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//toshiba-satellite-u920t-convertible-notebook-review.htm http://apcmag.com//toshiba-satellite-u920t-convertible-notebook-review.htm

One of the larger convertibles with a Gorilla Glass finish.]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:46:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sony-vaio-duo-11-svd11215cgb-convertible-notebook-review.htm http://apcmag.com//sony-vaio-duo-11-svd11215cgb-convertible-notebook-review.htm

Beauty is on the inside.]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:39:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-taichi-21-notebook-review.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-taichi-21-notebook-review.htm

Are two displays better than one?]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:12:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-iconia-tab-w510-review.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-iconia-tab-w510-review.htm

Windows 8 for the price of RT.]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows-8-touchscreen-tablets-convertibles-and-hybrid-devices.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-8-touchscreen-tablets-convertibles-and-hybrid-devices.htm

The launch of Windows 8 brings with it a diverse range of new touchscreen-driven portable devices.]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:24:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asrock-z77-extreme6-motherboard-review.htm http://apcmag.com//asrock-z77-extreme6-motherboard-review.htm

A mainstream board for enthusiasts.]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:15:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//msi-z77a-g43-motherboard-review.htm http://apcmag.com//msi-z77a-g43-motherboard-review.htm

Who turned the speed down? ]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:54:26 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gigabyte-ga-z77m-d3h-mvp-motherboard-review.htm http://apcmag.com//gigabyte-ga-z77m-d3h-mvp-motherboard-review.htm

It doesn’t get much cheaper than this.]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:04:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asrock-h77-pro4mvp-motherboard-review.htm http://apcmag.com//asrock-h77-pro4mvp-motherboard-review.htm

Don’t let the price tag fool you.]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:41:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//need-a-motherboard-to-accompany-your-new-ivy-bridge-chip.htm http://apcmag.com//need-a-motherboard-to-accompany-your-new-ivy-bridge-chip.htm

Bennett Ring proves you don’t have to spend a fortune as there are budget and mid-range options available.]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:38:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gigabyte-gv-n670oc-2gd-review.htm http://apcmag.com//gigabyte-gv-n670oc-2gd-review.htm

Gigabyte delivers a potent mainstream performer.]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:10:42 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-xps-one-27-all-in-one-pc-review.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-xps-one-27-all-in-one-pc-review.htm

Where's the Apple logo?]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:51:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//wd-sentinel-dx4000-4tb-server-review.htm http://apcmag.com//wd-sentinel-dx4000-4tb-server-review.htm

A win in storage space, but that's all.]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:59:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo-thinkserver-ts130-review.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo-thinkserver-ts130-review.htm

This media transcoding workhorse lacks storage.]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//affordable-servers-for-home-or-office.htm http://apcmag.com//affordable-servers-for-home-or-office.htm

Small servers have crashed in price over the last few years and often deliver more power and flexibility than similarly-priced NAS boxes. ]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:43:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp-proliant-microserver-g7-n40l-review.htm http://apcmag.com//hp-proliant-microserver-g7-n40l-review.htm

It doesn’t get any cheaper than this.]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:16:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-ac100-2tb-home-server-review.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-ac100-2tb-home-server-review.htm

Don’t let this server’s diminutive size fool you.]]> Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:11:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//corsair-vengeance-c70-gaming-case-review.htm http://apcmag.com//corsair-vengeance-c70-gaming-case-review.htm

Ready for the virtual battlefield.]]> Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//cooler-master-haf-xm-review.htm http://apcmag.com//cooler-master-haf-xm-review.htm

Plastic fantastic.]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 18:24:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-core-i5-3470-review.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-core-i5-3470-review.htm

Ivy Bridge on a budget.]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:06:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com//cooler-master-tpc-812-review.htm http://apcmag.com//cooler-master-tpc-812-review.htm

A tower of heat-removing power.]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:55:06 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sony-hmz-t1-review.htm http://apcmag.com//sony-hmz-t1-review.htm

That’s one giant leap for virtual reality.]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:42:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//nvidia-geforce-gtx-690-review.htm http://apcmag.com//nvidia-geforce-gtx-690-review.htm

Two heads are better than one.]]> Thu, 09 Aug 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-geforce-gtx-670-directcu-ii-top-review.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-geforce-gtx-670-directcu-ii-top-review.htm

Insane performance at a very sane price.]]> Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:51:35 +1000 http://apcmag.com//benq-w7000-3d-projector-review.htm http://apcmag.com//benq-w7000-3d-projector-review.htm

At the end of the rainbow is a great projector.]]> Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:13:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//raw-performance-asrock-z77-extreme4-review.htm http://apcmag.com//raw-performance-asrock-z77-extreme4-review.htm

All the performance at half the price.]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//great-value-kingston-ssdnow-v200-120gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//great-value-kingston-ssdnow-v200-120gb-review.htm

Here comes another one…]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ivy-bridge-builders-guide-build-a-top-video-editing-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//ivy-bridge-builders-guide-build-a-top-video-editing-pc.htm

Looking to put together the ultimate Ivy Bridge system? Bennett Ring reveals the kit you need to build a grunty, top-of-the-line video-editing PC.]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ivy-bridge-builders-guide-build-a-high-end-overclocked-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//ivy-bridge-builders-guide-build-a-high-end-overclocked-pc.htm

