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Memory Channel Scaling with Sandy Bridge-E - A Core i7-3960X Experience
The Sandy Bridge-E is the first-ever consumer processor (as well as its platform) to support a quad-channel DDR3 memory architecture. We attempt to find out how much performance impact you would notice if toggling between different memory channel modes (dual, triple and quad) and memory frequency.
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Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition - Sandy Bridge-E has Arrived
The 3960X Extreme Edition CPU is the top model of the 2nd generation Intel Core i7 series and is clocked at 3.3GHz with turbo speeds up to 3.9GHz. Features quad-channel memory support, 40-lane PCIe controller and comes unlocked for overclockers. Find out if it delivers!
AMD FX Processors - All You Need to Know of Bulldozers and the FX-8150
Bulldozing down the competition are the AMD FX processors which are targeted at enthusiasts and rig builders who want to customize and push their rigs for maximum performance without breaking the bank. We detail the basics of the new CPUs.
Diablo III Beta - Performance Review
Blizzard's Diablo III beta is finally live! But can your system handle it in all its dark, fantasy glory? We find out with three variously configured machines.
IDF 2011 - X79 Motherboards and Sandy Bridge-E Spotted
The soon to be released Sandy Bridge-E processor (also known as the Extreme Edition) with new X79 motherboards were spotted at IDF 2011's tech showcase.
IDF 2011 - Ivy Bridge More Than Just Die Shrink
Intel's upcoming Ivy Bridge processor based on the world's first tri-gate transistor is going to be more than just a die shrink from 32nm to 22nm.
AMD A8-3850 - Integrated Graphics the AMD Way
Promising the best integrated graphics performance ever, AMD's Llano is now officially on the desktop. Do these new A-Series APU live up to the billing? Will AMD's promise of Fusion computing finally kick off in the mainstream? To answer that, we check out the AMD A8-3850 APU.
AMD Llano Unveiled - A Notebook Platform Preview
The new AMD A-Series APU (Llano) is upon us and we have a first hand preview of their new Sabine notebook platform. Would AMD's latest Fusion processor be a Sandy Bridge killer?
The Fusion Era Begins - AMD Asia Pacific Fusion Tech Day
AMD has rolled into town to launch its Fusion APU for the Asia Pacific region. Joining the AMD executives at the event were numerous OEM partners, which meant that we got to check out some of the upcoming Fusion powered notebooks, nettops and barebones systems.
AMD's January Update - Phenom II X4 975 'Black Edition' & Phenom II X4 840
With all the Sandy Bridge headlines this month, AMD's introduction of two new Phenom II processors is likely to go unnoticed. Are these two processors worth taking a closer look? We check out the Phenom II X4 975 'Black Edition' and the Phenom II X4 840.
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The 2nd generation Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition is a six core CPU with a clock speed of 3.3GHz (3.9GHz with Turbo Boost) and comes wi...
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The Phenom II X2 565 Black Edition is a dual core CPU clocking in at 3.4GHz and has an unlocked multiplier for users who do overclocking.