http://www.tomshardware.co.uk en 10 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:24:49 +0100 http://m.bestofmedia.com/i/bestofmicro/design/groupe/logo_toms_uk.jpg http://www.tomshardware.co.uk http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/gaming-graphics-card-review,review-32374.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/gaming-graphics-card-review,review-32374.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:40:00 CET This month's big news is AMD's Radeon HD 7950, a £350 model that matches pace with Nvidia's GeForce GTX 580. We'll give you the skinny on this latest 7900-series introduction, models that are becoming harder to find, and a couple of upcoming models, too.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/picturestory/37-lga-2011-heatsink-core-i7-3000.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/picturestory/37-lga-2011-heatsink-core-i7-3000.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:40:01 CET Do LGA 2011-based processors really need to be matched up to closed-loop liquid coolers? Not at all. We collected 14 different high-end heat sink kits able to do the job with air. Keep an eye out for our upcoming performance write-up, too!]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/amd-financial-analyst-day-trinity-kaveri-kabini,review-32372.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/amd-financial-analyst-day-trinity-kaveri-kabini,review-32372.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:10:01 CET We've been waiting on AMD's Financial Analyst Day for more information on how the company plans to approach new and current businesses moving forward. Ahead of the big event, AMD pre-briefed us on the news. ]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/opencl-simhd-vreveal,review-32371.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/opencl-simhd-vreveal,review-32371.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:10:00 CET We've been bugging AMD for years now, literally: show us what GPU-accelerated software can do. Finally, the company is ready to put us in touch with ISVs in nine different segments to demonstrate how its hardware can benefit optimized applications.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/radeon-hd-7950-overclock-crossfire-benchmark,review-32369.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/radeon-hd-7950-overclock-crossfire-benchmark,review-32369.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:10:01 CET Is the Radeon HD 7970's £450 asking price too high? AMD now has a less expensive derivative based on the same GCN architecture. At its default clock rates, it's fast enough to outrun Nvidia's GeForce GTX 580 in many benchmarks. And it overclocks like mad.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/gaming-fx-pentium-apu-benchmark,review-32368.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/gaming-fx-pentium-apu-benchmark,review-32368.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:50:00 CET We really like to hunt down great values in the processor space. Since our last round-up of affordable CPUs, AMD released its Llano-based APUs and Bulldozer-based FX family. Also, Intel introduced a handful of Sandy Bridge-based Pentium chips.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/windows-7-hotfix-bulldozer-performance,review-32365.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/windows-7-hotfix-bulldozer-performance,review-32365.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:10:00 CET Introducing a new processor architecture takes a colossal effort. AMD's modular Bulldozer design ran into its share of resistance at launch. Can a handful of software updates turn the company's flagship FX-8150 into the powerhouse AMD promised?]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/radeon-hd-6990m-geforce-gtx-580m-deception,review-32363.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/radeon-hd-6990m-geforce-gtx-580m-deception,review-32363.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:10:00 CET We’ve been more than outspoken about the naming AMD and Nvidia use for their mobile GPUs. Are they really trying to mislead buyers, though? We briefly examine their methodology and frame that against the limitations of high-end mobile computing.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/geforce-gtx-560-benchmark-review,review-32362.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/geforce-gtx-560-benchmark-review,review-32362.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:10:00 CET We were foiled in our quest to find the best vendor-provided GPU cooler for Nvidia's GeForce GTX 560. But out of the ashes sprung a round-up of cards armed with those very same solutions. Which of these five GF114-based boards is right for you?]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/medfield-krait-smartphone-mobile-soc,review-32361.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/medfield-krait-smartphone-mobile-soc,review-32361.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:50:00 CET We know Intel hasn't shipped any phones, while Qualcomm had over $4 billion in revenue last quarter. But when you're done reading, you'll agree with us. To do this, we'll perform a magic trick with all three acts, The Pledge, The Turn, and The Prestige.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,review-32359.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,review-32359.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:10:00 CET This month, we talk about new Llano-based APUs with unlocked core and graphics clock multipliers, Intel's upcoming Atom CPU refresh, and a few notable price adjustments. Then, we bid farewell to a few favorite processors that are quickly disappearing.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/x79-ud3-p9x79-pro-dx79si-benchmark,review-32357.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/x79-ud3-p9x79-pro-dx79si-benchmark,review-32357.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:10:00 CET With 40 lanes of PCIe 3.0 connectivity to host all of our high-bandwidth devices, LGA 2011 certainly qualifies as a premium processor interface. Today we examine seven X79-based motherboards that offer high-end features at a more palatable price.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/power-supply-protection-calculate-consumption,review-32356.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/power-supply-protection-calculate-consumption,review-32356.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:10:00 CET In this final excerpt from Scott Mueller's Upgrading And Repairing PCs, 20th Edition, we examine a number of power supply usage factors including power consumption calculations, power savings, power protection systems, and troubleshooting.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/picturestory/32-Radeon-GeForce-video-card-graphics-budget.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/picturestory/32-Radeon-GeForce-video-card-graphics-budget.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:10:02 CET A few months ago, we published a list of the fastest, most powerful graphics cards from their respective generations. This time around we honor the sub-$200 boards that brought great gaming performance to the folks on limited budgets.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/gaming-graphics-card-review,review-32352.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/gaming-graphics-card-review,review-32352.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:10:00 CET The new year promises availability of AMD's new Radeon HD 7970 3 GB. Also, we see a spate of surprise price shifts that change some of our most consistent recommendations. We're also getting more information about what will happen in the coming months.