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Best Gaming CPUs For The Money: November 2011Nov 27, 2011 - in Reviews
November was a busy month in the CPU world, with the introduction of Intel's LGA 2011 platform and the Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition CPU. The Core i7-3930K and Core i7-2700K processors also made it to online retailers, in addition to AMD's FX-4100.
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Best Gaming CPUs For The Money: October 2011Oct 25, 2011 - in Reviews
AMD's long-awaited FX-series CPUs arrived in October, and we discuss the impact that the company's Bulldozer architecture has on gaming. AMD also introduced other products into retail, including its Phenom II X4 960T, A4-3300, and Phenom II X2 270.
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Best Gaming CPUs For The Money: September 2011Sep 27, 2011 - in Reviews
AMD's Zambezi processor isn't here yet. But Intel is keeping us busy with 16 new Sandy Bridge-based CPUs, all of which are covered in this month's update. AMD shows us a couple of new Llano-based chips, and we get our hands on Intel's Core i7-3960X.
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Intel Skulltrail Part 1: The Power of 8 CoresFeb 6, 2008 - in Reviews
Intel's Skulltrail platform sports 8 cores running at 4 GHz each and uses a quad-core memory interface. Developed out of fear of AMD's Phenom, Intel's fastest hardware meets underdeveloped software.
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770: Paper Tiger?Nov 18, 2007 - in Reviews
Intel introduced it's 45 nm Penryn technology 3 weeks ago. Today, on the same day AMD launched it's Phenom 9700 quad-core processor series, Intel announced the QX9770 (due Q1 2008). What's up?
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Overclocking: Dual- vs. Quad-Core CPUsNov 8, 2007 - in Reviews
When overclocking, are there significant advantages to using quad-core instead of dual-core CPUs? We do extensive testing using Intel's E6750 and Q6600 processors.
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A 4.1 GHz Dual Core at $130 - Can it be True?May 10, 2006 - in Reviews
The Pentium D 805 is a budget CPU, but it puts lots of processors from AMD and Intel to shame. Although it is not based on the latest 65 nm core, this CPU remains stable even when operating at amazing 4.1 GHz. What will this mean for the status quo in the computer industry?
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The 65 nm Pentium D 900's Coming Out PartyJan 5, 2006 - in Reviews
Today marks the launch of eight Pentium D 900 CPUS as the world waits to see where Intel's 65 nm process will take the next generation of Pentium CPUs. But does process technology alone suffice to beat the performance and heat specs of AMD's finest?
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The Mother of All CPU Charts 2005/2006Nov 21, 2005 - in Reviews
Tom's Hardware Guide compares 77 processors with frequencies ranging up to 3,800 MHz. At the same time, we look back on the advances in the CPU area since our last CPU charts article and the performance improvements they have brought with them.
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Intel's 925XE: Does Beating the 1 GHz FSB Barrier Matter?Oct 12, 2004 - in Reviews
We managed to secure early samples of Intel's P4 Extreme Edition 925XE chipset, complete with a 1,066 MHz speed FSB. So while the 1 GHz FSB speed barrier gets beaten, our benchmark course unmasks whether or not Intel's yet-to-be launched device is really something to get excited about.
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AMD's and Intel's End-of-Year CPU Buyer's GuideDec 23, 2003 - in Reviews
If it's time to upgrade your CPU or to buy a new chipset, we offer our end-of-year Buyer's Guide. Here, we surveyed all available processors and identified our favorites in several categories based on price/quality ratios and overclocking capabilities.
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New Processors On Old Boards: Adapters From Upgradeware for Socket 370 and Socket 423Sep 24, 2002 - in Reviews
Because architectures and manufacturer support change so quickly, the life expectancy of the average computer is only couple of years. Upgradeware supplies adapters so that even older motherboards can run the fastest processors.
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A Cool Bunch: How To Put A Lid On The Die Temperature Of Your AthlonSep 16, 2002 - in Reviews
Testing, testing... THG has pulled all the stops to give you the latest in-depth look at the market for CPU fan coolers. No fewer than 55 products were subjected to the rigors of a comprehensive testing procedure with a new CPU simulator.
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Athlon XP Meets P4: A Comparison Of All CPUsOct 31, 2001 - in Reviews
We've got a monster comparison of CPUs highlighting the struggle between Athlon XP and Pentium 4. New benchmarks crown the performance leader as well as the winner for best price/performance ratio.
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K6-2 Performance GuideAug 5, 1998 - in Reviews
The first thing to consider is the memory question. Motherboards based on the ALi Aladdin V chipset usually are slightly faster than MVP3 chipset boards when equipped with 512 kB L2 cache