Looking to put together the ultimate Ivy Bridge system? Bennett Ring reveals the kit you need to build a powerful high-end overclocked beast of a PC.]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//top-shelf-mobo-asrock-z77-professional-review.htm http://apcmag.com//top-shelf-mobo-asrock-z77-professional-review.htm

Everything is perfection with this motherboard, with one glaring omission.]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:23:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//pre-built-powerhouse-asus-rog-cg8565-review.htm http://apcmag.com//pre-built-powerhouse-asus-rog-cg8565-review.htm

Built for those with money to burn.]]> Wed, 04 Jul 2012 14:24:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//very-flexible-seagate-freeagent-goflex-desk-3tb-usb-30-review.htm http://apcmag.com//very-flexible-seagate-freeagent-goflex-desk-3tb-usb-30-review.htm

A fast desktop drive with a switchable interface.]]> Mon, 02 Jul 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ivy-bridge-builders-guide-build-a-budget-gaming-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//ivy-bridge-builders-guide-build-a-budget-gaming-pc.htm

Looking to put together the ultimate Ivy Bridge system? Bennett Ring reveals the kit you need to build a powerful new budget gaming PC.]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:20:32 +1000 http://apcmag.com//one-for-the-cineastes-toshiba-dx730-review.htm http://apcmag.com//one-for-the-cineastes-toshiba-dx730-review.htm

A match made in heaven with Windows Media Center.]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-mutant-offspring-of-a-console-and-pc-alienware-x51-review.htm http://apcmag.com//the-mutant-offspring-of-a-console-and-pc-alienware-x51-review.htm

Forward thinking brings us a tidy gamer box PC for your living room that can squeeze inside your entertainment unit. With a few caveats.]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:32:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//like-diy-silverstone-sg07.htm http://apcmag.com//like-diy-silverstone-sg07.htm

This is about as barebones as an SFF gets.]]> Sat, 23 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//a-classic-template-shuttle-sz68r5-review.htm http://apcmag.com//a-classic-template-shuttle-sz68r5-review.htm

Everything old is new again, as Shuttle's written-in-stone SFF concept ages like a fine wine.]]> Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:10:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//an-interesting-experiment-in-tiny-computing-fujitsu-esprimo-q900-review.htm http://apcmag.com//an-interesting-experiment-in-tiny-computing-fujitsu-esprimo-q900-review.htm

Measuring the same dimensions as a CD cover, albeit one 5cm tall, the Q900 is a regular PC that’s been hit with a shrink ray.]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:00:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//retro-looks-killer-features-avm-fritzbox-fon-wlan-7390-fritzfon-mt-f-review.htm http://apcmag.com//retro-looks-killer-features-avm-fritzbox-fon-wlan-7390-fritzfon-mt-f-review.htm

It might look like it’s been yanked straight out of an episode of The Jetsons, but this retro-styled modem/router packs some seriously high-tech features.]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//friendly-price-tag-sony-vpcj228-review.htm http://apcmag.com//friendly-price-tag-sony-vpcj228-review.htm

The premium brand goes for the budget buyer.]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-all-in-one-pcs-are-designed.htm http://apcmag.com//how-all-in-one-pcs-are-designed.htm

To get an inside look at the all-in-one PC production process, we spoke with Sam CT Chen, Acer's Design Manager, who gave us the lowdown on designing this unique form factor.]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:34:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//a-world-apart-apple-27in-imac-review.htm http://apcmag.com//a-world-apart-apple-27in-imac-review.htm

Not like the others... welcome to the most popular all-in-one on the planet.]]> Sun, 17 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//pint-size-powerhouses-small-form-factor-pcs-sffs-explained.htm http://apcmag.com//pint-size-powerhouses-small-form-factor-pcs-sffs-explained.htm

Like all-in-ones, SFF PCs are aimed at those on a space budget, but they’ve got a huge secondary benefit: power.]]> Sat, 16 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//a-little-ripper-of-an-htpc-shuttle-xh61-review.htm http://apcmag.com//a-little-ripper-of-an-htpc-shuttle-xh61-review.htm

With so much history in making SFF PCs, Shuttle is well positioned to use its expertise at cramming lots of hardware into little spaces to deliver a compact HTPC solution.]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-evolution-of-the-all-in-one-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//the-evolution-of-the-all-in-one-pc.htm

The all-in-one PC has developed in stages over the years, and with Window 8 on the horizon the next big step could be closer than you think.]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:10:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//premium-chassis-acer-z5771-review.htm http://apcmag.com//premium-chassis-acer-z5771-review.htm

This all-in-one really does have it all.]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:12:25 +1000 http://apcmag.com//3d-upgraded-asus-vg278h-review.htm http://apcmag.com//3d-upgraded-asus-vg278h-review.htm

ASUS calls in the ghostbusters.]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//thinking-outside-the-box-the-all-in-one-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//thinking-outside-the-box-the-all-in-one-pc.htm

The all-in-one PC form factor is thriving as shoppers move away from the beige boxes of yesteryear.]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:52:26 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-set-up-a-projector.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-set-up-a-projector.htm

Fancy enjoying an immersive PC and entertainment experience like no other? Here are some tips for getting the most out of your projector.]]> Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:59:37 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-no-compromise-ultrabook.htm http://apcmag.com//the-no-compromise-ultrabook.htm

The Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra M3 is the first truly gaming-capable Ultrabook, with a next-generation NVIDIA Kepler graphics card and a DVD drive. ]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 15:28:53 +1000 http://apcmag.com//projectors-the-ultimate-in-extreme-pc-displays.htm http://apcmag.com//projectors-the-ultimate-in-extreme-pc-displays.htm

