bit-tech News: bit-tech's Hardware Buyers Guide for December 2008

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Hi all,

 

We have just published our updated *Hardware Buyers Guide for December

2008*, which has a number of new additions. If you could post a link on

your site that would be very much appreciated.

 

*Link:*

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2008/12/01/what-hardware-should-i-buy-dec-2008/1

 

 

*Picture:*

http://images.bit-tech.net/content_images/2008/12/what-hardware-should-i-buy-dec-2008/fp_img.jpg

 

 

*Quote:

*/As we head into the season of goodwill, peace on earth, and drunken

office parties, we ask you to spare a thought for Richard Swinburne, our

tireless motherboard and CPU expert who's spent almost all of November

slaving over hot motherboards to bring you some of the very best Intel

Core i7 coverage.

 

While the jury might still be out on Intel's new architecture in regards

to real-world gaming performance, it's clear that Nehalem is a very

capable processor. However, the additional motherboard and memory costs

will place it far out of the budgets of many, especially when there are

still fantastic processors such as the Q6600 or E8400 available on much

more wallet friendly platforms.

 

As well as the full launch of Intel's new processors and X58

motherboards, November has also seen the worrying trend of hardware

price rises continue, especially in the affordable end of the market. In

the space of a month many CPUs and motherboards have increased in price

by more than ?10 as the pound continues its weak run against the dollar.

 

Although, whether you agree with it or not as a wise financial move for

the country, the VAT reduction of 2.5 percent applied from today will go

some way to helping, especially if you're considering building a whole

new PC or particularly expensive upgrade./

*

 

*Cheers guys!

 

Tim Smalley

www.bit-tech.net