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//apcs-exclusive-raspberry-pi-distro.htm http://apcmag.com//apcs-exclusive-raspberry-pi-distro.htm

Darren Yates takes you on the guided tour around APC piLinux for Raspberry Pi, APC’s first Linux distro.]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:03:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//guide-to-raspberry-pi-part-4-gaming-on-a-raspberry-pi.htm http://apcmag.com//guide-to-raspberry-pi-part-4-gaming-on-a-raspberry-pi.htm

The Raspberry Pi has a GPU and it’s up for Quake III. Darren Yates shows you how to run this classic game.]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:34:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com//guide-to-raspberry-pi-part-3-resizing-your-sd-card.htm http://apcmag.com//guide-to-raspberry-pi-part-3-resizing-your-sd-card.htm

Darren Yates shows you how to manually change your Raspberry Pi Linux distro to use your SD card’s full capacity.]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:15:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//guide-to-raspberry-pi-part-2-making-the-pi-work.htm http://apcmag.com//guide-to-raspberry-pi-part-2-making-the-pi-work.htm

Darren Yates looks at all the parts needed to make the Raspberry Pi a working computer.]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:07:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//guide-to-raspberry-pi-intro.htm http://apcmag.com//guide-to-raspberry-pi-intro.htm

It’s the ultra-cheap computer that’s turning heads. Darren Yates introduces you to the Raspberry Pi, the single-board computer that’s cheaper than taking the kids to the movies.]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:43:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-ultra-cheap-computer-revolution.htm http://apcmag.com//the-ultra-cheap-computer-revolution.htm

Darren Yates looks at how sub-$100 single-board computers and tablets are changing the face of computing.]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:10:35 +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//ivy-bridge-cpu-buyers-guide.htm http://apcmag.com//ivy-bridge-cpu-buyers-guide.htm

Know which Ivy Bridge is the best value for gaming or video editing? Darren Yates benchmarks Intel’s third-generation Core i-series chips to find out.]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:43:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//worlds-cheapest-pc-the-38-raspberry-pi-gets-free-ram-upgrade.htm http://apcmag.com//worlds-cheapest-pc-the-38-raspberry-pi-gets-free-ram-upgrade.htm

The Raspberry Pi was already a massive hit, and doubling the RAM at no added cost makes the little device an even more attractive proposition than before.]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:23:19 +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//intel-mulls-new-brand-for-super-low-power-processor.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-mulls-new-brand-for-super-low-power-processor.htm

Intel says its revolutionary next-gen processor could be used to debut an all-new brand name to slot in between the current Atom and Core families.]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:00:22 +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//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//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//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//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//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//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//the-best-all-rounder-pc-you-can-build-today.htm http://apcmag.com//the-best-all-rounder-pc-you-can-build-today.htm

How about a PC that can do just about everything you chuck at it with decent results? Check out our guide to the complete all-rounder.]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:38:00 +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//the-most-extreme-pc-you-can-build-today.htm http://apcmag.com//the-most-extreme-pc-you-can-build-today.htm

Don't expect to be able to afford this beast unless you sell your house, but if you really wanted the ultimate in PC extremism... this is it.]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:00:00 +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//solid-budget-case-cougar-volant-review.htm http://apcmag.com//solid-budget-case-cougar-volant-review.htm

Can a German case beat the mighty Taiwanese?]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2012 06:00:00 +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//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//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//22kg-beast-cooler-master-cosmos-ii-review.htm http://apcmag.com//22kg-beast-cooler-master-cosmos-ii-review.htm

A behemoth that redefines 'overkill'.]]> Tue, 03 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//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//the-best-budget-gaming-pc-you-can-build-today.htm http://apcmag.com//the-best-budget-gaming-pc-you-can-build-today.htm

Want to play games on your PC but limited by your budget? No problem. Check out our best budget gaming PC rig and see how you can game on the cheap.]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2012 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-best-budget-pc-you-can-build-today.htm http://apcmag.com//the-best-budget-pc-you-can-build-today.htm

