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AMD Athlon II X4 640

Much attention has been paid of late to AMD's new 6-core desktop CPU, the Phenom II X6 1090T. While its performance is certainly impressive, its price—over $300 at time of publication—can be off-putting to many system builders. For those whose wallets run a bit leaner these days, AMD has brought us the Athlon II X4 640. This quad-core CPU promises good performance at a low price. Let's take a closer look, and see how it stacks up.

The PC Industry is a Vampire Living off Apple Blood

As we speak Steve Jobs is being attacked by vampires set on sucking him dry. In fact the whole PC industry have their fangs bared and have been living off Apple blood for some time now. How can this be and why haven't we recognized it yet? Read our editorial to find out.

AMD Athlon II 440 x3 3.0GHz

Looking to build a new computer(or upgrade an existing one), but don't want to break the bank? Check out AMD's Athlon II 440 x3. It's a 3.0GHz triple-core that wont break the bank. And at $89, it's highly notable.

Jetway HI06 Hummer H55 Chipset Motherboard

Do you want the power of a new Intel i7/i5 platform without the cost of an x58 motherboard? We take a look at the Intel H55 chipset in the Jetway H106 Hummer motherboard to see if this budget platform delivers the punch you want without the impact on your wallet. Can Jetway and Intel pack the features and performance you desire at a price point that leaves you with a smile? Read our review to find out.

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T

AMD has a new flagship processor labeled the Phenom II X6 1090T. The 1090T is the most powerful and vestal ever from AMD. The new Phenom ™ II X6 1090T processor runs at 3.2GHz natively across all six cores, but when the processor detects that three or more cores are idle, the processor auto boost the three cores to automatically to 3.6GHz.

Patriot Viper II DDR3 1600mhz Triple Channel Kit

A fact that many computer users overlook is that the ram in their system plays a critical role in both the stability and performance. It is important not only to have enough ram but also that your ram is good quality and fast. Join us as we test the speed and performance of the Patriot Viper's DDR3 1600 ram kit.