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November 11, 2009
13:56
Hands on with Lucid's Hydra GPU load balancer

We recently got the chance to test Lucid's Hydra GPU load balancer first hand. We came away with some of the first public performance numbers, along with our impressions of this magical toy that allows Radeons and GeForces to work together.
November 15, 2009
23:42
Corsair's Obsidian Series 800D enclosure

A number of premium cases are vying for the honor of housing your next high-powered machine, including Corsair's enclosure debut, the 800D. We've taken a close look at this monstrous tower's performance and its unique, innovative features to see whether the Obsidian measures up.
November 18, 2009
17:34
AMD's Radeon HD 5970 graphics card

CrossFire on a stick goes to the next level in the Radeon HD 5970, the new fastest graphics card on the planet. This one is extreme in more ways than one, though. Read on to see what we mean.
November 22, 2009
23:30
Asus' UL80Vt 14-inch notebook

Asus' UL80Vt notebook combines a Core 2 Duo processor, switchable GeForce graphics, a DVD burner, and an eight-cell battery in an easily portable 14" chassis that sells for around $800. It looks like a do-anything notebook on paper, but how does it fare in the real world?
November 23, 2009
1:38
The TR Podcast 54: Intel and AMD make up, the foot-long GPU, and Modern Warfare 2

This week's podcast topics include hot new PC games, the AMD-Intel settlement, the new king-sized, dual-GPU Radeon, and much more.
15:39
Inside Fermi's graphics architecture

Nvidia has already revealed much about the compute-focused features of its upcoming Fermi GPU architecture. Now, insider info and careful speculation take us deep into the graphics capabilities of Nvidia's next GPU.
November 24, 2009
12:38
Seagate's Barracuda XT hard drive

Seagate's Barracuda XT is the first hard drive to support the third-generation Serial ATA 6Gbps standard. We've taken a closer look at the 'cuda, exploring its 6Gbps credentials and how the drive fares against Western Digital's latest Caviar Black.
December 01, 2009
14:10
Dell's Studio 14z 14-inch notebook

Dell's Studio 14z starts at $750, yet it offers a Core 2 Duo CPU, GeForce 9400M graphics, DisplayPort and hyrbid USB/eSATA ports, and enticing optional extras like a high-res display, backlit keyboard, and 8-cell battery. Let's see how the Studio fares in the real world.
December 03, 2009
18:50
TR's Christmas 2009 system guide

After this year's launches, we're now on the final stretch to December 25. We've thus given our system guide a touch-up to account for the latest pricing and availability changes. This guide also includes an experimental living-room gaming PC build, the Console on Steroids.
December 06, 2009
21:45
A quick first look at USB 3.0 performance

USB 2.0 has been around for nearly a decade?an eternity in the PC world. We've taken a quick first look at its replacement, SuperSpeed USB 3.0, to see what's up with the spec and how a first implementation measures up.
23:55
The TR Podcast 55: Phantom Menace II, the Christmas '09 system guide, and a pair of pairs

Join us this week for big budget movie predictions, two head-to-head product comparisons, the ins and outs of our Christmas system guide, Microsoft vs. Steam, and more.
December 08, 2009
0:08
GPU acceleration comes to Flash video

At long last, playback of Flash videos on YouTube, Hulu, and elsewhere can be GPU-accelerated. Join us as we take three different low-power systems for a spin to see how they handle the Flash 10.1 beta.
December 11, 2009
11:33
A couple of months with SanDisk's Sansa Clip+ MP3 player

SanDisk's Sansa Clip has been the best mini MP3 player for a couple of years. Now there's a new model: the Clip+. We spend a couple of months with one to see whether it's just as good as?or even better than?the original.
December 21, 2009
0:01
Intel's next-gen Atom arrives in Asus' Eee PC 1005PE netbook

Intel didn't intend for its Atom CPU to revolutionize the ultraportable notebook market, but it happened anyway. Today, the next-gen "Pine Trail" Atom platform debuts in Asus' Eee PC 1005PE. We take a close look at Atom's second coming to see what's new.
4:59
The TR Podcast 56: Intel's ups and downs, ultraportable madness, and Avatar

Join us this week as we review Avatar, enjoy GPU-accelerated Flash, cover a variety of Intel stories, and much more.
January 04, 2010
4:48
Intel's Core i3 and i5 dual-core processors

