Video: Gigabyte Factory Tour

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Ever wondered what the inside of a major computer component manufacturer looks like and how it's run? Gigabyte opened their doors to our own Alex Meb.

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Intel Shows D975XBX2 BIOS and QX6700 Overclocking

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Intel showed off their Intel D975XBX2 'Bad Axe 2' motherboard BIOS and did some overlocking with the upcoming Intel Core 2 Quad QX6700 processor here at IDF and Legit Reviews was on hand taking the exclusive shots of the presentation while it happened. If you know that Bad Axe is the code name for Intel's enthusiast motherboard then this article is a must read.

Sapphire Quietly Launches an AGP Version of X1300XT

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The AGP market has been heating up a lot recently. Only a few weeks ago we reported that nVidia is planning to introduce an AGP version of 7300GT with DDR2 memory. Now it seems that Sapphire is ready to release a shipment of a RADEON X1300XT AGP card to a few distributors, according to a worldwide distributor.

GeForce 7950 GS?

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We have just received a word from a video card manufacturer. Speaking off the record, the source claims that Nvidia is working on a GeForce 7950 GS . The details are still blurry at this moment due to the premature revelation. As you probably figured from the name, the 7950 GS will be a bit slower then 7950 GT, and it will be cheaper in order to counter ATI?s X1900?s price.

Three New Athlon 64 FX CPUs in mid-November

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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) plans to launch three 90nm Athlon 64 FX processors intended for its 4x4 platform. The three Athlon 64 FX processors will be marketed under the FX-70, FX-72 and FX-74 names and have clock frequencies of 2.6GHz, 2.8GHz and 3.0GHz, respectively, with all models having 2MB (2x1MB) L2 cache and a TDP (thermal design point) of 125W, the sources indicated.

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G84 & G86 Info

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We heard faintly about two new codenames of the G8x family; G84 and G86. Information is really scarce at this point of time so take this with a pinch of salt.

VR-Zone

65nm Athlon 64 X2s to have 512KB caches after all?

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Last week, Dutch site Tweakers.net posted a roadmap of AMD's upcoming 65nm Athlon 64 X2 processors that listed 4000+, 4400+, and 4800+ models with the same clock speeds and 1MB-per-core cache sizes as previous 90nm models. Moles over at motherboard manufacturers seem to have different information.

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Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 8000 - Review

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I have reviewed Microsoft's first rechargeable, wireless mouse. The new mouse uses Microsoft's second-generation laser optical technology, has a 2.4 GHz Bluetooth connection, a stylish brushed-aluminum finish and has updated IntelliPoint 6.0 software features.

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ASUS P5B Deluxe at 490MHz x 6 Aircooled

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Looks like we have a serious competitor to the Gigabyte GA-965P-DQ6. The ASUS P5B Deluxe at 490 x 6 aircooled using X6800 CPU. The CPU is run at 6 x 490MHz with ram running at 1:1 at DDR2-980 CAS 5, 6-6-15 2T. DDR2 voltage at 2.15v and the rest is default voltage. SuperPI completes running without an issue.

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Asus Exposes Nvidia Physics Card Product

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Nvidia is developing a standalone games physics processing card, motherboard maker Asus has let slip. Announcing a new mobo equipped with three PCI Express x16 slots, the Taiwanese firm said the third connector was specifically for "Nvidia's upcoming Physics card".

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Win an Asus P5WDH Deluxe

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To celebrate the opening of our new forum, we're giving away an Asus P5WDH Deluxe motherboard! all you have to do is make the highest entry in the Intel Orthos league table by Midnight GMT on October 31, 2006.. By highest entry we mean the highest speed dual Orthos stable overclock.

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Core 2 Chipsets Compared

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The prospect of a Core 2 system build can seem a bit daunting for enthusiasts who have spent years focused solely on the Athlon 64. Core 2 processors need new motherboards for those switching from the Athlon 64, and that requires navigating a whole new world of core logic chipsets. Since the Core 2 processor relies on the chipset for its memory controller, one's chipset choice can also have a much more profound impact on performance.

Beautiful High Performance Coolers

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Some very very nice looking Ultra high-end CPU and GPU Coolers, Silent to boot, from German Company Noctua and Korean Company ZeroTherm, are undergoing testing... here's a sneak preview!

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AMD Quad Core Discussion & Editorial

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A chat with AMD's CTO about the upcoming K8L Quad Core AMD processor gives us some new insight as to just how AMD is looking to handle the newly competitive market served up by Intel's Core 2 Duo and beyond.

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Low Voltage Quad-Core Xeon has 50W TDP Only

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According to the latest roadmap for server processors, Intel upgraded its series naming to be more clear and easy to read. The new naming will also include the power class such that users are clearer in mind that what kind of chassis is suitable to their need. The new series naming will begin in the next quad-core Clovertown based Xeon coming in November.