High-end performance inside a limited budget? It's possible, as our best budget PC build shows.]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-best-media-centre-pc-you-can-build-today.htm http://apcmag.com//the-best-media-centre-pc-you-can-build-today.htm

We take a look at the top individual components needed to build the best media centre PC you can.]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:00:00 +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//intels-ivy-bridge-just-one-month-away-today.htm http://apcmag.com//intels-ivy-bridge-just-one-month-away-today.htm

With reports that Intel's next-generation processor will become available on April 29 in both desktop and mobile PC variants, the wait (and delays) just might be over soon.]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:28:59 +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//raspberry-pi-the-teensy-weensy-51-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//raspberry-pi-the-teensy-weensy-51-pc.htm

The Raspberry Pi is a tiny but powerful PC that’s almost cheaper than the cheapest of smartphones.]]> Thu, 22 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//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//budget-gaming-pc-case-excels-bitfenix-merc-alpha-review.htm http://apcmag.com//budget-gaming-pc-case-excels-bitfenix-merc-alpha-review.htm

Can a simple case with a rock bottom price win us over?]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//silent-and-effective-aywun-a1-e1-lp-review.htm http://apcmag.com//silent-and-effective-aywun-a1-e1-lp-review.htm

Time to give that stock heatsink the flick?]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +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//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//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//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//budget-bargain-msi-990fxa-gd80-review.htm http://apcmag.com//budget-bargain-msi-990fxa-gd80-review.htm

MSI achieves the high end on a low price.]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:00:44 +1000 http://apcmag.com//seriously-for-gaming-asrock-fatal1ty-990fx-professional-review.htm http://apcmag.com//seriously-for-gaming-asrock-fatal1ty-990fx-professional-review.htm

Bringing its 'A' game, the ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Professional offers some serious gaming features for the price.]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//overclocking-centric-with-all-the-bells-and-whistles-asus-crosshair-v-formula-review.htm http://apcmag.com//overclocking-centric-with-all-the-bells-and-whistles-asus-crosshair-v-formula-review.htm

What's red and white and black all over?]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:50:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//good-choice-for-gamers-gigabyte-990fxa-ud7-review.htm http://apcmag.com//good-choice-for-gamers-gigabyte-990fxa-ud7-review.htm

The core of an extremely capable high-end gaming platform.]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hands-on-with-amds-fx-series-processors.htm http://apcmag.com//hands-on-with-amds-fx-series-processors.htm

The Bulldozer's here, but is AMD's new platform better suited to a future when heavily threaded apps rule?]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//review-corsair-h-100.htm http://apcmag.com//review-corsair-h-100.htm

Water cooling is cooler now.]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2011 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//efficiency-is-cool-fsp-aurum-cm-series-gold-750w-psu-review.htm http://apcmag.com//efficiency-is-cool-fsp-aurum-cm-series-gold-750w-psu-review.htm

Highly recommended entry to the front ranks by this venerable supplier.]]> Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//speed-demon-ocz-revodrive-3-x2-pci-express-ssd-480gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//speed-demon-ocz-revodrive-3-x2-pci-express-ssd-480gb-review.htm

SATA 6Gb/s? That‘s so 2011. This solid-state drive uses PCI-E (directly) to add storage to a desktop.]]> Fri, 09 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//a-good-choice-for-keen-gamers-gigabyte-g1sniper2-review.htm http://apcmag.com//a-good-choice-for-keen-gamers-gigabyte-g1sniper2-review.htm

Gaming series, second innings. But is now the right time to invest in the G1.Sniper2?]]> Fri, 02 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//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//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//compact-and-ferocious-pioneer-radium-review.htm http://apcmag.com//compact-and-ferocious-pioneer-radium-review.htm

Prepare to get radioactive with this bite-size terror. But don't blame us if you nuke your house.]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//okay-were-total-converts-cougar-evolution-review.htm http://apcmag.com//okay-were-total-converts-cougar-evolution-review.htm

More than meets the eye, this PC case is even better than we were hoping.]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//live-builds-best-gaming-pc-may132011.htm http://apcmag.com//live-builds-best-gaming-pc-may132011.htm