Intel's Nehalem microarchitecture has gone entirely mainstream with the arrival of the dual-core processors code-named Clarkdale. This release also marks two major milestones: the first 32-nm processor, and the first major desktop CPU with integrated graphics. But is it a peanut butter and Vegemite sandwich? Hmm.
5:38
Intel's Core Mobile CPUs debut in Asus' K42F notebook

Arrandale is Intel's first mainstream notebook CPU based on the Nehalem microarchitecture, and it shares the same potent silicon as the new Clarksfield desktop CPUs. We have the goods on the new Core Mobile lineup and a look at Asus' first Arrandale-based notebook, the affordable K42F.
January 14, 2010
0:40
AMD's Radeon HD 5670 graphics card

Today, AMD has taken DirectX 11 graphics to $99, thanks to a bite-sized version of the silicon from its high-end Radeon HD 5000-series cards. But does the new Radeon HD 5670 offer the same mix of performance and power-efficiency as its big brothers?
22:22
Four killer PSUs go head to head

Although not a particularly titillating PC component, the PSU is arguably one of the most important. We've pitted four fresh enthusiast-focused units from Corsair, Enermax, Seasonic, and XFX against our beastly load generator to see if one might rise to the top. And one did.
January 18, 2010
2:28
The TR Podcast 57: Viva Las CES

This week's podcast is all about CES. We cover everything from the newest and greatest Intel hardware to stereoscopic 3D gaming that actually works, not to mention the next generation of motion controllers.
January 20, 2010
22:26
GF100 graphics architecture unveiled

Nvidia has decided to tell all about its upcoming GF100 graphics chip. Join us as we consider what makes this GPU's architecture distinctive and handicap its performance prospects.
February 02, 2010
0:34
The TR Podcast 58: Tales from CES

This special episode of the TR Podcast includes interviews and conversations straight from Vegas hotel suite meetings?you won't want to miss it!
February 09, 2010
9:00
Nvidia brings Optimus switchable graphics to notebooks

Switchable graphics is the best way to squeeze decent gaming performance and great battery life from the same notebook, but it's never been able to deliver graphics power on demand seamlessly. Nvidia's Optimus switchable tech promises to do better, and we've tested a system to find out whether it...
February 16, 2010
1:21
Core i3 takes on Athlon II

What happens when you test the Core i3-530 against the Athlon II X4 in a broad suite of benchmarks, while considering power efficiency, overclocking headroom, value, and historical perspective? Repetitive strain injury, if you're us. For you, though, we have a massive, comprehensive CPU roundup.
February 18, 2010
0:49
Western Digital's 6Gbps Caviar Black 1TB hard drive

Western Digital's Caviar Black 1TB is the first two-platter, 7,200-RPM drive to use the company's latest 500GB platters. The new Black is also WD's first step into 6Gbps SATA territory, so let's see how it performs in a battery of performance, noise, and power consumption tests.
February 19, 2010
18:54
The TR Podcast 58.5: Microprocessor madness

Join us for this special edition of the TR Podcast in which Jordan and Scott discuss our latest CPU roundup extravaganza.
February 24, 2010
23:43
TR's March 2010 system guide

In the wake of our big processor roundup, we've updated TR's system guide with more finely tuned CPU recommendations, new graphics cards, and motherboards featuring 6Gbps Serial ATA and USB 3.0 connectivity.
February 28, 2010
23:26
The TR Podcast 59: Optimus Prime, the iPad, and a podcast exclusive

Join us this week to hear our panel debate over the Apple iPad launch, discuss our latest system guide, and provide a sneak preview of the Radeon HD 5830, among other things.
March 01, 2010
20:29
AMD's Radeon HD 5830 graphics card

The newest Radeon is here to step into the massive vacuum between about $169 and $399. But is the 5830 up to its role? And how does it compare to mid-range graphics cards of old? We've taken a quick look.
March 02, 2010
13:30
AMD's 890GX integrated graphics chipset

AMD's 890GX chipset features a hopped-up Radeon HD 4290 graphics core and an all-new SB850 south bridge with a 6Gbps Serial ATA controller. We've taken an in-depth look at the chipset and motherboards from Asus and Gigabyte to see what's what.

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