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Windows 7 to offer DirectX acceleration without a GPU

1 December 2008, 16:11

WARP10, a software rasterizer found in Windows 7, demonstrates the rendering ability of powerful CPUs. But what does it tell us?

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AMD Phenom II listings begin to appear, priced at sub-£200

1 December 2008, 12:33

AMD's 45nm Phenom II processor looks set to be a Core 2 challenger, and early prices have surfaced at a UK-based etailer.

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Virgin Mobile partners with Yahoo! on new mobile portal

1 December 2008, 11:42

Yahoo! mobile-specific search service to be the backbone of Virgin Media’s brand-new mobile hub.

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VAT reductions in effect at hardware etailers, but is the saving enough?

1 December 2008, 10:57

Today's the day that the Chancellor's VAT reduction comes into play, we take a look at core-component pricing.

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The Simpsons offer their take on Apple products

1 December 2008, 10:00

What happens when Steve Mobs decides to open a mApple store in Springfield? Hilarity ensues.

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DSGi Business reassesses a number of roles

28 November 2008, 17:33

Several employees, including executives, at DSGi’s B2B arm are having their roles reassessed in the wake of poor financial results.

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HIS appoints M2M as UK distributor

28 November 2008, 14:27

AMD graphics board partner makes its UK channel move with the appointment of distie M2M.

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Fujitsu Siemens' AMILO GraphicBooster ready to hit the market

28 November 2008, 11:48

Fujitsu Siemens' external notebook graphics solution will be available next month, and it promises up to 470 per cent more power.

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The Fender Precision Bass for Rock Band 2

28 November 2008, 09:18

Fancy yourself as a bit of Mark King? Or perhaps you're more like Flea from the Chilli Peppers? Either way, Mad Catz reckon you're sorted with one of their Fender ...

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Tropics demo showcases DirectX 10.1

27 November 2008, 15:38

If you haven't done so already, check out the new tech demo, released to showcase DX10.1

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Assassin's Creed 2 gets the thumbs-up

27 November 2008, 14:37

Ubisoft has confirmed that a sequel to the popular Assassin's Creed franchise is currently in the making.

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Xbox 360 Jasper revision spotted in the wild

27 November 2008, 14:31

Holding out on an Xbox 360 purchase in hope of a Jasper-revised console? Find one manufactured after October 23rd and you may be in luck.

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DSGi adds to retail gloom with announcement of £30 million loss

27 November 2008, 14:11

Owner of PC World and Currys blames tough trading environment and restructuring charges for loss.

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Boy diagnosed with Playstation addiction

27 November 2008, 12:45

Better than crack we suppose...

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HEXUS.gaming :: The Rock Band 2 Portable Drum Kit

27 November 2008, 12:15

We've finally found someone who can talk more than Nick! Alex Verry from Mad Catz shows off his portable Rock Band/Rock Band 2 drum pads...

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Xbox research reveals what families will be up to this Christmas

27 November 2008, 11:30

They'll be staying at home playing Xbox 360 of course...

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Fedora 10 launched, available for download

27 November 2008, 11:17

The latest release of the Fedora Linux distribution, built by the Fedora Project community, is now available to download.

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Amazon intros early VAT cut

27 November 2008, 10:56

The government’s VAT cut doesn’t take effect until Monday, but one online retailer just couldn’t wait and has already introduced it.

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GlacialTech launches UFO V51 CPU cooler

27 November 2008, 10:31

GlacialTech's UFO-like CPU cooler is all set to take its inaugural flight, but it doesn't look the way we remember it.

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Black Friday sees launch of Mario Red and Ice Blue Nintendo DS bundles

27 November 2008, 10:03

Colourful DS bundles released this week to coincide with Black Friday

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New Saitek range of game pads from Mad Catz due for launch

27 November 2008, 09:05

Mad Catz Interactive has confirmed that a new range of cross compatible game pads will be available shortly.

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HEXUS.tv :: Benchtec UK unbox the ASUS Rampage 2

27 November 2008, 08:38

Paul Watkinson from Benchtec UK talks us through the new Rampage 2 mainboard from ASUS, which he used in his recent overclocking World Record session.

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