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//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//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//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//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-league-pioneer-dreambook-ultraslim-u14-review.htm http://apcmag.com//ivy-bridge-league-pioneer-dreambook-ultraslim-u14-review.htm

While Ivy Bridge’s desktop performance is nothing to sneeze at, it has the potential to seriously rev up notebooks.]]> Mon, 09 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//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//apple-inches-closer-to-a-streamlined-new-air-thin-macbook-pro-lineup.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-inches-closer-to-a-streamlined-new-air-thin-macbook-pro-lineup.htm

With reports of shortages on current-model MacBook Pros, the writing might well be on the wall for the optical disc MacBook Pro as Apple readies a new Air-like MBP range.]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:40:24 +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//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//ultrabook-consolidates-in-2012-intel-pushes-natural-interaction-alternative-form-factors-and-promises-75-new-models-at-ces.htm http://apcmag.com//ultrabook-consolidates-in-2012-intel-pushes-natural-interaction-alternative-form-factors-and-promises-75-new-models-at-ces.htm

If the Ultrabook is to hit 40% of the notebook segment by year's end it'll need some buzz, so Intel has come out swinging at CES, showcasing touch, voice and gesture innovations.]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:00:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//australias-second-sub-1000-ultrabook-shows-pricing-heading-south-at-last.htm http://apcmag.com//australias-second-sub-1000-ultrabook-shows-pricing-heading-south-at-last.htm

With yesterday's release of the ASUS UX21E and some canny launch discounting by The Good Guys, Australian Ultrabook pricing is finally edging toward some more approachable figures.]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:59:33 +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