For years, E3 has been ruled over by the console market, but no more! PC gaming will have their time in the sun thanks to AMD and PC Gamer. As we get closer to the event, we now have a strong list of developers who will be participating in its debut.
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Biostar TA 970 Motherboard – PC
Platform: AMD Socket AM3+ Manufacturer: Biostar USA Release Date: Early 2011 Category: Hardware Reviews Nerd Rating: 7.5 out of 10 Reviewed by Malefico The Biostar TA970 motherboard, part of the AM3+ family of boards, offers a combination of features and value that make it a good choice for the system builder who’s looking for useful gaming… Continue reading Biostar TA 970 Motherboard – PC
AMD FX-4300 Vishera Quad-core Processor Model FD4300WMHKBOX – PC
Developer: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Release Date: October 23, 2012 Features: 3.8GHz, 4.0GHz Turbo clock speed, unlocked for overclocking Two “Piledriver” ALU/FPU modules 2 X 64KB instruction, 4 X 16KB data L1 Cache, 2 X 2MB Shared L2 Cache, 4MB L3 Cache 32nm Manufacturing process 95W TDP Four power-saving modes Nerd Rating: 7 out of… Continue reading AMD FX-4300 Vishera Quad-core Processor Model FD4300WMHKBOX – PC
Build Your Very Own POS (Project Old School)
Platform: PC Skill Level: Intermediate – Requires some fabrication Nerd Rating: 8 out of 10 (Windows Sux) By Malefico For other DIY computer stuff, check out my page here. When I started on the road to build a new review system for NerdBacon.com, I knew I wanted to stick with the design philosophy of the original… Continue reading Build Your Very Own POS (Project Old School)
AMD Kabini APUs Up the Ante For Mainstream Desktops
Platform: PC Developer: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. By Malefico New Possibilities For The Entry-Level Desktop Market I’ve always had a soft spot for AMD products. Although they are still currently getting spanked by Intel with respect to raw power, it’s becoming clear that they are working to change the game as technology and the nature of… Continue reading AMD Kabini APUs Up the Ante For Mainstream Desktops
Kaveri Is In The House
AMD Launches New A-10 APUs Mal’s Computer Corner Developer: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Release Date: January 16, 2014 By Malefico Ever since AMD rolled out the first generation of its Accelerated Processing Units, codenamed Llano for desktops and Brazos for low-power applications, in January 2011 the company has been working toward a perfect union of CPU… Continue reading Kaveri Is In The House
Brain Transplant: How to Remove, Replace (And Maybe Repair) a CPU
Mal’s Computer Corner Platform: PC Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate Nerd Rating: 9 out of 10 (Project is not difficult but can result in stunning success (98%) or abysmal failure (2%)) By Malefico There are a couple of reasons why you might replace a processor. The first, and better reason is that you want to increase… Continue reading Brain Transplant: How to Remove, Replace (And Maybe Repair) a CPU
AMD or Intel: Who is making the best budget CPU?
The CPU is one of the most important components of any computer and a decent one can be expensive. AMD made a good run but ultimately, Intel is the one to go with.