Therefore we tested the Phenom II X4 955 BE running at 3.5 GHz once more, but this time with increased Northbridge and reference frequencies (faster L3 cache, accelerated memory controller), faster HT Link (connection to the Northbridge) and overclocked DDR3 memory. And ArmA 2 reacts as expected. Due to the increased data throughput and the higher bandwidth (about 50 percent bigger) the AM3 955 is about 10 percent faster than the DDR2 955.

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Without a fast graphics card modern games don't run smooth, but without a capable CPU on the other hand the performance of high-end graphics cards is lowered noticeably. While a 3D accelerator like a Radeon HD 4850 or a GTS 250 is satisfied with a Core 2 Quad Q6600 or Phenom X4 9950 BE, a Radeon HD 4890 or Geforce GTX 285 can deliver the full potential only in combination with a Phenom II X4 955 respectively a Core 2 Quad Q9650 or a faster processor - but only if you don't use exaggerated graphics settings.

In the end, the course is clear. There have been a lot of whispers floating around the valley regarding Apple and consoles. Take a hugely underrated Mac Mini or Apple TV, throw in a low power PPC SoC with a solid GPU, fire up itunes, and you have a console. Not only that, but one that snakes the living room out from under MS. If you recall, that is the very reason they developed the 360, to block Sony from owning that nexus.