There are only a select few events in the PC hardware world that get hardcore enthusiasts truly excited. For example, when popular trade shows like Computex, IDF, and CES take place, there is a fair amount of buzz. Also, anytime the major players in graphics release next-generation GPUs, things definitely heat up; or likewise when a hot new game hits. Finally, when either of the processor big guns, Intel or AMD, unleash new CPU micro-architectures on the world, you can almost bet that the community will come alive with enthusiasm. We're sure we've missed a few other momentous occasions as well, but you get the gist. It takes something new and exciting to get a PC Enthusiast's pulse racing.
Thankfully, today is one of those times. Although Intel won't be officially launching their Core i7 processors, formerly codenamed Nehalem, and the X58 Express chipset until sometime later in the month, we've had them in house for a while now and can finally show you all the goods. We've tested every Core i7 speed grade that will be available at launch, along with at trio of X58 Express based motherboards. We've even thrown in some high-resolution multi-GPU SLI and CrossFireX testing for good measure as well. Come on by the site and take a look...
@ HotHardware.com
Monday Web Reviews:
HARDWARE
Intel Core i7 920, 940 und 965 Extreme Edition Webnews Roundup
All about Intel Core i7 Socket LGA 1366 Cooling
Arctic Cooling Silentium T2 Computer Case Review @ Tweaknews.net
Intel Core i7 920 and 965 XE CPU Review @ Madshrimps
Intel Core I7 Review @ OCC
Getting To Know Intel's New Core i7, Video Spotlight @ HotHardware.com
Intel Core i7 CPU & DX58SO X58 Platform @ Benchmark Reviews
Intel Core i7 Nehalem Arrives and FSB Departs
Events
AOCM 2 - Awardfabrik OverClocking Meisterschaft @ Madshrimps
Games
Lost Odyssey and Bad Gaming @ OCModShop
