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Thursday, January 7, 2010
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Realizing that the majority of computer users use their computer for other tasks than playing Dirt 2 or Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, Intel's new Clarkdale CPU accomplishes two tasks. Full support of Blu-ray playback and encoding by the on-CPU integrated graphics of the Core i5-661 make this combination an attractive choice for Home Theater PC owners. The integrated graphics on the CPU is faster by far than the onboard graphics of the GMA 4500 HD solution and it works with Intel's new LGA-1156 interface. The DH55TC motherboard does the job for a HTPC user with integrated sound and a small form factor as well as support for the GMA HD integrated graphics that exists on the CPU.
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Today, I would like to thank the guys and gals at Silverstone for sending us their newest case. We know it is bound to please any who want quality, class, simplicity and space. The FT02 is the rebirth of the FT01, which was also called the Fortress. Consisting of two different technologies from the legendary cases, RV01 and TJ07, the FT02 has a uni-body construction and 90 degree rotated motherboard design to give you the best of what both cases had to offer. It also has a few things the other two did not have and we will be talking about those in this review.
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?Today we have the opportunity to take a look at the AeroCool DCC-C900 CPU Cooler, a compact CPU cooler with a transparent white frame and blue fins. This CPU cooler uses three 6mm copper heatpipes in a ?U? form to use the DCC or Direct Core Contact technology to cool the CPU. It supports LGA 775/AM2 and K8 CPUs, but unfortunately doesn?t support the newest CPU architectures. Installation is a breeze with this cooler, which could fit into almost any size case. Read on further to see what else it has to offer."
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"The ASUS K42F-B1 14-inch notebook was amazing to use! This notebook is very fast as you saw from the numerous benchmarks that we threw at the Intel Core i5 540M processor. When the dust settled the Intel Core i5 540M was on average 40-50% faster than Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 processor. This is due to the fact that the Arrandale processor has HyperThreading technology and therefore twice as many threads, but it also has to do with Turbo Mode and the Intel HD Graphics. When it comes to Blu-ray playback, gaming or Croptography performance the Arrandale processor really looked great and is no doubt a processor that has plenty of muscle behind it..."
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"The Sapphire 5770 Vapor-X obviously sports Sapphire's renowned Vapor-X cooler, and from what we've seen so far with this technology, it is outstanding. We expect more of the same today with this mainstream gaming card, so let's take a closer look at what the 5770 Vapor-X brings to the table in terms of performance, framerates, and temperatures.?
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Intel is getting into high gear with their Core processor family early on the new year, as they are set to release 6 new desktop processors and 11 mobile processors this month. Along for the ride will be 3 new chipsets for desktop PCs and 4 oriented towards mobility.
Today we will be looking at the Core i5 661, one of four new Core i5 processors. The other models include the Core i5 650, 660 and 670. Based on this naming scheme the Core i5 661 doesn't seem to fit quite right. Furthermore, Intel will charge $196 for both the 660 and 661 processors, but we'll break it down for you so you can gain complete understanding of the new processor line-up being announced today.
But before delving into more detail there's a thing or two you will want to know about the new Core i5 600 CPUs. This new series is based on the 32nm Westmere die shrink of the Nehalem architecture and goes by the code-name Clarkdale. Of most relevance, all processors in the series feature a built-in GPU.
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Intel is a company that makes computer chips. Millions upon millions of computer chips that end up powering the vast majority of server, desktop, and mobile machines sold today.
Intel also likes to be in total control of the entire chip-making process, from design to manufacturing, and is willing and able to spend billions of dollars a year in pursuit of this goal.
This is why when the firm releases a product roadmap, the overwhelming probability is that the PowerPoint will turn into reality - give a quarter here or there.
The top-level roadmap is detailed in clock-like parlance. Following a tick-tock philosophy, the chip giant is promising to introduce a new silicon process in one year and follow it up with a brand-new architecture the next year, based on the incumbent process.
2009 was, broadly speaking, the 'tock', as the potent 45nm Nehalem architecture pervaded the server and desktop markets under the Xeon 5500-series and Core i5/i7 brands, respectively.
Sticking to schedule and delivering the 'tick' - a process reduction along with minor refinements - Intel is introducing 17 new chips based on the 32nm Westmere architecture.
Westmere is more than just a die-shrink, however, as it enables Intel to do meld the CPU and GPU on to one package.
The bevy of new processors and new chipsets will power most mainstream PCs and notebooks this year, so it really is worth your while seeing what makes them tick along. Read on to find out.
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010
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MSI has taken their portable Wind-series netbook computer system and combined it with the functionality of a full-featured desktop computer system to create a stylish and compact NVIDIA ION-based Wind-Top AE2220-25SUS computer system that fits in the same space as a 21.5-inch widescreen monitor. The small footprint doesn't just shelter a 1080p HDTV LCD display, it also incorporates touch-screen functionality along with an integrated HD web cam and high-fidelity 5.1-channel SRS Premium Sound. Blu-ray Discs can be played back from the MSI Wind Top AE2220, and a digital tuner is also built-in for receiving over-the-air HD broadcasts allowing the DVR functionality within Microsoft Windows 7. Ideal for every workspace conceivable, the dual-core 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 processor handles compute tasks and 4GB of DDR2 system memory ensure there's no delay in program responsiveness, while a 500GB hard drive offers high-capacity storage space for sa! ved data and recorded audio or video multimedia. Both 802.11b/g/n WiFi and 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet give users the flexibility to connect the MSI AE2220 to a LAN or wireless network. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tested the MSI Wind Top AE2220 1080p All-In-One PC.
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"Blazing fast top of the range graphic cards often get the most attention and get reviewed the most, but this time around we have
something a bit different for a closer look - the Nvidia GT220."
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Intel sees a big market share when it comes to CPUs, but the one place where AMD remains competitive is budget processors. Let's see how Intel's latest socket 775 offering, the E6750, fares.
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Here comes the Thermaltake Element V. A big tower with light-effects, much room and a fan control.
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" Today for review I've got the massive Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler. I'm testing it on my Intel Corei5 750 CPU both at stock speeds and with an overclock. I don't have many other Socket1156 coolers on hand so I've put it up against two other Noctua coolers and one from Cooler Master for comparison. "
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In a slumping economy, cheap, stylish cases are all the rage. Read on for a full review of the Lexa S from NZXT.
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With the Maximus III Formula, ASUS presents a brand new
motherboard from its ROG series (Republic of Gamers) which wants to
win gamers and overclockers hearts with good optics, good performance
and interesting features.
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" Logitech?s latest addition to the Squeezebox family is the Squeezebox Radio. It is built smaller than the Squeezebox Boom and is less expensive, yet packs a lot of exciting features in a compact space."
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