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We throw three HD 6970s into both our Z68 and 990FX setups and see what happens with our overclocked CPUs. | Oct 13, 2011 8:45 AM CDT

To help round off our final thoughts on the FX-8150 CPU, we check out the gaming performance and give you a true run down on Bullldozer. | Oct 12, 2011 10:05 AM CDT

AMDs Bulldozer finally sees the light of day. We only have one question. Is it any good? Let's take the time to find out. | Oct 11, 2011 11:13 PM CDT

We're getting real up in this place. Let us tell you what has happened to the Bulldozer launch and why it's AMDs fault. | Oct 11, 2011 11:13 PM CDT

Two platforms enter, one platform leaves with the trophy. We throw two GTX 580s at our two setups here today and see which one is the better option. | Aug 12, 2011 2:03 AM CDT

We examine the GPU performance of the new A8-3850 APU from AMD and complete our extensive look at the new Llano platform. | Jul 4, 2011 1:45 AM CDT

AMD launch their next level Fusion platform "Llano". Today we have a look what it's all about with the A8-3850 APU while also discussing other models from AMD. | Jun 29, 2011 10:56 PM CDT

AMD is kicking off the New Year with a pair of new CPUs - The Phenom II X4 975 BE and the Phenom II X4 840. | Jan 3, 2011 11:01 PM CST

We look at the new P67 platform with an MSI GTX 580 and compare it to both X58 and P55. | Jan 3, 2011 4:31 AM CST

Intel is looking to start the New Year off with quite a bang as they launch not just one, but two redesigned CPUs. Say hello to the i7-2600K and the i5-2500K. | Jan 2, 2011 10:59 PM CST

So, the 3.2GHz Phenom II X6 isn't enough for you? Well then, AMD has a new 3.3GHz model hot off of the press. | Dec 7, 2010 2:01 AM CST

When everything boils down to a three-way fight for your consumer dollar, does the market and the consumer ultimately suffer? | Oct 12, 2010 11:08 AM CDT

Intel has upped the overclocking ante on their CPU line-up with a new "K" series CPU. Will these unlocked parts really help with your OC addiction? | May 27, 2010 11:03 PM CDT

In a market full of multi-threaded CPUs, where do we find AMD and their native multi-core products? | May 12, 2010 1:36 AM CDT

AMD has been lagging behind in the CPU race for a while, but now they jump back into the game with a 6-Core CPU that will definitely open some eyes. | Apr 26, 2010 11:02 PM CDT

AMD and Intel give us more cores and threads, but what happens when your OS and apps don't know what to do with 'em? We explain why this is happening. | Mar 26, 2010 11:18 AM CDT

The rein of Gulftown starts today. Let's see what it can do with some LN2 extreme cooling on tap! | Mar 11, 2010 12:20 AM CST

Intel is stepping up the game with the release of the Core i7 980X; their 32nm, 6-core, 12-thread productivity monster for the 1366 socket. | Mar 10, 2010 10:58 PM CST

Intel had a great 2009 with Nehalem and Lynnfield. Will Clarkdale and 32nm kick 2010 off with a bang or a pop? Let's take a look and see. | Jan 3, 2010 11:05 PM CST

Today we see how far an AMD Athlon II X4 630 processor can be pushed when cooled to minus 180 degrees celcius with LN2 extreme cooling. | Oct 30, 2009 12:46 AM CDT

AMD's K10 architecture goes to the mainstream market with a quad-core processor offering that is now ready to hit the shelves. | Sep 15, 2009 10:55 PM CDT

Now that Lynnfield has hit the streets, let's see how the rest of the platform works and what advantages it brings. | Sep 15, 2009 1:39 AM CDT

Today Intel took the covers off its latest Lynnfield processors and P55 Express chipset. Intel threw a launch party in Taipei and we attended. | Sep 8, 2009 8:28 AM CDT

Core i7 LGA 1366 Intel shocked the high-end CPU performance world. Now Lynnfield LGA 1156 is set to change the mainstream playing field, too. | Sep 7, 2009 9:00 PM CDT

