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Intel’s 4th Generation CPU Haswell Makes Its Debut: Core i7-4770K Review
So what is Haswell exactly? It is Intel’s 4th generation Core architecture which will see a major refresh of the entire Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 product lineup in 2013. Whereas last year’s Ivy Bridge was a “tick” release, Haswell is a tock and traditionally that’s meant a more significant advance forward.
GeForce GTX 770 Review: Adding Value To High-End GFX?
Having taken the covers off the GeForce GTX 780 a week ago, Nvidia is ready to release their next part in the GeForce 700 series. Giving us our first look at the GeForce GTX 770 is Gainward, with their special Phantom edition card featuring an upgraded cooling solution, factory overclocking, and 8-phase PWM.
BioShock Infinite PC Performance, Benchmarked
Developed using a modified version of Unreal Engine 2.5 and enhanced with Havok Physics, we were blown away by the original BioShock when it launched back in September 2007. Our performance review at the time concluded that the title had “jaw-dropping visual effects” and that you’d need one of the finest graphics cards of the day if you intended on playing at 1920×1200 — or even 1600×1200 for that matter.
Tomb Raider Performance Test: Graphics And CPUs
Although this year’s Tomb Raider reboot made our latest list of most anticipated PC games, I must admit that it was one of the games I was least looking forward to from a performance perspective. Previous titles in the franchise have received mixed to positive reviews, but gameplay aside, their visuals weren’t exactly mind-blowing so we’ve never bothered doing a performance review on one — until now, anyway.
Crysis 3 Performance Test: Graphics Cards And CPUs
Built with CryEngine2, the original Crysis raised the bar for PC gaming graphics in 2007 with stunningly detailed visuals that crippled even the fastest of rigs. Looking back at our first Crysis performance article, which was based on the game’s demo, the fastest GPU available at the time (the GeForce 8800 GTX 768MB) struggled to average 30fps when running at 1920×1200 with high quality settings on DirectX 10.
Military PC Case Showdown: Corsair Vengeance C70 Vs Thermaltake Level 10 GT
Gamers tend to take a lot of pride in building their own rigs, but it’s generally not enough to have top-notch performance without the looks to match. For those who wade deep into the enthusiast side of things, part of the fun of assembling a new machine is coordinating components so everything is pleasing to the eye. It’s easy to get sucked into the aesthetics of a new system, and not just with external parts.
Far Cry 3 PC Performance Test: Graphics And CPU
Designed exclusively for PC, the original Far Cry sold 730,000 copies in the first four months following its March 2004 release and was hailed as one of the best shooters, combining an adventurous plot that followed ex-Army operative Jack Carver’s heroic exploits on a mysterious Micronesian archipelago with engaging sandbox combat and some of the period’s most advanced graphics courtesy of CryEngine.
The Best Graphics Cards: Nvidia Vs AMD Current-Gen Comparison
AMD kick-started 2012 with the release of the Radeon HD 7970, the first member of the Radeon HD 7000 GPU series. This launch marked the introduction of the first-ever graphics card to be made on a 28nm design process, representing the company’s most complex GPU to date, with 4313 million transistors in a 352mm2 die.
Call Of Duty: Black Ops II GPU And CPU Performance
For Call of Duty fans, developer Treyarch just delivered an early Christmas present when they released Black Ops II. As the ninth game in the Call of Duty franchise and the sequel to the 2010 game Black Ops, we are hoping to see something meaningfully new from Black Ops II. We say this because last year’s release (Modern Warfare 3) was somewhat lackluster on the PC, and also because the competing franchise Medal of Honor: Warfighter has received mixed, if not poor reviews overall.
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