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A couple of Core i7 motherboards compared
Asus and Intel square off with X58 under the hood
If you want one of Intel's swanky new Core i7 processors, you're going to need a motherboard upgrade. But which one? We've faced off X58-based motherboards from Asus and Intel to see which makes the sweetest Nehalem system.
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Last by tegl1n at 11:59 PM on 11/15/08 -
A tour of a Gigabyte factory
We get a glimpse into motherboard production
What better way to understand how a motherboard is created than seeing it for yourself? Read on as we tour Gigabyte's Nan-Ping production facility and watch a motherboard being made.
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Last by Hitman.1stGame at 7:57 AM on 04/19/09 -
Nvidia's GeForce 9300 chipset
Best integrated graphics chipset ever?
AMD's 780G has been our integrated graphics chipset of choice for nearly eight months, but Nvidia's new GeForce 9300 looks poised to claim the crown for the green team. Keep reading for the goods on the latest GeForce MCP and how it compares with the rest of the IGP...
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Last by jalyst at 12:57 PM on 08/05/09 -
Intel's G45 Express chipset
Blu-ray decode acceleration comes to the Graphics Media Accelerator
AMD and Nvidia have beefed up their integrated graphics chipsets to offer decent gaming performance and Blu-ray decode acceleration. We take Intel's latest G45 Express for a spin to see if it can keep up with the graphics giants.
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Last by derFunkenstein at 8:10 AM on 10/11/08 -
AMD's 790GX chipset
A new south bridge boosts Phenom overclocking
AMD's new 790GX chipset takes an already potent 780G graphics core, turns up the clock speed, and adds sideport memory. It also brings a new SB750 south bridge that AMD says will help Phenom overclockers. Read on to see if AMD has another winner on its hands.
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Last by Phatkat at 7:39 PM on 11/24/08 -
Nvidia's nForce 750a SLI chipset
HybridPower comes to the mid range
A lack of high-end Phenom processors ultimately tanked the appeal of Nvidia's nForce 780a SLI chipset, but its little brother, the 750a, brings the same MCP silicon and HybridPower trickery to $150 motherboards. Read on to see if this is the best chipset for Phenom fans.
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Last by tommyboy812 at 9:19 AM on 12/24/08 -
Nvidia's GeForce 8300 chipset
The motherboard GPU in its natural habitat
AMD's 780G was the first to bring full Blu-ray decode acceleration to integrated graphics chipsets, and now Nvidia has an answer in the GeForce 8300. Join us as we pit this new challenger against the reigning champion to see which comes out on top.
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Last by pogsnet at 12:20 PM on 08/13/08 -
Intel's P45 Express chipset
Die-shrinking the dynasty
Intel is trying to extend its mid-range chipset dynasty with the P45 Express, and initial reports have been encouraging. But how does the chipset hold up under closer scrutiny? Read on as we pit the P45 against its closest competitors to find out.
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Last by onlycodered at 8:53 AM on 06/27/08 -
Asus' P5Q and P5Q3 Deluxe motherboards
A first look at Intel's P45 chipset in action
Intel has a long history of excellent mid-range chipsets, setting expectations high for the new P45 Express. Join us as we put Asus' P5Q and P5Q3 Deluxe motherboards through the wringer to see if Intel has another winner on its hands.
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Last by deruberhanyok at 8:03 AM on 06/06/08 -
Gigabyte's P45 motherboard plug-fest
Mid-range hotness debuts in Taiwan
Last week, Gigabyte invited a gaggle of journalists to Taipei for a sneak peek at its P45 motherboard lineup. We were there, and have a full report on the new features and models you can expect to see this summer.
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Last by moose17145 at 5:28 PM on 05/22/08 -
Nvidia's nForce 780a SLI chipset
Hybrid SLI comes to the high end
The nForce 780a SLI is the first Nvidia chipset to take full advantage of Phenom processors, and it comes with a novel motherboard GPU that enables Hybrid SLI. Keep reading for the goods on Hybrid SLI and how the 780a stacks up against AMD's 790FX chipset.
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Last by Dissonance at 1:28 PM on 05/12/08 -
X48 heavyweights go head to head
Asus and Intel at the high end
Intel doesn't get a chance to be the underdog often, but its motherboards are largely ignored by enthusiasts. Read on to see if the company's X48-based Bonetrail 2 board can run with Asus' new Rampage Formula.
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Last by Deli at 10:51 AM on 05/06/08 -
Nvidia's nForce 790i SLI Ultra chipset
The high end gets even more exotic
In a bid for premium Core 2 chipset supremacy, Nvidia has packed a low-latency DDR3 memory controller and native PCI Express 2.0 connectivity into its new nForce 790i SLI Ultra chipset. Read on to see if the green team's first shot at DDR3 can keep up with Intel's finest.
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Last by crazybus at 10:27 PM on 03/23/08 -
Intel's X48 Express chipset
1600MHz front-side bus or bust
Intel's new X48 Express chipset brings with it official support for a 1600MHz front-side bus, making it prime for not only the upcoming QX9770, but also eager overclockers. Join us as we put the X48 through the wringer to see if it's a worthy successor to the X38 Express.
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Last by lucas1985 at 4:19 PM on 03/18/08 -
AMD's 780G chipset
Integrated graphics all grown up
With the graphics core from a Radeon HD 2400, full Blu-ray decode acceleration, PCIe 2.0, and a new SB700 south bridge, AMD's 780G integrated graphics chipset is loaded with potential. But can AMD execute this time around? We run the 780G through its paces to find out.
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Last by pmshah at 9:50 PM on 11/20/09 -
Intel's Skulltrail dual-socket enthusiast platform
Two sockets, eight cores, four PCIe slots—and one MHz increments
It's the coolest codename known to geekdom, and it has the hardware to back it up. We put Intel's Skulltrail through its paces and came away feeling dizzy.
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Last by AndrewBurgess at 9:08 AM on 09/03/08 -
An update on AMD 790FX motherboards
Asus and MSI take a shot at AMD's latest chipset
Our first impressions of the 790FX chipset were decidedly mixed. Were those impressions correct? We took a fresh look at 790FX motherboards from Asus and MSI in order to find out.
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Last by evermore at 3:23 AM on 01/02/08 -
A beginner's guide to overclocking
How to get your feet wet with Core 2 overclocking
PC enthusiasts have an almost compulsive desire to overclock, whether it's pushing chips to their limits or simply exploting the "free" headroom available with most budget CPUs. But where does one start? With our beginner's guide to overclocking, of course.
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Last by TheFreshMaker90 at 9:38 PM on 05/03/08