AMD ramps things up with the 3.4GHz clocked Phenom II 965 processor; flagship of the AMD desktop fleet. | Aug 20, 2009 1:38 AM CDT

AMD's quad core Phenom II line-up continues on with the 3.2GHz clocked Black Edition 955. Let's see how well it shines on our test bed today. | Aug 6, 2009 11:02 PM CDT

Intel has a new flagship weapon out in its Core i7 975 processor and today we get the chance to see how deserving it is of its flagship status. | Jun 2, 2009 11:45 PM CDT

Today we compare the performance between DDR2 and DDR3 on the AM3 platform using Jetway's new combo motherboard which supports both memory types. | Mar 10, 2009 11:00 PM CDT

AMD today unveils what we like to call the 'real' Phenom II processor with more updates and a new AM3 socket. Read on as we explain what's new. | Feb 7, 2009 11:00 PM CST

Today AMD joins the ranks of Intel by releasing its 45nm processor core in the form of the Phenom II. | Jan 6, 2009 11:00 PM CST

With the new Core i7 920 in hand, it's time to overclock it and see what kind of performance boost we can achieve. | Nov 30, 2008 11:00 PM CST

We start disabling cores on the new Core i7 920 and see what it does to performance. Our results were very interesting! | Nov 28, 2008 11:00 PM CST

Atom and Nano are the most power efficient CPUs on the market. Today we see who has the most impressive platform. | Aug 10, 2008 11:00 PM CDT

With the big push for more energy efficient PCs these days, we see how Intel is going in this area with GIGABYTE's help. | May 22, 2008 11:00 PM CDT

While Phenom is the new performance part, Athlon continues on. 4850e has hit the market with lower power consumption. | Apr 25, 2008 11:00 PM CDT

Now that B3 is official, AMD has released its cheaper Phenom X3. How well does it perform? Step inside! | Apr 21, 2008 11:00 PM CDT

With Phenom's B3 revision chips showing more strength, we pit the top motherboard chipsets from AMD and NVIDIA today. | Apr 10, 2008 11:00 PM CDT

AMD's Phenom has recently undergone modifications to make it more competitive. Can it now hold a candle to Intel? | Apr 7, 2008 11:00 PM CDT

We've got our first 45nm Intel processor in hand, this in the form of the Yorkfield quad core QX9650. | Nov 11, 2007 11:00 PM CST

Hunting for the next G0lden CPU? We look at the new G0 stepping SLACR Intel Q6600. Let's see if it can G0 for G0ld! | Aug 17, 2007 11:00 PM CDT

With Intel taking Core 2 to 1333MHz, we decide to find out how significant the gains are from the higher FSB. | Jul 20, 2007 11:00 PM CDT

In this editorial we discuss what seems to be the gradual demise of AMD along with what happened and what to do next. | Apr 25, 2007 11:00 PM CDT

nVidia have just released their new cut down nForce 680i LT SLI motherboards with much more attractive pricing. Read on! | Mar 26, 2007 11:00 PM CDT

Using an Intel P35 "Bearlake" motherboard, we test performance of 1333MHz FSB CPU's on the new DDR-3 capable platform. | Mar 12, 2007 11:00 PM CDT

We take a look at nVidia's latest chipset, the nForce 680i. It is an amazing chipset with impressive overclocking! | Nov 19, 2006 11:00 PM CST

Intel is releasing their newest CPU today, the Core 2 Quad Q6700. It's just like a Conroe but comes with four cores. | Oct 31, 2006 11:00 PM CST

We got a mixture of MSI and DFI nForce 500 series Socket AM2 boards. We put them together to find out the differences. | Sep 17, 2006 11:00 PM CDT

Everyone knows Intel Core 2 is a good processor but what happens when you take an E6700 and X6800 Extreme and overclock? | Aug 28, 2006 11:00 PM CDT

We have exclusive information on ATI's upcoming RD600 CrossFire Xpress 3200 IE chipset for Conroe - Overclocking anyone? | Aug 1, 2006 11:00 PM CDT

AMD's new Socket AM2 platform is here and today we take a look into AM2 vs. 939 and the performance of DDR and DDR-2. | Jul 30, 2006 11:00 PM CDT