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CPU / Processors Reviews
Intel Core i5 Performance Preview
By Kyle Bennett August 25, 2009We take our retail purchased Intel Core i5-750 out for a spin and pit it against Intel's Core i7-965, We tweak the i5-750 to run at the same processor and memory speeds. i5 at 3.2GHz/1600MHz vs. i7 at 3.2GHz/1600MHz.
Intel Core i5-750 Overclocking Preview
By Kyle Bennett August 25, 2009Our first preview of our Intel Core i5 processor that we purchased online last week. We put the 2.66GHz Core i5 model 750 through some overclocking paces to show you what can be achieved easily with an enthusiast air cooler.
Intel Ultra-Thin Mobile Platform Preview
By Steve Lynch June 03, 2009Intel has announced plans for complete domination of the mobile market using new ultra-low voltage processors, a cool and sexy ultra-thin form factor and the promise to provide consumers with a full PC experience without sacrificing mobility.
Real World Gameplay CPU Scaling
By Brent Justice May 19, 2009Four processors; Intel Core i7 920, Intel Core 2 QX9650, AMD Phenom II X4 810, & AMD Phenom II X3 720 BE. Seven games. REAL WORLD GAMEPLAY at stock clocks and all overclocked to 3.6GHz, head to head, & apples to apples.
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Phenom II Gets Affordable with DDR3 & AM3
By Kyle Bennett February 08, 2009AMD comes back today with the launch of its Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition and Phenom II X4 810 processors built on the AM3 socket platform that now allows enthusiasts to take advantage of the bandwidth that DDR3 has to offer. Along with that, these CPUs come in with very sub-$200 price points.
AMD Phenom II X4 Model 940 Black Edition Processor
By Kyle Bennett January 07, 2009We have been waiting for this CPU, but hardly with bated breath. While we had high hopes, the Phenom II is already waning in enthusiast circles. We pit it against the Intel Core 2 Quad and Intel Core i7, clock for clock. Isn't that what we really want to see?
AMD Analyst Day November 2008
By Kyle Bennett November 18, 2008If you are looking for the straight scoop from AMD on its new server parts, we have pulled together all the slides for your viewing pleasure. That's about it.
Intel Core i7 920 Overclocking and Power
By Kyle Bennett November 13, 2008We follow up on our Intel Core i7 coverage and give you a look at just how much power you are going to need when overclocking that new Core i7 model 920 from 2.66GHz to 3.8GHz.
Intel Core i7 920 Overclocking and Heat
By Kyle Bennett November 06, 2008We give you a quick look at overclocking the Intel Core i7 920 processor that runs at a stock speed of 2.66GHz. What do you need in terms of cooling when you bring it up to 3.8GHz with at 1.35 vCore? You are not using the stock heatsink for sure.
Intel Core i7 and Gaming
By Kyle Bennett November 05, 2008We take our Intel Core i7 processors ranging from 2.66GHz all the way up to 4GHz and turn them loose on Ubisoft’s FarCry 2. It is a great game but does it need a new CPU to give you a better gaming experience? The results even surprised us.
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Intel Core i7 Application Results
By Kyle Bennett November 04, 2008We take the Intel Core i7 965EE, 940, and 920 processors, and run them through six "content creation" applications stretching from Premiere Pro CS4 to encoding MP3s. Clock-for-clock comparisons are supplied as well as a look at what two extra cores get you compared to the "old" dually Core 2 Duo E8500.
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Intel Core i7 Synthetic Benchmarks
By Kyle Bennett November 03, 2008We give you a one page article written with the benchmark monkey in mind! (We have a few around here too!). Core i7 965EE, 940, and 920 paced through four synthetic benchmarks and compared to Core 2 QX9770 and E8500. And we even throw in a little Prescott too, just because it was cold in the office.