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Atomic is a magazine aimed squarely at computer enthusiasts, gamers, and serious PC upgraders. Every month we bring you the latest reviews of new technology and PC components, in depth features on everything from overclocking to console hacking, and gaming previews and interviews.

Issue: 87  |  April, 2008

Pixels in Motion
An in depth look at how gorgeous game animations and graphics are created, with interviews with local developers and animators.

Reviews
The latest mobo and graphic cards from XFX – labs tested!

Engine Room
Logan Booker turns on his torch and has a look around Dark Sector, the upcoming action shooter (glaiver?) from DE Games.

Rainbow Six Vegas 2
We preview the latest tactical shooter from Tom Clancy’s fevered game-playing imagination. Is it a frag or a flash in the pan?

Atomic.edu
Essential advice on surviving your first year at university.

 
Articles in this issue
  • 512GB memory keys! Only $35!
    Beware the Ebay scammers and their dodgy, half-arsed USB sticks.
  • ASUS P5E3 Premium
    Josh Collins finds out how the Premium stands up against the Deluxe.
  • Atomic.edu: Not all beer and skittles
    Chris Taylor ponders the rigours and distractions of university life...
  • Creating game cinematics
    How stories, concepts and trailers for games are turned into pure, digital sex. Uh, game videos. We mean game videos.
  • Dawn of War 2
    David Hollingworth recently spent some time at Relic Studios in Vancouver, catching up with DoW2 and the dark future of humanity in the Warhammer 40k universe.
  • Enthusiast System-Architecture (ESA)
    Josh Collins expects good things from ESA, and so far it’s delivering in spades.
  • Hacking in the real world
    Daniel Rutter looks into some popular hacks and discovers it’s not all cyberpunks and code-warriors. Here’s the real deal on net security...
  • Installing WINE
    How to install WINE without spilling a drop
  • NZXT Lexa Blackline case
    David Hollingworth knows what he hates in PC cases. And he doesn't hate this.
  • Pirates of the Burning Sea
    Insert nautical jargon here. Insert David Hollingworth (and a pirate impersonation) here.
  • Toshiba Satellite X200
    The gaming notebook niche is fast expanding – David Hollingworth sees if Toshiba’s latest is a worthy addition.
  • XFX 8800GS 384MB
    Josh Collins takes a look at this chopped down NVIDIA offering.
  • XFX 8800GT 512MB
    Josh Collins takes this XFX card for a spin. Does it perform or is it best left in the garage?
 
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