We measured the time each CPU took to compress five high-resolution 48-bit uncompressed TIF images, each one with around 70 MB, to RAR format with the popular WinRAR application. The results below are given in seconds, so the lower the number the better.
On file compression using WinRAR both CPUs achieved the same performance level in both scenarios (on-board video and installing a GeForce 9600 GT).
Today we are testing the Thermaltake WATER2.0 Pro, a sealed liquid cooling system for CPUs with a 120 mm radiator and two 120 mm fans. Let’s see if it can beat the high-end air coolers.
The HE01 is a CPU cooler from SilverStone with two tower heatsinks, six heatpipes, and a 140 mm fan. Check it out!
NZXT Sentry 2 is a fan controller with five temperature sensors and five fan channels, using only one 5 1/4″ bay. Let’s see thether it is a good gadget or not.
Our review of ECS KA3 MVP Extreme, a high-end socket AM2 motherboard based on ATI Radeon Xpress 3200 chipset, which supports CrossFire technology, targeted to the new Athlon 64 CPUs supporting DDR2 memory.
Everything you need to know about AMD’s new “four-core” Quad FX platform.
The Node 304 from Fractal Design is a small form factor (SFF) computer case with an aluminum front panel and supporting regular-sized power supplies. Let’s check it out.