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MSI's Z87-GD65 Gaming motherboard reviewed by Geoff Gasior — 8:51 PM on June 18, 2013 MSI's Z87-GD65 Gaming delivers Creative-enhanced audio and a Killer NIC for just $180. We take a closer look at how it stacks up... Type: Feature article Tags: Motherboards	16
Gigabyte's Z87X-UD3H motherboard reviewed by Geoff Gasior — 12:29 AM on June 11, 2013 For Haswell, Gigabyte has radically overhauled its motherboard firmware and software. We take a closer look at both in action on the Z87X-UD3H. Type: Feature article Tags: Motherboards	24
Asus' Z87-PRO motherboard reviewed by Geoff Gasior — 11:35 AM on June 5, 2013 Haswell is upon us, but you'll need a new motherboard to run Intel's latest CPUs. We take an in-depth look at the Z87-PRO to... Type: Feature article Tags: Motherboards	44
Seagate's 600 SSD solid-state drive reviewed by Geoff Gasior — 2:18 PM on May 31, 2013 For years, hard drive makers have largely steered clear of consumer SSDs. Seagate is finally ready to get into the market, and we've taken... Type: Feature article Tags: Storage	28
Seagate's Desktop HDD.15 4TB hard drive reviewed by Geoff Gasior — 8:31 PM on May 28, 2013 Seagate's Desktop HDD.15 serves up 4TB for only $190. We take a closer look at how it compares to the competition. Type: Feature article Tags: Storage	38
Gigabyte offers early peek at Z87 motherboards by Geoff Gasior — 3:38 PM on May 19, 2013 With Haswell approaching, motherboard makers are eager to show off their Z87 boards. We have the goods on what Gigabyte has in store for... Type: Feature article Tags: Motherboards	37
Asus shows off Z87-based Haswell motherboards by Geoff Gasior — 1:01 AM on May 16, 2013 A few weeks ago, we got an early preview of Asus' upcoming Haswell motherboards. We can now tell you what's in store for the... Type: Feature article Tags: Motherboards	58
Intel's Thin Mini-ITX platform: nine months later by Cyril Kowaliski — 9:25 AM on May 13, 2013 Nine months after our first brush with Thin Mini-ITX, we're taking another look at the platform, this time with a state-of-the-art all-in-one PC that... Type: Feature article Tags: Systems	16
Crucial's M500 SSD reviewed by Geoff Gasior — 10:29 AM on April 18, 2013 Crucial's long-awaited replacement for the m4 SSD breaks new ground by using 128Gb NAND chips. We take a closer look at how that... Type: Feature article Tags: Storage	34
TR's April 2013 System Guide by Cyril Kowaliski — 4:33 PM on April 15, 2013 We've updated our famous system guide to account for the latest graphics cards (and their accompanying game bundles) as well as recent introductions in... Type: Feature article Tags: Systems	97
WD's Black 4TB hard drive reviewed by Geoff Gasior — 9:56 PM on April 7, 2013 Western Digital's Black 4TB the only desktop hard drive to combine that top-of-the-line capacity with a 7,200-RPM spindle speed and five years of warranty coverage.... Type: Feature article Tags: Storage	34
Seagate's Laptop Thin SSHD 500GB hybrid drive reviewed by Geoff Gasior — 11:11 PM on April 2, 2013 Seagate's latest hybrid drive combines a thin 7-mm form factor with high-density mechanical storage and dual-mode NAND. This so-called SSHD is Seagate's first to be... Type: Feature article Tags: Storage Mobile computing	49
Gigabyte's Aivia Osmium mechanical keyboard reviewed by Geoff Gasior — 12:38 PM on March 21, 2013 Most high-end keyboards combine mechanical switches with LED backlighting and programmable macro keys. Gigabyte's Aivia Osmium adds a new twist: USB 3.0 connectivity. ... Type: Feature article Tags: Input devices	22
MSI's Z77IA-E53 Mini-ITX motherboard reviewed by Geoff Gasior — 8:20 PM on March 10, 2013 MSI's Z77-based Mini-ITX board has a unique mix of features, including VGA connectivity, an open Mini PCIe/mSATA slot, and smartphone-based tweaking software. We... Type: Feature article Tags: Motherboards	22
A first look at Cherry's MX green key switches by Cyril Kowaliski — 1:43 PM on March 7, 2013 Cooler Master has released a keyboard based on a little-known mechanical key switch: the Cherry MX greens. We've compared this offering to an IBM... Type: Feature article Tags: Input devices	57
Gigabyte's GA-Z77N-WiFi Mini-ITX motherboard reviewed by Geoff Gasior — 4:38 PM on March 4, 2013 Gigabyte's GA-Z77N-WiFi is the most affordable Mini-ITX board based on Intel's Z77 Express platform. We take a closer look to see what this... Type: Feature article Tags: Motherboards	31
TR's February 2013 System Guide by Cyril Kowaliski — 12:57 PM on February 13, 2013 In the latest edition of the TR System Guide, we've tweaked our usual builds to incorporate newer components and price changes, making our recommended... Type: Feature article Tags: Systems	166
ASRock's Z77E-ITX Mini-ITX motherboard reviewed by Geoff Gasior — 10:29 AM on February 12, 2013 In just a few years, ASRock has cemented its position as the third biggest player in the retail motherboard business. We take a... Type: Feature article Tags: Motherboards	39

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