A look at SSD performance in Windows Vista
Our last SSD round-up caused quite a stir for using an older test system with Windows XP. We've now explored SSD performance on more current hardware with Vista x64 SP2, and you might be surprised by the results. Read more...
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Last by Mr Bill at 2:36 AM on 07/04/09
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The TR Podcast 45: Gaming roundup, Swiss Army knives, and Windows Vista II
This week on the TR podcast: we introduce a new sponsor, round up the latest gaming stories, compare Palm's Pre to the iPhone, chat about Windows 7 pricing, and more. Read more...
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TR's summer 2009 system guide
Our latest system guide features a Phenom II- and DDR3-powered Econobox, a highly versatile Mini-ITX build (which can take a Core 2 Quad and a PCIe graphics card), and much, much more. Read more...
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A quick look at Western Digital's latest My Book NAS
While enthusiasts may be comfortable rolling their own home file servers, network-attached storage devices make more sense for mainstream users. We take WD's latest My Book NAS for a spin to see what it's like. Read more...
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MSI's X-Slim X340 ultraportable notebook
The X-Slim X340 is a shiny, black, and thin, with a nifty new Intel Core 2 Solo processor and a modern chipset. One or two steps up from a netbook, it may just be the ultimate in stylish ultraportability--for well under a grand. Read more...
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High-end Socket AM3 chipsets under the microscope
The Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition makes a compelling case for Socket AM3, particularly now that LGA775 has no real upgrade path. Which chipset should you choose for a high-end build? We've taken the 790FX and nForce 980a SLI for a spin to find out. Read more...
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Last by Choke at 5:44 AM on 06/30/09 -
The TR Podcast 44: Computex compendium, air vs. water, and budget CPU madness
Tune in this week to hear about our Computex adventures, air and liquid cooling solutions, and the latest CPUs from our test bench. Read more...
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Battle of the elements: air vs. water CPU cooler showdown
Water cooling is typically complicated and expensive, but you can now buy factory-sealed, all-in-one kits for little more than a high-end air cooler. Join us to see how CoolIT's Domino ALC water cooler stacks up against more traditional air towers from Noctua and Kingwin. Read more...
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A bevy of new desktop processors arrives
AMD and Intel have deluged us with new CPUs. The result? An enormous roundup of 26 different types of processors, including five brand-new ones. We've poked, prodded, tested for performance, measured power efficiency, overclocked, and considered the value propositions for CPUs from $87 to $999. Read more...
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