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Six $220-280 Z77 Express-Based Motherboards, ReviewedOct 9, 2012 - in Reviews
Expanded graphics card support, enhanced on-board features that include Thunderbolt on some models, and more-robust voltage control are all good reasons to consider paying a little extra for a higher-end motherboard. Today we examine five top choices.
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Seven Sub-$160 Z77 Express Motherboards, ReviewedJul 22, 2012 - in Reviews
Intel’s LGA 1155 interface is designed for mainstream buyers, yet the firm’s Ivy Bridge-based processors put it in the performance spotlight. We compare seven Z77 Express motherboards that deliver enthusiast-class performance at mainstream prices.
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Everything You Need To Know About ThunderboltJun 11, 2012 - in Reviews
A year after its debut on Apple platforms, Thunderbolt is finally available for PCs. Both fast and scalable, the technology’s 10 Gb/s connectivity and potential for external graphics promises to inspire innovation. But is it ready for prime time?
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Intel’s Z77 Express And Lucidlogix MVP: New Features For GamersApr 8, 2012 - in Reviews
Integrated USB 3.0, advanced management features, reduced power consumption, and a new software package from Lucidlogix separate the Z77 Express motherboards from the Z68 chipset that preceded it. Were these capabilities worth waiting for?
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Six $200-$260 LGA 2011 Motherboards, ReviewedFeb 26, 2012 - in Reviews
We know that Intel's X79 Express platform hosts the fastest desktop processors in the company's portfolio. But can it be made more affordable? We round up the least-expensive $200-$260 motherboards to determine how much you have to give up for cheap X79.
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Seven $260-$320 X79 Express Motherboards, ReviewedJan 11, 2012 - in Reviews
With 40 lanes of PCIe 3.0 connectivity to host all of our high-bandwidth devices, LGA 2011 certainly qualifies as a premium processor interface. Today we examine seven X79-based motherboards that offer high-end features at a more palatable price.
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From $100 To $160: Five Z68-Based Boards, ComparedJul 10, 2011 - in Reviews
Value-oriented system builders celebrate new-found performance and features as Intel continues pushing its mainstream platform towards the high-end. Today, we draw a line in the sand and consider five motherboards priced between $100 and $160.
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P67 Motherboard Roundup: Nine $150-200 BoardsJan 9, 2011 - in Reviews
Improved per-clock performance and higher achievable frequencies are sure to put Intel’s latest K-Series CPUs on top of many builders’ whish lists, but they’ll still need a new socket to put it in. We test nine enthusiast-oriented LGA-1155 motherboards.
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Budget Computing: Nine H55 And H57 Motherboards ComparedFeb 24, 2010 - in Reviews
Providing an HDCP-compliant audio path for its latest integrated-video CPUs, Intel’s new H55 and H57 chipsets are certain to appeal to both home theater and office system builders. We inspect nine samples to find out what else these value boards can do.
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Say Goodbye To Your BIOS: Hello, UEFI!Dec 29, 2009 - in Reviews
Alright, so it's not as simple as waving the BIOS away. While the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface is ready to replace the old and inflexible BIOS, most platform vendors aren't prepared, even though we’re about to run into a new storage barrier.
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P55 On Boost: Five LGA 1156 Boards Between $200 And $250Dec 14, 2009 - in Reviews
Intel’s P55 Express remains a mainstream chipset, so by breaking through the $200 barrier, we have high expectations of superb overclocking, unsurpassed stability, and uncompromising features. Can all of today’s boards meet those enthusiast demands?
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Southbridge Battle: 780a, ICH10 and SB750, ComparedAug 11, 2009 - in Reviews
Modern southbridges support multiple RAID levels via software, but do they deliver decent performance? We used six Intel SSDs and tortured the top three by AMD, Intel and Nvidia. As if that weren't cruel enough, we added LSI's 6 Gb/s SAS card to the mix.
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Move Over G45: Nvidia's GeForce 9300 ArrivesOct 15, 2008 - in Reviews
Until now, AMD’s struggling processor lineup has been propped up by untouchable integrated platforms. Nvidia’s GeForce 9300 mGPU challenges that dominance with refined Intel-based core logic. Now updated with Phenom X4 9600 benchmarks.