AMD and Nvidia have beefed up their integrated graphics chipsets to offer decent gaming performance and Blu-ray decode acceleration. We take Intel's latest G45 Express for a spin to see if it can keep up with the graphics giants. Read more...
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Last post by derFunkenstein at 8:10 AM on October 11, 2008
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The TR Podcast 20: The biggest story of the year, screaming CPUs, and a $1600 chair from the 70s
This week, we give you in-depth analysis of the latest AMD announcement, discuss the latest Core i7 news and rumors, interview a hardcore forum member, pit two $300 GPUs against each other, despair over an apparent return to 1970s chair design... and more. Read more...
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GeForce GTX 260 reloaded vs. the Radeon HD 4870 1GB
Tight competition has resulted in two new video cards that redefine their end of the market for just a smidgen under 300 bucks: the GeForce GTX 260 "reloaded" and the Radeon HD 4870 1GB. Read more...
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The TR Podcast 19: Android is open, Microsoft is confusing, and the Tech Share has shipped!
This week, our marketing manager extraordinaire joins us to talk about TR's philantropic efforts in Uganda. We also cover Google's Android platform, Microsoft's latest ad campaign, one of our new case reviews, and more. Read more...
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Last post by DrDillyBar at 12:17 PM on October 7, 2008 -
Gigabyte's 3D Mars enclosure
Better known for its mobos, Gigabyte recently started producing cases. The company's latest 3D Mars combines a brushed aluminum full tower with five cooling fans and your choice of window treatments. Keep reading to see what it's like. Read more...
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Thermaltake's A2413 7-inch LCD
Thermaltake's A2413 7" LCD display packs a touch-sensitive screen into a motorized drive bay that looks perfect for car PCs and enterprising modders. We take the screen for a spin to see whether there's utility behind the novelty. Read more...
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Western Digital's RE3 hard drive
Western Digital has spun off an enterprise-class RE3 hard drive based on its high-performance Caviar Black desktop model. Keep reading to see what kind of RAID-specific goodness has made its way into the RE3, and whether the drive is as fast as its impressive forebear. Read more...
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The TR Podcast 18: Netbooks, bargain-bin graphics, and consoles ruining PC games.... again
Join us this week as we try making sense of the netbook market, cast judgment on a surprisingly capable low-end GPU, complain about console-PC warfare, review two of the hottest games, and more! Read more...
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Can a sub-$100 graphics card get the job done?
So just how much money should you spend on a graphics card? The latest models for under 100 bucks might surprise you with their potency, both in games and HD video playback. We've lined up eight cards to see where the values are. Read more...
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