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SPECapc releases PTC Creo 2.0 benchmark

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Randall Newton

New software can be used to test Creo’s performance on various computer workstations. Independent testing organization SPECapc has released a ...

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Review: The Boxx 4920 Xtreme workstation

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GfxS staff

Alex Herrera says extreme attention to detail and an overclocked Core i7 CPU make this a powerhouse for the most ...

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Review: The HP Z210 Small Form Factor workstation

BY
Randall Newton

Is Intel’s ISV certified P3000 graphics ready for prime time? Alex Herrera takes a close look. By Alex Herrera HP’s ...

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Seeking real ROI in a new workstation

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GfxS staff

The workstation benchmark plays a limited role when deciding how to upgrade. By Alex Herrera When it comes to marketing ...

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SPECapc releases new 3ds Max 2011 benchmark

BY
Randall Newton

For the first time, SPEC is charging for two separate versions, professional and personal. A new version of the popular ...

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Graphics board tests are not created equal

BY
Randall Newton

Most industry benchmarks can be slanted to prefer or avoid performance characteristics. Jon Peddie explains the Pmark, used by Jon ...

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Nvidia’s new GTX 580 – a firmer Fermi

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Randall Newton

The results are in from the Mt. Tiburon Testing Labs at Jon Peddie Research: The GTX580 may be late, but ...