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//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//asus-hd7970-dc2t-3gd5-review.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-hd7970-dc2t-3gd5-review.htm

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

Nvidia’s GTX 680 gets a makeover.]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:10:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//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-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//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//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//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//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//intel-cancels-first-gen-larrabee-graphics-processor.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-cancels-first-gen-larrabee-graphics-processor.htm

Citing delays in both the silicon and software, Intel says the multicore x86 graphics superslab is on hold due to a “reset” of the company’s GPU strategy.]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:13:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com//alienware-to-launch-core-i7-desktops-laptops-this-week.htm http://apcmag.com//alienware-to-launch-core-i7-desktops-laptops-this-week.htm

Dell’s ‘extreme gaming’ brand will make its mark in Australia this week with the launch of new Core i7-based rigs. Let’s just hope the strong Aussie dollar keeps prices sane...]]> Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:35:30 +1000 http://apcmag.com//notebook-owners-seek-to-sue-nvidia-over-faulty-graphics-chips.htm http://apcmag.com//notebook-owners-seek-to-sue-nvidia-over-faulty-graphics-chips.htm

Owners of laptops from Apple, Dell and HP line up for a class-action lawsuit against nVidia over claims of defective GPUs.]]> Sat, 16 May 2009 16:50:45 +1000 http://apcmag.com//nvidia-releases-geforce-drivers-for-windows-7-rc1.htm http://apcmag.com//nvidia-releases-geforce-drivers-for-windows-7-rc1.htm

Just in time for this week’s downloadfest, Nvidia has posted updated Windows 7 Release Candidate drivers for its GeForce graphics cards.]]> Mon, 04 May 2009 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-debuts-nvidia-ion-platform-with-new-mini-desktop.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-debuts-nvidia-ion-platform-with-new-mini-desktop.htm

Take an Intel Atom processor, pump up the graphics with an Nvidia GPU and you’ve got the new Ion platform for mini desktops and maybe even netbooks. ]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:38:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//roundup-windows-still-hot-for-games.htm http://apcmag.com//roundup-windows-still-hot-for-games.htm

Despite all the console hype, it seems PC gaming is doing just fine, thank you and Windows 7 looks to bring gamers up to date, while hardware upgrades may go the way of the dodo. ]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bye_bye_intel_nvidias_new_motherboard_gpus_pack_whopper_punch.htm http://apcmag.com//bye_bye_intel_nvidias_new_motherboard_gpus_pack_whopper_punch.htm

If the sound of "integrated graphics" make you shudder, NVIDIA has some good news for you. ]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:15:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple_acknowledges_macbook_pro_graphics_glitch_offers_fix.htm http://apcmag.com//apple_acknowledges_macbook_pro_graphics_glitch_offers_fix.htm

It took them 16 months to admit it, but Apple has finally announced free hardware fixes for all MacBook Pro users that suffer the graphics glitches.]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//adobes_new_cs4__finally_exploits_the_true_power_of_graphics_cards.htm http://apcmag.com//adobes_new_cs4__finally_exploits_the_true_power_of_graphics_cards.htm

Creative Suite 4's use of the parallel processing power available on GPUs able to handle OpenGL means Photoshop will never be the same again.]]> Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:14:47 +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//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//uppermid_performance_at_lowdown_prices.htm http://apcmag.com//uppermid_performance_at_lowdown_prices.htm

Although Nvidia’s 8000 series graphics cards have been dominating the market for some time now, ATI’s 2000 series cards just keep getting better and better.]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:54:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is_the_8800gt_the_big_jump_we_all_expected.htm http://apcmag.com//is_the_8800gt_the_big_jump_we_all_expected.htm

While the G92 does carry some changes over the G80 (previous 8800 cards) it’s not the revolutionary next-gen card we thought it would be.]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:29:51 +1000