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/eurocom-racer-core-i7-2960xm-radeon-hd-6990m,review-32351.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/eurocom-racer-core-i7-2960xm-radeon-hd-6990m,review-32351.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:10:00 CET Sporting awesome gaming performance and low power draw, the only thing missing from our previous Radeon HD 6990M benchmarks was an efficient, portable package. Eurocom addresses that with its mid-sized Racer. But can the smaller notebook keep pace?]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/quad-channel-ddr3-memory-review,review-32347.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/quad-channel-ddr3-memory-review,review-32347.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:10:00 CET You just bought the fastest (and most expensive) desktop platform on the planet. Which company's memory will you use to populate Intel's quad-channel controller? We tested four purportedly high-end kits in order to find out which set is the best.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/bulldozer-efficiency-overclock-undervolt,review-32346.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/bulldozer-efficiency-overclock-undervolt,review-32346.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:10:00 CET AMD’s FX processor line-up was supposedly designed with efficiency in mind, according to AMD. We're putting this claim to the test, assessing the Bulldozer architecture at a number of different clock rates and comparing the results to Intel's CPUs.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/radeon-hd-7970-benchmark-tahiti-gcn,review-32344.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/radeon-hd-7970-benchmark-tahiti-gcn,review-32344.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:10:00 CET A sample of AMD's next-generation Radeon HD 7970 landed in our lab just before Santa. Don't cross your fingers for one of these in your stocking, though. It's not available yet. Is it fast, though? Our benchmarks suggest yes, but more testing remains!]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/power-supply-specifications-atx-reference,review-32338.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/power-supply-specifications-atx-reference,review-32338.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:10:01 CET Today's article contains everything you've ever wanted to know about PC power supply specifications. Form factor dimensions, cable end pinouts, voltage/amp/watt specifications, and even compatibility issues are covered in this comprehensive reference!]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/core-i7-3930k-3820-test-benchmark,review-32336.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/core-i7-3930k-3820-test-benchmark,review-32336.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:10:01 CET Core i7-3960X is undeniably fast. But at more than £800, it’s hardly an option for most enthusiasts. We got our hands on the Core i7-3930K and Core i7-3820 to gauge their overclocked performance and determine if they’re able to best the flagship part.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/fastest-graphics-card-radeon-geforce,review-32335.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/fastest-graphics-card-radeon-geforce,review-32335.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:10:01 CET Seasons greetings are accompanied by information about the new GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 Core, a list of products that are suffering availability, seasonal price increases, and some rumors regarding the next-gen Radeon HD 7000 and GeForce 600 families.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/p9x79-deluxe-g1-assassin2-x79-ud5-extreme9,review-32334.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/p9x79-deluxe-g1-assassin2-x79-ud5-extreme9,review-32334.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:10:01 CET Our flagship motherboard comparison announcement was answered with an interesting selection of models, along with a bunch of “not ready yet” responses. Today we examine a few samples from companies bold enough to step up to the plate during launch week.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/star-wars-gaming-tests-review,review-32333.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/star-wars-gaming-tests-review,review-32333.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:10:01 CET Rarely are MMOs anticipated as hotly as Star Wars: The Old Republic. We take a close look at the offspring of legendary developer Bioware and the larger-than-life Star Wars franchise, then tell you what kind of hardware it needs for smooth performance.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/h2o-h80-h100-benchmark-overclocking,review-32332.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/h2o-h80-h100-benchmark-overclocking,review-32332.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:10:00 CET Offering a taste of liquid-cooled performance without the maintenance hassle, sealed-liquid systems are the logical choice for many high-end builds. We compare four options to an air-cooled standard to see if any of them stand out above the others.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/picturestory/29-gold-silver-cpu-recover.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/picturestory/29-gold-silver-cpu-recover.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:20:00 CET Processors are responsible for operating on all of your precious data. But did you know that they also are made up, in part, of precious metals? We're going to show you how to recover the gold and silver hidden away inside your old CPUs.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/geforce-gtx-560-ti-448-core-benchmark,review-32329.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/geforce-gtx-560-ti-448-core-benchmark,review-32329.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:10:00 CET Ready for a limited edition graphics card? The GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 Core just landed. Learn how it differs from the GeForce GTX 560 Ti, why its life will be be short, if it's a decent performer, and what we can do with this thing overclocked.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/gaming-cpu-overclocking,review-32328.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/gaming-cpu-overclocking,review-32328.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:10:00 CET November was a busy month in the CPU world, with the introduction of Intel's LGA 2011 platform and the Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition CPU. The Core i7-3930K and Core i7-2700K processors also made it to online retailers, in addition to AMD's FX-4100.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/anti-aliasing-performance,review-32323.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/anti-aliasing-performance,review-32323.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:10:00 CET Earlier this year, we took a detailed look at different anti-aliasing technologies in Part 1 of this series. In Part 2, we test all of those modes in order to get an accurate picture of the performance hit we can expect when it comes to using each one.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/fulmo-gt-thor-v2-vh6000bws,review-32322.html#xtor=RSS-1421 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/fulmo-gt-thor-v2-vh6000bws,review-32322.html#xtor=RSS-1421 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:10:00 CET Extra space for cooling, controllers, and add-in cards makes XL-ATX the preferred solution for extreme system builders. Today, we follow up our picture story by testing four 10-slot cases that support XL-ATX and four-way SLI (with room to spare).]]>