Gigabyte's GA-P55M-UD4 and MSI's P55M-GD45 motherboards compared
The first wave of P55-based Lynnfield motherboards has included not just the usual ATX fare, but also number of interesting MicroATX models. We've rounded up a pair of micro boards from Gigabyte and MSI to see how they stack up against full-size competition. Read more...
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Last by MadManOriginal at 1:20 PM on 10/26/09
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Intel graphics drivers employ questionable 3DMark Vantage optimizations
Intel's latest graphics drivers for Windows 7 appear to violate Futuremark's optimization guidelines for 3DMark Vantage. We investigate, and make some interesting discoveries in the process. Read more...
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Last by travbrad at 2:29 AM on 10/18/09 -
A look at Asus' P7P55D and Gigabyte's GA-P55-UD4P motherboards
Ultra-high-end motherboards for Core i5 and i7-800 processors make little sense, but there are plenty of excellent mid-range models to choose from, including Asus' P7P55D and Gigabyte's GA-P55-UD4P. We've taken a close look at how those two boards match up against the P55 competition. Read more...
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Intel's P55 Express chipset
Lynnfield requires a new motherboard based on Intel's P55 Express chipset. We've rounded up three examples from Asus, Gigabyte, and MSI to see how Intel's new approach to chipsets pans out and what it means for enthusiast-oriented mobos. Read more...
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Last by tay at 10:05 AM on 09/17/09 -
AMD's 785G integrated graphics chipset
AMD has a new 785G integrated graphics chipset designed for Socket AM3 CPUs and sub-$100 motherboards. Join us as we explore whether the 785G has the right mix of features, performance, and solid mobos to be worthy of your consideration. Read more...
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High-end Socket AM3 chipsets under the microscope
The Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition makes a compelling case for Socket AM3, particularly now that LGA775 has no real upgrade path. Which chipset should you choose for a high-end build? We've taken the 790FX and nForce 980a SLI for a spin to find out. Read more...
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Last by Choke at 5:44 AM on 06/30/09 -
Zotac's IONITX-A Mini-ITX board
Nvidia's Ion platform brings the Atom CPU a modern chipset with a DirectX 10-class GPU and Blu-ray playback acceleration, and now you can get it in a Mini-ITX form factor. Keep reading for the goods on Zotac's dual-core, dual-channel, Wi-Fi-equipped IONITX-A motherboard. Read more...
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Last by mghong at 10:43 AM on 06/04/09 -
Four Socket AM3 motherboards collide
A wave of new Socket AM3 motherboards has arrived, capable of combining the latest Phenom II processors with surprisingly inexpensive DDR3 memory. We've collected four boards from Asus, Gigabyte, Jetway, and MSI to see which offers the best basis for a Phenom II system. Read more...
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Last by wiak at 11:26 AM on 10/01/09 -
Zotac's GeForce 9300-ITX WiFi motherboard
Zotac's GeForce 9300-ITX WiFi squeezes an LGA775 socket, dual memory channels, a GeForce 9300 integrated graphics chipset, and a PCI Express x16 slot into a diminutive Mini-ITX form factor. Join us as we explore the most potent pint-sized motherboard around. Read more...
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A trio of affordable Core i7 motherboards
The first wave of Core i7 motherboards were prohibitively expensive, but a new batch has arrived that brings prices down to the $200 range. Join us as we take affordable X58 motherboards from Asus, Gigabyte, and MSI for a spin to find out which is best for a budget... Read more...
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Nvidia's Ion platform
Intel has often been criticized for pairing its Atom CPU with anemic 945G-series chipsets, but now there's an alternative in Nvidia's Ion platform. Read on to see how the Atom fares with all the trappings of a modern core logic chipset and a GeForce 9400 GPU. Read more...
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Last by swaaye at 11:55 PM on 02/18/09 -
MSI's DKA790GX Platinum motherboard
The Phenom II has arrived, and unlike the Core i7, it'll drop right into existing and inexpensive motherboards. MSI's DKA790GX Platinum is one such board, packing AMD's 790GX chipset and CrossFire support for under $150. Keep reading so see how it performs with a Phenom II onboard. Read more...
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Gigabyte and MSI join the Core i7 motherboard crowd
Core i7 processors are finally trickling onto the market, joined by a growing list of LGA1366 motherboards. Keep reading to see how X58 offerings from Gigabyte and MSI stack up against the competition from Asus and Intel. Read more...
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A couple of Core i7 motherboards compared
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. Read more...
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