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The Final Battle: P4/2400 vs. Athlon XP 2100+ (2400+)Apr 2, 2002 - in Reviews
The new P4 challenges its rival, the Athlon XP 2100+. We tested a total of 25 CPUs and we also bring you exclusive benchmarks for the Athlon XP 2400+
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Progressive Housing: gTower Aluminum Case From American Media SystemsMar 29, 2002 - in Reviews
Aluminum cases are lightweight and look pretty cool, making them the perfect computer housing for demanding users. We took a look at the CF-1006 "gTower" from American Media Systems. Is it worth its price?
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Under Scrutiny: Four 1200 dpi ScannersMar 27, 2002 - in Reviews
The new generation of scanners uses all of its wiles to tempt you. Scanners have plenty of attractive selling points for 2002, and even the most modest of the bunch is happy to add a range of buttons to the front of the casing and improve the design. Scanners with the most functionality have already adopted the USB 2.0 interface, so they are able to offer spectacularly fast processing time. Others offer units for scanning slides. Yet, in spite of being very different from each other, all of these models have two important points in common: they all have 1200 dpi CCD optical detectors and cost less than $200.
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Comparison of 15" LCD Monitors - Part IIMar 22, 2002 - in Reviews
In January, we tested fourteen 15" LCD monitors. Here are another six, bringing the total up to 20. Included in this batch are models from Apple, Continental Edison, Compaq, HP, NEC and Sony. Some of the improvements that we noticed were the greater contrast and even faster response times. Also, we introduce a new IPS panel test, in addition to the previous TN+Film and MVA tests. The prices are even more attractive this time around!
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Preview of the New OpenGL Chips - Radeon 8800 vs. Quadro4 750XGLMar 20, 2002 - in Reviews
ATI's graphics card FireGL 8800 and ELSA's GLoria4 750XGL are duking it out over workstation users. The hardware is complete, but the drivers still need some brushing-up. The first round of benchmarks offers an initial glimpse at their performance.
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Comparison: Twelve 19" CRT MonitorsMar 19, 2002 - in Reviews
While the LCD monitor was an unprecedented success in 2001, it remains a bit of a rarity nonetheless. The good old CRT has life in it yet, and don't you forget it! But as comfort and quality are two major factors in image viewing, the time is ripe for a little comparison of 19" flat-screen monitors and a new appraisal of the technology. And away we go...
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Intel's Strike Force: 19 DDR-Motherboards With 845 Chipset and DDR-SupportMar 18, 2002 - in Reviews
Bending to industry pressure, Intel added DDR support for the 845 chipset - and the long desired alternative to RDRAM was born. Due to Intel's extensive experience in the chipset sector, most people will prefer the 845 chipset to other solutions, and its availability is also widespread. We put a total of 19 motherboards to the test in order to give you well-founded advice.
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DivX 5.0: From T-shirt To Dress SuitMar 15, 2002 - in Reviews
The popular "DivX" MPEG-4-Codec takes on a professional look with a new start-up, new developers and marketing, plus a cool Web site and a product that millions are using. On the streets they call it the "MP3 of video." But is it strong enough to survive?
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Athlon XP 2100+: AMD Turns Up The HeatMar 13, 2002 - in Reviews
In this latest round in the megahertz race we compare 23 processors from AMD and Intel in 20 different benchmarks. Is the new Athlon XP 2100+ at 1733 MHz able to outclass the Intel Pentium 4 at 2200 MHz?
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The Dual Trap: Athlon MP 2000+ vs. Xeon 2200Mar 13, 2002 - in Reviews
AMD Athlon MP 2000+ attacks Intel Xeon 2200. And what's up with Intel's Hyperthreading technology, which virtually doubles the number of CPUs?
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SiS 645DX - Is This The Best Chipset For The P4?Mar 11, 2002 - in Reviews
Our previous tests have shown that Rambus holds the performance edge for P4. However, this Wednesday, SiS will announce the SiS 645DX, which supports DDR333 and 133 MHz FSB, at CeBIT. We test eight P4 chipsets and get an exclusive preview of how the 645DX stacks up. Find out if this is the best chipset for the P4.
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Photo Printers: Canon S900 and S9000Mar 7, 2002 - in Reviews
Canon 2002 is turning out to be even more aggressive than usual! The old S800 series has been replaced by six new printers. Two of these really stand out: the S900 and the S9000. The new series of printers still uses six cartridges, but the number of nozzles has doubled and there is a new border-free printing function. In order to be as thorough as possible, we not only compared them to the S800, but also to their rivals from Epson and HP. The following tests look at speed, quality and photo costs, in detail.
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Western Digital WD1200JB With 8 MB Cache: Outperforms SCSI DrivesMar 5, 2002 - in Reviews
Western Digital demonstrates what can be done with top-notch IDE drives: The WD1200JB arms itself with an 8 MB cache to beat off its competitors and make its way towards SCSI performance - all of this at an acceptable price, of course. What can we expect from this mega-drive?
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First Sightings: Three Early Samples of the GeForce4 Ti4600Mar 4, 2002 - in Reviews
Boards based on the NVIDIA GeForce4 started shipping on the first day of March, and we have a first look at 3 GeForce4 Ti4600 cards from ASUS, Leadtek, and Creative.
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IDE-RAID With Notebook Drives: Quick And QuietMar 1, 2002 - in Reviews
Desktop drives are fast performers, but sometimes the noise and high temperatures they generate can be annoying. In contrast, notebook drives are perfectly gentle. By putting two of them into an IDE stripeset (RAID 0), we obtained high performance as well. Could this really be a feasible alternative?
