MSI's DKA790GX Platinum motherboard
The Phenom II has arrived, and unlike the Core i7, it'll drop right into existing and inexpensive motherboards. MSI's DKA790GX Platinum is one such board, packing AMD's 790GX chipset and CrossFire support for under $150. Keep reading so see how it performs with a Phenom II onboard. Read more...
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Gigabyte and MSI join the Core i7 motherboard crowd
Core i7 processors are finally trickling onto the market, joined by a growing list of LGA1366 motherboards. Keep reading to see how X58 offerings from Gigabyte and MSI stack up against the competition from Asus and Intel. Read more...
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A couple of Core i7 motherboards compared
If you want one of Intel's swanky new Core i7 processors, you're going to need a motherboard upgrade. But which one? We've faced off X58-based motherboards from Asus and Intel to see which makes the sweetest Nehalem system. Read more...
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Last post by tegl1n at 11:59 PM on November 15, 2008 -
A tour of a Gigabyte factory
What better way to understand how a motherboard is created than seeing it for yourself? Read on as we tour Gigabyte's Nan-Ping production facility and watch a motherboard being made. Read more...
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Last post by xtalentx at 7:29 AM on November 3, 2008 -
Nvidia's GeForce 9300 chipset
AMD's 780G has been our integrated graphics chipset of choice for nearly eight months, but Nvidia's new GeForce 9300 looks poised to claim the crown for the green team. Keep reading for the goods on the latest GeForce MCP and how it compares with the rest of the IGP... Read more...
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Last post by Phatkat at 7:37 PM on November 24, 2008 -
Intel's G45 Express chipset
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 -
AMD's 790GX chipset
AMD's new 790GX chipset takes an already potent 780G graphics core, turns up the clock speed, and adds sideport memory. It also brings a new SB750 south bridge that AMD says will help Phenom overclockers. Read on to see if AMD has another winner on its hands. Read more...
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Last post by Phatkat at 7:39 PM on November 24, 2008 -
Nvidia's nForce 750a SLI chipset
A lack of high-end Phenom processors ultimately tanked the appeal of Nvidia's nForce 780a SLI chipset, but its little brother, the 750a, brings the same MCP silicon and HybridPower trickery to $150 motherboards. Read on to see if this is the best chipset for Phenom fans. Read more...
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Nvidia's GeForce 8300 chipset
AMD's 780G was the first to bring full Blu-ray decode acceleration to integrated graphics chipsets, and now Nvidia has an answer in the GeForce 8300. Join us as we pit this new challenger against the reigning champion to see which comes out on top. Read more...
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Last post by pogsnet at 12:20 PM on August 13, 2008 -
Intel's P45 Express chipset
Intel is trying to extend its mid-range chipset dynasty with the P45 Express, and initial reports have been encouraging. But how does the chipset hold up under closer scrutiny? Read on as we pit the P45 against its closest competitors to find out. Read more...
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Asus' P5Q and P5Q3 Deluxe motherboards
Intel has a long history of excellent mid-range chipsets, setting expectations high for the new P45 Express. Join us as we put Asus' P5Q and P5Q3 Deluxe motherboards through the wringer to see if Intel has another winner on its hands. Read more...
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Gigabyte's P45 motherboard plug-fest
Last week, Gigabyte invited a gaggle of journalists to Taipei for a sneak peek at its P45 motherboard lineup. We were there, and have a full report on the new features and models you can expect to see this summer. Read more...
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Last post by moose17145 at 5:28 PM on May 22, 2008 -
Nvidia's nForce 780a SLI chipset
The nForce 780a SLI is the first Nvidia chipset to take full advantage of Phenom processors, and it comes with a novel motherboard GPU that enables Hybrid SLI. Keep reading for the goods on Hybrid SLI and how the 780a stacks up against AMD's 790FX chipset. Read more...
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Last post by Dissonance at 1:28 PM on May 12, 2008 -
X48 heavyweights go head to head
Intel doesn't get a chance to be the underdog often, but its motherboards are largely ignored by enthusiasts. Read on to see if the company's X48-based Bonetrail 2 board can run with Asus' new Rampage Formula. Read more...
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