DDR3 Memory Performance Analysis on Intel X79

Since we posted our launch article on the Intel Core i7-3960X we have been getting e-mails asking about detailed memory questions on the Intel X79 platform. Today, we show you how single, dual, triple and quad-channel performs on the Intel DX79SI motherboard! We also test out 1066, 1333, 1600, 1866 and 2133 MHz memory performance with a quad-channel kit to see what happens to performance at various clock speeds. This is a must read review if you are going Intel X79!

By Nathan Kirsch

G-Technology G-DRIVE Mini 750GB HDD Review

With the rise of SSDs, many notebook computers lack the plethora of storage they once had so G-Technologies offers their G-DRIVE Mini 750GB external drive for expansion. While more Mac oriented in design and function with its FireWire 800 connectors, it’s just as at home on a Windows machine through FireWire or USB 2.0 connections. How well does it perform? Read on to see.

By Joe Evans