Projectors for gaming and movies are on the rise and it's easy to see why – bigger really is better.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-in-2012-ivy-bridge-explained.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-in-2012-ivy-bridge-explained.htm

Using Intel’s own phraseology, its upcoming processor is neither a tick (a shrinking process of the previous design) or a tock (a major new architecture): it’s a tick plus.]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//displays-of-the-future-the-screen-technology-of-tomorrow.htm http://apcmag.com//displays-of-the-future-the-screen-technology-of-tomorrow.htm

What can we expect to see in the coming year when it comes to display technology?]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:14:50 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ssd-wrap-up-the-future-of-storage.htm http://apcmag.com//ssd-wrap-up-the-future-of-storage.htm

2012 is shaping up to be the year of the SSD. Intel expects somewhere between 13 and 18 million SSDs to be shipped this calendar year, and a big part of the reason is reliability.]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:23:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-transfer-your-os-to-your-new-ssd-drive.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-transfer-your-os-to-your-new-ssd-drive.htm

After you’ve inserted a new SSD into your drive, you'll want to transfer your OS and key software to it. Here's how.]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2012 11:32:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//still-at-the-vertex-ocz-vertex-3-480gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//still-at-the-vertex-ocz-vertex-3-480gb-review.htm

Can OCZ's venerable brand compete in a SandForce-flooded market?]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-install-an-ssd-drive-into-a-notebook.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-install-an-ssd-drive-into-a-notebook.htm

SSD drives aren’t just for PCs, as our step-by-step photo tutorial demonstrates. Here’s how to add an SSD drive to a laptop.]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//insane-performance-at-an-insane-price-ocz-revodrive-3-x2-480gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//insane-performance-at-an-insane-price-ocz-revodrive-3-x2-480gb-review.htm

Take out a loan if you must, because the one thing this OCZ SSD isn't is affordable.]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-install-an-ssd-drive-into-a-pc-step-by-step.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-install-an-ssd-drive-into-a-pc-step-by-step.htm

Follow our step-by-step photo tutorial and you’ll be amazed how simple it is to add an SSD drive to your PC.]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//diy-ssd-kit-kingston-hyperx-240gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//diy-ssd-kit-kingston-hyperx-240gb-review.htm

Lots of extras – including a screwdriver!]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-pick-the-right-ssd-for-your-system.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-pick-the-right-ssd-for-your-system.htm

We explain the key SSD terms and standards in order to help you make the right choice for your SSD upgrade.]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-ultimate-in-sync-corsair-force-gt-240gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//the-ultimate-in-sync-corsair-force-gt-240gb-review.htm

Ultimate performance can be yours at a reasonable price with the Corsair Force GT.]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:38:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//killer-upgrade-how-to-speed-up-your-pc-with-ssd.htm http://apcmag.com//killer-upgrade-how-to-speed-up-your-pc-with-ssd.htm

This week we'll show you how to transform your PC or notebook with an SSD -- it’s easier than you might think.]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:39:52 +1000 http://apcmag.com//cloud-storage-gets-personal-.htm http://apcmag.com//cloud-storage-gets-personal-.htm

Want access to all your files all the time? We explain how it can be done.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//building-a-pc-gaming-beast-for-battlefield-3.htm http://apcmag.com//building-a-pc-gaming-beast-for-battlefield-3.htm

We put together an affordable machine that can run Battlefield 3 with all the bells and whistles.]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//extreme-cpu-at-an-extreme-price-intel-sandy-bridge-e-core-i7-3960x.htm http://apcmag.com//extreme-cpu-at-an-extreme-price-intel-sandy-bridge-e-core-i7-3960x.htm

Intel’s new Sandy Bridge-E processor tends to the extreme: in both performance and price.]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//building-a-pc-amd-bulldozer-overclocking-guide.htm http://apcmag.com//building-a-pc-amd-bulldozer-overclocking-guide.htm

Bulldozer is the dream CPU for overclockers. We show you how to push your chip that little bit further.]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//running-out-of-space-on-dropbox-try-your-own-personal-cloud.htm http://apcmag.com//running-out-of-space-on-dropbox-try-your-own-personal-cloud.htm

Is this the next big thing? The personal cloud is just like the public variety, except you're the one who's in control.]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//welcome-to-the-future-of-storage-ocz-vertex-3-240gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//welcome-to-the-future-of-storage-ocz-vertex-3-240gb-review.htm

If you didn't like the look of yesterday's mech drives, just have a gander at what OCZ's come up with.]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//battle-of-the-mechs-seagate-barracuda-xt-vs-wd-velociraptor-vr200m-600gb.htm http://apcmag.com//battle-of-the-mechs-seagate-barracuda-xt-vs-wd-velociraptor-vr200m-600gb.htm

Should you still consider a mechanical hard drive or is it time to jump ship to SSD? Well, it depends. We take a look at two mechs on the market, and the results may surprise you.]]> Sat, 03 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-case-for-ssd-why-you-should-kill-your-old-hard-drive.htm http://apcmag.com//the-case-for-ssd-why-you-should-kill-your-old-hard-drive.htm

Want ultra-fast storage? Go SSD. It might not be the sexiest component to upgrade in your PC, but you'll thank yourself later.]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:11:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//best-ssd-on-a-budget-corsair-force-series-3-review.htm http://apcmag.com//best-ssd-on-a-budget-corsair-force-series-3-review.htm