Gaming PC builder Chris Lampard has updated several components in our gaming build. One is the motherboard, now featuring the hot GIGABYTE G1.Sniper2]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:00:00 +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//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//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//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//live-build-the-best-all-rounder-pc-you-can-build-today_15_july_11.htm http://apcmag.com//live-build-the-best-all-rounder-pc-you-can-build-today_15_july_11.htm

An All-rounder PC should be good across the board, handling everything from Office to videos and games. Pro PC builder Adrian Rundle picks the best components for one.]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//msi-n580gtx-lightning-review.htm http://apcmag.com//msi-n580gtx-lightning-review.htm

Remember: it's not about how fast it is out of the box, it's about how fast you can make it go!]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gigabyte-geforce-gtx-590.htm http://apcmag.com//gigabyte-geforce-gtx-590.htm

Without a doubt, the GeForce GTX 590 is an incredibly fast solution -- but is it the right one for you? ]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//best-all-rounder-pc-you-can-build-today_July_09_2011.htm http://apcmag.com//best-all-rounder-pc-you-can-build-today_July_09_2011.htm

An All-rounder PC should be good across the board, handling everything from Office to videos and games. Pro PC builder Adrian Rundle picks the best components for one.]]> Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:36:31 +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//asus-rampage-iii-extreme-black-edition-review.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-rampage-iii-extreme-black-edition-review.htm

ASUS implements some new twists on an old favourite with the Black Edition of the Rampage III Extreme.]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +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//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//super-slick-gigabyte-ga-p67a-ud7-b3-review.htm http://apcmag.com//super-slick-gigabyte-ga-p67a-ud7-b3-review.htm

Looking for a high-end Sandy Bridge motherboard but don't want to have to sell your car? ]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:59:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ssd-powerhouse-at-a-bargain-price-memoright-ftm-25-60gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//ssd-powerhouse-at-a-bargain-price-memoright-ftm-25-60gb-review.htm

Can a no-name brand stand up to the pack? Yes it certainly can, with this Memoright SSD blitzing the competition.]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:06:52 +1000 http://apcmag.com//go-big-or-go-home-msi-big-bang-marshal-review.htm http://apcmag.com//go-big-or-go-home-msi-big-bang-marshal-review.htm

MSI, not to be outdone by some of the massive offerings from its competitors, has thrown everything plus the kitchen sink into its latest flagship motherboard.]]> Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:09:02 +1000 http://apcmag.com//total-immersion-asus-eah6970-direct-cu-ii-review.htm http://apcmag.com//total-immersion-asus-eah6970-direct-cu-ii-review.htm

ASUS rolls out the big guns with the EAH6970 DIRECT CU II, perfect for powering your Eyefinity setup.]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:14:40 +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//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//best-budget-gaming-pc-may-2001.htm http://apcmag.com//best-budget-gaming-pc-may-2001.htm

The goal for a Budget Gaming PC is simple: to let you play the latest games at the lowest possible cost. Gamer and PC builder Chris Lampard builds an affordable gaming machine.]]> Wed, 18 May 2011 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//extremepc_1105.htm http://apcmag.com//extremepc_1105.htm

If you had an unlimited budget to build a supremely powerful PC , what components would you choose? Expert PC builder Adrian Rundle builds a green machine that kicks butt.]]> Sat, 14 May 2011 13:13:15 +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//big-possibilities-gigabyte-e350n-usb3-review.htm http://apcmag.com//big-possibilities-gigabyte-e350n-usb3-review.htm

The perfect home server board or roll-your-own NAS? GIGABYTE's take on the E-Series 350 might not be super-powerful, but it's perfect for some uses.]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 09:32:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//overclocking-for-dummies-corsair-vengeance-ddr3-8gb-ram-review.htm http://apcmag.com//overclocking-for-dummies-corsair-vengeance-ddr3-8gb-ram-review.htm

Eight gigs is the new four, and if you're a casual overclocker looking at building a Sandy Bridge PC, this could be the kit for you.]]> Mon, 09 May 2011 08:54:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ivy-bridge-10-years-of-intel-research-leads-to-worlds-first-3d-transistors.htm http://apcmag.com//ivy-bridge-10-years-of-intel-research-leads-to-worlds-first-3d-transistors.htm

