June 2008
The latest trend in enthusiast graphics card is to produce a hot mainstream card, then double up for some multi-GPU goodness. ATI did it with the Radeon HD 3870 X2 and NVIDIA has followed up with a GeForce 9800 GX dual-GPU card of their own. The PNY model offers a great look at the technology and provides a serious dual-GPU performer for the enthusiast market. 06/17/2008
May 2008
The Radeon HD 3870 512MB is positioned as ATI's answer to the mainstream performance question, and for the most part, it has done extremely well. After introducing a standard reference design, Gigabyte has put its own spin on the Radeon HD 3870, complete with a Zalman GPU cooler and Ultra Durable 2 design. Check out the review to see how it did in our performance and overclocking tests. 05/14/2008
April 2008
The 65nm GeForce 8800 GT was designed as an alternative to the mainstream GeForce 8600 GTS and high-end GeForce 8800 GTS models, but companies like ASUS decided to close the gap even further. Using custom designed, pre-overclocked cards like the EN8800GT TOP 512MB, ASUS has helped blur the lines between the mainstream and high-end markets. 04/21/2008
March 2008
The 65nm GeForce 8800 GT was designed to bridge the gap between the mainstream GeForce 8600 GTS and high-end GeForce 8800 GTS models, but Gigabyte thought it could go one better. Their latest GeForce 8800 GT 512MB card features a custom design, complete with Zalman cooler and higher clock speeds, which all add up to a very interesting high-end graphics card. 03/21/2008
The 65nm GeForce 8800 GTS (G92) is a powerhouse GPU, reigned in slightly by its 256-bit memory architecture, but still representing one of the top high-end gaming cards you can buy. The PNY XLR8 GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB offers a very nice implementation of this technology, so check our review to see how it fares in terms of benchmark testing, overclocking and real-world usage. 03/13/2008
January 2008
The Radeon HD 3850 is one of the top mainstream graphics processors you can buy, but Sapphire has given it the "Ultimate Edition" makeover, using an innovative heatpipe/heatsink design for silent operation. Check our review to see how it fares in terms of benchmark testing, overclocking and real-world usage. 01/25/2008
December 2007
Mainstream graphics usually translate into a video card with an excellent price-performance ratio, but little in terms of extras. The ASUS EN8600GT OC Gear 256MB offers a new wrinkle to that formula, and not only provides mid-range performance, but also includes OC Gear hardware for real-time overclocking. 12/11/2007
November 2007
The mainstream graphics market is usually where price and performance meet in a nearly perfect mix of extreme value, but Sapphire has added a new wrinkle to that formula. The Sapphire HD 2600 XT Ultimate 256MB drops the heatsink-fan in favor of a silent cooling system, while losing absolutely nothing in the performance arena. 11/29/2007
While most hardcore gamers take the high-end, or even mainstream, video card route, there are still a lot of people looking at snagging some gaming power for less than a C-note. Gigabyte may have just what you are looking for, as their super-charged, pre-overclocked GeForce 8500 GT 256MB leaves other entry-level cards in the dust. 11/13/2007
August 2007
The mainstream graphics entries from ATI and NVIDIA are finally here, and the GeForce 8600 GTS is shaping up as the card to beat in this market sector. It offers very competitive performance at a sub-$200 price tag, and we're taking the Silent-Pipe-equipped Gigabyte GeForce 8600 GTS 256MB up against a selection of mainstream and high-end cards, to see exactly where it fits in terms of features and performance. 08/22/2007
GTX680 2GB is out!
I'm kinda disappointed that Opstar did not start such a thread......who's the nV fanboy here anywayz?!:D Reviews http://www.tweaktown.com/rev ... |
mikeysg |
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Advice On First Computer Build?
Hello, I am looking to build my first computer, I am a huge gamer and wanted to build my own to make it the specs I want and such. My uncle recommende ... |
EchoVG |
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Getting the itch....
Hey guys, it's that time of the year and I'm getting a real bad upgrade itch. Now, while I was at the local tech mall earlier, I caught sight of this ... |
mikeysg |
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3-27-2012 10:44 PM |
PC for a Friend
A buddy of mine is looking to build a new PC. It'll be for your standard internet surfing and word processing usage. On top of that, he wants to be ... |
taggart6 |
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3-27-2012 10:13 PM |
Apple kills it with new iPad lineup
Just read the keynote of the new iPad lineup. Looks fantastic. Retina display. Quad core. 10 hour battery life. LTE option. 1gb of ram. Full iPhoto f ... |
Timman_24 |
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3-27-2012 09:56 PM |
Apple kills it with new iPad lineup
Just read the keynote of the new iPad lineup. Looks fantastic. Retina display. Quad core. 10 hour battery life. LTE option. 1gb of ram. Full iPhoto f ... |
Timman_24 |
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3-27-2012 09:56 PM |
Getting the itch....
Hey guys, it's that time of the year and I'm getting a real bad upgrade itch. Now, while I was at the local tech mall earlier, I caught sight of this ... |
mikeysg |
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3-27-2012 10:44 PM |
How virus immune is Linux?
I have posted several times concerning my gf's screwed up computer. It is finally so screwed up I can't fix it without a complete reinstall. Since I ... |
drdoom |
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3-22-2012 08:22 PM |
GTX680 2GB is out!
I'm kinda disappointed that Opstar did not start such a thread......who's the nV fanboy here anywayz?!:D Reviews http://www.tweaktown.com/rev ... |
mikeysg |
32 |
3-27-2012 11:08 PM |
Gonna finally do it
Well I'm finally going to break down and setup SLI. I am still looking at these two for SLI: GeForce GTX 560 (Fermi) GeForce GTX 560 Ti ... |
kujoe2002 |
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3-22-2012 12:38 PM |
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