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ASRock Z87 Extreme4 Motherboard

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:15:00 GMT

The Z87 Extreme4 is a mid-range motherboard from ASRock based on the new Intel Z87 chipset, targeted to socket LGA1150 processors based on the new "Haswell" microarchitecture. Let's check it out.

Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3 Motherboard

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Let's take a look at the features of the Gigabyte 990FX-UD3, a mainstream motherboard for the socket AM3+ platform, based on the AMD 990FX chipset.

ASUS Z87-DELUXE Motherboard

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:36:00 GMT

The Z87-DELUXE is a high-end motherboard from ASUS based on the new Intel Z87 chipset, targeted to socket LGA1150 processors based on the new "Haswell" microarchitecture, coming with the most recent Wi-Fi standard, the IEEE802.11ac.

Cooler Master Seidon 120XL CPU Cooler Review

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:00:00 GMT

We tested the Cooler Master Seidon 120XL, a sealed liquid cooling system for CPUs, with a 120 mm radiator cooled by two 120 mm fans. Check it out!

ASUS GRYPHON Z87 Motherboard

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:05:00 GMT

The GRYPHON Z87 is a microATX motherboard from ASUS based on the new Intel Z87 chipset, coming with a thermal armor and targeted to socket LGA1150 processors based on the new "Haswell" microarchitecture. Let's check it out.

Enermax ETS-T40-White Cluster CPU Cooler Review

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:17:00 GMT

Let´s test the Enermax ETS-T40-White Cluster, a CPU cooler with tower heatsink, 120 mm fan, and four heatpipes. Check it out!

ASUS Z87-A Motherboard

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:25:00 GMT

The Z87-A is a mid-range motherboard from ASUS based on the new Intel Z87 chipset, targeted to socket LGA1150 processors based on the new "Haswell" microarchitecture. Let's check it out.

Cooler Master Seidon 120M CPU Cooler Review

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:05:00 GMT

We tested the Cooler Master Seidon 120M, a mainstream sealed liquid cooling system for CPUs, with a radiator cooled by a 120 mm fan. Check it out!

ASUS Maximus VI HERO Motherboard

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:10:00 GMT

The Maximus VI HERO is a top mid-range motherboard from ASUS based on the new Intel Z87 chipset, targeted to socket LGA1150 processors based on the new "Haswell" microarchitecture. Let's check it out.

Leetgion El'Druin Mouse Review

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:51:00 GMT

This second mouse from Leetgion is geared towards MMORPG players, and it features two innovative control disks on each side and a medieval armor motif. Check out our review.

Gigabyte Z87X-UD3H Motherboard

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:17:00 GMT

The Z87X-UD3H is a top mid-range motherboard from Gigabyte based on the new Intel Z87 chipset, targeted to socket LGA1150 processors based on the new "Haswell" microarchitecture. Let's check it out.

Inside the Intel Haswell Microarchitecture

Fri, 31 May 2013 17:15:00 GMT

Let's see what is new with Intel's Haswell microarchitecture, to be used in the fourth-generation Core i3, Core i5, and Core i7 CPUs.

NVIDIA GeForce Chips Comparison Table

Thu, 30 May 2013 17:35:00 GMT

A table comparing the basic technical specs from all NVIDIA graphics chips available on the market, from the GeForce 4 MX 420 to the GeForce GTX Titan. Updated to include the GeForce GTX 770.

Migrating to Apache 2.4

Tue, 28 May 2013 15:42:00 GMT

In this tutorial we will explain everything you need to know to migrate from previous versions of the Apache webserver to the new 2.4 series.

Gigabyte C847N Motherboard

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:52:00 GMT

Let's take a look at the Gigabyte GA-C847N, a Mini-ITX motherboard with a soldered Celeron 847 CPU.

SilverStone AR01 CPU Cooler Review

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

The SilverStone AR01 is a CPU cooler with tower heatsink, 120 mm fan, and three heatpipes. Let´s see if it performs well.

Understanding Email Bounce Messages

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:35:00 GMT

Sending an email and seeing the message bouncing back is frustrating. In this tutorial, we will explain the meaning of the most common bounce messages and how to fix the problem.

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 Motherboard

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:18:00 GMT

Let´s take a look at this value socket AM3+ motherboard based on the AMD 970 chipset from ASUS.

Why we Took Down the Radeon HD 7790 vs GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost Review

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:29:34 GMT

Data presented in our Radeon HD 7790 vs. GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost review was too different from the data found by other publications. We re-tested the GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost with different drivers,...

Cooler Master N200 Case Review

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:06:00 GMT

Cooler Master is releasing today a mini-tower case supporting microATX and Mini-ITX motherboards, the N200, which comes with a terrific price tag. Let's check it out.

In Win D-Frame Case Review

Tue, 07 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT

The D-Frame from In-Win is one of the most unique cases ever released for personal computers, made out of aluminum tubes and tempered glass, following the "open case" concept. Let's check it out.

Corsair Obsidian 350D Case Review

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:41:00 GMT

Let's take a look at this mini-tower case from Corsair, the Obsidian 350D, and see if it is a good buy.

Supermicro X9DRL-EF Motherboard

Thu, 02 May 2013 20:57:00 GMT

The Supermicro X9DRL-EF is a dual socket LGA2011 motherboard for Xeon E5-2600 series processors, based on the standard ATX form factor.

SteelSeries Call of Duty Black Ops II Mouse Review

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:48:00 GMT

With a light ambidextrous body, this thematic mouse reaches 5,670 dpi and features seven programmable buttons. Read our evaluation.

ASUS VivoBook X202E Laptop

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Let's take a good look at the ASUS VivoBook X202E, a touchscreen laptop with a 11.6" screen, Core i3-3217U CPU, and Windows 8. Check it out!