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The New Generation Is Here: Celeron 2.0 GHz, with 0.13 µmOct 16, 2002 - in Reviews
With the introduction of its 2 GHz Celeron, Intel has undertaken a general overhaul of its processors, because this low-cost model is now based on the Northwood core. This means that the new model not only heats up less but is also more powerful. Furthermore, the conversion to 0.13 µm might allow for extreme overclocking once again - we really pushed the new processor to the limit this time...
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15" LCD Comparison Part III: Better and CheaperOct 15, 2002 - in Reviews
At last - the price of LCD screens is finally coming down! In just a few weeks, the price of the monitors tested has dropped by between 8% and 21%, especially on the best of the bunch, the Samsung 152T. The average price of the new selection is around US$400 (460 Euros)!
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Western Digital Breaks a Record: WD2000JB with 200 GBOct 11, 2002 - in Reviews
At Western Digital, 7,200 rpm and 8 MB cache are the cornerstones for high performance. The new generation of hard drives now comes with capacities of 120, 180 and 200 GB, depending on the model. Read on to find out how the top-of-the-line model sizes up in our test. We also tell you which products have been announced by competing companies.
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Portable CD Tattoos with Yamaha's CRW-F1UX USB 2.0 BurnerOct 10, 2002 - in Reviews
Previously, we reviewed the CRW-F1, with its unique write functions such as Disc-T@2 and Advanced Audio Master Recording Quality. Now, we bring you an in-depth look at its external brother, the CRW-F1UX with USB 2.0, with additional benchmarks. And, you can see how it sizes up to other external recorders.
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The Smallest of Them All: The P4/2400 Micro PCOct 9, 2002 - in Reviews
Ultra compact and fast to boot: we put Jadetec's Micro PC through its paces. In addition, we bring you a comparison with the popular Mini PC and the traditional hulking PC.
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DDR400 for Athlon: A Comparison of 9 MotherboardsOct 7, 2002 - in Reviews
With support for 400 MHz DDR memory, boards with the VIA KT400 chipset have a leg up. While our initial tests were unable to verify any advantages from using DDR400, the chipset now puts on quite a show. We tested all the boards with DDR400 as well as DDR333 in order to determine, once and for all, which chipset is the better of the two, the KT333 or the KT400.
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HLSL's, Cg and the RenderMonkeyOct 4, 2002 - in Reviews
A game programmer gives an overview of the HLSL battles of 3D graphics. Some day all 3D graphics will be made this way, or is it all just a bunch of phtooey?
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NV18 & NV28: NVIDIA Chips with AGP-8x FlavorOct 4, 2002 - in Reviews
AGP 8x is the new favorite feature among graphics card and motherboard manufacturers. Following ATI, NVIDIA has now also invested in an AGP 8x interface for the GeForce4 MX440 and Ti4200 chips, and this takes the form of the NV18 and NV28. A first test gives you an idea of whether or not AGP 8x is really worth it for PC gamers.
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Preview: ATI's All In Wonder 9700 PROOct 2, 2002 - in Reviews
ATI introduces its new All In Wonder 9700 PRO, which is based on ATI's new DirectX 9 GPU, the R300. We bring you a first look at the features of this latest multimedia card.
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AMD Travels Through Time: Athlon XP 2800+ with Dual-DDROct 1, 2002 - in Reviews
AMD reacts to Intel's dominance: the Athlon XP 2800+ puts the P4/2800 in its place. Further highlights are the nForce2 with Dual DDR400 and 166 MHz FSB.
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OS Comparison: On Which Operating System Do Games Run Best?Sep 30, 2002 - in Reviews
Windows 98/Me still offers the best performance for computer games - at least this is the usual opinion among the discussion groups on the Internet. But is this really the case? In order to find out, we made a comparison between Windows ME, 2000, XP and XP SP1.
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Reader How Tos: A System To Convert VHS and 8 mm Tape To DVDSep 28, 2002 - in Reviews
If you wondered what it takes to get published on Tom's Hardware Guide, here's a start. Tom's Hardware reader Jim Tomlinson submitted this article, and we thought it would be a good idea to give our informed, enthusiastic, and very capable readers a chance to flex their knowledge online. Jim explains how he put a computer system together to make DVD movies from old VHS and 8MM videocassettes.
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Trailblazing with CRW-F1 and DiscT@2!Sep 27, 2002 - in Reviews
The recordable DVD has finally started to become affordable, and CD-RW recorder technology has reached a state of maturity. The Yamaha CRW-F1 has cashed in on this trend and delivers unheard-of performance and a huge range of features.
