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06/23/2008
The GeForce GTX 200 Series: NVIDIA Unleashes the Godzilla of GPUs
The summer movie season is well known for its blockbuster mentality, but now NVIDIA has joined the crowd with its latest GeForce GTX 200 series - a 65nm behemoth that brings 1.4 billion transistors, 240 stream processors, and over 240GB/sec of bandwidth to the table, perhaps making even the Incredible Hulk green with envy.
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06/18/2008
Razer Lachesis Laser Mouse & Razer Destructor Gaming Mouse Pad Review
Razer has introduced two products that function on their own, but also compliment each other quite well. The Lachesis Laser Mouse offers a Precision 3G Laser sensor and an unprecedented 4000 dpi tracking engine, while the Destructor Gaming Mouse Pad provides a slip-free, "gunmetal" coated gaming pad for the serious gamer.
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06/10/2008
All in the Family: Intel Releases the 4 Series Chipsets
After introducing the powerful X48 chipset, Intel had a big hole in their mainstream lineup - one that has just been filled by the new P45 and G45 4 Series chipsets. The P45 standardizes mainstream support for the 45nm Core 2 processors, while the G45 offers 1080p HD video with all the fixin's.
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05/27/2008
AMD GAME! and GDDR5: Graphics Slowdown Does Not Halt Progress
The price of dedicated graphics cards may be falling, but that hasn't stopped AMD from announcing several new initiatives - the console-emulating AMD GAME! program and the upcoming Radeon HD 4000 series - complete with high-speed GDDR5 memory.
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05/22/2008
Transforming a Notebook into a Desktop: Logitech Alto Cordless Review
The growth in notebook sales has been astronomical, and many have replaced desktops in the home and office. But sometimes you just want to sit back and type on a regular keyboard. Enter the Logitech Alto, a notebook stand + wireless keyboard combo that not only provides a full-size keyboard, but also properly aligns the LCD.
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05/13/2008
DDR-3 Memory Heads for the Mainstream
In a world where "excess bandwidth" seems like an oxymoron, DDR-3 memory is looking more like a potential option for mainstream buyers. Prices are falling, power requirements have dropped, and new platforms and processors are emerging that just might take full advantage of DDR-3's extreme bandwidth.
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05/05/2008
The Dynamic Duo: Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 and 7000 Review
Microsoft has released two very similar wireless mice, although these are different enough to warrant a closer look. The Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 is a standard desktop unit, complete with charging station, while the Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 is a more diminutive model with the flexibility for either portable or desktop use.
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04/30/2008
AMD Hits a Triple with the Phenom X3
The Phenom X3 triple-core processor is looking to fill the gap between dual and quad-core models, and AMD is hoping that its "three cores for the price of two" sales pitch comes off as well. The new X3 definitely has some positives, such as lower power and thermal envelopes, but also entails risks like demand exceeding the supply of not-quite-ready-for-primetime quad core silicon.
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