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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 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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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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Acer Aspire M3200

Despite the quad-core processor and 4GB RAM, the M3200 is still a budget PC. If you're a bit strapped for cash and looking for a general purpose desktop, this might be the one for you.

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Intel's Core 2 Duo lives up to hype

Intel's new desktop processor has received glowing reports from independent reviewers.

When Intel calls, Skype listens

The latest version of Skype's Internet-calling software can host up to 10 users on a conference call, but only if your PC has a dual-core processor from Intel, Skype and Intel announced Wednesday.

Next Photoshop will get 64-bit boost – on Windows only

Adobe's forthcoming Photoshop CS4 will take the 64-bit plunge, improving performance and support for big files. But Mac users will have to wait until the CS4 successor.

Microsoft to refine Vista's PC-rating tool

Microsoft is retooling a PC-rating feature in Windows Vista following criticism from hardware makers and others, a situation that suggests the next-generation operating system may not yet be ready for mass consumption.

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DIY: Notebook buying

We cover every aspect you need to consider in making a notebook purchase in our extensive guide.

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Apple Mac OS X on x86: a first test

Steve Jobs might not approve, but Apple's latest operating system can be installed on any x86 hardware. How well does it function? Read our preliminary labs test to find out.

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.

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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PC-Scope Diagnostic Self-Booting Software 2.8

Diagnose your computer's hardware and operating system.

CPU Speed Professional 3.0.2.1

Measures the real speed of your central processor.

Hot CPU Tester Pro 4.4

Test your CPU for bugs, errors, and defects.

PCMark04 1.2

Benchmark your PC, compare your results, and analyze how to improve your PC's performance.

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