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System Builder Marathon: Price/Performance

admin — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:00:18 +0000

Wrapping up our system builder marathon, let’s analyze the price vs. performance of our sub-$1,000, sub-$2,000, and sub-$4,000 PCs. Continue to read more…

How Hardware-Based Security Protects PCs

admin — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:00:23 +0000

Memory resident software can provide a level of security, but it can always be altered. We show you how special hardware on the motherboard works to shield PCs from a variety of threats.

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Hardware.Info TV: Build your own PC!

admin — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:00:17 +0000

For many Hardware.info visitors building their own PC is a piece of cake, however there are still many out there who have not taken the plunge to assemble their own PC. This is a shame, as by doing it yourself, your configuration will be completely to the specifications that you want it to be. This video will show you that building your own PC it is a lot easier than most people think. … Continue to read more…

Wolfdale Shrinks Transistors, Grows Core 2

admin — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:00:22 +0000

Intel’s new 45-nm E8000 series is more powerful and more efficient than any other dual-core processor architecture on the market today. But just how good is it, and more importantly, should you upgrade right away?

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Windows Home Server Chinese Edition Announced at Computex 2008

admin — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:00:21 +0000

Over in Asia this week the Computex 2008 trade show has been continuing, with a few murmurs regarding Windows Home Server. Read the full article at We Got Served. Read the full article at We Got Served. Read the full article at We Got Served. Read the full article at We Got Served. Read the full article at We Got Served. Read the full article at We Got Served. Read the full article… Read… Read… Read the… Read…

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Intel’s lawyers launch probe into AMD’s spin-off plans

admin — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:00:20 +0000

Intel’s lawyers are looking into whether AMD’s plan to spin off its manufacturing operations violates the cross-licensing agreement between the two chip makers.

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PC Advice: All-round PC - september 2008

admin — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:00:19 +0000

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SBM 4: Overclocking The Competitors

admin — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:00:16 +0000

Armed with our low, mid, and high end systems, we do some overclocking and see how each scales when pushed to the limit… Continue to read more…

GlacialTech launches HTPC Altair A381

admin — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:00:15 +0000

Glacialtech has introduced its new Altair A381 HTPC case in India. The A381 is an aluminum case with a design to optimize the internal airflow, thus decreasing temperatures. The bundled IR remote supports several Windows Vista mediacenter applications. Features: Home theater PC case Aluminum construction Airflow design Remote control with Vista … Continue to read more…

Mainstream-Ready? DDR3-1600 Shootout

admin — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:00:20 +0000

We waited months for DDR3-1600 to reach mainstream prices before deciding that 2 GB dual-channel kits don’t have enough capacity for a mid-priced performance system. Is the mainstream market ready to spend a little more for these 4 GB kits?

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