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680i Motherboard Comparison Part 2Feb 22, 2007 - in Reviews
A broader selection of high-end NForce 680i SLI chipset platforms is finally beginning to surface, but was it worth the wait? We compare the performance, overclocking potential and other features of three newcomers to Part 1 entries.
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AMD Crossfire Xpress 3200 Chipset for Core 2 Rolls, But Doesn't RockFeb 13, 2007 - in Reviews
The new AMD chipset, also known as RD600, keeps pace with Intel's P965/975X and Nvidia's nForce 680i SLI, but is lacking in terms of features. Great overclocking results and a superb motherboard by DFI save the day, fortunately.
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The Southbridge Battle: nforce 6 MCP vs. ICH7 vs. ICH8Jan 3, 2007 - in Reviews
The nforce 680i may be the enthusiast's darling, but what about the chipset's interface capabilities? We scrutinize its RAID and USB 2.0 performance and compare it to other chipsets from Intel as well as Nvidia.
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More Than Just a 'Paper Launch': 680i Motherboard Comparison, Part 1Dec 21, 2006 - in Reviews
Over a month has passed since Nvidia announced the official release of its long-awaited 680i chipset to support Intel's Core 2 desktop processors. Part 1 of our comparison features a few early motherboard examples, as we continue to wait for the release of other products.
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Intel or Nvidia? nForce 680i Challenges Intel P965 and 975XDec 19, 2006 - in Reviews
Motherboards with Nvidia's nForce 680i chipset are now hitting the shelves, so we decided it was time for a chipset battle. The goal? To find out what is the best solution for your Core 2 Duo system.
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Four MicroATX Mobos for Core 2Nov 22, 2006 - in Reviews
Planning on building a power-efficient PC for your home or office? Then you'll want to check out these MicroATX motherboards for your HTPC or low-power PC.
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Shootout at the Core 2 Corral: Seven P965 Motherboards ComparedNov 13, 2006 - in Reviews
Launched as a companion to Intel's Core 2 Duo processors, the P965 chipset can be found in a range of products, from fancy to inexpensive. In this review, seven motherboards from six manufacturers compete for your buying dollar.
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Four 975X Motherboards For Core 2 DuoOct 11, 2006 - in Reviews
Intel's Core 2 Duo is the best desktop processor, but which is the best motherboard? We took a look at four 975X offerings from Asus, Foxconn, Intel and MSI.
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Tom's Socket AM2 Motherboard Summer SlamSep 19, 2006 - in Reviews
The wow factor plays a big part in the latest crop of premium feature-packed AM2 boards. We look at eight of the hottest.
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Taiwan's New Economy is Sink or SwimSep 6, 2006 - in Reviews
Asus' recent joint-venture with Gigabyte depicts the conversion of the IT business into a mature industry. Those who don't want to disappear need to expedite their business, because brand-building and nieche-crawling don't cut the mustard. Who is next on the list?
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Can You Run Nvidia Dual Graphics Without SLI?Aug 17, 2006 - in Reviews
Nvidia says you need an SLI motherboard to support dual- and quad-Nvidia graphics. But will a cheaper mobo from Epox that isn't SLI certified do the job?
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Six 975X Enthusiast Motherboards for Today and TomorrowMay 22, 2006 - in Reviews
Although AMD's next-generation platform is here now, the anticipation surrounding the upcoming Intel processor is tremendous. The latest motherboard generation is powerful and well equipped, and this means more choices for the consumer. Which one will make you happy?
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AOpen Releases Core Duo To The DesktopMar 7, 2006 - in Reviews
The i975Xa-YDG is the first ATX motherboard to support Intel's mobile Core Duo processor, pairing high performance and energy efficiency. It represents the kickoff for a broad Core Duo assault that could enable new PC applications based on tiny physical dimensions.
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ATI's Crossfire Xpress 3200 Chipset Takes OffMar 1, 2006 - in Reviews
The new dual PCIe x16 chipset from ATI is the most advanced core logic product around, but can it beat Nvidia's nForce4 SLI X16 champ? We checked into its features, performance and graphics scalability.
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The M1697 Concludes The ULi PortfolioJan 30, 2006 - in Reviews
Due to ULi's imminent merge with NVIDIA, the single-chip M1697 is the company's last core logic product. While being a value product, it also helps draw a picture of the fresh potential that will transfer to Santa Clara.
