Reviewed on November 2, 2008Thanks to an expensive new motherboard requirement, Intel's new Core i7 desktop processors will remain enthusiast and professional-level parts until more affordable complementary hardware comes out later next year. Speed never comes cheap, however, and if you're willing to spend for it now, you'll find yourself in possession of the fastest CPU on the market.TAGS:Intel, Intel Pentium 4, CPU, motherboard, memory stick, dual-core, platform, Intel Pentium, chipset, AMD
Reviewed on January 24, 2011Falcon Northwest's flagship Mach V gaming PC gets a towering case redesign and upgrades to the latest components from Intel and Nvidia. We have a few suggestions to make this system truly live up to its boutique price tag, but overall the Mach V delivers on its promise of luxury PC gaming.TAGS:Maingear, chassis, button, motherboard, chipset, Intel, video card, PC
Reviewed on March 19, 2009Apple's new eight-core Mac Pro demonstrates marked improvements over the older model in high-intensity digital media and multitasking scenarios. We also love the design tweaks that improve on Apple's already industry-leading sensibilities. Any Apple-bound design professional would welcome this new tool in his or her arsenal.TAGS:tray, Apple Macintosh, Apple Computer, digital media, CPU, memory, motherboard, card, NVidia, video card, hard drive, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on July 17, 2007The quad-core Core 2 Extreme QX6850 keeps the desktop CPU performance belt tied firmly around Intel's waist at a price that helps offset the lack of sizable performance gains. New products at the end of the year may outclass this new chip when they arrive, but for now, the QX6850 reigns supreme.TAGS:Intel Core 2 Extreme, quad-core, clock speed, bus, Intel, Intel Core 2 Duo, motherboard, multimedia, AMD, CPU, chipset
November 19, 2004photos There's also room in the humidor and the Darth Vader helmet. Take a gander at some strange and wonderful creations.TAGS:VIA Technologies Inc., photograph, motherboard
March 16, 2007Open Source Systems to expand range of Gemini servers, which package two motherboards into one chassis for cooling efficiency.Photo: Gemini packs in dual motherboardsTAGS:chassis, open source, motherboard, server, design, family, Intel