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Atom, Athlon, or Nano? Energy-Savers ComparedOct 3, 2008 - in Reviews
We compared Intel’s Atom 230 and VIA’s Nano L2100 processors hoping to find the best product for low-power applications. VIA is in the vanguard of performance. Is this enough to beat Atom?
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11-Way P45 Motherboard ShootoutAug 25, 2008 - in Reviews
Two formerly high-end features—PCI Express 2.0 transfers and native Crossfire support—separate Intel’s new mainstream P45 Express chipset from its earlier P35 Express. Eleven motherboards challenge the market with features, performance and value.
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Quick Look: Gigabyte 790GX MotherboardAug 8, 2008 - in Picture Story
A picture story of Gigabyte's 790GX offering.
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Editor's Corner: 790GX On The WebAug 7, 2008 - in Reviews
It's always interesting to read what others have to say about hardware, so we've gone through some of the other 790GX launch stories for a better idea of what the community thinks about an enthusiast platform with built-in graphics.
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AMD 790GX: RV610 For Enthusiasts?Aug 6, 2008 - in Reviews
Unprecedented Phenom overclocking? The fastest graphics core to ever live on a motherboard plus CrossFire support? A brand new southbridge with enhanced storage? AMD’s new 790GX combines all of those features and more in a package aimed at enthusiasts.
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790i Ultra SLI Motherboards ComparedJul 31, 2008 - in Reviews
SLI support has been Nvidia’s only advantage in performance chipsets, but the 790i Ultra SLI is proving to be tough competition for Intel’s X48 Express. Today we test every available model using the graphics giant’s latest chipset technology.
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Making Motherboards The Gigabyte WayJul 22, 2008 - in Picture Story
Unless something goes horribly wrong, you only see your motherboard in its final form, decked out with copper cooling and flashing LEDs. Gigabyte showed us how much work goes into getting a board from blank PCB to action-ready.
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AMD and Nvidia Platforms Do BattleJul 18, 2008 - in Reviews
AMD's 780G versus Nvidia's GeForce 8200. Both platforms turn integrated chipsets into hybrid graphics solutions. We look at microATX boards from ASRock to find the best all-in-one AMD platform.
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Intel P45: The New Chipset Lacks ProgressJul 10, 2008 - in Reviews
Intel's new mainstream chipset introduces support for PCI Express 2.0 and an ICH10 southbridge. But the added value compared to its predecessor, P35, turns out to be small.
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X48 Motherboard Comparison, Part 2Jun 10, 2008 - in Reviews
With all the commotion concerning Intel’s upcoming “mainstream” chipset, it’s easy to forget that the X48 Express continues to be the company’s top pick.
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High-End Chipset BattleMay 29, 2008 - in Reviews
We compare Intel’s X48 and Nvidia’s nForce 790i Ultra SLI enthusiast chipset features, performance, overclocking, power consumption and interface capabilities
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NFORCE 780a SLI Motherboard ComparisonMay 12, 2008 - in Reviews
Last week we took a quick look at NVidia’s newest feature, Hybrid SLI. Today we’ll see how motherboards using the firm’s first integrated enthusiast chipset compares to one of its closest competitors.
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Tom's Ultimate RAM Speed TestsApr 9, 2008 - in Reviews
We compare all popular DDR2 and DDR3 speeds on both a fast Core 2 Duo and an older Pentium 4 single core. The big question is a simple one: what memory speed do you really need?
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AMD's New 780G Chipset Has Powerful GPUMar 4, 2008 - in Reviews
The 780G's northbridge chip has integrated Radeon HD3200 GPU. No graphics card or powerful CPU needed to build a hi-def HTPC. Crossfire supports added graphics card for very good gaming performance.
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X48 Motherboard ComparisonFeb 25, 2008 - in Reviews
Long ago, Intel promised a higher-speed version of its X38 Express for added stability when using FSB-1600 processors. We're finally able to examine the benefits of X48 Express.
