Rage: Performance Analysis On The PC By Don Woligroski published 21 October 11 Equipped with new id Tech 5 graphics engine, Rage is an ambitious game that tackles first-person and vehicle combat. We take a close look at performance with different graphics hardware and CPUs, so that you know exactly what you need for smooth play.
Stereo Shoot-Out: Nvidia's New 3D Vision 2 Vs. AMD's HD3D By Don Woligroski published 17 October 11 Nvidia just updated its stereoscopic 3D ecosystem with 3D Vision 2. We show you what makes this initiative different and how it compares to the competition. Then, we benchmark GeForce and Radeon graphics cards in a no-holds-barred stereo showdown!
Nvidia Announces 3D Vision 2 With New Hardware By Devin Connors, Don Woligroski published 15 October 11 Nvidia is refreshing its popular 3D entertainment platform, now with bigger monitors and brighter screens!
Nettop Round-Up: Four Tiny PCs, Benchmarked And Reviewed By Don Woligroski published 10 October 11 We're testing four nettops: Arctic Cooling’s MC001-BD, ASRock’s CoreHT 252B, Giada’s i50, and Zotac’s Zbox AD03BR-PLUS. All of these tiny, quiet systems take a very different approach to compact computing, and we fill you in on what makes them unique.
Nvidia 3D Vision Vs. AMD HD3D: 18 Games, Evaluated By Don Woligroski published 29 September 11 It’s about time that someone performed a meaningful comparison of 3D-enabled games using Nvidia’s 3D Vision and AMD’s HD3D. We put 18 different titles under the microscope to determine which technology gives you the most playability, most often.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution Performance Analysis By Don Woligroski published 25 August 11 The highly anticipated prequel to the game that started it all, Deus Ex: Human Revolution is now available. We take a close look at this intriguing title, the first to offer in-game morphological anti-aliasing and AMD HD3D support upon its release.
The 23 Greatest Graphics Cards Of All Time By Don Woligroski published 19 August 11 Do you remember the first card that introduced you to 3D gaming? How about the best accelerator you ever owned? Take a trip with us down memory lane as we recount the 23 most powerful graphics boards of their respective eras.
Four Overclocked GeForce GTX 580 Cards, Rounded Up By Don Woligroski published 4 August 11 Today we put four factory-overclocked GeForce GTX 580 cards to the test: Gigabyte’s GeForce GTX 580 Super Overclock, MSI’s N580GTX Twin Frozr II/OC, Calibre’s X580 Captain, and Zotac’s GeForce GTX 580 AMP²! Edition. Which one is worth its premium price?
Duke Nukem Forever: Performance Analysis By Don Woligroski published 19 July 11 It took more than a decade to complete, but the long-awaited sequel to Duke Nukem 3D has finally arrived. We take a look at the performance of Duke Nukem Forever to see how much horsepower it takes to get this iconic character back in action on your PC.
Crysis 2 Goes Direct X 11: The Ultra Upgrade, Benchmarked By Don Woligroski published 12 July 11 It’s here, it’s free, and it’s gorgeous. Crytek provides the DirectX 11 patch for which we've all waited, and we put it to the test to see just what it takes to run Crysis 2 at maximum fidelity. If you've been holding out, now's the time for Crysis 2.
The AMD A8-3500M APU Review: Llano Is Unleashed By Don Woligroski published 14 June 11 Code-named Llano, AMD’s first desktop-class APU arrives today. This single-chip combination of the Stars CPU architecture and Radeon graphics brings unique strengths (and weaknesses) to the table, and we’re here to compare them to Intel's Sandy Bridge.
Gory Gaming: Bulletstorm Performance Analyzed By Don Woligroski published 2 June 11 Although the game had significant performance issues when it was released, Bulletstorm now benefits from the latest graphics drivers and a patch from its developers. Now is the perfect time to see what kind of hardware this game requires for smooth play.
Super-Size Me: Gigabyte's G1.Assassin In An XL-ATX Monster By Don Woligroski published 23 May 11 When it comes to PC form factors, they don't get much larger than XL-ATX. Just how large is Gigabyte's new super-sized G1.Assassin motherboard? Follow along as we walk you through our custom build (with four graphics cards, lots of memory, and an SSD).
The Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Review: Take Off Your Ti By Don Woligroski published 17 May 11 Nvidia strips the Ti moniker and some performance from its GeForce GTX 560 Ti in order to create a new lesser-priced model. Can the company's GeForce GTX 560 stand up to AMD's popular Radeon HD 6870, or does it fall short of the value mark?
AMD Radeon HD 6670 And 6570: Turkeys Or Turkish Delights? By Don Woligroski published 19 April 11 Based on the new Turks GPU, AMD’s Radeon HD 6570 and 6670 graphics cards are poised to hit the $80-$100 market. Do these products have what it takes to compete in this fiercely competitive segment, or are AMD's subtle evolutionary changes too small?
Low-Power Gaming: AMD's E-350 Vs. Intel Atom D525 And Ion 2 By Don Woligroski published 14 April 11 Low-power PC platforms are obviously not built for gaming, but we punish two AMD and Intel systems with popular 3D titles anyway. The results don't shock and awe, but sometimes pleasantly surprise.
Anti-Aliasing Analysis, Part 1: Settings And Surprises By Don Woligroski published 13 April 11 Some time has passed since we last delved into the state of anti-aliasing. In this article, we investigate the feature thoroughly from the basics to vendor-specific implementations and learn some shocking surprises about driver settings along the way.
AMD Radeon HD 6450 Review: Caicos Cometh By Don Woligroski published 7 April 11 AMD populates the entry-level tier with its new Radeon HD 6450, based on the Caicos graphics processor. Does this board have what it takes to stand out in the crowded sub-$100 market and vie for a spot in your next home theater PC?
AMD Radeon HD 6790 Review: More Mid-Range Might By Don Woligroski published 5 April 11 Hot on the heels of Nvidia's GeForce GTX 550 Ti introduction, AMD releases a card with the same MSRP and vastly superior performance. But can it also stand up to the GeForce GTX 460 768 MB? We put the new card to the test!
Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti Review: Bridging The Budget Gap By Don Woligroski published 15 March 11 Nvidia has a sizable gap in its product line between the GeForce GTS 450 and the GeForce GTX 460 768 MB. The company is filling that gap with an all-new card called the GeForce GTX 550 Ti. Is this product a worthy competitor for AMD's Radeon HD 5770?