If you're looking for speedy SSD performance but don't want to mortgage your house, Corsair's low-end SSD fits the bill nicely.]]> Sat, 26 Nov 2011 10:53:26 +1000 http://apcmag.com//good-value-gigabyte-z68x-ud3h-b3-review.htm http://apcmag.com//good-value-gigabyte-z68x-ud3h-b3-review.htm

The middle of the pack -- but that doesn't mean you shouldn't pay attention to this bang-for-buck mobo.]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ram-cram-how-to-master-your-pcs-memory.htm http://apcmag.com//ram-cram-how-to-master-your-pcs-memory.htm

How much is enough? We show you how to get the most from your computer's memory.]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//game-on-toshiba-qosmio-x770-review.htm http://apcmag.com//game-on-toshiba-qosmio-x770-review.htm

Finally, a gaming notebook that can actually play games!]]> Sat, 01 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//finally-a-3d-display-worth-using-sony-vaio-series-f-review.htm http://apcmag.com//finally-a-3d-display-worth-using-sony-vaio-series-f-review.htm

Visual brilliance is the Series F's calling card. And wait till you see those same visuals in three dimensions.]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//crank-up-an-intel-core-i5-2500k-to-4ghz-and-beyond.htm http://apcmag.com//crank-up-an-intel-core-i5-2500k-to-4ghz-and-beyond.htm

In part one we showed you how to upgrade your PC to an Intel Core i5 2500K processor - now we show you how to take advantage of its unlocked multiplier to crank the speed right up]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2011 05:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//classic-recipe-shuttle-sh67h3-sff-barebones-pc-review.htm http://apcmag.com//classic-recipe-shuttle-sh67h3-sff-barebones-pc-review.htm

Out with the old and in with the slightly less old. Should we be excited by Shuttle's unflinching adherence to its own conventions?]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-uncomplicated-guide-to-upgrading-your-pc-to-a-sandy-bridge-chip.htm http://apcmag.com//the-uncomplicated-guide-to-upgrading-your-pc-to-a-sandy-bridge-chip.htm

If you have an IQ of at least 80 you should be able to swap out your PC's stale old processor/motherboard and update to a cracking new 2nd Gen combo with gaming credentials.]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//burn-baby-burn-hp-elitebook-8560p-review.htm http://apcmag.com//burn-baby-burn-hp-elitebook-8560p-review.htm

Blazingly fast and rugged, although unfortunately with a lacklustre display.]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//unleash-the-gamer-within-cooler-master-storm-enforcer-review.htm http://apcmag.com//unleash-the-gamer-within-cooler-master-storm-enforcer-review.htm

Looking like a giant glowing robotic trilobite, there can be no doubting which PC segment Cooler Master is targeting with this case.]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is-this-the-perfect-htpc-acer-revo-100-review.htm http://apcmag.com//is-this-the-perfect-htpc-acer-revo-100-review.htm

Thinner than the average Stephen King novel at just 29mm, this has to be the slimmest HTPC we've ever tested, not to mention the slickest.]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:05:36 +1000 http://apcmag.com//6tb-monster-western-digital-my-book-studio-edition-ii.htm http://apcmag.com//6tb-monster-western-digital-my-book-studio-edition-ii.htm

For those who like to upsize their life, WD's latest doesn't pull any punches.]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:43:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-eee-slate-ep121-review.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-eee-slate-ep121-review.htm

Say hello to the iPad's big brother. It looks a little like all the other tablets on the market, but it's actually a full Windows 7 PC in disguise.]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bitfenix-shinobi-review.htm http://apcmag.com//bitfenix-shinobi-review.htm

BitFenix sends in a ninja.]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asrock-h61mu3s3-mobo-review-.htm http://apcmag.com//asrock-h61mu3s3-mobo-review-.htm

A decently priced board with plenty of features to boot, ASRock's latest effort is a little beauty.]]> Sat, 23 Jul 2011 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-hd-6990-rev.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-hd-6990-rev.htm

Say hello to one of the world's fastest video cards, intended for the (seriously) hardcore gaming fiend (and nobody else).]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//giving-ssd-a-run-for-its-money-wd-scorpio-black-750gb-hd-review.htm http://apcmag.com//giving-ssd-a-run-for-its-money-wd-scorpio-black-750gb-hd-review.htm

For those who demand performance wherever they may be, Western Digital's Scorpio Black offers the ultimate in mechanical storage. ]]> Tue, 31 May 2011 16:29:47 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gamer-keyboard-with-a-twist-thermaltake-meka-g1-review.htm http://apcmag.com//gamer-keyboard-with-a-twist-thermaltake-meka-g1-review.htm

Only for the old-school, the Thermaltake MEKA G1 gaming keyboard is a traditionalist at heart, which could be to your advantage.]]> Mon, 30 May 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hybrid-maximus-thermaltake-level-10-gt-case-review.htm http://apcmag.com//hybrid-maximus-thermaltake-level-10-gt-case-review.htm

Beauty really does lie in the eye of the beholder. Is Thermaltake's latest hybrid gaming case the ugly duckling or an awesome homage? You decide.]]> Wed, 18 May 2011 15:39:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//undercutting-excellence-sapphire-radeon-hd-6870.htm http://apcmag.com//undercutting-excellence-sapphire-radeon-hd-6870.htm

