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<title><![CDATA[EVGA GeForce GTX 260 FTW Edition Graphics Card Review]]></title>
<link>http://www.futuremark.com/news/54069_evga_geforce_gtx_260_ftw_edition_graphics_card_review/</link>
<description><![CDATA[TheTechLounge has just reviewed the 
EVGA GeForce GTX 260 FTW Edition graphics card, which sports very impressive factory overclocked specifications. 
Here’s what they had to say: 
“The GTX 260 is exceptionally powerful, quiet, even power-miserly. It too has dropped in price--you can find them for around $200 (!) with a rebate, anyway--although EVGA's FTW is... more.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 08 07:17:24 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[680W-900W Power Supply Review Roundup - Antec, BFG & Topower]]></title>
<link>http://www.futuremark.com/news/54068_680w-900w_power_supply_review_roundup_-_antec_bfg_topower/</link>
<description><![CDATA[OCIA, 
Overclockers Online, SysOpt, and TechwareLabs have reviewed 680W to 900W power supplies from Antec, BFG, and Topower.
Let’s see what they had to say:
OverClock Intelligence Agency (OCIA): 
BFG Tech LS-680 Power Supply: 
“Performance on the LS 680W was also top notch for a budget power supply, leaving very little to be desired.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 08 07:12:51 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ASUS GeForce GTX 280 TOP Graphics Card Review]]></title>
<link>http://www.futuremark.com/news/54067_asus_geforce_gtx_280_top_graphics_card_review/</link>
<description><![CDATA[TweakTown has posted a review of the ASUS GeForce GTX 280 TOP graphics card. 
Let’s see what they had to say: 
 “Performance is ultimately what this range of cards is about, though, and ASUS has managed to execute this perfectly. The card really manages to scream along and helps give the GTX 280 even more performance, making it overtake the 9800 GX2 for the most part in times where it used to just sit behind it.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 08 06:46:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[AMD Phenom X4 9750 Quad-Core Processor Review]]></title>
<link>http://www.futuremark.com/news/54066_amd_phenom_x4_9750_quad-core_processor_review/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Hardware Canucks has posted a very thorough and humorous review of the AMD AMD Phenom X4 9750 quad-core processor. 
Here’s what they had to say: 
“All in all, it seems like AMD does have a fighting chance in the quad core arena but they will have to move fast to make up for lost ground. The Phenom X4 9750 seems to be a good second step after the lackluster B2 chips but it is far from a solid performer and is still seriously lacking in several other key areas.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 08 06:37:55 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) Bus Examined]]></title>
<link>http://www.futuremark.com/news/54065_intel_quickpath_interconnect_qpi_bus_examined/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Hardware Secrets has posted an interested article entitled 
“Everything You Need to Know About The QuickPath Interconnect (QPI)”, which is a good read for those interested in knowing more about the external bus that will be used by Intel’s next-generation Core i7 processors. 
Here’s an excerpt: 
 “So compared to the front side bus QuickPath Interconnect transmits fewer bits per clock cycle but works at a far higher clock rate.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 08 06:29:26 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Overclocked Radeon HD 4850 Review Roundup - Palit & Sapphire ]]></title>
<link>http://www.futuremark.com/news/54023_overclocked_radeon_hd_4850_review_roundup_-_palit_sapphire_/</link>
<description><![CDATA[ThinkComputers and 
TweakTown has reviewed two factory overclocked Radeon HD 4850 512MB graphics cards from 
Palit and Sapphire.
Let’s see what they had to say: 
ThinkComputers: Sapphire Radeon HD 4850 Toxic 512MB Video Card Review: 
 “Besides the impressive performance, the Toxic HD 4850 has a lot going for it, with GPU and memory well overclocked.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 08 07:32:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Western Digital VelociRaptor 300GB 10,000RPM Review]]></title>
<link>http://www.futuremark.com/news/54022_western_digital_velociraptor_300gb_10000rpm_review/</link>
<description><![CDATA[TweakTown has just reviewed the Western Digital VelociRaptor 300GB 10K hard drive, and has also tested it in RAID 0 configuration. 
Here’s what they had to say: 
 “Until Western Digital released the VelociRaptor, 2008 was on track to be a year dominated by Solid-State Drive headlines. Western Digital has quickly put a stop to that and released a major roadblock for the adoption of SSDs for enthusiasts.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 08 07:22:48 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[OCZ Alchemy Series Elixir Keyboard Reviews]]></title>
<link>http://www.futuremark.com/news/54021_ocz_alchemy_series_elixir_keyboard_reviews/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Unveiled early last month, 
Hardware Secrets and Virtual-Hideout have reviewed the OCZ Elixir keyboard, which is part of the Alchemy Series product line.
