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Jon Peddie thinks Larrabee could boost PC gaming market by a third

8 August 2008, 10:36

In the second of his blog posts on Intel’s discrete graphics project, the graphics expert suggests it could benefit the whole market.

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Rock Band and Guitar Hero raking it in, Warner Music not so much

8 August 2008, 10:09

Warner Music isn't happy. It's prepared to block its artists from future iterations of these music titles unless they cough up more money.

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PS2 still going strong, custom-video support available soon

8 August 2008, 09:26

A new software application will allow PS2 users to stream video content from the likes of You Tube.

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CHIEFTEC adds three additions to its HTPC-orientated Hi-Fi Series

7 August 2008, 16:18

CHIEFTEC has expanded its HTPC range with the launch of three Hi-Fi Series chassis. These ought to blend right in with your AV equipment.

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Palit launches overclocked Radeon HD 4850 Sonic! edition

7 August 2008, 15:11

Customised Radeon HD 4850 graphics cards continue to pop up, and the latest from Palit offers a custom cooler and pre-overclocked speeds.

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CyberLink's BD Advisor tests your PC for Blu-ray readiness

7 August 2008, 14:17

CyberLink has announced an updated version of BD Advisor, a self-diagnostic tool that identifies if your system is able to play Blu-ray content.

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Windows XP SP3 includes Black Hole Router detection

7 August 2008, 13:10

Black Hole routers, a relatively new phenomenon that is about as easy to fix as explaining string theory to a five year old, is sorted by the XP SP3 update.

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Target Components becomes exclusive UK distie for Biostar motherboards

7 August 2008, 13:00

Upwardly mobile Yorshire distributor adds Biostar to its growing portfolio.

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Godfather II gameplay features emerge

7 August 2008, 12:45

The Godfather franchise is taking a new direction for its second outing on console. Check out the first details

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Survey says: millions of Brits baffled by gadgets

7 August 2008, 12:42

A poll of 2,000 Brits has revealed that millions of consumers don't understand gadgets, and many of us will end up throwing them across the room.

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PC version of GTA IV to support Xbox Live?

7 August 2008, 11:55

Microsoft's Games for Windows brand looks set to receive a huge boost from Rockstar's PC launch of Grand Theft Auto IV.

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OCZ goes beyond Vista's memory demands, launches 8GB and 16GB upgrade kits

7 August 2008, 11:09

Microsoft's 64-bit edition of Windows Vista has shed the previous 2GB memory limitation, so how about an 8GB or 16GB upgrade kit?

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How much money has Microsoft made from the XBLA?

7 August 2008, 10:38

Shed loads, that's how much! Microsoft reveals its XBLA earnings since the service launch.

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VIP takes on GeIL DDR3 memory range

7 August 2008, 10:31

Warrington based distie moves towards DDR3 with announcement of GeIL range of value and performance memory.

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Thermaltake video preview teases Spedo chassis

7 August 2008, 10:10

Thermaltake has launched a video preview of its impressive-looking Spedo, a chassis which is said to take its design cues from an automobile engine bay.

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New MGS deal secures Havok for Xbox 360 and PC titles

7 August 2008, 09:29

Microsoft and its partners will continue to produce quality titles thanks at a new agreement signed with Havok.

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Xbox 360 updated in preparation for new features

7 August 2008, 08:47

Don't get too excited folks, the new Xbox live update is merely laying the foundations for the big one!

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Microsoft unveils SQL Server 2008

6 August 2008, 18:13

Corporate VP Ted Kummert announces the release of the latest version of its SQL Server software.

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Confirmed: Rockstar's GTA IV coming to PCs on November 18th

6 August 2008, 16:58

The rumours were all true, Rockstar's critically-acclaimed Grand Theft Auto IV will be released on PCs this coming November.

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BFG offers rebate to European NVIDIA GeForce GTX 200 series customers

6 August 2008, 16:01

European early-adopters of GeForce GTX 280 and GeForce GTX 260 graphics cards can now take advantage of a cash-back incentive thanks to BFG.

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HEXUS.pipelines :: That's no moon...

6 August 2008, 13:21

It's huge, it's massive it's a... oh, wait, what the hell is it?

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Batman fan builds Tumbler replica with no help from Wayne Enterprises

6 August 2008, 13:21

If you think the car-makeovers on Pimp my Ride are good, wait 'till you see Bob Dullam's homemade Tumbler.

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QNAP launches enterprise TS-509 Pro Turbo NAS

6 August 2008, 12:29

QNAP has today announced its five-bay TS-509 Pro Turbo NAS, an all-in-one NAS server for SMB and enterprise users.

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Yahoo! board not out of the woods yet

6 August 2008, 11:54

A “tabulation error” means half the board received far fewer votes for their re-election than first thought.

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Sapphire launches revised Radeon HD 4850

6 August 2008, 11:35

Sapphire has today added another Radeon HD 4850 model to its range, featuring a revised PCB layout a new dual slot cooler.

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Goodbye Freeloader, hello Wii hack and region-free gaming

6 August 2008, 11:32

A new hack that will unlock the Wii for region-free gaming and channels is almost ready for release.

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First GTA Chinatown Wars features revealed

6 August 2008, 10:51

The first details on Rockstar's crime epic have leaked onto the net, confirming a few of the features, including co-op multiplayer

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AMD launches 790GX gaming chipset

6 August 2008, 10:28

AMD has officially launched its 790GX gaming chipset, offering the world’s fastest motherboard graphics processor and improved Phenom performance.

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Intel makes further move into flash market

6 August 2008, 09:30

Hynix Semiconductor and partly Intel owned Numonyx announce cooperation on NAND flash memory development.

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PES 2009 kicks off this Autumn

6 August 2008, 09:26

Konami believe that Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 is set to become the most realistic version of the sport to date.

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Sony buys out Bertelsmann to get all of Sony BMG

5 August 2008, 17:02

Unperturbed by the challenges currently faced by the music industry, Sony has doubled its 50% stake.

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Sonos revamps its multi-room music system

5 August 2008, 16:07

Sonos fans have waited a long time, but the new-and-improved ZonePlayer 120 and ZonePlayer 90 upgrades are now available.

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Very PC MD responds to Dragon’s Den mauling

5 August 2008, 14:27

Boss of eco-PC company gives his side of the story after apparent savaging on national TV.

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