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AMD Phenom Changes Stepping to B3: TLB Bug – in the Past

[ 03/26/08 | by Ilya Gavrichenkov]

We have just completed the tests of a new AMD Phenom X4 9850 Black Edition processor using the new B3 stepping. AMD managed to quickly fix the TLB bug and increased the clock frequencies of its quad-core processors. But will this be enough to make Phenom a more promising choice for consumers?

Kinky Luxury: Intel Skulltrail Platform Review

[ 02/22/08 | by Ilya Gavrichenkov]

$3000 for two quad-core processors from Penryn family, $650 for a special mainboard and $200 for memory: this is a new exclusive dual-processor platform for enthusiasts from Intel. However, do investments like that really make sense for the sake of unattainable performance?

The Youngest of Yorkfields: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Processor Review

[ 02/08/08 | by Ilya Gavrichenkov]

We continue talking about new desktop processors from Penryn family manufactured with 45nm process. Today we are going to talk about the youngest quad-core Yorkfield CPU, which should replace the today’s market hit – Core 2 Quad Q6600.

Contemporary Dual-Core Processors Shootout

[ 01/30/08 | by Ilya Gavrichenkov]

We tested 17 contemporary dual-core processors from AMD and Intel to answer the most important question the users ask these days: what solution is the best choice from the consumer standpoint basing on their price, performance and power consumption.

AMD Fan Kit: Phenom 9600 Black Edition CPU + DFI LANParty UT 790FX-M2R Mainboard

[ 01/22/08 | by Ilya Gavrichenkov]

Although quad-core Phenom processors cannot boast super high performance, AMD still has a bunch of fans sticking by. Our today’s article is written specifically for these guys. We are going to discuss one of today’s overclocker platforms and Phenom fine tuning techniques.

Celeron E1200: Dual-Core Processor Almost for Free

[ 01/14/08 | by Ilya Gavrichenkov]

On January 20, 2008 Intel starts selling their first dual-core processor in the budget Celeron family. Will this cause a revolution in the low-end processor market? To answer this question we carried out an extensive test session of the newcomer in our today’s review.

Meet Intel Wolfdale: Core 2 Duo E8500, E8400 and E8200 Processors Review

[ 01/07/08 | by Ilya Gavrichenkov]

These days Intel refreshes their dual-core Core 2 Duo processor lineup. The new CPUs manufactured with 45nm process boast a lot of advantages compared to their predecessors. We would like to offer you our extensive write-up about them...