GeForce GTX 460 SLI Reviewed: Cost Performance Monster |
Introduction
NVIDIA announced the GeForce GTX 460 graphics card on July 12th, which means Fermi structure starts extending to mainstream segment. According to our review, GTX 460 delivers outstanding 3D performance, powerful overclocking potential and also features reasonable power consumption.
Guide on How to Unlock the GeForce GTX 465 |
Introduction
One week before the GeForce GTX 465 was officially released, someone from the publish relation department of an AIC promised that their review sample could be “transformed”. However we didn’t want to give you guys some misleading information, so we just stayed cool. But we have changed our mind since we succeeded in unlocking a randomly-chosen retail version of GeForce GTX 465…
Inno3D IChill GeForce GTX 470 First Review |
Inno3D GTX 470 IChill arrived at our testing studio a few days ago. We had immediately made a box-opening video to satisfy everybody’s craving. Inno3D claims that its temperature of full-loaded is 20℃ below the reference card. Now, we are going to verify this statement.
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ATI FirePro V8700 and V3700 Reviewed |
Introduction
Delivering a higher level of graphics performance and reliability than consumer products, the professional graphics cards are widely used for professional applications such as digital content creation (DCC) and computer aided design (CAD).
NVIDIA occupied the main market share with its Quadro series in this field, so AMD launched its FirePro family with the intention of turning the situation around.
FirePro Workstation Graphics Accelerators
Thermalright Venomous X: A Premium Choice for LGA1366 Platform |
Introduction
Back in April in 2007 Thermalright’s Ultra 120 Extreme CPU heatsink managed to climb up to the throne by virtue of its stylish look and outstanding performance, and until now, we’ve hardly seen competitors who dare to challenge it. Since the company has just unveiled the new flagship product, dubbed as Venomous X, let’s figure out if it will do a better job.
Venomous X
Intel Core i5-661 Overclocking Performance Check |
As we reported, Intel is rolling out no less than 17 new Intel Core processors during CES later this week, and these fresh chips are expected to deliver greater performance with integrated graphics chip.
In this article we’re going to find out the real OC potential of Core i5-661.
Thermalright VRM-R3/R4 Heatsink Performance Review |
Introduction
The VRM temperature has been causing a problem for the users of Radeon HD 4890/4870, especially for those who are into overclocking. Considering the fact that VRM-R1/R2 successfully fixed this, Thermalright unveiled earlier this month the VRM-R3/R4 for Radeon HD 5800 series VGA cards.
Xigmatek Bifrost VD1065 VGA Cooler Reviewed |
Specs and Features
Xigmatek has gained a high reputation with their performance heatsinks, though they’re a relatively young brand in this field. In this article we’re reviewing their new creation – Xigmatek Bifrost VD1065 VGA cooler.
Asus Sabertooth 55i Motherboard: Born for Reliability |
Introduction
Back in August we learned that Asus was preparing a brand-new TUF (The Ultimate Force) motherboard series which claims to provide decent overclocking performance as well as high stability and durability. In this article we’re reviewing the first model of the lineup – Sabertooth 55i.
MSI Big Bang Trinergy Motherboard CrossFire/SLI Benchmarks |
Introduction
Cool package
Back in October MSI unveiled the first motherboard of its high-anticipated Big Bang series – Trinergy, but the board turns out to be using NVIDIA’s nForce 200 SLI chip instead of the Lucid Hydra 200 as most of us expected.
Radeon HD 5970: The Undisputed Performance Champ |
AMD announced the Radeon HD 5800 (Cypress) and HD 5700 (Juniper) series back in September and October, becoming the first to market with fully DirectX 11-compatible graphics cards. In order to push its advantage over NVIDIA, the company quickly moved on to launch the dual-GPU flagship accelerator – Radeon HD 5970 on November 18th, targeting the enthusiast sector.
Dirt 2 Performance on Current Hottest Graphics Cards |
To be powered by the third generation of the EGO engine, Dirt 2 has taken advantage of DirectX 11 features and ATI Eyefinity multi-display technology for more immersive gaming experience, and is expected to become available for PC platform pretty soon.
Radeon HD 5770 First & Second Edition Performance Comparison |
If you’ve been paying enough attention to the Radeon HD 5770 graphics card which was released in October, you’d probably have noticed some tweaks on the heatsink. Pictured below, the first version is a closed turbo cooler, while the new version looks like a third-party cooler.
First version of Radeon HD 5770
[Update] 18 CPU Coolers Roundup: Mega Shadow Takes the Crown |
Introduction
We launched a poll about the new king of air cooler earlier this month, and 22% of voters believe it would be Noctua NH-U12P SE2. But, things are different according to our test. As we said, this roundup is going to compare up to eighteen mid-segment and high-end coolers, covering the most renowned coolers just like Thermalright Ultra 120, and some creative products from new brand like Prolimatech. We sincerely hope this article could give our reader some tips on hardware purchase, and you know that – any suggestions, discussion or even criticism from you are always welcome.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat DirectX 10 vs. DirectX 11 |
Last week the GSC officially launched the benchmark of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat which enables you to find out how well your system is balanced for gaming and the game in particular.
