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The PC Magazine 2007 Upgrade An upgrade guide to help you choose the components best suited to your needs based on three different PC usage models. |
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Greater Graphics You don't have to be a gamer to benefit from a better graphics card. Our lab tests identify the best choices with EVGA's e-GeForce 6800 GS coming out on top. |
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September 13, 2005
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November 8, 2006
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PNY GeForce 8800 GTX Review PNY gets on the 8800 GTX bandwagon, rolling out it's XLR8 brand aimed at high-end gamers. While the price tag is breathtaking, so is the raw performance. High end gamers will likely start a stampede, so get in line now. |
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Motherboard Mania! With support for dual-core CPUs and the latest graphics, motherboards pack more power than ever. Asus A8N32-SLI Deluxe... P5N32-SLI Deluxe... Gigabyte GA-K8N Pro-SLI... Abit AN8 Ultra... DFI LanParty UT RDX200 CF-DR... D975XBX... etc. |
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Upgrade Guide: Soup Up Your PC's Processor Install a new processor, step-by-step... |
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The Green PC Save power, money, and the planet with your next PC! |
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PC Magazine
December 1, 2006
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Falcon Northwest Mach V (Quad-Core) Falcon Northwest updates its venerable Mach V gaming system with quad-core graphics and dual nVidia GeForce 8800 GTX graphics cards. The CPU adds a little kick, but the paired 8800 GTX cards are the real stars here. |
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Oh . . . Blue Screen of Death Change your settings so you can actually read what the blue screen says before your computer reboots itself. |
PC World
April 2006
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Low-End Cards Offer Strong Performance These boards will satisfy budget-minded gamers and other users. PNY GeForce 6600 GT... XFX GeForce 6600... Asus EAX1600Pro... |
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August 8, 2005
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Dell Dimension XPS 600 This system packs a serious gaming punch, with an obscene 1TB of hard drive space, a speedy 3.8-GHz P4 670 processor, and two top-of-the-line nVidia GeForce 7800 GTX graphics cards in an SLI configuration. |
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Falcon Northwest Mach V FX-62 Quad Thanks to its advanced components, the Falcon Northwest Mach V FX-62 Quad is a fire-breathing beast with amazingly fast performance. |
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PC Magazine
June 21, 2006
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Build It: The Fastest PC Ever! Powered by an overclocked Athlon 64 FX-60 and dual ATI CrossFire graphics this is the fastest rig we've ever built! (We hope it keeps that distinction for at least a week.) |
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June 23, 2008
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The Right Upgrade Speed How can you find the right balance of components to boost your machine's overall efficiency and compatibility? |
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October 2005
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Next-Generation PCs Alienware Aurora 7500... Apple Power Mac G5... Polywell Poly 916NF4-SLI... Sony VAIO VGC-RA842G... Voodoo Computers Omen DCC A:221 Opteron workstation... Xi Computer MTower X2 AGE-SLI... |
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September 13, 2006 |
Replacing Your CPU Fan Keep CPU fans in top shape to maximize performance from your computer. |
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Despite Excellent Quarter, Nvidia Dips On Warning Nvidia's growth continues to be as fast as its video cards. |
PC Magazine
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Cyberpower Gamer Ultra SLI Basic If you're new to gaming, or have a soft spot for the old games (Doom 3, anyone?), the Cyberpower Gamer Ultra SLI Basic is an inexpensive gaming PC worth checking out. |
PC World
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Secret Tweaks 20 unexpected ways to unleash the true potential of the technology products you already own. |
PC Magazine
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Buying Guide: Gaming Desktops What kind of desktop will it take to run the most anticipated games of 2006, such as Oblivion and EverQuest II? |
PC World
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Quiet, Please! Cut Your PC's Clatter the Cool Way Simple tricks and tweaks can keep your PC's noisemakers under wraps while keeping its temperature cool. |
PC Magazine
September 12, 2007
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Get the Most PC for Your Money Our Bang for the Buck PC won't be the fastest rig at the LAN party, but it's not a bargain-basement Linux terminal, either. If you are looking to build a solid PC with the components that give you the most value for your hard-earned dollar, this is the story for you. |