Let’s see what they had to say:
Hardware Secrets: OCZ Elixir Gaming Keyboard Review: 
 “Bad pun alert: we had some chemistry going between the Elixir and our playing experience. The keys were easily programmed to our liking and soon we faced some intense Team Fortress 2 multiplayer action.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 08 06:44:17 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[OCZ & Patriot PC3-16000 2GB Memory Kit Reviews]]></title>
<link>http://www.futuremark.com/news/54020_ocz_patriot_pc3-16000_2gb_memory_kit_reviews/</link>
<description><![CDATA[MadShrimps and Virtual-Hideout have reviewed 2GB PC3-16000&#8207; memory kits from OCZ and Patriot.
Here’s what they had to say:
MadShrimps: OCZ DDR3 PC3-16000 Flex II Water Cooled Memory Review: 
“Back to our memory now. Actually, the memory itself was a dream to work with. After we solved the multiplier glitch with the motherboard, the memory moved to 2Ghz without complaining. It actually felt like it was barely stretching its legs.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 08 06:17:58 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Gigabyte EP45-DS3R & EP45-Extreme Motherboard Reviews]]></title>
<link>http://www.futuremark.com/news/54019_gigabyte_ep45-ds3r_ep45-extreme_motherboard_reviews/</link>
<description><![CDATA[HardwareLogic and 
PC Perspective have posted reviews of the Gigabyte EP45-DS3R and EP45-Extreme, both of which are based on the new mid-range Intel P45 Express chipset. 
So without further ado, let’s see what they had to say: 
HardwareLogic: 
Gigabyte EP45-Extreme Motherboard Review: 
“The EP45-Extreme is filled with so many features and options that it should keep any overclocker entertained for a long time.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 08 05:43:27 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 20 3DMark Vantage Movers & Shakers]]></title>
<link>http://www.futuremark.com/news/54012_top_20_3dmark_vantage_movers_shakers/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Breaking out the spotlight tonight, we continue our weekly look at the top 3DMark Vantage scores submitted to the online result browser (ORB). Things were pretty quiet this past week, but we do have six new entries to share with everyone...including a new 1st overall in the High Preset category! Who took the crown? Read on to find out:
New to the 3DMark Vantage - Entry Preset Top 20:
17. E23389 FSB/GPU OC
New to the 3DMark Vantage - Performance Preset Top 20:
7.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 08 06:41:28 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Lian Li Launches New MAXIMA Force Power Supply Series]]></title>
<link>http://www.futuremark.com/news/54011_lian_li_launches_new_maxima_force_power_supply_series/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Lian Li has just launched the new 
MAXIMA Force power supply series. 
Here’s what they had to say: 
 “Lian Li Industrial Co. Ltd has launched the MAXIMA Force series of Power supply units (PSU). The MAXIMA Force offers exceptional power regulation and safety features with 80 Plus certification showing Lian Li’s commitment to quality, while exemplifying Lian Li’s attention to detail through craftsmanship.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 08 07:35:53 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Foxconn GeForce 9500 GT Graphics Card Review]]></title>
<link>http://www.futuremark.com/news/54010_foxconn_geforce_9500_gt_graphics_card_review/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Benchmark Reviews has just tested the 
Foxconn GeForce 9500 GT Standard OC Edition 256MB DDR3 graphics card. 
Here’s what they had to say:
 “In conclusion, I feel that the Foxconn GeForce 9500 GT offers HTPC and multimedia builders a quality graphics card for home theater and video applications when gaming is not a priority.  For most graphics cards functionality is measured with video games performance alone.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 08 07:32:35 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[OCZ SOE Urban Elite Edition DDR3-1600 2GB Memory Kit Review]]></title>
<link>http://www.futuremark.com/news/54009_ocz_soe_urban_elite_edition_ddr3-1600_2gb_memory_kit_review/</link>
<description><![CDATA[ThinkComputers have posted a review of the OCZ Special Ops Urban Elite Edition DDR3-1600 2GB memory kit, which sports a unique camouflage heatspreader design. 