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Alternatives to HP: Canon S520 and S750Sep 26, 2002 - in Reviews
As the new season gets under way, many of us are wondering whether we should opt for the Canon S750, which is considered to be very fast and sparing with the ink, or for the lovely, brand new HP deskjet 5550. Or maybe the S520, which is even cheaper and barely slower than the S750. So, who will get the THG stamp of approval?
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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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Surprise From An Outsider: Samsung SV1204H With 120 GBSep 20, 2002 - in Reviews
Technologically, Samsung is among the top of the leagues - its new 120 GB hard drive works with high data density and only two platters of 60 GB each. At the same time, this drive is much more reasonably priced than comparable products from its rivals. We take a look at how the SV1204H sizes up in our performance test.
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Building Your Own PC, Part 2: Assembly Step by StepSep 18, 2002 - in Reviews
In part one, we covered the components basics. Now, we are going to show both novice and advanced DIY builders how to assemble all of the components and put together a fully operational machine.
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DDR333 for P4: 16 Boards with Intel 845G - Part IISep 17, 2002 - in Reviews
A tidal wave of 845G boards has hit the market. We threw down the gauntlet to all P4 DDR chipsets that support DDR333 and include on-board graphics. DDR333 once again squared up to DDR266 as we put 16 boards through their paces.
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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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Creative Labs MuVo: The Singing DisketteSep 13, 2002 - in Reviews
The MP3 personal stereo with memory is a brilliant product, but generally too expensive. Creative Labs has simplified it by making it smaller and more affordable. But above all, it has also added a USB key connector so it can be used as a super-diskette. Here's the lowdown on a stroke of genius.
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Hot Contraband: P4 With 3.6 GHzSep 9, 2002 - in Reviews
Too hot to handle: Intel aims to launch the P4 3.6 GHz in mid-2003. For this exclusive report, THG tested CPUs of the future, bringing you benchmarks for P4s in the 3.6 GHz, 3.33 GHz and 3.06 GHz variations.
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HP DeskJet 5550: The Star Of The New SeasonSep 6, 2002 - in Reviews
The competition can start worrying. HP has taken a technological leap forward. Out goes the PhotoRet III and in comes the PhotoRet IV with a million colors. The new Deskjet 5550 prints text perfectly, and its pictures are as good as those of the best photo printers. There are a few caveats, however...
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Changing Of The Guard: Four Athlon Motherboards For DDR400Sep 5, 2002 - in Reviews
AMD is back! Thanks to the Athlon XP 2600+, the chip manufacturer is now able to catch up with the fastest Pentium 4 systems over 2.5 GHz. Equally important, however, is a fast platform. VIA's new KT400 chipset promises more performance because it supports DDR400 memory. We put the first four motherboards through intensive testing - and the results are astonishing.
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Building Your Own PC, Part 1: Know-How for Do-It-YourselfersSep 4, 2002 - in Reviews
Novices needn't be scared of the insides of their PC. This guide provides the basics for the proverbial "dummies," though advanced users can also learn something.
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Battling Brothers: Celeron vs. Pentium 4Sep 3, 2002 - in Reviews
Since its launch several months ago, the new Celeron has made a name for itself as an inexpensive processor that is compatible with Intel's Socket 478 platform. While its "little brother" has a smaller L2 cache, the Pentium 4 is equal in everything else. How does the Celeron really stand up in a duel of brothers?
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IDE Training Course, Part 3: Using RAIDAug 30, 2002 - in Reviews
The third part of our IDE training course is devoted to practical issues. In a marathon project we put all the popular RAID modes to the test for you, keeping an eye not only on performance but also on data security.
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Speed Isn't Everything: P4/2800 Meets Athlon XP 2600+Aug 26, 2002 - in Reviews
Intel responds with the P4/2800, making life hard for AMD. Can the Athlon XP hold up against the pressure? We bring you the biggest test so far!
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At The Last Second: AMD's Trump Card - The Athlon XP 2600+Aug 21, 2002 - in Reviews
Unexpectedly, the Athlon XP 2600+ has been overhauled, and it manages to catch up with the P4/2533. It's all new, and it's a harsh fight between AMD and Intel. Also, we bring you some extreme tuning with the Athlon XP 3400+ at 2666 MHz.
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How To Assemble The Ultimate ToolboxAug 20, 2002 - in Reviews
What an incredible selection of tools you have! You can assmble your Ultimate Toolbox and become more organized and productive. Having the right tool for the job can be difficult, but we help you get started with show you an example of the Ultimate Toolbox.
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ATi Radeon 9700 PRO - Pretender To The ThroneAug 19, 2002 - in Reviews
Just one month after the product launch, the new ATI Radeon 9700 PRO arrives on the market. We give you an extensive look at how the world's first DirectX 9 card compares in practice to the NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti4600, which has been the fastest 3D consumer-level graphics card up till now.
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