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MSI K8N Diamond PlusJan 26, 2006 - in Reviews
MSI is starting the new year off with a bang. Its newest Socket 939 board sports a lavish feature set, complete with a high-end on-board sound solution. But how good really is the performance of MSI's K8N Diamond Plus HiFi-Edition?
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BIOS from A to ZJan 4, 2006 - in Reviews
Turn on hidden power functions, boot faster, speed up RAM and your CPU, tune your chipsets, deactivate unused functions... Secret BIOS settings can make Windows XP better, faster, and more stable.
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Asus, DFI, MSI Give Mobos The Crossfire TreatmentDec 26, 2005 - in Reviews
ATI's Crossfire graphics platform is now available after NVIDIA's dual card SLI has had over a year to find its way in the channels. We look at three Crossfire ready motherboards from Asus, DFI and MSI to see whether it has been worth the wait or not.
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Dual Graphics Platforms, Part IIDec 15, 2005 - in Reviews
There is a lot more to dual card graphics than the extra frame rates ATI and NVIDIA's respective Crossfire and SLI platforms offer. Besides their overclocking potential, we look at the storage interface performance of ATI Crossfire and the NVIDIA nForce4 SLI X16 platforms. We've also included VIA's new K8T900 dual graphics chipset in our lineup.
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The Dual Graphics Platform Battle, Part 1Nov 29, 2005 - in Reviews
ATI calls it Crossfire. NVIDIA calls it SLI. In Part I of our comparative look at dual-card graphics, we detail the two graphic giants' chipsets and what you get by investing in an Asus Crossfire or SLI motherboard.
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Intel Goes Dual Graphics With 975X ChipsetNov 14, 2005 - in Reviews
Intel's 975X does not increase system performance, nor does it introduce additional features. Still, it finds perfect justification for existence, simply by being the first core logic product Intel has specifically targeted at the dual graphics market.
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One Gigabyte Motherboard, Four Graphics CardsOct 4, 2005 - in Reviews
It's the coolest nForce4 SLI motherboard you have ever seen. The GA-8N SLI Quad is capable of running as many as four (!) x16 PCI Express graphics cards, and allows the attachment of ten displays!
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The Pentium Elite, Part 2: 955X versus nForce4 IESep 26, 2005 - in Reviews
In this second article in a two-part series, we complete our comparison test of the best premium motherboards on the market, by examining five high-end boards based on the Intel 955X chipset.
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BIOS for BeginnersSep 22, 2005 - in Reviews
Are you not sure how to tune up your BIOS, or how to get starting with overclocking your PC? Here is a step-by-step guide to setting BIOS parameters, using a popular Asus motherboard as an example.
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Three Premium nForce4 Motherboards from Gigabyte, Jetway, and MSISep 21, 2005 - in Reviews
Which chipset: Intel or NVIDIA? We start our big comparison test of the best premium motherboards on the market with three nForce4-based Pentium motherboards.
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ASRock 939Dual-SATA2: With AGP and PCIeSep 16, 2005 - in Reviews
ULi's M1695 chipset shines thanks to simultaneous support of AGP and PCI Express. The first motherboard to use the platform comes from ASRock - can the budget Asus brand exploit the chipset's potential?
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The Value Connection of 6 Intel 945P MotherboardsSep 1, 2005 - in Reviews
Intel's chipset family has come a long way to offer the broadest feature set ever. And yes, we're making it official: Intel is closing the price/performance ratio gap vs. AMD. Our tests involving six 945P motherboards tell the story.
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Budget And Premium Motherboards At The CrossroadsAug 15, 2005 - in Reviews
Sometimes a single manufacturer offers a wide selection of motherboards, all able to host your desired processor. This leaves the user with an essential question: are premium motherboards worth the extra money? We compared MSI's budget motherboard with its highest-end model to find out.
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Intel's 955X Dual-Core Chipset Better For Business Users Than NVidia's nForce4Jun 29, 2005 - in Reviews
With dual core processing support, a faster DDR2 controller, more PCI-Express lines, RAID5 and Active Management, Intel clearly threw in everything it had in the design of its latest high-end chipset. But does the 955X really cut it vis-à-vis its ambitious specs?
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THG's Secret Test Sauces RevealedJun 13, 2005 - in Reviews
Many vendors live and die by THG's benchmarks. But what methodology do we use when we run our benchmark tests? THG offers its first ever behind-the-scenes look.
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