Same GPU, same performance, different price. Sapphire's Radeon HD 6870 gets you excellent results for less outlay.]]> Fri, 06 May 2011 09:43:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-sensible-option-his-hd-radeon-6870-review.htm http://apcmag.com//the-sensible-option-his-hd-radeon-6870-review.htm

Providing the sweet spot for AMD in terms of price and performance in the $300 region, the HIS HD Radeon 6870 seems to have the competition stitched up.]]> Thu, 05 May 2011 08:57:16 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ludicrously-powerful-asus-ares-dual-5870-review.htm http://apcmag.com//ludicrously-powerful-asus-ares-dual-5870-review.htm

Two GPUs are better than one, but can anyone actually justify the expense and excess of this killer graphics card?]]> Wed, 04 May 2011 17:08:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//no-better-option-msi-n570gtx-review.htm http://apcmag.com//no-better-option-msi-n570gtx-review.htm

With premium performance on a human budget, MSI's N570GTX hits the sweet spot in the $400 price range.]]> Tue, 03 May 2011 09:22:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//back-on-top-nvidia-gtx-580-review.htm http://apcmag.com//back-on-top-nvidia-gtx-580-review.htm

NVIDIA wheels out the big guns with the GTX 580, which offers blistering graphics performance and a whole host of GPU fixes.]]> Mon, 02 May 2011 09:26:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gaming-101-what-to-look-for-in-a-graphics-card.htm http://apcmag.com//gaming-101-what-to-look-for-in-a-graphics-card.htm

With so many GPUs available these days, it can be hard to know what's what. This week we explain what to look for in a graphics card and test five of the best models on the market.]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2011 11:34:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ethernet-over-power-lines-wd-livewire-review.htm http://apcmag.com//ethernet-over-power-lines-wd-livewire-review.htm

Much easier than punching holes in the wall, WD's Livewire kit helps you get the internet when traditional means aren't available.]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:25:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//astronomical-results-gateway-ec39c21a-review.htm http://apcmag.com//astronomical-results-gateway-ec39c21a-review.htm

No bull: Gateway's latest notebook offering gets ticks for performance and presentation, and has a few tricks up its sleeve to boot.]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:56:55 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-levels-of-power-saving-seagate-barracuda-green-2tb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//new-levels-of-power-saving-seagate-barracuda-green-2tb-review.htm

Green is good, especially when it means you can save on your power costs (in this age of ever-rising electricity costs).]]> Sat, 19 Mar 2011 11:51:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hybrid-heaven-gigabyte-g-style-t1125n-review.htm http://apcmag.com//hybrid-heaven-gigabyte-g-style-t1125n-review.htm

Transformers, roll out! GIGABYTE's new chameleon PC is a lot of things, depending on what you need on the day.]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:59:30 +1000 http://apcmag.com//free-your-amd-how-to-overclock-amd-in-5-easy-steps.htm http://apcmag.com//free-your-amd-how-to-overclock-amd-in-5-easy-steps.htm

Is your AMD processor holding out on you? We show you how to make the most of your AMD Phenom II.]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:33:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//cheaper-but-cheap-enough-fujitsu-lifebook-ah551-review.htm http://apcmag.com//cheaper-but-cheap-enough-fujitsu-lifebook-ah551-review.htm

Fujitsu drops its prices to bring us a more wallet-friendly notebook with zippy performance and USB 3.0, but at what overall cost?]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:27:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//amd-radeon-hd-6990-so-its-the-fastest-but-what-does-that-mean.htm http://apcmag.com//amd-radeon-hd-6990-so-its-the-fastest-but-what-does-that-mean.htm

Bennett Ring explains why you really want AMD’s sizzling new graphics monster, the Radeon HD 6990.]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:44:19 +1000 http://apcmag.com//700-joystick-yes-please-thrustmaster-hotas-warthog-review.htm http://apcmag.com//700-joystick-yes-please-thrustmaster-hotas-warthog-review.htm

For when you feel the need for speed, this specialised flight simulator controller is the real deal (Kelly McGillis not included).]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:38:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sweet-nothings-zalman-cnps-9900-max-review.htm http://apcmag.com//sweet-nothings-zalman-cnps-9900-max-review.htm

If you've been bitten by the overclocking bug, you'll know there's a fine line between keeping your overclocked CPU cool, yet quiet.]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2011 08:49:30 +1000 http://apcmag.com//high-fidelity-asus-xonar-dg-soundcard-review.htm http://apcmag.com//high-fidelity-asus-xonar-dg-soundcard-review.htm

Music to your ears (and wallet), this affordable sound solution means you can put an end to the days of enduring onboard Realtek.]]> Sun, 06 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-flagship-multimedia-laptop-acer-aspire-8943g-review.htm http://apcmag.com//the-flagship-multimedia-laptop-acer-aspire-8943g-review.htm

Big, bold and beautiful, this 18.4-inch monster is packed to the brim with everything the movie or game lover could want. Just add popcorn and a soda.]]> Fri, 04 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bargain-real-estate-aywun-a1-x01-pc-case-review.htm http://apcmag.com//bargain-real-estate-aywun-a1-x01-pc-case-review.htm

For the budget-conscious builder, this is one of the cheapest mid-tower cases on the market, but it's still a more-than-capable housing for your next system.]]> Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//a-pirates-treasure-trove-wd-tv-live-hub-review.htm http://apcmag.com//a-pirates-treasure-trove-wd-tv-live-hub-review.htm

