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Intel Sandy Bridge Extreme i7-3960X Processor Review

hokiealumnus — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:30:30 +0000

It has been about a month since our last CPU launch article. These things aren’t usually hot on each others’ heels, but we’re certainly not going to argue. AMD’s Bulldozer was not exactly what everyone – especially AMD fans – had hoped it would be. Enthusiasts were hoping for an Intel killer but got a slight u Read more ...

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AMD’s FX-8150 – Bulldozer – Processor Review

hokiealumnus — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:00:06 +0000

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!

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Overclocking AMD’s A8-3850 Llano APU

hokiealumnus — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:36:19 +0000

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, th Read more ...

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AMD A8-3850 APU Review – Llano for Desktop

hokiealumnus — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:01:33 +0000

It’s not every day we look at a ‘mainstream’ part. AMD’s soon-to-be-released Lynx platform (Llano architecture for desktop systems) is as mainstream as it gets. Targeted for a total system cost of $500-$600, this platform is geared toward the biggest market segment for PCs today.

While many of our readers wouldn Read more ...

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AMD Phenom II x4 980 Black Edition Review

hokiealumnus — Tue, 03 May 2011 04:00:56 +0000

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!” The Phenom II x4 980 Black Edition is a speed bump over the previous Phenom II x4 97 Read more ...

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AMD Phenom II X4 840 CPU Review

mdcomp — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 05:01:00 +0000

With an MSRP of just $102, the new AMD Phenom II X4 840 CPU is one of the cheapest quad-core CPUs on the market. Value for money is usually a given with AMD CPUs, but can this processor push the envelope when it comes to budget performance?

AMD Phenom II X4 840 Processor Specifications

AMD Phenom II X4 975 Black Edition Review

I.M.O.G. — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:03:37 +0000

With all the news coming out this week, 2011 is kicking off with a real bang for those looking to get top performance from their computers. Intel broke the silence on their latest platform to start the week off. Soon I’ll be landing in Vegas to Read more ...

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Intel i7 2600K (Sandy Bridge) Review

hokiealumnus — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 05:00:57 +0000

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-based motherboard we’re looking at Read more ...

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AMD Phenom II x6 1100T Black Edition Review

hokiealumnus — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 05:01:09 +0000

Another Thuban graces us with its presence this 7th of December – the Phenom II x6 1100T Black Edition. AMD has been churning out a lot of processors recently with some regularity, but they haven’t released a flagship replacement since the x6 1090T in late April.

The best thing about these new releases is their prices. Most ev Read more ...

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AMD Phenom II X2 560 BE Review

splat — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 04:00:56 +0000

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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