Intel's revolutionary new 22nm transistor and Ivy Bridge CPU are breaking huge ground in performance and power efficiency for devices ranging from smartphones through to servers.]]> Fri, 06 May 2011 18:08:36 +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//retail-survival-guide-how-to-spot-a-sandy-bridge-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//retail-survival-guide-how-to-spot-a-sandy-bridge-pc.htm

Heavily discounted notebooks with Intel first-generation Core processors are being sold alongside those with faster second-gen "Sandy Bridge" CPUs. How can you tell them apart?]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:18:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lian-li-pc-t60-pitstop-review-test-bench-for-enthusiasts.htm http://apcmag.com//lian-li-pc-t60-pitstop-review-test-bench-for-enthusiasts.htm

If you're in the habit of regularly testing, benchmarking, reviewing or just messing around with your kit, the Pitstop may make your life much easier. (Pit crew not included.)]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:01:19 +1000 http://apcmag.com//storage-for-the-diy-crowd-fractal-design-array-r2-review.htm http://apcmag.com//storage-for-the-diy-crowd-fractal-design-array-r2-review.htm

Small case with big capacity, but you'll need to roll up your sleeves to make the most of this mini solution.]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +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//no-forklift-required-silverstone-sugo-sg07-review.htm http://apcmag.com//no-forklift-required-silverstone-sugo-sg07-review.htm

Big things can sometimes come in small packages, as this jam-packed miniature PC case from SilverStone attests.]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//so-big-itll-fit-two-pcs-cooler-master-haf-912-review.htm http://apcmag.com//so-big-itll-fit-two-pcs-cooler-master-haf-912-review.htm

Ready to take a battering and keep on going, Cooler Master's monster-sized HAF 912 case has all the space and features you've been waiting for.]]> Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:35:38 +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//msi-e350ia-e45-mini-itx-motherboard-review.htm http://apcmag.com//msi-e350ia-e45-mini-itx-motherboard-review.htm

Mini in terms of physical features, maxi in terms of everything else, MSI's take on Fusion could well find a home in your next HTPC.]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:20:20 +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//how-to-make-the-ideal-amd-fusion-home-theatre-pc-for-just-775.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-make-the-ideal-amd-fusion-home-theatre-pc-for-just-775.htm

So you want to put together a home-theatre PC based on AMD's E-350 processor? We outline the pieces of kit you'll need (and it'll set you back less than $800 all told).]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//nostalgia-rebooted-commodore-64-goes-on-sale-again.htm http://apcmag.com//nostalgia-rebooted-commodore-64-goes-on-sale-again.htm

Nope, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. The C64 is back for 2011 in a new multi-OS Linux + Win + Commodore box. It's like adulthood never happened.]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:09:07 +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//amds-fusion-dissected-e-c-and-a-series.htm http://apcmag.com//amds-fusion-dissected-e-c-and-a-series.htm

Nick Race takes the cover off the new high-end low end, as we compare performance and positioning within the Fusion family.]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//amd-fusion-the-nitty-gritty.htm http://apcmag.com//amd-fusion-the-nitty-gritty.htm

So what exactly is a Fusion APU, what’s getting fused, and what are the advantages to the end user? We have the low-down.]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//inside-fusion-amds-new-apus-take-on-intel.htm http://apcmag.com//inside-fusion-amds-new-apus-take-on-intel.htm

AMD's Fusion Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) are the competition to Intel's Sandy Bridge platform. We take the lid off AMD's pint-sized chips and look inside.]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +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//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//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//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//flash-in-the-pan-ssds-not-currently-viable-seagate-claims.htm http://apcmag.com//flash-in-the-pan-ssds-not-currently-viable-seagate-claims.htm

A recent report published by storage manufacturer Seagate puts paid to the idea that SSDs will replace mechanical drives in our laptops any time soon. Why? They ain't worth it.]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:52:46 +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//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//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//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//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//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//intels-silver-lining-sandy-bridge-b3-chipset-fix-confirmed.htm http://apcmag.com//intels-silver-lining-sandy-bridge-b3-chipset-fix-confirmed.htm

