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AMD Phenom X4 9850

From a do-it-yourself perspective, we're mostly unimpressed with AMD's new 2.5GHz Phenom X4 9850 quad-core desktop processor.

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AMD Athlon 64 FX-60

It's as fast as we imagined, but we wish AMD's new dual-core chip played better with other computer parts out of the gate.

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Intel's quad-core chip unleashed

The Core 2 Extreme QX6700 will remain an enthusiast part for a while, but as a glimpse of the future, it's clear that clock speed is out and core counts are in.

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Intel Core i7-965 Extreme Edition

While Core i7 presents a new performance paradigm, the heinously gluttonous Australian prices will need to come down before it's accepted by the mainstream.

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NEC PowerMate MT M5005h

A very capable desktop PC that achieves reasonable results overall but is marred by an outdated CPU.

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AMD updates desktop chip designs

Advanced Micro Devices on Tuesday unveiled desktop chips based on its AM2 socket, setting the stage for future products based on a new architecture.

AMD delays two Phenom quad-core chips

AMD has delayed the launch of two of its Phenom processors. An AMD representative confirmed that the Phenom 9900 and 9600 are being pushed into the second quarter of 2008, after they were originally scheduled to launch this quarter.

AMD's new Puma stalking Intel's Centrino

Advanced Micro Devices is coming out with its own Centrino. The US-based chipmaker is prepping an energy-efficient notebook chip, code-named Griffin, as well as a platform based around Griffin called Puma, (similar to Intel's Centrino) that will likely allow AMD to better compete in the rapidly growing notebook market.

Intel makes performance claims, AMD rebuffs them

As might be expected, Advanced Micro Devices doesn't think much of Intel's performance claims for its upcoming Conroe and Merom products.

AMD enters the 90-nanometer zone

Advanced Micro Devices says it has reached a chip manufacturing milestone that will lead to improvements across its range of processor offerings for PCs and servers.

Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.

Notebook shopping checklist

Processors, memory, hard drives, screens, graphics cards, optical drives, connectivity. What should you be looking out for?

DIY: Desktop buying guide

What you need to know -- from finding the type of PC that fits your lifestyle to catching up on all of the latest trends.

Top 10 FAQs for Notebooks

Buying a laptop can be a daunting experience -- lucky CNET is here to help you through!

Digital-photo-friendly system

I recently entered the world of digital photography after 25 years of shooting film, and I am having a ball. I want to get the full digital experience, but my 8-year-old computer is having trouble keeping up. It has served me well since 1998, but I believe we are approaching mandatory retirement.

My problem is that I don't know how best to configure a new system to provide the maximum benefit as regards my digital photography hobby. In order to work with digital images efficiently, what are the most important parts of a strong configuration for a desktop PC?

Dual-core desktop CPU bout: AMD vs. Intel

AMD and Intel both have dual-core CPUs out on the market, but which chip maker's technology is truly the best?

The best mobile processor is...

Today's notebooks come with a vast range of processors, but will they give you the best performance? Our comprehensive review benchmarks 19 of the latest mobile processors, giving you an insight into the best chips on the market.

Centrino 2: What's in the Intel sequel?

Centrino is dead -- it's official. But don't worry. On 14 July, Intel will launch Centrino 2 -- codenamed 'Montevina' — to stave off competition from AMD, and to cement its place as the world's number one choice for laptops.

CNET Labs' Dream PC

We started with a custom-painted case, then sought out the most powerful PC components we could find to make our desktop dream a reality.

Intel ready to ship dual-core processors

A new era for desktop CPUs has arrived with the introduction of the dual-core processor.

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Creative Labs 3D Blaster Voodoo 2 Driver 3/19/99

Get the new Windows 95/98 driver package for the 3D Blaster Voodoo 2 graphics card.

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Abit KX7-333 / KX7-333R BIOS b6

Update to the latest BIOS for your Abit KX7-333 or KX7-333R motherboard.