Are Three Cores Better Than Two?
Many assume that multi-core processors must be installed in pairs, in two-, four- or eight-core configurations. But what happens when you mix and match a dual- and single-core processor in a PC or server?
Beginner's Guide to Motherboard Selection
We were all beginners once, but it's easy for experts to forget how much they didn't know at the outset of their journey. So, even as Tom's Hardware Guide constantly publishes motherboard comparisons, it's easy to forget that many newcomers lack the requisite knowledge to take advantage of the advice we give.
Six 975X Enthusiast Motherboards for Today and Tomorrow
Intel has emerged victorious in preliminary benchmark runs that compared the 2.66 GHz Core 2 Duo E6700 against an overclocked AMD Athlon 64 FX-60.
Live Memory Test: Overclock 'Em Till They Crash
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who builds the fastest memory of all? That's what this test could be subtitled! Yes, it's curtains up on a new live stress test; THG's most demanding mode of testing is entering its fifth round.
Tight Timings vs High Clock Frequencies
If you are reading this article, there is a good chance that at some point, you have found yourself wondering about what you should do to maximize memory performance. Should you go for memory that runs with tight timings and average frequency, or for relaxed timings at high clock frequencies?
Navigating the Memory Upgrade Jungle
There has never been a better time to increase memory capacity. Consider that the increased use of memory-intensive applications such as video encoders has already caused 1 GB configurations to go mainstream.
A Open Releases Core Duo To The Desktop
As computers become smaller and more powerful, new applications will emerge for them. Ironically, these applications are not only restricted to what I just mentioned: It is Intel's Digital Home vision that will have a real chance as systems become cooler, quieter, smaller, more efficient, and more powerful. Welcome, Core Duo. Now, do you really think that the market might be too small?
Graphics Beginners' Guide, Part 3: Graphics Performance
Here is an overview on this article series. Beginners should probably start with part 1, which explains the hardware components on a modern graphics card. Part 2 discusses tech terms, graphics features and technology and the latest visual features. This third part compares several graphics solutions to understand how all of it works together.
Get Quad SLI Before It Is Hatched
When Nvidia unveiled Quad SLI on the GeForce 7900GX2, the PC world was excited about the prospect of four graphics processors for rendering. This came at a very high price, however, and it was only available through system builders, which was a disappointment for enthusiasts.
The Scientists' Opinions on Gaming Physics
Physics has always been part of our games, as the term describes how objects relate to each other and their surroundings. But to render physics in a realistic way, a large number of extremely advanced calculations is required. This demands serious horsepower, which puts more and more strain on the CPU.
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