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Memory Channel Scaling with Sandy Bridge-E - A Core i7-3960X Experience
The Sandy Bridge-E is the first-ever consumer processor (as well as its platform) to support a quad-channel DDR3 memory architecture. We attempt to find out how much performance impact you would notice if toggling between different memory channel modes (dual, triple and quad) and memory frequency.
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Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition - Sandy Bridge-E has Arrived
The 3960X Extreme Edition CPU is the top model of the 2nd generation Intel Core i7 series and is clocked at 3.3GHz with turbo speeds up to 3.9GHz. Features quad-channel memory support, 40-lane PCIe controller and comes unlocked for overclockers. Find out if it delivers!
Event: Taking Center Stage – Pinoy Gaming Festival 2011
Tipped as the biggest and most-anticipated gaming event of 2011, the Pinoy Gaming Festival 2011 (PGF 2011) shook the Cyberzone area of SM North EDSA, gathering a multitude of gamers, cosplayers, PC enthusiasts, and mall-goers.
AMD FX Processors - All You Need to Know of Bulldozers and the FX-8150
Bulldozing down the competition are the AMD FX processors which are targeted at enthusiasts and rig builders who want to customize and push their rigs for maximum performance without breaking the bank. We detail the basics of the new CPUs.
Event: Aspiring New Heights – Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook Unveiled
Acer, together with Intel Philippines, welcomed the arrival of its first ultrabook in the country, the Aspire S3, by staging an afternoon bash of dance and fashion. HardwareZone took the front row seat to cover the entire affair.
Diablo III Beta - Performance Review
Blizzard's Diablo III beta is finally live! But can your system handle it in all its dark, fantasy glory? We find out with three variously configured machines.
IDF 2011 - X79 Motherboards and Sandy Bridge-E Spotted
The soon to be released Sandy Bridge-E processor (also known as the Extreme Edition) with new X79 motherboards were spotted at IDF 2011's tech showcase.
IDF 2011 - Ivy Bridge More Than Just Die Shrink
Intel's upcoming Ivy Bridge processor based on the world's first tri-gate transistor is going to be more than just a die shrink from 32nm to 22nm.
IDF 2011 - Haswell Processor Expected to have 20 Times Lower Idle Power
Intel outlines its efforts to reduce idle platform power consumption by more than 20 times in its next generation Haswell processor products for Ultrabooks at the Intel Developers Forum 2011 (IDF 2011).
Event: MSI MOA 2011 APAC Finals – The Campaign For Domination Begins
Twelve teams converge in an all out battle for supremacy in the MSI MOA 2011 APAC Finals. Each team is armed to the teeth with overclocking tools and knowledge but, only one of them can claim the right to stand at the top of the hill.
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The 2nd generation Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition is a six core CPU with a clock speed of 3.3GHz (3.9GHz with Turbo Boost) and comes wi...
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The AMD A8-3850 comes with quad x86, 32nm 'Stars' cores with DirectX 11 capable discrete-class graphics. It has a core frequency of 2.9GHz, ...
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With a stock speed of 3.3GHz, the X3 455 is a 100MHz upgrade from the X3 450. Other features include a sleeping core and cache that has the ...
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The Phenom II X2 565 Black Edition is a dual core CPU clocking in at 3.4GHz and has an unlocked multiplier for users who do overclocking.