It has been about a month since our last CPU launch article and now it’s Intel’s turn. Today they are releasing Sandy Bridge-E, their new enthusiast line. We’ll be reviewing the flagship i7-3960X, so sit back, relax and enjoy the show!
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10/12
2011
2011
Bulldozer. The name is fraught with implications of power. Pure, unadulterated, run-you-over power. Much has been said and debated about AMD’s newest offering over the past year plus. Now, the wait is over and we’re here to bring you the full scoop!
Read More7/12
2011
2011
Previously we ran the full review of AMD’s Lynx desktop chip, the A8-3850, which is their Llano architecture for desktops. In that review, regrettably, I was not able to explore overclocking this platform. Thankfully, after a bit more time, that has been remedied.
Read More6/30
2011
2011
Today we look at AMD’s brand new “Lynx” desktop platform, based off their Llano APU (accelerated processing unit) architecture.
Read More5/3
2011
2011
Just when you think they’re done, AMD ships another Deneb-based chip, saying “hey, we’re not abandoning you just because Bulldozer is coming!” Clocking in at 3.7 GHz, the Phenom II x4 980 Black Edition is a speed bump over the previous x4 975 Black Edition.
Read More2/15
2011
2011
We test the baby of the Phenom II lineup: the X4 840.
Read More1/4
2011
2011
This review will be looking at AMD’s premier quad-core desktop processor – the new AMD Phenom II X4 975 Black Edition clocking in at blistering default frequency of 3.6Ghz
Read More1/3
2011
2011
New architectures are a blast. Not only do we get new hardware to toy with, but we see greater efficiency and new features. The gag order has been lifted on Intel’s latest offering: ‘Sandy Bridge’. We’re only too happy to bring you all the juicy details on the i7 2600K CPU and P67 motherboard we’re looking at today!
Read More12/7
2010
2010
Another Thuban graces us with its presence today – the Phenom II x6 1100T Black Edition, AMD’s new flagship processor. Come see how it performs at stock, overclocked and under extreme conditions!
Read More10/5
2010
2010
Processors with unlocked multipliers are sort of like the Holy Grail of overclocking. AMD’s Black Edition (BE) chips, similar to the Intel K series, offer this versatility to enthusiasts. Recently, AMD introduced several new processors and one of these is the Phenom II X2 560 BE. This is just a small increase in stock multiplier above the existing Phenom II X2 555 BE processor (16.5 vs. 16) and a small increase in price ($105 vs. $88), but the silicon should be stronger which should result in better overclocking and core unlocking.
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