Intel and MSI are spreading the good news: the Cougar Point revival is kicking off as the industry glimpses resumption of normal supply operations post Sandy Bridge's first hurdle.]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:08:38 +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//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//more-power-than-a-nuclear-reactor-corsair-ax1200-psu-review.htm http://apcmag.com//more-power-than-a-nuclear-reactor-corsair-ax1200-psu-review.htm

Regardless of your particular setup, power is the fundamental element of your system - so it pays not to skimp on your PSU.]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:18:44 +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//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//custom-built-gaming-nirvana-nirv-pro-phenom-ati-review.htm http://apcmag.com//custom-built-gaming-nirvana-nirv-pro-phenom-ati-review.htm

Is it time to max out the credit card on a new gaming machine? Of course it is! (And especially if your current rig isn't up to scratch for the Christmas holidays.)]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:32:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//rip-ati-amd-drops-the-name-and-launches-new-graphics-cards.htm http://apcmag.com//rip-ati-amd-drops-the-name-and-launches-new-graphics-cards.htm

The ATI brand is no more, as AMD finally removes it with the launch of two new cards in the Radeon HD 6800 series, the Radeon HD 6870 and Radeon HD 6850.]]> Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//live-builds-the-best-budget-pc-you-can-build-today.htm http://apcmag.com//live-builds-the-best-budget-pc-you-can-build-today.htm

A budget PC should be ultra cheap but still manage to comfortably run common applications - pro PC builder Michael Leins picks the best components for one.]]> Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-to-sell-unlocking-cards-to-add-features-to-your-cpu.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-to-sell-unlocking-cards-to-add-features-to-your-cpu.htm

Intel has started selling chips with features purposefully disabled so you can pay $50 and unlock them later if you want them.]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:18:08 +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//first-look-sandy-bridge-motherboards.htm http://apcmag.com//first-look-sandy-bridge-motherboards.htm

Intel has shown off some tiny mini-ITX motherboards compatible with Sandy Bridge CPUs, including a surprisingly thin cooling fan which should allow even smaller PCs. ]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:13:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-shows-sandy-bridge-cpu-at-49ghz.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-shows-sandy-bridge-cpu-at-49ghz.htm

Intel has demonstrated one of its new Sandy Bridge enthusiast desktop CPUs overclocked to 4.9GHz, with air-cooling only.]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2010 08:49:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-demos-light-peak-its-usb-30-killer.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-demos-light-peak-its-usb-30-killer.htm

Intel says its all-optical, 10Gbit/s USB-killer connector will be in your notebook next year, and puts live demos on display to prove it. ]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2010 06:37:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sandy-bridge-cpus-can-turbo-boost-all-four-cores.htm http://apcmag.com//sandy-bridge-cpus-can-turbo-boost-all-four-cores.htm

Intel's new "Second Generation Core Processors" -- codenamed Sandy Bridge -- can bump up the clock speed on all the cores, not just one.]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2010 05:28:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-takes-wraps-off-second-gen-core-processors.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-takes-wraps-off-second-gen-core-processors.htm

Thank god, they won't be called "Core 2 i5". They do have some cool new capabilities though.]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2010 02:50:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-viiv-is-not-alive.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-viiv-is-not-alive.htm

Intel today admitted it has changed its design processes since "Viiv", its attempt to standardize home theatre PCs, flopped so spectacularly. ]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:09:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//seagate-readies-worlds-first-3tb-desktop-drive.htm http://apcmag.com//seagate-readies-worlds-first-3tb-desktop-drive.htm

Two terabytes not enough for you? Seagate launches the world’s first 3TB desktop drive in its new FreeAgent GoFlex external drive, with an internal Barracuda disk drive to follow.]]> Tue, 18 May 2010 16:45:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//amd-releases-six-core-desktop-cpu-from-a255.htm http://apcmag.com//amd-releases-six-core-desktop-cpu-from-a255.htm

