Live Memory Test: Overclock 'Em Till They Crash

EBook Description: 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.

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.

Brando Hooks Up (S)ATA Drives To USB 2.0

Do you need to access data on a regular hard drive, but the only interface you have available is a USB port? If so, Brando may bridge your interface gap.

Seagate 750 GB Barracuda Enters The Big League

We pit the Seagate 7200.10, a perpendicular recording marvel, against the latest 500 GB monsters from Maxtor and Western Digital. What benefits does the new technology offer, both now and for the future?

1.8' Hard Drives: Small is Beautiful

Ultra-portable computers require smaller hard drives, which means that drives below 2.5' in size are in growing demand. The latest drive generation stores up to 80 GB, but can these small units live up to the big performance requirements of modern PC systems?

Thecus Brings SATA to External Storage

You can begin to forget about USB or Firewire: there is no substitute for SATA as a fast, reliable and relatively inexpensive external storage solution. Thecus' N2050 storage box, which uses eSATA to hook up two SATA drives externally, makes it happen.

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