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This article was published in the June 2015 issue of Maximum PC. For more trusted reviews and feature stories, subscribe here. Dual Nvidia Titan X cards await within this treasure chest Length of Time: 1-3 Hours | Difficulty: Medium The Mission Over the past six months or so, we’ve seen an impressive new slate of…
So you’ve set aside some cash for a rig, but still aren’t looking to max out the credit card. No problem It’s that time again. You’ve had your trusty rig for a few years, and it’s starting to show its age. It’s time for an upgrade, but the parts that are now available make your…
Windows 10 Mobile is coming Microsoft created a bit of confusion yesterday when it laid out a list of Lumia handsets on its Windows 10 Mobile page. There were only 10 phones on the list, which led to speculation that Microsoft was backtracking on a previous promise to roll out upgrades for all Lumia Windows…
Take Windows 10 for a test ride Microsoft began doling out free upgrades to Windows 10 (see our review) for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users yesterday, a process that is ongoing. You may even be reading this from a Windows 10 PC. However, it’s not just home consumers that Microsoft is targeting here. The…
This article was published in the July 2015 issue of Maximum PC. For more trusted reviews and feature stories, subscribe here. Moore’s Law turns 50 Now that we’re marking the 50th anniversary of Moore’s Law, everyone is offering opinions about its history and future. Why shouldn’t I join the fray? After all, as a microprocessor…
So you want to play PC games, and can’t spend your rent money on a rig? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back Gamers don’t always have a ton of money to spend on a machine, so we designed the Budget Gamer to get the most bang for the buck. Make no mistake, though: This machine…
Top Deals: Monitors have gone through several changes over the years. Remember bulky CRTs? And those square-shaped LCDs? Both still have their fans, but you’re ready for a different experience, an ultra-wide monitor will deliver one. Even better, you don’t have to spend a fortune on one. Just check out today’s top deal for an…
4,000MHz or bust G.Skill has been preparing for Intel’s Skylake-S launch by releasing new DDR4 memory kits at a pretty consistent pace. Yes, Skylake CPUs support both DDR3 and DDR4 RAM, but if you’re scoping out a Z170-chipset motherboard, it’s the latter you’ll need. The question is, which kit? There are many to choose from,…
Turning the Xbox One into a Steam Machine When Microsoft announced that anyone with an Xbox One would be able to stream their games to a PC running Windows 10, we thought, ‘Cool! Now let’s see that work in reverse.’ And to be honest, we’re a little creeped out — apparently Microsoft can read our…
Back to the future Microsoft made a bold move when it introduced Windows 8 back in October 2012. The platform provided a new Start Screen that focused on touch and live tiles instead of mouse/keyboard input and static shortcuts. While this touchy new interface was great for tablets, many desktop consumers weren’t happy with the…