Phenom II X6 ‘Thuban’ superslabs run six cores at 2.8GHz or 3.2GHz, with ‘Turbo Core’ boost to redline at 3.3GHz and 3.6GHz.]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:02:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-unveils-light-peak-fibre-optic-interconnect-with-10gbps-due-2011.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-unveils-light-peak-fibre-optic-interconnect-with-10gbps-due-2011.htm

With data hurtling down thin strands of optical fibre at speeds of 10-100Gbps, Intel hopes its forthcoming Light Peak technology will be “the last cable you’ll ever need”.]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:00:11 +1000 http://apcmag.com//first-core-i3-chips-land-for-desktops-and-notebooks.htm http://apcmag.com//first-core-i3-chips-land-for-desktops-and-notebooks.htm

Intel’s new entry-level processor finally makes its debut, completing the 'good-better-best' lineup beneath the Core i5 and Core i7.]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:02:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//up-next-for-intel-core-i9-superslab.htm http://apcmag.com//up-next-for-intel-core-i9-superslab.htm

Tests of Intel’s unreleased ‘Gulftown’ six-core 32nm CPU indicate a fire-breathing processor which could find its way into high-end desktops such as the next-gen Mac Pro.]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//next-gen-mac-pro-desktop-to-get-core-i9-six-core-cpu.htm http://apcmag.com//next-gen-mac-pro-desktop-to-get-core-i9-six-core-cpu.htm

The rumour mill is spinning up for Apple’s early 2010 releases, with suggestions that a new Mac Pro desktop will mark the debut of Intel’s six-core Xeon ‘Core i9’ superslab.]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:32:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-imac-to-get-core-i5-or-core-i7-quad-core-powerplant.htm http://apcmag.com//new-imac-to-get-core-i5-or-core-i7-quad-core-powerplant.htm

Apple is primed to launch a revamped iMac in the coming weeks, and the latest reports suggest a quad-core processor might find its way into the slim aluminium chassis.]]> Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:49:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//amd-debuts-us99-quad-core-cpu.htm http://apcmag.com//amd-debuts-us99-quad-core-cpu.htm

With its US$99 Athlon II X4, AMD seeks to change the price-performance ratio for desktop PCs.]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:16:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp-offers-liquid-cooling-option-on-z-series-workstations.htm http://apcmag.com//hp-offers-liquid-cooling-option-on-z-series-workstations.htm

HP offers Asetek liquid cooling solutions for single and dual CPU HP Z series workstations.]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:05:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//laptop-drives-hit-1tb.htm http://apcmag.com//laptop-drives-hit-1tb.htm

So you need 1,000GB to go? Western Digital has just launched the first 1TB notebook hard drive, and Seagate is set to follow...]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:52:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//core-i5-desktop-tag-team.htm http://apcmag.com//core-i5-desktop-tag-team.htm

Intel’s ‘Desktop 2010’ roadmap kicks off with its first 32nm processor headed for mainstream desktop PCs rather than high-end systems.]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:26:10 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is_intels_ticktock_clock_running_slow.htm http://apcmag.com//is_intels_ticktock_clock_running_slow.htm

Intel’s all-new Nehalem micro-architecture has made its debut, but we won’t see mainstream desktop or notebook processors until this time next year.]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//seagate_busts_past_the_terabyte_barrier.htm http://apcmag.com//seagate_busts_past_the_terabyte_barrier.htm

Fatter platters in the Barracuda and Momentus series see new drives soars to 1.5TB on the desktop and 500MB for notebooks.]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:00:00 +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//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//640gb_flash_card_blows_hard_drives_away.htm http://apcmag.com//640gb_flash_card_blows_hard_drives_away.htm

Flash drives comprehensively killed off floppy disks, and now a new development is threatening the same fate for hard drives.]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 03:49:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hitachi_ships_160gb_sata_notebook_drive.htm http://apcmag.com//hitachi_ships_160gb_sata_notebook_drive.htm

Hitachi has released a 5400RPM 2.5 notebook drive that uses perpendicular technology to hit 160GB, and SATA to connect with the latest notebooks. But there are still rumblings of discontent in the tech community about how slowly hard-drive makers are beefing up notebook drive capacity compared to the whopping desktop drives available now.]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2006 15:13:54 +1000