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You know how to install a processor, you know how to overclock it, but have you ever wondered how they're made? Manufacturing CPUs and various other chips isn't exactly a simple process. Hardware Secrets latest tutorial goes through the steps taken to bring you the chips that power your PC....
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With the adoption of PCI Express as a next-gen I/O technology, all of the major chipset manufacturers worked hard to bring compatible chipsets to market. Naturally, Intel was first on the scene with the 900 series chipsets. But on the AMD side, VIA was first to market with its K8T890 Chipset. Building on the successes of...
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ASUS Main Station Motherboard Series Incorporates Highly-Anticipated Intel 975X Chipset P5WDG2-WS Offers Superior Expandability and Quiet Cooling for Efficient Workstation Solution Click To Enlarge Taipei, Taiwan; November 17, 2005 – ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS), the worldwide leader of motherboards, today...
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With today's ever advancing PC technology, it seems that two things ultimately remain unchanged; an increase in performance usually means an escalation in heat output. Currently, air cooling techniques can still keep most computer hardware operating at reasonable temperatures, but those who decide to squeeze every ounce of performance...
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Hey guys, here's your first dose of news for the day. If your not interested in anything that ATI, Intel, or AMD has to offer, then how about taking a look at the "iPod Shuffle Killer", the Samsung YP-T7X. Enjoy! ULI M1695 chipset @ t-break "Today, we take a look at the ULi M1695 chipset for the AMD...
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Good Morning All, Today we've got a double-header showcase of new Intel Processor and Chipset technologies being launched by the company affectionately known as "Chipzilla". Intel has officially taken the wraps off their new mainstream Pentium D 820 Processor and i945 Express series chipsets. ...
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In recent months, the race between the two major industry playersto bring dual-core processing to the masses has heated up. On April 4th, Intel delivered its first dual-core Pentium offering in the form of the Intel Pentium Extreme Edition 840. AMD was soon to follow, on May 9th, releasing its dual-core Athlon 64 X2 4800+. ...
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Good morning everyone. In case you didn't notice, we've released a review of the Corsair XMS Xpert RAM. The modules are rated at 400MHz DDR and sport eye-catching removable LEDs. Check the image above or click here to read more. After that, check your morning new post below. Athlon 64 chipset...
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Good morning everyone. We're starting off the weekend with some news out of ATI and SiS. ATI is unveiling the Radeon XPRESS 200 with DX9 and DDR2 support. SiS follows that up with the release of their latest AMD64 PCI Express chipset, the SiS761GX. We close things out with a NEC DVD 16X...
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Good morning everyone. I'm starting off the day a bit envious after reading Marco's Mobility Radeon X700 review. Granted, my Centrino 1.4GHz with Mobility 9200 has served me well over the last few years, but an X700 would be a sweet update. If you haven't checked it, you should. Then be sure to check...
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Good evening folks :) In case you didn't notice, in addition to Dave's review of the ASUS P5AD2-E i925XE, Chris has posted a review on the VIA PT894 & PT880 Pro Chipset. As for other news, we have plenty. So sit back, relax, and enjoy! VIA PT880 Pro and PT894 Chipset PC Perspective [H]ardOCP The Tech Zone BigBruin...
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Good morning HotHardware fans! If you take a look at the top of the page, you'll notice that we've just posted a new preview of VIA's PT894 and PT880 Pro chipsets for Intel's LGA775 processors. We've got information regarding VIA's plans for these chipsets, along with some benchmarks from a pair of reference motherboards powered by the PT894...
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VIA is perhaps most notable for its contributions as a supplier of chipsets for AMD's Athlon XP/64 processor families. The company's work with Intel's offerings has ranged, over time, from clandestine manufacturing of unlicensed core logic (in Intel's eyes, at least) to the manufacture of a respectably leading edge product in the form...
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Well folks, some of us might be getting a bit of snow tonight. I'm sure some sleet will also make it into the mix. Come on now, it's January and so far the winter has been a dud! I'm looking for a storm right now, but I'm sure I'll be less enthusiastic about the situation when I'm outside shoveling steps and salting the driveway ;) ABIT AA8...
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Using the sheer number of "NVIDIA vs. ATi" articles posted on-line or published in every popular computer magazine as a gauge, it would be easy to surmise that these two rivals battled each other for dominance in the desktop 3D graphics space alone. Numerous head-to-head comparisons between NVIDIA's GeForce 6 series and ATi's...
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Hey everyone, as my first news post I'd like to remind you all it's November 2nd, so if you haven't already, get registered to vote and support your candidate! But that's politics, and I know why your really here, so get ready for your mid-afternoon fix of tech news. Thermaltake Tsunami Dream Case @ PimpRig.com...
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Good morning everyone :) With a good majority of us escorting little ones around our respective neighbourhoods last night, I am sure a few minutes of peace and quiet are quite sought after this AM. So, go grab another cup of coffee and settle in for a few minutes. Here is your morning shot of juice... Intel's...
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NVIDIA's ride as a chipset designer and manufacturer has been tumultuous in spots without question. The first two iterations of its nForce product family were immensely popular because they addressed weaknesses that plagued other chipsets, such as memory and integrated graphics performance. However, they are correspondingly more expensive...
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When AMD's Athlon 64 was initially introduced, all of the major players in the core logic chipset business immediately jumped on board, and introduced, or released, full-featured chipsets for the new processor. And although SiS, ALi, VIA and NVIDIA all had similar Athlon 64 chipsets on their respective road maps, it was VIA and...
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Some of us love lusting after the finer things in life: a Mercedes-Benz SLR, Akoya pearls, Beluga caviar, and Clos du Mesnil champagne. While Intel's 925X chipset doesn't exactly fit in with those other high-end luxuries, it does happen to sit atop a long list of distinguished core logic products, offering the latest...
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Good morning, is everyone doing okay? I sure hope so! Unfortunately, I was unable to jump on the editor yesterday due to Fathers Day celebrations with two sets of families. But, I would like to take this time to personally wish all the Dad's out there a belated Happy Fathers Day. With a few of HH's very own sporting...
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Good Morning All, Intel lets fly with their new i925X and i915 chipsets today, along with a couple of LGA775 based P4's to go with them. PCI Express, DDR2 and a host of other new goodies are on the bench at HotHardware.com. Have a look at all this new good stuff, right here!...
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