|
| |
|
Intel Valley View: Atom SoC With Ivy Bridge Graphics
|
 "It's a very good week for open-source graphics drivers.
Besides AMD releasing open-source support for Southern Islands and
Trinity, Intel released the first bits of open-source Haswell support
too. This afternoon, Intel has released open-source driver support for
Valley View. Valley View is a CedarView-like Atom SoC, but rather than
being crippled with PowerVR graphics, it has Ivy Bridge graphics."
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
VID-2X eliminates the need for special hardware
|
|
Sapphire's VID-2X is a simple and cost effective way to output a
single video signal to two displays, eliminating the need for special
hardware or software. At first glance, its application may seem
limited as most graphics cards nowadays already feature more than one
display output. Good thing then that the VID-2X supports a variety of
other devices through USB, including notebooks and tablets. See how
well the VID-2X performs in our review!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
VIA Shows Us Next-Gen Hardware Results Info
|
|
The S3 Chrome 600 series / VIA VT3456 (VX11) still hasn`t been officially announced, but here are some benchmarks of the forthcoming chipset from a VIA Nano quad-core system."
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fractal Design Define XL USB 3.0 Upgrade Kit @ Hi Tech Legion
|
|
Fractal Design has come through with a USB 3.0 Upgrade Kit for their flagship Define XL Full Tower Case that is all you would expect. The kit upgrades two of the four USB ports on the front I/O from USB 2.0 to USB 3.0 with a simple two screw installation. The overall clean look of the Define XL remains exactly the same after the upgrade. Cable lengths on the upgrade kit are more than sufficient to reach the USB headers on any motherboard installed in the case. Best of all, Fractal Design is offering this piece to consumers at a low price of only $9.99."
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
VIA, SiS achieve results from non-PC industry
|
|
Taiwan-base chipset makers VIA Technologies and Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS), although already phasing out of the PC chipset market, have both entered different markets and achieved results in those industries.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intel set to release 7 series-based Z, H and Q series chipsets in 2Q12
|
|
Intel plans to launch three new 7 series chipsets – Z77, Z75 and H77, supporting its upcoming 22nm Ivy Bridge-based CPUs and the existing 32nm Sandy Bridge-based CPUs, in March or April 2012. For the enterprise market, Intel is set to launch Q77, Q75 and B75 chipsets with new vPro technologies to replace its existing Q67, Q65 and B65 chipsets, according to sources from motherboard makers.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HotHardware's Two and A Half Geeks Webcast
|
|
In this latest episode of HotHardware's Two and Half Geeks, Dave, Marco and Iyaz discuss Samsung's Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus tablet, HotHardware's PC Component Holiday Gift Guide, Dell's slick XPS 14z Notebook, we discuss Tablet Gaming Today and a Look At the Future, and give some details regarding our MSI/NVIDIA Gear-Up and Tablets of the Season Sweepstakes Winners and ongoing giveaways!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intel SNA With The 2.17 DDX Driver
|
|
For those that are thinking about trying out the Sandy Bridge New Acceleration (SNA) architecture option for 2D graphics acceleration by the xf86-video-intel X.Org Linux driver, here are some benchmarks from the recent xf86-video-intel 2.17 release."
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Silverstone PS07 mATX Case
|
|
Despite having the same chassis as the TJ08-E behind it, the PS07 mATX case bears a much more affordable price tag. Silverstone has completely redesigned the front bezel, a mixture of plastic and aluminum this time, and they have also redone the internal cooling setup too (after all, the TJ08-E still needs a few advantages, right?). Today I have the PS07 here on my bench and will be transferring my mATX system into it for this review."
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intel SSD Caching Feature for Z68 Chipset Explored
|
|
Intel plans to officially launch Z68 Express chipset on May 18th but you will be able to see reviews online from 12th onwards. Of course, those who can`t wait for the official launch can already purchase the Gigabyte Z68X-UD7-B3 board from the retail market, first available in Taiwan and then the rest of the world in the coming weeks. Other brands like ASUS and ASRock are set to hit the retail next. Those enthusiasts hoping they can overclock their Sandy Bridge better on Z68 than the P67 will probably be disappointed but there is one important feature of Z68 that matters, and that is the SSD caching."
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cooler Master CM STORM Enforcer Review
|
|
The CMSTORM Enforcer is one of the latest products in the continued CMSTORM line up. The Enforcer features the new USB 3.0. It also features some revolutionary designs and introduces itself and a top case for gaming enthusiasts. It supports SSD's and HDD's with removable and rotational cages. With a large window built in, this enclosure makes for brilliant case for installed light up water coolers. Let's take a look at this cases aesthetics.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Xigmatek Pantheon Computer Case Review
|
|
"Xigmatek's Pantheon chassis is a really nice case, especially for the money. For around a hundred bucks you get a distinctive look, excellent tool-free solutions and a rich feature set that makes the Pantheon a very good value, even in this crowded pricepoint. The cooling performance is very good, and the case responds well to additional case fans, at least on the side panel."
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Intel Z68 Chipset and What It Means To You
|
|
"Intel's Sandy Bridge CPUs have breathed new life into the computer industry by providing an incredibly fast and smart processor that can appeal to mainstream users by condensing and simplifying a lot of options. The biggest barrier to entry in the PC realm has been the complexity issue, and this was definitely a step in the right direction. However, this was not something everyone was too happy about, as many enthusiasts disliked the way Intel had limited overclockability by only allowing K-series CPUs to be modified, and even then, were limited to the very basic of options. "
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intel Z68 Chipset & Smart Response Technology
|
|
"The Intel Smart Response Technology component of the Z68 is a great way for users who may not, for a variety of reasons, be able to use an SSD for their main OS but want an extra boost in performance that only an SSD can bring. Along with Intel releasing a relatively inexpensive 20GB SSD, consumers who have waited to upgrade to the Sandy Bridge platform may now have the incentive they need..."
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Performance Test with Intel Sandy Bridge Graphics Driver
|
|
With Sandy Bridge Intel managed to catch up to the AMD and NVIDIA entry level graphic performance. With this step comes a new challenge for the driver programmers to catch up, patching for new and old games and keep the compatibility up, what was quite an issue in the past. With Intel promising improvement in this area, HT4U.ne takes a look at driver version 15.22.1.64.2361.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intel Sandy Bridge platform
|
|
Unlike our watches that tick-tock thirty times a minute, Intel has
tweaked their clock so that it tick-tocks twice a year, in order to,
among other things, remind us that it's time for improving existing
technology. This year's “tock” brings us a new microarchitecture,
codenamed Sandy Bridge. We've already covered the theoretical aspects of
Sandy Bridge in two separate articles recently; well, perhaps not
theoretical, but certainly without a tangible model in front of us to
provide us with first-hand results. The previous articles were based on
the information released to the public by Intel, as well as some that
found their way out in spite of Intel's will. The time has finally come
for us to see whether the words of Intel's representatives about
energy-efficient performance, major advancements in the graphics field,
Turbo Boost technology optimisation etc. ring true and are truly based
on actual results...
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| The best Guides by the best writers on the internet; PCstats Beginners Guides explain computers, software, and all those other wonderful things that cause you frustration.
Learn how to use your computer better, master the internet while protecting yourself, and know what to do when your hard drive kicks the bucket.
|
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
"Get the 'Stats and Stay Informed!"
|
|
|
Beginners Guides