A network media player with a difference, but you may need to be a little patient in order to fill this up with all your favourite content.]]> Wed, 02 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-definition-of-excess-asus-ares-dual-5870-video-card-review.htm http://apcmag.com//the-definition-of-excess-asus-ares-dual-5870-video-card-review.htm

Stupidly fast and brilliantly over the top, but you'll really need to like the speed in order to justify the cash.]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:27:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//zippy-and-cheap-zalman-zm-mh200-u3-review.htm http://apcmag.com//zippy-and-cheap-zalman-zm-mh200-u3-review.htm

Feel the need for closure? This Zalman dual HDD docking station should help, provided you don't need to take your drives mobile.]]> Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:54:52 +1000 http://apcmag.com//officially-blazing-speeds-thecus-d0204-review.htm http://apcmag.com//officially-blazing-speeds-thecus-d0204-review.htm

When is a NAS not a NAS? When it's a DAS. But in any case, this Thecus unit is a portable storage powerhouse.]]> Mon, 21 Feb 2011 08:25:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//not-the-tardis-but-close-shuttle-sx58j3-sff-pc-review.htm http://apcmag.com//not-the-tardis-but-close-shuttle-sx58j3-sff-pc-review.htm

Good things can come in small packages, but can Shuttle keep delivering the small form factor goods in today's heated marketplace?]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:23:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//overclocking-101-our-step-by-step-guide-to-maximising-your-pcs-speed.htm http://apcmag.com//overclocking-101-our-step-by-step-guide-to-maximising-your-pcs-speed.htm

Is your processor holding out on you? We show how easy it is to overclock your i5 or i7 CPU with our easy-to-follow five-step guide.]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:03:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//green-if-not-lean-western-digital-caviar-green-20ears-review.htm http://apcmag.com//green-if-not-lean-western-digital-caviar-green-20ears-review.htm

Bulk storage is still the domain of the spinning platter. WD's Caviar Green won't set you broke and proves there's still life left in mechanical hard drives.]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bitfenix-colossus-pc-chassis-review-giant-case-with-killer-style.htm http://apcmag.com//bitfenix-colossus-pc-chassis-review-giant-case-with-killer-style.htm

When Cylons and Tron characters breed. The Colossus is a heavyweight chassis with sci-fi styling and plenty of room for your kit.]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:26:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//best-usb-30-drives.htm http://apcmag.com//best-usb-30-drives.htm

Transfer a torrent to an external drive using USB 3.0 and you will NEVER go back to USB 2.0. It will be at least three times faster, often more. We pick the top USB 3.0 drives.]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2011 06:53:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-new-chipset-platforms-for-sandy-bridge.htm http://apcmag.com//the-new-chipset-platforms-for-sandy-bridge.htm

Unlike AMD, Intel likes to roll out a brand new chipset every time it releases a new CPU architecture, and this launch is no exception. ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:20:49 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sandy-bridge-first-apc-tests-reveal-intel.htm http://apcmag.com//sandy-bridge-first-apc-tests-reveal-intel.htm

Intel has unveiled its second generation Core processors and our Labs testing reveal dramatic improvements in onboard graphics performance over previous generation processors.]]> Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:36:42 +1000 http://apcmag.com//premium-power-excellent-performance-corsair-ax850-psu-review.htm http://apcmag.com//premium-power-excellent-performance-corsair-ax850-psu-review.htm

If you need mission-critical stability, this is the power supply you want. Oh, and there's a seven-year warranty... just in case you didn't believe us.]]> Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:45:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//water-cooling-for-dummies-corsair-h70-hydro-series-kit-review.htm http://apcmag.com//water-cooling-for-dummies-corsair-h70-hydro-series-kit-review.htm

Electricity and liquid don't mix - which is why water-cooling has always been the preserve of the gutsy (or foolhardy). But kits like this make water-cooling a cinch for everybody.]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:52:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ssd-showdown-patriot-inferno-vs-ocz-vertex-2.htm http://apcmag.com//ssd-showdown-patriot-inferno-vs-ocz-vertex-2.htm

Want the fastest drive on the market? We check out the solid state of the art - and discover not all SandForce SSDs are created equal.]]> Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:25:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//multiplayer-tournaments.htm http://apcmag.com//multiplayer-tournaments.htm

Bennett Ring explains multiplayer gaming and what you need to do to join the Shock and Awe tournament, brought to you by APC, ASUS and games.on.net.]]> Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:58:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//amazing-sound-for-gamers.htm http://apcmag.com//amazing-sound-for-gamers.htm

Software that generates an audio profile of your ears and improves gaming surround sound piped to your headphones is now available for subscription. Get set for amazing sound.]]> Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:55:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-best-notebook-of-all-time.htm http://apcmag.com//the-best-notebook-of-all-time.htm

We have no hesitation in declaring the Z128 the best notebook APC has ever reviewed...And would you believe it's a Sony VAIO, of all things.]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 07:50:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ssd-roundup.htm http://apcmag.com//ssd-roundup.htm

An SSD drive will transform your PC into a speed demon, but the technology has only just become reliable after a bumpy start last year. Bennett Ring tests and picks the top drives.]]> Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:10:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//velociraptor.htm http://apcmag.com//velociraptor.htm

If there’s one mechanical drive to prove that HDDs still have plenty of life left in them, it’s the latest VelociRaptor from WD]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:42:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//shock-and-awe-final.htm http://apcmag.com//shock-and-awe-final.htm

