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7.8GHz AMD LN2 Overclocking at GIGABYTE Extreme OC Workshop
Today we take a look back at the second Gigabyte extreme overclocking workshop for 2011 in Brisbane, Australia.

Eyefinity Examined with Sapphire HD 6970 x4 and Core i7 3960X
We pull out our three U2410s again and pair them with four HD 6970s and the new...

Core i7 3960X with 4-Way CrossFireX HD 6970 Performance Analysis
We find another HD 6970 lying around and throw it into the fray. How's 4-Way CrossFireX...

Intel Core i7 3930K (LGA 2011) CPU Review
Don't want to spend Extreme Edition money, but want to get in on Sandy Bridge-E?...

X79 / Z68 / 990FX CrossFireX HD 6970 x3 Performance Analysis
We throw our three Sapphire HD 6970s into the new X79 platform and see how performance...

Intel Core i7 3960X Extreme Edition (LGA 2011) CPU Review
The much anticipated replacement to the X58 platform is here. We look at the 3960X...

NVIDIA's Tegra 3 (Kal-El) Quad-Core Mobile Superchip Detailed: Nov 9, 2011 3:51 am
NVIDIA officially unveil the Tegra 3 today and we're there to report for you directly from Krypton!

AMD FX-8150 Bulldozer 2600MHz DDR RAM Overclocking: Oct 14, 2011 3:44 pm
Not unlike Llano, we hear good things about memory overclocking on the Bulldozer platform. Let's check it out and see for ourselves.

AMD FX-8150 vs. Intel i7-2600k CrossFireX HD 6970 x3 Head-to-Head: Oct 13, 2011 1:45 pm
We throw three HD 6970s into both our Z68 and 990FX setups and see what happens with our overclocked CPUs.

AMD FX-8150 Bulldozer Gaming Performance Analysis: Oct 12, 2011 3:05 pm
To help round off our final thoughts on the FX-8150 CPU, we check out the gaming performance and give you a true run down on Bullldozer.

AMD FX-8150 (AM3+) 3.6GHz Bulldozer CPU Review: Oct 12, 2011 4:13 am
AMDs Bulldozer finally sees the light of day. We only have one question. Is it any good? Let's take the time to find out.

Shi**y Marketing Killed the Bulldozer Star: Oct 12, 2011 4:13 am
We're getting real up in this place. Let us tell you what has happened to the Bulldozer launch and why it's AMDs fault.

Z68 vs. X58 - Which Is The Better Gaming Platform?: Aug 12, 2011 7:03 am
Two platforms enter, one platform leaves with the trophy. We throw two GTX 580s at our two setups here today and see which one is the better option.

AMD A8-3850 (Llano) APU Video Performance Examined: Jul 4, 2011 6:45 am
We examine the GPU performance of the new A8-3850 APU from AMD and complete our extensive look at the new Llano platform.

AMD A8-3850 (Llano) APU and A55/A75 Chipset Review: Jun 30, 2011 3:56 am
AMD launch their next level Fusion platform "Llano". Today we have a look what it's all about with the A8-3850 APU while also discussing other models from AMD.

AMD Phenom II X4 975 BE and Phenom II X4 840 (Socket AM3) CPUs: Jan 4, 2011 5:01 am
AMD is kicking off the New Year with a pair of new CPUs - The Phenom II X4 975 BE and the Phenom II X4 840.

P67 Sandy Bridge Gaming Performance Analysis: Jan 3, 2011 10:31 am
We look at the new P67 platform with an MSI GTX 580 and compare it to both X58 and P55.

Intel Core i7-2600K and Core i5-2500K (Sandy Bridge) CPUs: Jan 3, 2011 4:59 am
Intel is looking to start the New Year off with quite a bang as they launch not just one, but two redesigned CPUs. Say hello to the i7-2600K and the i5-2500K.

AMD Phenom II X6 1100T Black Edition CPU: Dec 7, 2010 8:01 am
So, the 3.2GHz Phenom II X6 isn't enough for you? Well then, AMD has a new 3.3GHz model hot off of the press.

Sandy Bridge - Competition is Good for the Soul: Oct 12, 2010 4:08 pm
When everything boils down to a three-way fight for your consumer dollar, does the market and the consumer ultimately suffer?

Intel Core i7-875K (Socket 1156) Unlocked CPU: May 28, 2010 4:03 am
Intel has upped the overclocking ante on their CPU line-up with a new "K" series CPU. Will these unlocked parts really help with your OC addiction?

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition 3.2GHz Six Core CPU: Apr 27, 2010 4:02 am
AMD has been lagging behind in the CPU race for a while, but now they jump back into the game with a 6-Core CPU that will definitely open some eyes.

Intel's new Gulftown Six Core CPU meets LN2 Extreme Cooling: Mar 11, 2010 6:20 am
The rein of Gulftown starts today. Let's see what it can do with some LN2 extreme cooling on tap!

Intel Core i7-980X 32nm LGA-1366 Six Core CPU: Mar 11, 2010 4:58 am
Intel is stepping up the game with the release of the Core i7 980X; their 32nm, 6-core, 12-thread productivity monster for the 1366 socket.

Intel 32nm Clarkdale Core i5 661 CPU with integrated GPU: Jan 4, 2010 5:05 am
Intel had a great 2009 with Nehalem and Lynnfield. Will Clarkdale and 32nm kick 2010 off with a bang or a pop? Let's take a look and see.