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Getting The Most Out Of Your TiVoFeb 28, 2002 - in Reviews
Adding more storage space to your TiVo is almost as simple as adding a second hard drive to your PC. But it definetely wouldn't have been this simple if TiVo hadn't decided to use Linux for its operating system. Armed with two hard drives, the use of some freely available utilities, this article, and some free time, you, too, can get more recording time out of your TiVo.
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THG Visits AMD: The First PCs With The Hammer CPUFeb 27, 2002 - in Reviews
We've got exclusive photos showing you a first glimpse at the AMD "Hammer". And, within a short period of time, we were able to evaluate the first two PC systems running on this platform.
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Behind The Silicon Curtain: Exclusive Test Of The P4/2666 With 533 MHz RambusFeb 25, 2002 - in Reviews
Tom's Hardware Guide infiltrates the Intel Empire and gets a glimpse of things to come: we show you how the Intel P4/2666 with 533 MHz Rambus stacks up.
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OpenGL 2.0 - Out To Save Programmable GraphicsFeb 22, 2002 - in Reviews
The danger with pixel shaders and vertex shaders is that there is no standard for programmability of graphics hardware. A schism has formed within DirectX between the competing demands of GPU makers Nvidia and ATI. Noted analyst Jon Peddie gives THG an exclusive first look at a White Paper on how OpenGL 2.0 is trying to bring stability and open standards to programmable graphics and GPUs.
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DDR333 For Athlon: VIA KT333 vs. KT266AFeb 20, 2002 - in Reviews
New memory modules and chipsets bring the promise of greater speed and more features for AMD processors. Our test shows the advantages that the KT333 offers in comparison to its competitors.
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Four 5-Megapixel Cameras In ReviewFeb 13, 2002 - in Reviews
These little gems are designed to enhance their brands' image by showing off what the manufacturer can do, thereby (hopefully) attracting professionals as well as those amateurs who can afford it. And, with their ergonomics and cutting-edge technology, they certainly shine. But is what they offer really worth the extra cost?
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3.2 GHz Athlon Power: Dual Boards From ASUS and MSIFeb 11, 2002 - in Reviews
Are you ready to go dualie? Does a dual Athlon system consistently work to its full performance potential, and is it worth the cost?
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PC Graphics Beyond XBOX - NVIDIA Introduces GeForce4Feb 6, 2002 - in Reviews
Today NVIDIA launches two new graphics chips and 3 new cards for each, making it six new products. While the GeForce4 Ti series of cards will be using the new high-end chip with the code name 'NV25', the GeForce4 MX value series will be based on NVIDIA's new low-cost solution 'NV17'.
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Too Much Of A Good Thing? The Lowdown On 128 MB GeForce3 Ti200 CardsFeb 5, 2002 - in Reviews
When talking about memory, can too much ever be enough? Or is that idea really just an evil myth perpetuated by those plotting PR flaks to squeeze every last dollar out of the enthusiast's wallet, while not really delivering any measurable benefit at all? We take a look at 128 MB GeForce3 Ti200 cards, and see whether the extra bucks add up to extra performance and extra value.
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Everything There Is To Know About the Xbox: Technology, Games, Accessories and What's At StakeFeb 4, 2002 - in Reviews
With the Xbox, Microsoft wants to establish itself in the console arena. The technology, as well as the programming, has been borrowed from the PC, but nevertheless, it is not merely a computer that has been modified. It really is a new video game concept. If you want to know everything that is going on here-the technology, the games, the programming and the accessories, this article bares all. We will introduce all aspects of the new console to you and, in particular, unveil its capacities. Furthermore, you will find a selection of the best games and a specialist's opinion of the programming. Of course, we have compared it to the PS and Playstation 2 ...
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Looks Good for the Money: The Cornerstone p2460 19" Flat Screen CRT DisplayFeb 1, 2002 - in Reviews
The Cornerstone p2460 19" flat screen, aperture grille CRT is considered to be an industrial monitor aimed at the corporate market, although the $379 price also makes it attractive for the home user. While the p2460 is a good quality monitor that provides a very nice image, the unit we tested was not without a few flaws.
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The Next 'BX': 13 Motherboards For Pentium 4 With Intel's 845 Chipset and Socket mPGA478Jan 30, 2002 - in Reviews
Teaming up a Pentium 4 with a SDRAM might seem like a horrible idea to anybody who cares about performance, but the industry has accepted the i845 chipset just fine. As a matter of fact, this duo has brought Pentium 4 systems to an attractive price point, which is crucial for the OEM business. For this article, we took a look at 13 motherboards with the Brookdale chipset.
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Clash Of The OC'd Titans: Athlon XP 2300+ vs. Pentium 4/3000Jan 28, 2002 - in Reviews
This is what you've been waiting for: In this summit of the fastest overclocked CPUs, the top models from AMD and Intel go head to head. Feel the need for speed? Check this out.
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Aquanox - Bringing 3D To Its KneesJan 24, 2002 - in Reviews
We give 3D graphics cards a workout with the retail version of Aquanox, and discover the limits of power of today's 3D graphics. Your next hardware upgrade may come sooner than you think.
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A Lackluster Premiere: ALi Aladdin-P4Jan 23, 2002 - in Reviews
Nowadays, even ALi is offering a chipset for the Pentium 4, making the current selection of chipsets larger than ever before. Can the Aladdin-P4 keep up with the competition?
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