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November 1, 2021 | 14:00

Inscryption Review

Welcome challenger. Why not sit down, and play a little game?

October 27, 2021 | 12:05

SilentiumPC Regnum RG6V TG Case Review

Budget in price, mainstream in aspiration.

October 21, 2021 | 09:43

AMD shows off Barcelona, R600

At an event in California, AMD has demonstrated its upcoming Barcelona CPUs and R600 GPUs, as well as 45nm wafers for the first time.

May 10, 2007 | 17:44

The Arrival of TeraFLOP Computing

With the introduction of more generalised GPU architectures (GPGPUs), and Intel's Terascale research project, high-performance computing’s profile is on the increase. We throw away the crystal ball to find out what is really going on in the world of TeraFLOP Computing.

April 30, 2007 | 15:00

Xbox 360 Elite ripped open and examined

The long-awaited 360 Elite has at last been forced to spill its guts as tinkerers open it up and have a look inside. Will it be 65nm or won't it? What other changes have they made? Answers inside.

April 20, 2007 | 11:28

IDF Spring 2007: Benchmarking Penryn

IDF SPRING 2007: Intel showed off its 45nm upgrade to the Core Architecture, Penryn, in Beijing today. We have initial benchmark results -- click for details.

April 18, 2007 | 13:00

Core 2 Duo E6850 does 500MHz FSB on Gigabyte board

CEBIT 2007: Gigabyte showed us an "unknown 3GHz CPU" in an unmodified GA-965P-DS3 mobo, running up at 500MHz FSB.

March 17, 2007 | 10:28

AMD Launches the RS690 chipset

AMD launched its RS690 chipset today, with more motherboard manufacturers shipping the hardware than ever before

February 28, 2007 | 14:17

Intel Core 2 Duo E4300

We have a look at Intel's recently-released budget Core 2 Duo E4300, which is the first chip to be based on the Allendale core. Does it live up to what we've come to expect from Intel's Core 2 line-up, and does it become our preferred budget overclockers processor? Read on to find out.

February 1, 2007 | 15:28

Cooler Master AquaGate Viva

The Cooler Master AquaGate Viva is an all in one watercooling solution for either your CPU or your graphics card. We put it to the test to find out whether its attractive price makes it a worthy choice.

January 31, 2007 | 14:17

AMD quietly intros 65nm X2 3600+

AMD's 65nm process is progressing well, as the company has added a high-volume, low cost Brisbane processor into its lineup.

January 20, 2007 | 17:05

AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ EE (65nm)

We have a look at one of AMD's first 65 nanometre Brisbane processors. Does AMD's move to more advanced process technology change the landscape in the processor marketplace, or will Intel's Core 2 processors continue to rule the roost? Read on to find out...

January 17, 2007 | 15:40

Intel is already sampling 45nm Penryn chips

With the rumours surrounding AMD's imminent release of its 65nm dual-core processors, Intel is reportedly playing the one-upmanship game. Intel's first 45nm processors are already sampling.

November 28, 2006 | 11:53

AMD to launch 65nm Athlon 64 X2's next month?

A report in a Chinese newspaper has indicated that AMD will roll out four 65-nanometre CPUs in the first week of December.

November 27, 2006 | 14:12

AMD CPUs still in short supply

AMD's CPUs are still in short supply, but distributors and motherboard manufacturers have indicated that the shortages should ease towards the end of November.

November 24, 2006 | 16:06

AMD market share reaches all-time high

Last quarter, AMD achieved its highest ever market share in the CPU market, according to data released by Mercury Research.

July 31, 2006 | 11:12

How it all shakes out

What does the ATI-AMD buyout mean? What are the long and short term consequences? Are we seeing the beginning of the end for video cards, and will we see NVIDIA killed by a new Intel graphics chip? We lay out all the scenarios and give you the explanations and the answers. Compelling.

July 24, 2006 | 20:06

AMD, ATI promise unified architecture in 2008

AMD and ATI have announced their intentions for unified development by 2008.

July 24, 2006 | 15:33

Intel to announce five Merom CPUs in July?

A report in a Chinese-language newspaper suggests that Intel is getting ready to announce five Merom processors later this month. Rumoured specifications and prices inside.

July 17, 2006 | 13:45

Xbox 360 gets a CPU improvement

Microsoft looks set to save itself a wadge of cash, as the firm that makes the PowerPC triple-core processor for its console announces a move to 65nm.

April 24, 2006 | 13:03

Alphacool Watercooling Starter Kit

New to watercooling? Alphacool has assembled a solid Starter Kit that provides all the basics: 120mm radiator with quiet fan, Eheim pump, reservoir and copper waterblock. Can it do the business for just £100?

March 29, 2006 | 12:58

Foxconn displays digital PWM tech

CeBIT 2006: Foxconn has reworked the circuitry that regulates the voltage supplied to the CPU - they're now using a digital PWM that is said to be more efficient, produce less heat and provide a cleaner current to the processor.

March 10, 2006 | 23:44

New Compound Gives Chips Speed Boost

Intel have been working with Brit company Qinetiq, brewing up new, faster chip compounds

December 8, 2005 | 18:41

Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion interview

Bethesda's next RPG, Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, is simply gorgeous. We asked Brett Thomas to polish his suit of armour and find out more about this Xbox 360 and PC stunner in this exclusive interview with the game's Producer, Gavin Carter.

November 9, 2005 | 09:00