One question when building or upgrading a gaming system is of which CPU to choose - does it matter if I have a quad core from Intel, or a quad module from AMD? Perhaps something simpler will do the trick, and I can spend the difference on the GPU. What if you are running a multi-GPU setup, does the CPU have a bigger effect? This was the question I set out to help answer.
Sandy Bridge Buyer’s Guide
Almost a half-year after the launch of the second-generation Core processors, Intel’s newest CPUs remain dominant in the mid- to high-end desktop computing markets. Since the January release of...
90 by Zach Throckmorton on 6/17/2011
Small Form Factor Buyers’ Guide
Last month our builder’s guide focused on nettops: low power, less capable, physically diminutive desktop computer systems. We included a non-nettop CPU (Intel Core i3) system as a substantially...
71 by Zach Throckmorton on 5/25/2011
Nettop and Mini-ITX Buyer’s Guide
Most of our Buyer's Guides focus on full desktop builds, but what about something a little smaller? Perhaps you're looking for an inexpensive yet sufficiently powerful system to function...
101 by Zach Throckmorton on 4/22/2011
Futuremark Announces PCMark 7 for Windows 7
When 3DMark11 launched earlier this year, it seemed like the time was right for an update to PCMark Vantage as well. While we don't have an exact release date...
15 by Jarred Walton on 3/21/2011
Budget System Builder’s Guide February 2011
With the recent launch of Sandy Bridge, we had hoped to put together some Buyers' Guides covering the changes in the market. Unfortunately, with the recall/bug of the 6-series...
58 by Zach Throckmorton on 2/14/2011
Holiday Smartphone Buyer's Guide
Since there are so many smartphones on the market, we figured that the holiday season was a great time to write our first smartphone buyer's guide. And so we...
49 by Vivek Gowri on 12/4/2010
Holiday 2010 System Builder's Guide
We haven't updated our various system buyers' guides for a while, and what better time to rectify that oversight than the holiday shopping season? We're going to take a...
112 by AnandTech Staff, edited by Jarred Walton on 11/19/2010
Holiday Buyer's Guide: Notebooks
Yes folks, it's that time again: time to open your wallets and let a ravenous technology industry take its cut so you can have the shiniest, latest gadgets on...
50 by Dustin Sklavos on 11/15/2010
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About SDRAM (Memory): But Were Afraid to Ask
It started off as a simple enough memory review, but somewhere along the way we decided to dramatically expand the scope of our discussion and avoid the monotony...
45 by Rajinder Gill on 8/15/2010
Laptop Buyer's Guide: 14-inch and Smaller
In the second half of our Mobile Buyer's Guide, we focus on portable machines with screens smaller than 14". The market as a whole is getting a thorough overhaul...
78 by Vivek Gowri on 7/19/2010
Mobile Buyers' Guide: 14" and Larger Notebooks and DTRs
The back-to-school season is coming and refreshed product lines are already starting to appear on store shelves. Intel's dual-core Arrandale processors continue to dominate in terms of raw performance...
64 by Dustin Sklavos on 6/30/2010
System Buyer’s Guide: $1700 Performance Midrange
Many things have changed in the nine months since our last midrange system guide hit the press, some for the worse—a moment of silence, please, for the passing of...
101 by Mike Jones and Jarred Walton on 5/12/2010
Welcome to the 2010 AnandTech Beta
That old design lasted us a long time, didn't it? :) Welcome to the 2010 AnandTech Beta. We've done a lot of updating behind the scenes as...
277 by Anand Lal Shimpi on 3/29/2010
System Buyers' Guide: PCs for Under $1000
Old system got you down in the dumps and you're tired of sinking more money into a black pit of despair? It's time to start fresh, and we've got...
87 by Sean Hollister on 2/12/2010
Mobile Buyers' Guide, December 2009
Looking for a laptop, netbook, or even a notebook this holiday season? We've put together our thoughts on the various price segments and have selected a few laptops worthy...
50 by Jarred Walton on 12/6/2009
System Buyers' Guide: $700 to $1700
We have some changes in our AMD recommendations as the Phenom II platform has matured. On the Intel side are a few small refinements while we wait for the...
72 by Wesley Fink on 7/27/2009
System Buyers Guide: PCs under $825
Entry, Budget, or HTPC - $825 can buy a lot more PC these days. It can even buy a decent gaming rig.
66 by Wesley Fink on 5/14/2009
Phenom II Buyers Guide: 955BE Edition
The new 3.2GHz 955BE is generating excitement for all PC buyers. We detail the latest Phenom II systems built for budget, best value, and top performance.
61 by Wesley Fink on 4/24/2009
Deal of the Weekend - AMD Phenom II X4 940, Kingston DDR3, and more stuff...
A short story for those looking to shop this weekend for a new processor, video card, or memory.
18 by Gary Key on 4/18/2009
System Buyers Guide: $800 to $1800
We assemble four systems geared for value and performance using AMD Phenom II, Intel Core 2, and Core i7 processors. The $800 to $1800 price range covers a lot...
74 by Wesley Fink on 4/7/2009