Let’s see what they had to say:
“With their SOE series, OCZ has made it easy for gamers to choose a stable high performance memory that will perform well in their rig, just choose the camouflaged memory. Most enthusiasts will find that too simple, but I think that it is a great idea.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 08 07:08:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[OCZ Introduces Dominatrix Laser Gaming Mouse]]></title>
<link>http://www.futuremark.com/news/54008_ocz_introduces_dominatrix_laser_gaming_mouse/</link>
<description><![CDATA[OCZ Technology has just introduced the new 
Dominatrix laser gaming mouse. 
Here’s what they had to say: 
“OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra high performance and high reliability memory and components, today unveiled the latest addition to its peripherals with the Dominatrix, a top-of-the-line laser mouse for PC gamers.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 08 06:54:56 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Gigabyte & XFX GeForce GTX 280 Reviews]]></title>
<link>http://www.futuremark.com/news/54007_gigabyte_xfx_geforce_gtx_280_reviews/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bjorn3D, 
TweakTown, and XSReviews have reviewed GeForce GTX 280 graphics cards from Gigabyte and XFX. 
Here’s what they had to say: 
Bjorn3D: XFX GTX280 XXX: Fast & Furious: 
 “There is no doubt that NVIDIA's GTX280 GPU is the fastest and most elegant single GPU based graphics solution currently available. The XFX GTX280 XXX is arguably one of, if not the fastest of this breed.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 08 06:29:53 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[650W-900W Power Supply Review Roundup – BFG, Cooler Master, Thermaltake & More]]></title>
<link>http://www.futuremark.com/news/54006_650w-900w_power_supply_review_roundup_bfg_cooler_master_thermaltake_more/</link>
<description><![CDATA[DragonSteelMods, Rbmods, 
TweakTown, and Virtual-Hideout have reviewed 650W to 900W power supplies from  BFG, Cooler Master, Kingwin, and Thermaltake.
Here’s what they had to say: 
DragonSteelMods: Kingwin Mach 1 900Watt Power Supply Review: 
“The Kingwin Mach 1 900Watt Power Supply is not only a well made and good looking PSU it's very stable and silent under the heaviest of loads.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 08 06:13:14 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CPU Cooler Review Roundup – ASUS, Cooler Master, Xigmatek & More]]></title>
<link>http://www.futuremark.com/news/54005_cpu_cooler_review_roundup_asus_cooler_master_xigmatek_more/</link>
<description><![CDATA[BigBruin, bit-tech, BurnOutPC, CPU3D, Digit-Life, and TechwareLabs have reviewed CPU coolers from 
ASUS, Cooler Master, Noctua, OCZ, 
Thermaltake, and Xigmatek. 
Let’s see what they had to say: 
Bigbruin: Thermaltake DuOrb Heatpipe CPU Cooler Review: 
“The Thermaltake DuOrb heatpipe CPU cooler wound up producing fantastic thermal results. Adding this cooler to most systems will bring temperatures down because of the great, innovative design.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 08 05:47:21 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Intel E8600 Core 2 Duo Processor Review]]></title>
<link>http://www.futuremark.com/news/54004_intel_e8600_core_2_duo_processor_review/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Legit Reviews has just tested the Intel Core 2 Duo E8600 dual-core processor, which sports a 3.33Ghz clock speed, 6MB L2 cache, and 1333Mhz front side bus. 
Let’s see what they had to say: 
 “For most consumers the E8600 is just another speed bump in Intel's product line. For a small number of consumers the E8600 represents a means to hitting 4500+MHz consistently. For an even smaller portion of consumers, the E8600 makes the QX9650 and QX9770 obsolete for most benchmarking.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 08 05:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Intel Developer Forum 2008 Coverage - Day 2]]></title>
<link>http://www.futuremark.com/news/53981_intel_developer_forum_2008_coverage_-_day_2/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The coverage coming out of IDF 2008 is surprisingly…slim, but here are some of the articles that I managed to scrounge up for your reading pleasure: 
Anandtech: Intel Developer Forum 2008 - Live! Day 2 Keynote Coverage. 
bit-tech: Intel launches SoC aimed at Consumer Electronics. 
bit-tech: 
Small form factor Penryn chips announced. 
HotHardware: 
IDF Day 2: Eric Kim: "We Love TV". 
HotHardware: IDF Day 2: Renee James: "Developing for the Future of Computing". 
PC Perspective: DAY 2!!]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 08 17:50:24 +0000</pubDate>
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