http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. http://apcmag.com//asus-hd7970-dc2t-3gd5-review.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-hd7970-dc2t-3gd5-review.htm

Aftermarket performance for an affordable price]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:35:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gigabyte-gv-n680oc-2gd-review.htm http://apcmag.com//gigabyte-gv-n680oc-2gd-review.htm

Nvidia’s GTX 680 gets a makeover.]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:10:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ocz-vertex-4-512gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//ocz-vertex-4-512gb-review.htm

The first of the Indilinx powered Vertex drives.]]> Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//msi-r7970-lightning-review.htm http://apcmag.com//msi-r7970-lightning-review.htm

Another near-perfect display from the world’s premier GPU brand.]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:14:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-perfect-gaming-board-gigabyte-g1sniper-3-review.htm http://apcmag.com//the-perfect-gaming-board-gigabyte-g1sniper-3-review.htm

Is there a new gaming king in town?]]> Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:37:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-perfect-choice-gigabyte-ga-z77x-ud3h-review.htm http://apcmag.com//the-perfect-choice-gigabyte-ga-z77x-ud3h-review.htm

Someone forgot to tell Gigabyte the UD3H was a low-end board.]]> Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:37:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//monstrous-asus-maximus-v-gene-review.htm http://apcmag.com//monstrous-asus-maximus-v-gene-review.htm

Who needs a full sized ATX board when you have a Gene?]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:06:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sheer-frequency-gskill-ripjawsz-review.htm http://apcmag.com//sheer-frequency-gskill-ripjawsz-review.htm

Does memory reach new heights with the RipjawsZ?]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//zoom-zoom-zoom-corsair-dominator-gt-1866-review.htm http://apcmag.com//zoom-zoom-zoom-corsair-dominator-gt-1866-review.htm

Looking to upsize? This kit’s a monster.]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//affordable-performance-kingston-khx2133c11d3k4-x79-review.htm http://apcmag.com//affordable-performance-kingston-khx2133c11d3k4-x79-review.htm

As the biggest manufacturer of consumer memory, Kingston has a point to prove with the introduction of X79 and quad-channel memory.]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:34:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//high-end-ready-intel-x79-dx79si-review.htm http://apcmag.com//high-end-ready-intel-x79-dx79si-review.htm

Intel finally acknowledges the enthusiast market with the X79 DX79SI.]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//overclockers-rejoice-gigabyte-x79-ud7-review.htm http://apcmag.com//overclockers-rejoice-gigabyte-x79-ud7-review.htm

The OC board lives on in the new form of the GIGABYTE X79-UD7.]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//good-bang-for-your-buck-msi-x79a-gd65-8d-review.htm http://apcmag.com//good-bang-for-your-buck-msi-x79a-gd65-8d-review.htm

Exceptional hardware doesn't always mean your products have polish, but does this MSI board stand out from the pack?]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:15:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//almost-perfection-asus-rampage-iv-extreme-review.htm http://apcmag.com//almost-perfection-asus-rampage-iv-extreme-review.htm

Arguably the most recognised and respected enthusiast motherboards in the world are the ASUS Republic of Gamers boards.]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//overclocking-analysis-hands-on-with-sandy-bridge-e.htm http://apcmag.com//overclocking-analysis-hands-on-with-sandy-bridge-e.htm

Nothing pushes a new CPU to the limits harder than overclocking. We assess Intel’s new high-end Sandy Bridge-E processor line.]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//this-ssd-aces-it-ocz-agility-3-review.htm http://apcmag.com//this-ssd-aces-it-ocz-agility-3-review.htm

Perhaps the best performance price point on the market.]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//speedier-than-most-of-your-usb-sticks-corsair-flash-voyager-16gb-usb-30-review.htm http://apcmag.com//speedier-than-most-of-your-usb-sticks-corsair-flash-voyager-16gb-usb-30-review.htm

Corsair keeps the quality coming with an update to its Flash Voyager series.]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//noctua-nh-c14-review.htm http://apcmag.com//noctua-nh-c14-review.htm

CPU heatsinks just got smarter with Noctua's latest release to the Australian market.]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ocz-zseries-1000w-psu-rev.htm http://apcmag.com//ocz-zseries-1000w-psu-rev.htm