The inaugural APC/ASUS/games.on.net Shock and Awe tournament saw over 500 gamers battle towards a heated Grand Final.]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:11:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//esports.htm http://apcmag.com//esports.htm Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:07:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//war-of-words.htm http://apcmag.com//war-of-words.htm

“Shoot first, ask questions later” is the old saying, but if you get your voice comms right you’ll be doing both at the same time. Bennett Ring explains the importance of battlefie]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:04:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-delivers-music-to-our-ears-sonicmaster-notebook-launch.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-delivers-music-to-our-ears-sonicmaster-notebook-launch.htm

Audio in notebooks is usually more of an afterthought than a selling feature. Today, ASUS changed that with its new SonicMaster notebooks. ]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//extreme-budget-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//extreme-budget-pc.htm

This is the PC for those who really can't afford a PC. You'd amazed what Bennett Ring was able to cobble together for a few bucks.]]> Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:53:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-play-in-a-clan.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-play-in-a-clan.htm

To survive combat in our Shock and Awe online FPS tournament, you need some strong battle and clan skills. Bennett Ring explains what's required.]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:10:37 +1000 http://apcmag.com//toshiba_qosmio_x300.htm http://apcmag.com//toshiba_qosmio_x300.htm

We've always thought gaming laptops were a bit, well, pathetic really. But this behemoth has changed all that.]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//toshiba_qosmio_g50.htm http://apcmag.com//toshiba_qosmio_g50.htm

With its custom Cell processor driving the massive 18.4in display, is this a movie laptop Spielberg would be proud to own?]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//msi_gx620.htm http://apcmag.com//msi_gx620.htm

And you thought overclocking was the domain of the desktop.]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus_bamboo_u6v2p048g_review.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_bamboo_u6v2p048g_review.htm

There's a reason they don't make station wagons with wood-grain panels these days...]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus_n10jchv013_review.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_n10jchv013_review.htm

At a grand, the N10JC doesn't know whether it wants to be a budget notebook or just middle of the road.]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp_compaq_6735s_notebook_pc_review.htm http://apcmag.com//hp_compaq_6735s_notebook_pc_review.htm

This budget business laptop offers plenty of bang for buck. But what corners had to be cut? ]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//fujitsu_l1010.htm http://apcmag.com//fujitsu_l1010.htm

Aimed squarely at young hipsters, can this Lifebook breathe new life into laptops? ]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus_f8va.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_f8va.htm

This laptop tries to be all things to all people. Does it succeed?]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus_m50vm.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_m50vm.htm

Forgoing portability for power, this ASUS laptop promises to be a gamer's delight.]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:03:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//cellpowered_graphics_cards_on_the_way.htm http://apcmag.com//cellpowered_graphics_cards_on_the_way.htm

The so-called SpursEngine, a four-core variant of the Cell processor, is right up there with the PPU as a great way to waste a PCIe slot.]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:10:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//blizzard_goes_primetime.htm http://apcmag.com//blizzard_goes_primetime.htm

BlizzCon hits Australia thanks to pay-per-view. Free mount included.]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:32:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//launch_date_for_cellpowered_tv_announced.htm http://apcmag.com//launch_date_for_cellpowered_tv_announced.htm

Playvision 3 anybody?]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus_p5qle.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_p5qle.htm

Who says you need to spend a fortune to get a great motherboard? For everyday tasks, the ASUS P5QL-E delivers top performance for a rockbottom price.]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:59:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hydra__the_slicrossfire_slayer.htm http://apcmag.com//hydra__the_slicrossfire_slayer.htm

Multi-GPU technology debuts at IDF; could put SLI and CrossFire to shame.]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:12:36 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gaep45textreme.htm http://apcmag.com//gaep45textreme.htm

Offering serious performance, a complex cooling system and plenty of features, this board is a serious piece of work... but can you afford all the rest?]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:51:42 +1000 http://apcmag.com//amd_first_to_market_with_nextgen_server_cpus.htm http://apcmag.com//amd_first_to_market_with_nextgen_server_cpus.htm

AMD is planning to gatecrash Intel's Nehalem party with a performance-beating CPU]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp_touchsmart_iq500_series_pc.htm http://apcmag.com//hp_touchsmart_iq500_series_pc.htm

Stifle your laughter - this all-in-one PC is much more than just an iMac clone.]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gama790gpds4h.htm http://apcmag.com//gama790gpds4h.htm

Gigabyte is the first to market with an AMD 790GX powered motherboard. So how can it best the already impressive 780G?]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:20:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//first_ep80579_products.htm http://apcmag.com//first_ep80579_products.htm

Intel is just about ready to unleash a raft of chips which aim to make everything connected with everything else. Didn't we learn anything from T2?]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus_p5q_deluxe.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_p5q_deluxe.htm

With Intel's new mid-range P45 Express chipset at its heart, the P5Q Deluxe offers exceptional performance and features without needing a second mortgage.]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus_m3nhhdmi.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_m3nhhdmi.htm

Using NVIDIA's new GeForce 8300 mGPU chipset, can this HTPC motherboard beat out AMD's best?]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//first_benchmarks_on_intels_upcoming_graphics_architecture.htm http://apcmag.com//first_benchmarks_on_intels_upcoming_graphics_architecture.htm

Intel is taking the multi-core approach with its work in the graphics field. Unlike SLI, it just might work. ]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:49:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//opteron_faster_than_intel_xeon_for_web_servers.htm http://apcmag.com//opteron_faster_than_intel_xeon_for_web_servers.htm

