| Intel Core i5 And Core i7: Intel’s Mainstream Magnum Opus |
 | We set off testing Intel's Lynnfield processors with low expectations, but were surprised to find the new LGA 1156-based CPUs are capable of holding their own and then some. Read on for more about Turbo Boost, Hyper-Threading, P55, and our recommendation. more |
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| Core i5, Core i7, CrossFire, And SLI: Gaming Paradise, Redux? |
 | With the launch of Core i7, we ran an insane load of gaming benchmarks to explore CrossFire and SLI performance on X58. Today's P55 launch sees another Intel platform with great graphics options, and we're back with new CPUs, GPUs, SSDs, and games. more |
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| In Theory: How Does Lynnfield's On-Die PCI Express Affect Gaming? |
 | What effect does integrated PCI Express have on gaming? Is Intel's LGA 1156 interface any better or worse than LGA 1366, with its QPI interface to the PCIe-rich X58 chipset? We run a battery of real world game tests to answer this theoretical question. more |
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| SSD Summer Slam: 12 New 2.5" And 1.8" Drives Rounded-Up |
 | Performance issues, excessive power consumption, and high cost previously kept many folks from buying SSDs. These 12 new drives finally give us a reason to get excited. Most deliver great throughput and high efficiency, although cost remains an obstacle. more |
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| Promise's NS4600: Intel's Tolapai Enables Better Network Performance |
 | Promise has revamped its NS4300N network storage device. Among the changes, its new NS4600 comes with a new engine--namely, Intel’s new x86-based EP80579 (code named Tolapai). Read on for a feature comparison and a thorough benchmark evaluation. more |
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