AMD Athlon II X4 630 Extreme Overclocking with LN2 by Deanzo: Oct 30, 2009 5:46 am
Today we see how far an AMD Athlon II X4 630 processor can be pushed when cooled to minus 180 degrees celcius with LN2 extreme cooling.

AMD Athlon II X4 620 Processor Review - Quad-Core for Mainstream: Sep 16, 2009 3:55 am
AMD's K10 architecture goes to the mainstream market with a quad-core processor offering that is now ready to hit the shelves.

Intel Lynnfield and P55 Express Press Conference in Taipei - Video Coverage: Sep 8, 2009 1:28 pm
Today Intel took the covers off its latest Lynnfield processors and P55 Express chipset. Intel threw a launch party in Taipei and we attended.

Intel 'Lynnfield' Core i5 750 and Core i7 870 Performance Testing: Sep 8, 2009 2:00 am
Core i7 LGA 1366 Intel shocked the high-end CPU performance world. Now Lynnfield LGA 1156 is set to change the mainstream playing field, too.

AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4GHz AM3 Processor: Aug 20, 2009 6:38 am
AMD ramps things up with the 3.4GHz clocked Phenom II 965 processor; flagship of the AMD desktop fleet.

AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Processor: Aug 7, 2009 4:02 am
AMD's quad core Phenom II line-up continues on with the 3.2GHz clocked Black Edition 955. Let's see how well it shines on our test bed today.

Intel Core i7 975 3.33GHz Processor Tested: Jun 3, 2009 4:45 am
Intel has a new flagship weapon out in its Core i7 975 processor and today we get the chance to see how deserving it is of its flagship status.

AMD Phenom II - DDR2 vs. DDR3 Performance: Mar 11, 2009 4:00 am
Today we compare the performance between DDR2 and DDR3 on the AM3 platform using Jetway's new combo motherboard which supports both memory types.

AMD Socket AM3 Arrives - The Real Phenom II Detailed: Feb 8, 2009 5:00 am
AMD today unveils what we like to call the 'real' Phenom II processor with more updates and a new AM3 socket. Read on as we explain what's new.

AMD Phenom II Arrives - 45nm Deneb and Dragon Platform: Jan 7, 2009 5:00 am
Today AMD joins the ranks of Intel by releasing its 45nm processor core in the form of the Phenom II.

AMD Athlon X2 7750 BE 2.7GHz CPU - Phenom goes Dual-Core: Dec 14, 2008 5:00 am
Today we look at a new AMD Phenom based CPU. Introducing the Kuma based Athlon X2 7750 2.7GHz Black Edition processor.

Stock to Clocked - Core i7 920 at 3.8GHz: Dec 1, 2008 5:00 am
With the new Core i7 920 in hand, it's time to overclock it and see what kind of performance boost we can achieve.

Core i7 920 Core Disabling Performance Analysis: Nov 29, 2008 5:00 am
We start disabling cores on the new Core i7 920 and see what it does to performance. Our results were very interesting!

Intel Core i7 - Nehalem Arrives and FSB Departs: Nov 2, 2008 4:00 am
Intel Core i7 has been the talk of the town lately. Today its arrival brings a smile to enthusiasts everywhere.

NVIDIA nForce 730i / GeForce 9300 Chipset Review: Oct 26, 2008 4:00 am
NVIDIA has some of the best IGP based chipsets out. Today the newest member of the family arrives on the 730i mGPU.

Intel Atom vs. VIA Nano Platform Comparo: Aug 11, 2008 4:00 am
Atom and Nano are the most power efficient CPUs on the market. Today we see who has the most impressive platform.

AMD Phenom X4 9350e - Low Cost Quad Core: Aug 1, 2008 4:00 am
Quad core Phenom gets a low power, low cost option. But will it be any good compared to an X3 of the same price?

Energy Efficient Computing with Intel: May 23, 2008 4:00 am
With the big push for more energy efficient PCs these days, we see how Intel is going in this area with GIGABYTE's help.

Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 - Budget Penryn: May 20, 2008 4:00 am
Intel releases its budget 45nm Penryn CPU to bolster its Core 2 range. We test it up against Phenom X3.

AMD Athlon 4850e & 780G as HTPC Platform: Apr 26, 2008 4:00 am
While Phenom is the new performance part, Athlon continues on. 4850e has hit the market with lower power consumption.

AMD Phenom X3 Triple Core CPU: Apr 22, 2008 4:00 am
Now that B3 is official, AMD has released its cheaper Phenom X3. How well does it perform? Step inside!

AMD 790FX vs. NVIDIA 780a Chipsets: Apr 11, 2008 4:00 am
With Phenom's B3 revision chips showing more strength, we pit the top motherboard chipsets from AMD and NVIDIA today.

AMD Phenom X4 B3 Stepping Analysed: Apr 8, 2008 4:00 am
AMD's Phenom has recently undergone modifications to make it more competitive. Can it now hold a candle to Intel?

Intel Core 2 Evolves- QX9650 45nm Penryn: Nov 12, 2007 5:00 am
We've got our first 45nm Intel processor in hand, this in the form of the Yorkfield quad core QX9650.

Overclocking the G0 SLACR Q6600 to 4GHz: Aug 18, 2007 4:00 am
Hunting for the next G0lden CPU? We look at the new G0 stepping SLACR Intel Q6600. Let's see if it can G0 for G0ld!



