AMD vs Intel - Overclocked $50 CPU Comparison
We have just published our article titled AMD vs Intel: $50 Dual Core War. As you can guess, it pits one CPU from each manufacturer that retails for $50 at most online shops. In this case, it’s the AMD Ahtlon 64 X2 4200+ (2.2 GHz) taking on the Intel Celeron Dual Core E1200 (1.6 GHz)
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How to Use the Playstation 3 Controller in Windows Vista
The plan was to re-familiarize myself with all the original NES Mega Man games, in preparation for a review of Mega Man 9 which is being released this week on all three consoles. Of course, I bought Mega Man 2 on Wii Virtual Console as soon as it came out, but amazingly that is the [...]
Abit A-N78HD GeForce 8200 mATX Motherboard Review
We have just published our review of the Abit A-N78HD motherboard, which if the rumors are true, may be the last motherboard we review from them.
That is unfortunate too, because to be honest, Abit didn’t deliver on their usual high standards this time around. With a few poor design decisions here and there, and one [...]
HCW Reviews Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 “Wolfdale”
We have just published our review of the Intel Core 2 Duo E8500. This is one of Intel’s latest Dual-Core processors, and certainly their best that can be had for under $200.
In the review, we compare it against the Core 2 Duo E6750, which it essentially replaces for the same price, as well as AMD’s [...]
Microsoft introduces brand new mouse technology
Prepare your mind to be blown away! The latest mouse technology has arrived, courtesy of Microsoft. Remember when mice had little roller balls? How about those bright red LED lights? Right now, you’re probably using a laser mouse that doesn’t emit any visible light. Well guess what - those mice SUCK. What you need is [...]
HCW Reviews OCZ ReaperX PC2-6400 Low Latency 4GB Kit
We have just published our review of OCZ’s low-latency ReaperX 4GB memory kit. It has a long name, and huge heatsinks to match!
This is our first review of a 4GB kit, so we weren’t sure exactly what to expect. In the end, I can say that we were very surprized! Was is a pleasant surprize, [...]
Intel announces “Core i7″ processor based on Nehalem
Intel has officially announced the new name for their upcoming desktop processors which will replace current Penryn-based Core 2 products. The new processors will be called “Core i7″ and there will in fact be an “Extreme Edition” as well, which should have an unlocked multiplier.
Unfortunately, that’s all they’re officially saying for now. Here is [...]
