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ATI Radeon HD 5870 Architecture Analysis

ATI Radeon HD 5870 Architecture Analysis [41]
Graphics | 30th Sep 2009

Cypress, the GPU behind the Radeon HD 5870, is the world's first DirectX 11 compliant graphics processor and it's also the world's fastest single GPU graphics card. We go in depth to examine the architecture behind Cypress and draw comparisons to generations passed.

The Ten Best Gaming Moves... Ever!

The Ten Best Gaming Moves... Ever! [73]
Gaming | 30th Sep 2009

We’ve all seen the countdowns of the finest characters, weapons and foes in gaming, but what about the killer moves that make you wince at your screen? Phil Hartup picks out the gaming world’s ten most breathtaking moves, from killer punches to veritable superpowers.

Remembering the Sega Dreamcast

Remembering the Sega Dreamcast [69]
Retro | 29th Sep 2009

This month marks ten years since the Dreamcast was first released in Europe, so we look back at the technology behind Sega's last console and some of the best games for it too. This is way more than an excuse to play old games, honest!

What's the best 120mm case fan?

What's the best 120mm case fan? [66]
Cooling | 28th Sep 2009

We've collected 22 120mm fans and put them through rigorous noise and airflow tests to see which is the best. Read on to see how to keep your hardware cool while keeping the noise your PC makes to a minimum.

Alpha Protocol Preview

Alpha Protocol Preview [22]
PC | 27th Sep 2009

We take a look at Alpha Protocol, the new espionage RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Chris Avellone. Are the comparisons to Deus Ex deserved, or is this naught but a consolified action RPG for the masses?

Ship Simulator Extremes Interview

Ship Simulator Extremes Interview [32]
PC | 26th Sep 2009

We sit down with Frank Dolmans, one of the designers for Ship Simulator Extremes. We ask him about the challenges of building a realistic weather generator and how the sim genre is holding up lately. Also, a picture of Harry - just because we can.

Inside the £1,000 Asus Mars

Inside the £1,000 Asus Mars [31]
Graphics | 25th Sep 2009

We simply couldn't resist! Sorry, Asus, but your super-expensive Mars card was just too tempting not to take apart. After digging out the right screwdrivers, we pull apart this thousand pound card AND manage to put it back together again!

IDF Day 3 - 32nm Westmere Performance

IDF Day 3 - 32nm Westmere Performance [13]
CPUs | 25th Sep 2009

Intel gave us a sneak peek at its upcoming 32nm Westmere CPUs for desktops and laptops. Clarkdale and Arrandale will arrive later this year and are the first processors to integrate the GPU onto the CPU package.

IDF Day 2 - Mobility Keynote

IDF Day 2 - Mobility Keynote [4]
Laptops | 24th Sep 2009

Dadi Perlmutter took to the stage for Intel's Mobility keynote, where he unveiled three new Core i7 Mobile quad-core processors and an interesting new connectivity standard.

Championship Manager 2010 Review

Championship Manager 2010 Review [12]
PC | 24th Sep 2009

Beautiful Game Studios has made a lot of noise about completely overhauling it's football management franchise this year and bit-tech is here to decide whether the refreshed Champ Man 2010 is sitting top of the table or stuck in a relegation battle.

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