In a result which will cause arch-rival Intel much anguish, AMD has taken pole position in the key web serving speed benchmark.]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//directx_11_officially_announced.htm http://apcmag.com//directx_11_officially_announced.htm

Considering that the vast majority of users still run DirectX 9, is Microsoft making a Vista-sized mistake with its latest multimedia API?]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//e3_hardware_news_sony_and_nintendo.htm http://apcmag.com//e3_hardware_news_sony_and_nintendo.htm

E3 | Microsoft kicked off the show with a brand new GUI for the 360. So how did Nintendo and Sony respond?]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//e3_hardware_news_part_1_silent_xbox_360_on_the_way.htm http://apcmag.com//e3_hardware_news_part_1_silent_xbox_360_on_the_way.htm

E3 | Microsoft has unveiled a new look Xbox360 GUI, but this was drowned out by the silence of a solution to the 360's audio woes.]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//shuttle_sd30g2_plus.htm http://apcmag.com//shuttle_sd30g2_plus.htm

The original Shoebox PC is back, with a matching miniscule price.]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell_xps_720.htm http://apcmag.com//dell_xps_720.htm

What's all this then? An XPS system that doesn't cost the Earth? ]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows_xp_is_dead_long_live_windows_xp.htm http://apcmag.com//windows_xp_is_dead_long_live_windows_xp.htm

Microsoft announces Windows XP support to be extended to 13 years. Vista cries.]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//while_nvidia_unveils_its_new_powerhouse_amd_redefines_the_meaning_of_lame_pr.htm http://apcmag.com//while_nvidia_unveils_its_new_powerhouse_amd_redefines_the_meaning_of_lame_pr.htm

Sick of sitting there while iTunes encodes your torrented videos to Apple's H.264 format for your iPod? The latest NVIDIA cards will dramatically speed this process up.]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//msi_wins_at_computex_but_worries_about_australian_reputation.htm http://apcmag.com//msi_wins_at_computex_but_worries_about_australian_reputation.htm

Taking out a couple of prestigious Computex awards hasn't gone to MSI's head]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:50:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp_pavilion_m9270a.htm http://apcmag.com//hp_pavilion_m9270a.htm

This off-the-shelf HTPC offers a nice blend of performance, features in a package that even your gramps could figure out. ]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//cyber_snipa_sonar_51_headset.htm http://apcmag.com//cyber_snipa_sonar_51_headset.htm

You don't need a living room full of speakers to get true surround-sound.]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asrock_alivenf7gfullhd_motherboard.htm http://apcmag.com//asrock_alivenf7gfullhd_motherboard.htm

For less than a hundred bucks, this board offers to be the basis for your budget HTPC. Is it an academy award winner, or destined for rotten tomatoes?]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//via_nano_officially_launched.htm http://apcmag.com//via_nano_officially_launched.htm

Good things come in small packages: a third CPU manufacturer has released a super-tiny, super-efficient CPU for Eee-style PCs.]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//computex_2008__graphics_gossip.htm http://apcmag.com//computex_2008__graphics_gossip.htm

Computex Taiwan | With AMD and NVIDIA both making major announcements in the coming weeks, your current high-end graphics card is about to get old rather quickly.]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//centrino_2s_fast_performance_doesnt_help_with_delayed_launch.htm http://apcmag.com//centrino_2s_fast_performance_doesnt_help_with_delayed_launch.htm

Intel Australia confirms impending launch delayed due to "minor problem".]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hynix_memory_set_for_june_price_rise.htm http://apcmag.com//hynix_memory_set_for_june_price_rise.htm

Big trouble in China, but it's not what you think.]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//evga_790i_ultra_review.htm http://apcmag.com//evga_790i_ultra_review.htm

NVIDIA's best buddy releases its 790i-based motherboard. Will you need to sell the kids to pay for it? ]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 18:41:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//creative_xfi_pci_express.htm http://apcmag.com//creative_xfi_pci_express.htm

Look out Vista -- Creative's got a new sound card headed your way, hopefully with decent Vista drivers this time.]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel_servers_get_desktop_tech_intel_desktop_gets_price_slash.htm http://apcmag.com//intel_servers_get_desktop_tech_intel_desktop_gets_price_slash.htm

Itanium finally hits four cores on the one die, while the desktop processors are set to hit prices to die for.]]> Thu, 22 May 2008 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//creative_amd_nosedive_in_latest_hardware_survey.htm http://apcmag.com//creative_amd_nosedive_in_latest_hardware_survey.htm

Creative and AMD/ATI are the big losers in the latest Steam survey of gamers' hardware rigs.]]> Sun, 18 May 2008 18:30:26 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer_aspire_3200_affordable_quadcore_with_good_value_specs.htm http://apcmag.com//acer_aspire_3200_affordable_quadcore_with_good_value_specs.htm

This good-value quad-core is the answer to the dreaded question that inevitably comes your way as your extended family's PC advisor... which PC should I buy?]]> Thu, 15 May 2008 23:02:19 +1000 http://apcmag.com//nvidia_says_imbalance_between_cpu_and_gpu_is_obscene.htm http://apcmag.com//nvidia_says_imbalance_between_cpu_and_gpu_is_obscene.htm

NVIDIA has comes out swinging yet again in a tirade against its soon-to-be multicore GPU competitor, Intel.]]> Thu, 15 May 2008 20:33:54 +1000