated: Raspberry Pi Commercial Version in 3Q12Feb 9, 2012 - in News
Raspberry Pi co-creator David Braben said a "commercial" version of his credit card-sized computer will be launched in 3Q12. Updated with a response from Eben Upton.
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Opinion: The 10 Most Influential People in IT of 2011Jan 2, 2012 - in News
Can you guess who made the list?
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VIA Launches Tiny ARTiGO A1150 DIY PC Building KitNov 22, 2011 - in News
VIA has launched new dual-core solution for those who have limited physical space but want 64-bit computing.
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Building A Liquid-Cooled MicroATX Gaming MonsterOct 4, 2011 - in Reviews
You don't need a massive case to cram in tons of computing muscle. With a little help from a few manufacturers, our excessively-overclocked GeForce GTX 580 SLI build is small enough to sit atop most desks (and smoke our $2000 SBM machine).
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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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System Builder Marathon, Sept. 2011: $500 Gaming PCSep 21, 2011 - in Reviews
A few months ago, we built our $500 gaming PC using Intel's Sandy Bridge-based Core i3 processor, and it was a real screamer. This time around we're switching back to an overclockable Phenom II X4 and hoping threaded performance helps our case.
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System Builder Marathon, Sept. 2011: $1000 Enthusiast PCSep 20, 2011 - in Reviews
This quarter's $1000 enthusiast-oriented PC gets a new lease on life with a 30 GB solid-state drive and a couple of GeForce GTX 460s. Does that make a difference over the last build and its conventional hard disk and Radeon HD 6850 CrossFire setup?
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System Builder Marathon, Sept. 2011: $2000 Performance PCSep 19, 2011 - in Reviews
Falling memory prices make it easier to spend our $2000 budget on the fastest available components. How much faster is a pair of GeForce GTX 580s than two Radeon HD 6970 cards? Noticeably. But is the value any more compelling? You're about to find out.