Motherboards
Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 Review & Intel SRT Analysis
Today we take a look at one of Gigabyte’s budget Z68 motherboards and explore Intel’s Smart Response Technology (SRT). Read More
Articles by Kevin Marlin
Cooling
Cooler Master V6GT Review
Cooler Master’s V6GT cooler is put through it’s paces in some interesting real-world and synthetic tests. Read More
Reviews
Testing Heatsink Temperatures with the Tenma 72-7712 Data-Logging Dual Thermocouple
The 72-7712 Digital Thermometer from Tenma Test Equipment is a dual thermocouple meter with internal logging capability, USB output for saving logged data, and software up-link. This unit can become an integral part of a PC testing arsenal by allowing for isolation of case hot spots, heat sink testing, and LN2/Dry Ice work. The limitations start to change and the performance bar can be raised when you know where it is hot and where it is not. Read More
Processors
AMD Phenom II and Athlon II Performance Comparison
The Athlon II X4 series is an excellent low cost alternative to it’s big brother the Phenom II X4. For general purpose and gaming oriented computing it is hard to beat, fairly cool running, and not the power hog many think it is. Read More