OCZ gets its bling on, with the gold-certified Z Series PSU.]]> Sat, 02 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//corsair-gtx6-2625-mhz-review.htm http://apcmag.com//corsair-gtx6-2625-mhz-review.htm

If you want the Formula One racing car of memory modules, this RAM kit from Corsair is what you're after.]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//overclockers-take-note-gigabyte-x58a-oc-review.htm http://apcmag.com//overclockers-take-note-gigabyte-x58a-oc-review.htm

A motherboard specifically designed for overclocking? Believe it.]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//evga-classified-sr-2-review-the-most-powerful-consumer-mobo-to-date.htm http://apcmag.com//evga-classified-sr-2-review-the-most-powerful-consumer-mobo-to-date.htm

Double the grunt of an X58 board, but can it play Crysis? We put the EVGA Classified SR-2 motherboard to the test.]]> Thu, 12 May 2011 08:42:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//performance-junkies-take-heed-ocz-reaper-2133mhz-ram-review.htm http://apcmag.com//performance-junkies-take-heed-ocz-reaper-2133mhz-ram-review.htm

A stunning performance kit from one of the market leaders, with the potential to deliver some ridiculously good results if you're willing to tune it.]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//for-the-enthusiasts-sapphire-pure-black-x58-review.htm http://apcmag.com//for-the-enthusiasts-sapphire-pure-black-x58-review.htm

Sapphire steps into the motherboard business with a bang, and, for a newcomer, they surprisingly don't make much in the way of rookie mistakes. Beginner's luck?]]> Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:59:55 +1000 http://apcmag.com//simply-outstanding-gskill-ripjaws-review.htm http://apcmag.com//simply-outstanding-gskill-ripjaws-review.htm

2 x 2GB RAM kits at 2,133MHz and specifically designed for the Sandy Bridge platform? Um, yep, we'll take it.]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-storage-weve-been-waiting-for-ocz-revodrive-120gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//the-storage-weve-been-waiting-for-ocz-revodrive-120gb-review.htm

OCZ's RevoDrive offers a new kind of flash-based storage that trumps products we've seen in the past.]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hot-under-the-collar-sandy-bridge-temperature-performance-claims-explained.htm http://apcmag.com//hot-under-the-collar-sandy-bridge-temperature-performance-claims-explained.htm

Do Intel's Sandy Bridge CPUs perform better when they're in a colder environment? That's the theory, and we put it to the test.]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:56:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hard-to-fault-asus-maximus-iii-extreme-review.htm http://apcmag.com//hard-to-fault-asus-maximus-iii-extreme-review.htm

Don't let the branding confuse you; with the Maximus III, ASUS serves a plate of awesome on the P55 chipset.]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:55:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gskill-vs-mach-xtreme-4gb-ram-module-shootout.htm http://apcmag.com//gskill-vs-mach-xtreme-4gb-ram-module-shootout.htm

The next big leap in memory tech is here, but which kit are you going to choose?]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//improving-on-perfection-asus-crosshair-iv-extreme-review.htm http://apcmag.com//improving-on-perfection-asus-crosshair-iv-extreme-review.htm

What do you do to improve on an already perfect motherboard design? The answer: add more stuff.]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 13:52:55 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sandy-bridge-impact-on-overclocking.htm http://apcmag.com//sandy-bridge-impact-on-overclocking.htm

Intel's new Sandy Bridge CPUs bring good and bad news for overclockers, reports James Trevaskis, an overclocker himself.]]> Sat, 22 Jan 2011 14:48:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gigabyte-890fxa-ud5-review-motherboard-makes-no-compromises.htm http://apcmag.com//gigabyte-890fxa-ud5-review-motherboard-makes-no-compromises.htm

In the market for a feature-rich mobo on the cheap? The 890FXA-UD5 delivers bucketloads of bang for your buck.]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:01:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apc-tested-new-sandy-bridge-core-i5-vs-old-core-i5.htm http://apcmag.com//apc-tested-new-sandy-bridge-core-i5-vs-old-core-i5.htm

Top overclocker James Trevaskis benchmarks a new Core i5-2500K against the older version and discovers massive improvements in graphics and video transcoding.]]> Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:54:32 +1000