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Intel: Skulltrail Supports Crossfire & SLIFeb 19, 2008 - in Reviews
Game Developers Conference: Intel officially announced its Skulltrail platform along with pricing and availability. The platform supports either ATI Crossfire or Nvidia SLI multi-card graphics solutions.
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Most AM2 Motherboards Not Phenom ReadyDec 26, 2007 - in Reviews
AMD promised that Phenom could be operated in most socket AM2 motherboards. We tried running the new quad core on ten different products - and failed with most of them.
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Tom's New Reference SystemDec 21, 2007 - in Reviews
In 2008, Tom's Hardware will be using a Reference Test System to standardize its test platform across multiple international test labs. Here's your chance to learn all about it before it goes live.
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X38 Comparison Part 2: DDR3 MotherboardsNov 26, 2007 - in Reviews
In our earlier DDR2 motherboard comparison, we found that features, not raw performance, mark the big improvements of Intel's X38 Express chipset compared to the previous P35. Can DDR3 further its improvements?
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X38 Comparison Part 1: DDR2 MotherboardsOct 31, 2007 - in Reviews
Enhanced features separate Intel's X38 from its acclaimed P35 Express, but last-minute revisions have delayed final-revision boards for several weeks. Was it worth the wait?
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Game on with Asus, DFI and Foxconn MobosOct 2, 2007 - in Reviews
Formula, LANParty and Mars: these are Asus, DFI and Foxconn's newest and baddest P35-chipset gaming motherboards. All of them are packed with features, but which one rocks the boat?
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Intel X38 Chipset: A Porsche with the Handbrake OnSep 26, 2007 - in Reviews
Intel successfully introduced the P35 chipset not long ago. Now it is touting the newly released X38 chipset as the high end leader of the Series 3 chipset family. But is X38 a significant step up from P35?
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Can MicroATX Boards Do the Job?Jul 31, 2007 - in Reviews
Many users will find that low-cost motherboards have everything they need. We take a look at three MicroATX boards for Intel Core 2 processors, and see that they perform alike, but their features and power consumption vary quite a bit.
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MSI P35 Platinum Makes a ComebackJul 31, 2007 - in Reviews
Performance leader MSI P35 Platinum Revision 1.0 made a big splash in our P35-DDR2 motherboard comparison but lost the gold due to poor overclocking capabilities. With Revision 1.1, MSI hopes to settle the score.
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Biostar's 'New-and-Improved' P35-DDR3 MotherboardJul 18, 2007 - in Reviews
We revisit our P35-DDR3 motherboard comparison by analyzing a new-and-improved Biostar TP35D3-A7 Deluxe. Our tests show how well the new version compensates for past problems.
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Eight P35-DDR2 Motherboards ComparedJun 19, 2007 - in Reviews
With DDR3 platform testing behind us, we look forward to boards that support current-generation DDR2 performance RAM and next-generation FSB1333 processors. How do these stack up vs. older solutions?
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Pipe Dreams: Six P35-DDR3 Motherboards ComparedJun 5, 2007 - in Reviews
Intel's P35 Express chipset represents next-generation processor and memory compatibility. While other media outlets consider the "DDR2 v DDR3" debate...
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Seven 650i SLI Motherboards ComparedMay 24, 2007 - in Reviews
The 650i SLI chipset is Nvidia's solution for buyers who want SLI on the cheap. We benchmark a bunch of 650i boards against the high-priced 680i SLI reference mobo.
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Intel Intros 3-Series Chipsets with FSB1333 and DDR3May 21, 2007 - in Reviews
Intel will launch its beefed-up P35 chipset next month, which will support yet-to-be-launched 45 nm processors at FSB1333 speeds, DDR3 memory and an improved ICH Southbridge. We have all the benchmarks today.
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Is nForce 650 the Mainstream Master?Mar 19, 2007 - in Reviews
How good is Nvidia's mainstream nForce chipset? The 650i SLI takes on the competition by AMD and Intel.
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