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ZOTAC adds Wi-Fi to itty-bitty nForce 630i ITX

30 October 2008, 11:06

ZOTAC has updated its nForce-based mini ITX motherboard to include wireless 802.11b/g connectivity.

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How to upgrade your BIOS

21 October 2008, 00:00

This HEXUS.help guide explains what BIOS is and how it can be upgraded to the latest revision.

System Buses & Bandwidth

21 October 2008, 00:00

In computing terms, system buses are used to connect various components to the motherboard’s core logic and, often, to each other. Modern PCs run with a multitude of high-speed buses ...

ASUS announces RoG Rampage II Extreme: armed and ready for Intel's Core i7

20 October 2008, 11:30

Thinking of carrying out a Core i7 upgrade next month? Here's one of the high-end motherboards that'll be available at launch.

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Chipsets

20 October 2008, 00:00

What makes a PC tick? Is it the processor, graphics card, RAM, or a plethora of other peripherals. It’s all those and more, but none would be much use without ...

NVIDIA nForce 5

20 October 2008, 00:00

The recent release of AMD’s new unifying processor socket, Socket AM2, gave NVIDIA the chance to release new core logic to go with it, allowing its board vendor partners to ...

In the same way that Centrino technology defines Intel’s vision for mobile computing hardware requirements, Intel’s vPro technology platform amalgamates a collection of hardware requirements for better management of a ...

Intel Branding

20 October 2008, 00:00

Intel’s been on a mission of late. That mission revolves around grouping and standardising key technologies under various banners that are designed to ensure hardware compatibility and consumer ease of ...

AMD AM2

20 October 2008, 00:00

This HEXUS.help guide quickly and easily explains AMD’s new processor socket and related technology to the reader, comparing it to AMDs previous socket types.

NVIDIA sheds light on GeForce 9400M

15 October 2008, 17:32

Following Apple's exclusive launch, NVIDIA is now officially taking the wraps off its notebook-orientated GeForce 9400M architecture.

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Review: NVIDIA hits back at Intel: new IGPs take aim at G45

15 October 2008, 14:00

NVIDIA finally releases a new IGP chipset for Intel's S775 processors and we have an MSI board up against Intel's G45. Find out who wins.

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TCAAC 17 - ASRock picks a fight with Gigabyte

15 October 2008, 13:29

It's handbags at dawn as Nick defends his views on ASRock's assertion that Gigabyte are needlessly using copper.

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TCAAC 16 - What is AMD Fusion?

13 October 2008, 09:45

Scott tries to get is head around the recent AMD re-branding of 'The future is Fusion' while Nick just tries to understand where this is all going...

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GIGABYTE claims industry's first two-ounce copper-layered motherboards

1 October 2008, 14:24

GIGABYTE's Ultra Durable 3 series motherboards are to feature a pair of two-ounce copper layers that promise to dramatically lower temperature.

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HEXUS.tv :: Foxconn A7DA-S walkthrough

8 September 2008, 15:03

James Smith, HEXUS' Manager of Performance Analysis, talks us through some of the features on the FOXCONN A7DA-S mainboard, highlighting useful features for overclockers but also handy extras for the ...

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Review: Gigabyte AMD 790GX mobo under the spotlight

8 September 2008, 08:30

790GX. Why should you buy it? We find out.

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TCAAC NEWS FLASH - abit exits from mainboards

1 September 2008, 15:13

Editor of HEXUS.channel, Scott Bicheno, brings us some sad news in this TCAAC news-flash.

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MSI announces Eclipse, its first X58 motherboard for Intel Core i7

26 August 2008, 11:40

As Intel's Core i7 draws near, MSI announces its all-black implementation of Intel's upcoming X58 chipset.

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Scan and Foxconn unite for UK-exclusive launch of Destroyer

14 August 2008, 16:19

This Saturday, Foxconn will launch its Destroyer motherboard at Scan's revamped Bolton store - and there will be prizes and giveaways!

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VIA shuns Intel and AMD, exits third-party chipset market

12 August 2008, 11:56

As the third-party chipset market continues to wane, VIA confirms its intention to call it quits and focus solely on its own platforms.

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AMD 790GX motherboard: 780G but with cherries on top

7 August 2008, 09:40

AMD's quietly slipped in the 790GX chipset, promising better overclocking, a greater feature-set, and the world's best integrated graphics.

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AMD launches 790GX gaming chipset

6 August 2008, 10:28

AMD has officially launched its 790GX gaming chipset, offering the world’s fastest motherboard graphics processor and improved Phenom performance.

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Foxconn launches 790GX-based A7DA family of motherboards

5 August 2008, 13:20

AMD is yet to officially launch its 790GX chipset, but Foxconn is one step ahead with the launch of its 790GX-based A7DA motherboard.

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790i chipset issues: NVIDIA and vendors give their views

4 August 2008, 12:45

So far Foxconn is the only vendor to formally announce issues with the NVIDIA 790i chipset.

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Review: Sapphire Pure RS780G Hybrid CrossFire motherboard: hot or not at £60?

18 July 2008, 05:00

We take a look at Sapphire's PI-AM2RS780G Hybrid CrossFire-supporting motherboard. Can it achieve the impossible and make integrated graphics interesting?

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J&W's near-perfect HTPC mainboard is almost here

16 July 2008, 10:56

J&W's 780G-based Mini-ITX board, the MINIX-780G-SP128MB, is preparing for launch. This could be the HTPC solution you've been looking for.

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Intel's Centrino 2 is alive and gunning for AMD's Puma

15 July 2008, 11:57

Intel has launched its Centrino 2 platform and promises better performance, improved battery life and faster wireless. What's not to like?

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NVIDIA SLI heading to Intel's X58

14 July 2008, 13:20

NVIDIA and Intel reach an agreement, and X58-based mainboards will be getting SLI after all - though, it's not quite that easy.

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Review: HEXUS Group Test :: Is there a perfect high-end Intel motherboard?

10 July 2008, 05:15

We look at four Intel-based motherboards, taking in Intel and NVIDIA chipsets, DDR3 versus DDR2 performance and three-card CrossFireX and triple-SLI scaling. Interested? Read on...

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