In parts 1 and 2 of this series we covered how to optimize your PC for multimedia use. In today’s post, we put these steps to the test. We performed these intense benchmarks on the Dell Vostro 360 multimedia rig – keep reading to find out how things panned out! Cinebench 11.5 [...]
This entry is part 2 of 3 in a series. In part 1 of this series , we covered how to optimize your PC for multimedia use. Now, let’s dive into the specific types of multimedia and how to maximize each, finishing off with some Windows operating tips! Step 6 – Pimp Your [...]
I am a Grand Theft Auto (GTA) addict. Back when it first came out, I only had a 486DX4 with a mere 100 MHz. The game took its toll on my PC to say the least, so I employed all of the techniques I knew (from tweaking system files to defragging to running the original [...]
This entry is part 1 of 3 in a series. Do you love cutting your own home videos in HD? Do you record your own songs or podcasts? What about intense editing in Photoshop? Or do you spend hours playing back Blu-rays or HD movie files? No matter the task, if you’re into heavy-duty multimedia [...]
In mid-May, Blizzard’s server went down. And there was only one reason: Diablo 3! Gamers from all around the world waited with baited breath for the release – if you remember, the second version came out 12 years ago! In our essential Diablo 3 optimization guide, we’ll show you how to boost the game’s performance [...]
Tibor Schiemann, co-founder of TuneUp, recently spoke with system-log.com journalist Thomas Sekkingstad about the company’s fortuitous start on a ski trip 16 years ago and how it has since evolved to a global entity with 100 employees. Read the full conversation below for previews on what to expect with TuneUp Utilities 2013 – and to [...]
Max Payne 1 and 2 are among my favorite games. The story and atmosphere haunted me, the graphics were extremely advanced for their time, and there was, of course, bullet time. I recently replayed the series on my iPad and was amazed by how well it still holds up. Now, more than 10 years later, [...]
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is probably one of the most epic western RPGs. It offers more than 100 hours of gameplay (if you’re into exploring every detail) and is open-ended. But, the game doesn’t win the award for most beautiful–and it can also cause quite a slowdown on less powerful PCs. In this [...]
Back in 2007, the original Crysis was such a blow in the face to everyone with a half-decent system. My then pretty good Core 2 Duo with 3 GHz, 4 GB of RAM and awesome GeForce 9800 GTX was suddenly only capable of producing a resolution of 1280×720 and medium-detail levels, and hit a mere [...]
Five years ago, Crysis 1 was a killer game. With my Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz and a 8800 GTX GPU, I couldn’t even think about running it on “High” settings or even full resolution. So, I put the game on my shelf—and now several years later, I’ve decided to play it again with my [...]
