System Building

Memory Will Be Made of This
By Hank Hogan · April 17, 2013 · The new DDR4 memory standard offers higher data rates with decreased power consumption. Should custom builders sign on now?

Intel Scores with Whitebook Ultrabooks
By James E. Gaskin · March 22, 2013 · Challenges in developing and marketing customized or branded ultrabooks remain, but builders are still bullish on the concept.

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Product Spotlight: Testing Intel’s New $200 NUC + Giveaway
March 16, 2013 · We compare Intel's latest small form factor PC against its big brother. The results might surprise you!

D&H Offers New System Builder Resources
February 04, 2013 · The distributor is focusing on training, promotions, tools, and programs from AIO builds to customizable, branded PCs, to VAR-branded marketing materials.

ViewSonic to Deliver 4K in 2 Very Different Displays
By Rachel Cericola · January 18, 2013 · The new Ultra HD solutions will come in 32- and 84-inch sizes.

Ultra-Minis Conquer Constraints of Raspberry Pi
By James E. Gaskin · January 07, 2013 · With Windows on board, Intel’s NUC ultra-mini PCs could enable system builders to tap into new niche markets.

HTPCs Satisfy a Niche for Builders
By James E. Gaskin · December 19, 2012 · Despite competition from consoles, smart TVs, and DVRs, home theater PCs still fill a market need.

NVIDIA Announces Tesla K10 and K20 GPUs for High Performance Computing
By James E. Gaskin · May 16, 2012 · Based on Kepler architecture, the new K10 and K20 Tesla GPUs enable systems to process more parallel instructions with lower CPU utilization.

Corsair Showcases System Builder-Friendly Cases at CES
January 11, 2012 · The hardware manufacturer touts its Obsidian Series 550D ultra-quiet premium case and compact Carbide Series 300R gaming case.

Supermicro Integrates New Processors into Supercomputing Platforms
November 14, 2011 · Super Micro has integrated the new 16-core AMD Opteron 6200 Series processor into its high performance computing systems, which are on display at SC11.

Intel Core Processors Guide
October 07, 2011 · The processor, graphics, and memory controller are all on the same die for maximum efficiency in board space and poser consumption.

Corsair Provides System Builders with Two New Cooler Options
July 07, 2011 · The Hydro Series H80 and H100 liquid CPU coolers are lightweight, low-profile components.

CES 2011 to See Supermicro’s Latest Uni-Processor Platforms
January 05, 2011 · The latest UP products are unveiled just in time for the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The platforms are based on the new Intel P67 and Q67 chipsets.

Beta Version of the Latest Game Booster Hits the Channel
By Geoffrey Oldmixon · September 15, 2010 · Game Booster v2 Beta closes background processes and unnecessary Windows services to concentrate all system resources on game playing.

Corsair Announces New Line of Power Supply Units
September 15, 2010 · The Gaming Series PSUs feature a single +12V rail, providing up to 65A of continuous power for multicore gaming PCs with single or multiple graphics cards.