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Intel Core 2 Quad CPUs Comparison
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Inside HW has an article comparing the latest Intel Core 2 Quad CPU's, making interesting reading for anyone considering a quad core upgrade:
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This time we’ve compared two CPUs: Core2Quad Q9300 (this is the bottom model of current lineup) and Core2Extreme QX9650 (the top model of current lineup). We have experimented with QX9650, bringing down its multiplier so we got whole palette of Core2Quad processors from Q9x50 generation. To make evaluation of performances we have included in test even Core2Extreme QX6850 which is the top model Quad CPU from previous generation (65nm). QX6850 has a same multiplier and FSB as new QX, so we can compare their performances directly. We also were interested in comparing differences between 6MB and 12 MB cache memory for Yorkfields (our impressions are presented in “L2 cache 6MB vs. 12MB”).
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NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2 Graphics Card
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Digit Life take a look at the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2 Graphics Card, one of the high end cards that gamers may be considering:
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Time has come for the long-awaited announcement of the dual-GPU card NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2, which unites the power of two G92 GPUs into a single solution. Unlike AMD with its multi-GPU CrossFire solutions for the top price range, NVIDIA does not seem to give up the single-GPU future for its graphics cards. The company still plans to manufacture fast single-GPU solutions. But the card we are going to review today should outperform AMD RADEON HD 3870 X2, which was the fastest card since this January.
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Abit AX78 Motherboard
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CPU have a review of the abit AX78 Motherboard, a low cost AMD 770 chipset based board:
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Since the 770 is AMD's mainstream chipset, I'm not expecting anything that will outperform the 790FX chipset, but its performance should be just below that of a 790FX. In our tests, we'll be using an AMD Althon FX-62 (AM2) processor which runs at default speed of 2.8Ghz, as well as 2Gb of Adata DDR2-800X ram, Radeon HD3870, 120Gb HDD 7,200rpm, and a PC Power & Cooling Turbo Cool 860W PSU. Windows Vista with native DX10 was used as our OS.
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Ways to silence your PC
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XS Reviews has an article on Ways to silence your PC, which will be a great read for anyone with noisy coolers:
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One of the holy grails of any PC enthusiast is to have a completely silent rig, or at least, quiet enough so that it doesn't disturb the game we're playing or the movie we're watching. This article is a collection of helpful information that should help those who don't want their conversation drowned out by rumbling hard disks or whirring fans.
It's split into 3 sections, "New Rig" addresses those buying a new PC and what things to look out for. "Existing System" offers helpful, cost effective tips to those looking to quieten down their already built setup. And "Modding" addresses slightly different ways of lowering the noise levels of your PC; but most involve modifying your case to some extent.
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Foxconn MARS Motherboard
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Digit-Life have a review of the Foxconn MARS Motherboard, based on the Intel P35 chipset:
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The MARS motherboard is currently the only product in the Quantum Force series, which Foxconn announced for gamers and overclockers. The idea to launch a motherboard for overclockers lies on the surface for any manufacturer to pick up. However, there are some nuances. Some manufacturers can afford to design a product for overclockers from scratch (or almost from scratch). Others prefer to modify existing products. And some, without a moment's hesitation, believe that unlocking CPU and memory voltage control in BIOS Setup makes any motherboard attractive for overclockers. First of all, we were interested which of two ways was chosen by Foxconn. A little surfing of the official web site indicated it was the 2nd: we are practically 100% sure that the MARS model is an overhauled Foxconn P35A-S.
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Cyber Snipa Stinger gaming mouse
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XSReviews take a look at the Cyber Snipa Stinger gaming mouse, an impressive device that would be worth considering:
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How does it compare to other mice though? Well, on paper and price it matches the Death Adder, though it's not quite as comfortable, and not quite as accurate. However, it's more accurate than the higher priced Lachesis and is capable of working on cloth surfaces. I don't think it's quite as good looking as the Death Adder, as the different coloured LED's don't really fit with the red theme. That said, the Stinger only falls behind the Death Adder ever so slightly, and it's certainly superior in almost every way when compared to the Lachesis or Krait.
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Pioneer Dreambook Light IL1
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VIA Arena have a review of the Pioneer Dreambook Light IL1, a Vista capable sub-notebook that looks great:
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The Pioneer Dreambook Light IL1 can be a lightweight word processor for a doctor taking notes on patients, or a student writing their college thesis. With the different OS offerings and the multi-boot capability, it can also provide compatibility with a wide variety of specialized software for work or play. Additionally, for developers and software testers, the multi-boot allows a convenient way to test program performance on different operating systems and the 40 GB hard drive with the upgraded 1GB RAM will support some very resource intensive software.
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ASUS Eee 8G PC 8GB SSD Notebook
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Benchmark Reviews take a look at the ASUS Eee 8G PC 8GB SSD Notebook, a sub notebook that is bound to get some attention:
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ASUS has created a huge wave in the sub-notebook & portable Internet device markets with their Eee PC. Sub-notebooks are normally wonderfully exotic looking hardware for delightfully high prices. Well, exotic until one looks at the specs. The MacBook air is a great example - it looks like a killer machine until one looks at the combination of the lackluster specs and a price that makes even the most enthusiastic Mac fan blush. As for portable Internet devices, the Nokia N series is the first that comes to mind. Granted, they are really fantastic machines with excellent screens and software, but I am a bit old school I suppose. I still want a real keyboard. The Nokia N810 is close, but like my HTC TyTN, the keyboard is good for casual data entry and not suitable for long sessions of messaging, IRC or typing out documents or spreadsheets. The Nokia and other portable devices tend to also be pretty light on specifications, unless one is willing to pay the obscene price that OQO wants for their sub-sub-notebook.
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