Web Browser Grand Prix 9: Chrome 17, Firefox 10, And Ubuntu |
| Last month, we ran WBGP VIII on a MacBook Air, representing browser performance in a native Mac environment. Today we're returning to the PC. But the cross-platform comparison theme continues with a long-overdue rematch to WBGP 2: The Linux Circuit. more |
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Overclocking: Can Sandy Bridge-E Be Made More Efficient? |
| Intel's six-core processors are fast, but enthusiasts almost always want to push unlocked multipliers harder. Core i7-3960X can easily exceed 4 GHz, but what happens to power efficiency when clock rates go up? Sandy Bridge-E demonstrates weaknesses there. more |
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Big Air: 14 LGA 2011-Compatible Coolers For Core i7-3000, Reviewed |
| Do Intel’s Core i7-3000-series CPUs really need closed-loop liquid cooling? Today we're testing fourteen different LGA 2011-compatible air coolers on an overclocked Core i7-3960X in order to determine whose is the most effective. more |
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AMD Radeon HD 7770 And 7750 Review: Familiar Speed, Less Power |
| These are the lowest-end cards built using AMD's new Graphics Core Next architecture. Is 28 nm manufacturing, a fresh design, and new functionality enough to warrant upgrading existing value-oriented champs like the Radeon HD 6850 and GeForce GTX 460? more |
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Best Gaming CPUs For The Money: February 2012 |
| How do AMD's new FX and APU lines compare when it comes to gaming, and are Intel's Sandy Bridge-based Pentiums worth a look? The shocking answers to those questions shake up our recommendations. Check this month's update for details! more |
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