AMD Radeon HD 7900 Real-Time Leo Demo Test |
New Partner of HD 7900——Leo Demo
When there comes with new architecture-based GPU, AMD and NVIDIA always release some demos. Different from gaming trial-play demo, such demos are used to display the power of new architecture technology. So they’re not so playable, but image effect generally is surprising, through which development of 3D technology could be traced.
AMD Radeon HD 7950 Graphics Card Review |
HD 7950 Architecture & Specs Previewed
We have just come back from Chinese new year holiday, many people may be still lost in happy festival atmosphere. However, for AMD new war will begin again, the second Radeon HD 7900 series graphics card——HD 7950 based on GCN(Graphics Core Next) architecture launched, the company has introduced two heavyweight products at the beginning/end of in the same month, January 2012 is bound to be the harvest time for the company.
Small Review for Radeon HD 7950 Surfaced |
The launch day of Radeon HD 7950 is drawing near, unexpectedly an "early review" for the graphics card has appeared, which was let out by a Chinese user in tieba baidu.
Test for AMD Bulldozer Hotfixes from Microsoft |
AMD Bulldozer architecture design was somewhat different from than in the current mainstream X86, it’s neither CMP (Chip MultiProcessors) nor SMT (Simultaneous Multithreading), but CMT (Cluster Multithreading) design. The architecture is innovative, however, innovation always comes with cost, let’s not speak of the performance capability, the coordination between software and application is a tricky issue.
PCI-E 3.0 vs PCI-E 2.0 Test |
PCI-E 3.0: Higher Speed, Lower Latencies
Compared with the endangered PCI, PCI-E is full of vigor, which not only takes up the position tightly in system internal data transmission standard, but also has a bright future, as PCI-SIG is now reading for PCI-E 4.0, after all the current mainstream specification is just PCI-E 2.0.
What CPU does Radeon HD 7970 Need ? |
As the saying goes, "good horse with a good saddle". We have known the high performance of HD 7970 graphics card, but what CPU does it need? In view of the pricing, general players definitely will configure a deluxe mainframe, at lease with quad-core or eight-core CPU, and memory will be over 8GB.
AMD Radeon HD 7970 CrossFire Test |
When single card can’t satisfy enthusiastic players’ need to pursuit high performance, multi-GPU setup naturally becomes the ultimate equipment of high-end players. Theoretically, the efficiency of multi-GPU configuration is supposed to be like 1+1=2, 1+1+1=3 or 1+1+1+1=4. In fact, due to some factors, the performance outcome is another case.
Zotac GeForce GTX 560 Ti Extreme OC+ Review |
Introduction
Last April Zotac once introduced its GeForce GTX 560 Ti Extreme Edition graphics card, the overclocking capability has got much recognition, while last month the company designed elaborately latest GTX 560 Ti Extreme version——GTX 560 Ti Extreme OC+, which is a completely overclocking graphics card ranging from design to the material.
ORICO HM1-128S3 128GB SSD Review |
Introduction
Since last year, SSD market is quite hot, many manufacturers are driving into it, aiming to get a position. Chinese storage solutions provider ORICO also has introduced their own products making it have presence in this market.
Samsung 830 Series 256GB SSD Review |
Samsung 830 Series SSD Introduction
Nowadays SSDs are developing at an rapid pace, more and more manufactures are stepping into this field, but most of them use others’ main controller and NAND memory chip for their SSDs, such as Kingston, Corsair, etc. It’s uncommon to see the SSD manufacture like Micron, as its SSDs feature self-designed memory chip, while main controller is designed by others. Moreover, the company which can manage the memory and main-controller is more rare.
Prolimatech Lynx CPU Cooler Review |
Introduction
After introducing a variety of high-end coolers, Prolimatech begins to introduce several "lightweight" products, early there has come with Panther, which features small size, light weight and decent cooling capability. Now it unleashes a new tower radiator called Lynx.
PowerColor Radeon HD 6930 2GB Review |
Introduction: Radeon HD 6930 Born for Compete against GTX 560 Ti
As Christmas is drawing near, naturally hardware manufactures won’t miss the great opportunity to seize the market. Though new generation graphics cards of NVIDIA and AMD haven’t debut, some new products are prepared for players, one is GF110-based NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti graphics, another is AMD Radeon HD 6930 based on Cayman CE core.
Middle-end Graphics Also Play Battlefield 3 Smoothly with SMAA and FXAA |
Battlefield 3 provides abundant image options.
How do Middle-end Graphics Play Battlefield 3 Smoothly
From our earlier test, we have got to know Battlefield 3 has a high demanding towards graphics, as Frostbite 2 engine the game adopts has completely gives up support towards DirectX 9 and uses DirectX 10/11 instead. And therefore, if the players want to enjoy Battlefield 3 entirely, they are supposed to choose a middle-end graphics at least, such as Radeon HD 6850, GeForce GTX 460, and so on.
SilverStone PS07 Chassis Review |
SilverStone PS07 Chassis (Click to enlarge)
Introduction
Before introducing TJ08-E, SilverStone has planned the design for its PS07 chassis. TJ08-E is small and exquisite, good compatibility and has decent cooling performance. Surely, the Precision series PS07,designed for Micro ATX motherboard, which come with similar feature as TJ08-E, possesses better cost performance.
PowerColor Devil 13 HD 6970 Graphics Card Review |
Introduction
"Opponents will fear its creation and bow to the ones that hold its sheer power in their hands. Devil 13. Its name will resonate through the hallways and rooms of every gaming competition from now until eternity. Devastate your enemies and smite those that question your gaming prowess. Devil 13 is here and the gaming world will cease to be the same."
