Intel 80 GB X25-M (50 nm) Solid State Drive Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Intel is one of the world's leading manufacturers of solid state drives (SSDs) and NAND flash memory chips - the very foundation of solid state drives and USB flash drives. They currently offer three lines of solid state drives :
Intel X25-E Extreme SSDs
- Extreme performance and reliability for servers, storage and workstations
Intel X25-M Mainstream SSDs
- High-performance 2.5" SSDs for laptops
Intel X18-M Mainstream SSDs
- High-performance 1.8" SSDs for netbooks
The Intel Mainstream series of 2.5" SSDs feature a native SATA interface with support for Native Command Queueing (up to 32 concurrent operations ), and an advanced architecture that employs 10 parallel NAND flash channels to deliver very fast transfer rates while utilizing multi-level cell NAND flash memory to reduce cost and increase storage capacity. To improve reliability, these mainstream SSDs use a proprietary write-leveling algorithm to spread the writes over the entire drive.
There are actually two variants of the X25-M mainstream SSD - the first-generation X25-M which is based on 50 nm NAND flash memory, and the second-generation X25-M based on 34 nm NAND flash memory. Today, we will be taking a look at the first-generation X25-M mainstream SSD, one with a storage capacity of 80 GB."
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Evercool HPK-10025EA Low Profile CPU Cooler @ Rbmods :: Posted by THRASHER2
We all know about the abundance of Core i7 compatible coolers in the performance market, but what about more mainstream coolers that can be used in various applications, including HTPC or SFF? Lucky for you, we at RBMods have the very thing right on our test bench! It's the Evercool HPK-10025EA.
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Kingston HyperX Fan @ TestFreaks :: Posted by THRASHER2
" This fan can be bought separately or comes bundled with Kingstonآ’s 6 GB 2000MHz and 1800MHz triple channel memory kits with the T1 heat spreader is for Intel Core i7 systems. It is designed to cool triple channel memory configurations commonly found on Core i7 motherboards."
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XMI X-mini II Mini Speaker Revieweed @ DragonSteelMods :: Posted by THRASHER2
" Today I've got a unique little product for review called the XMI X-Mini II Mini Speaker, and it's exactly what it sounds like, a mini speaker. Sure there are many of these types of products out there and I've tried a few of them myself, but this one is the best of the bunch really. It's small, portable and has excellent sound. One of the best features I think is that it uses a built-in rechargeable high capacity battery that gives you about 11 hours play time and charges from any USB port."
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Luxa2 H1-Touch Mobile Holder Review @ Legit Reviews :: Posted by THRASHER2
"The ability to watch movies and videos on the Apple iPhone 3GS this stand comes in handy by keeping the phone at a nice viewing angle. Also, it is nice to note that on the six movable clamps and the bottom of the stand are nice no-slip grips. This means that your iPhone 3GS or other Smart Phone device will not move out of the clamps nor will the clamps mess with the paint job or finish. You will you will not have to worry about your stand moving around on you or scratching up your desk or table as it has rubber pads on the base as well..."
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Intel Westmere Architecture and Clarkdale Processor Preview :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Both Clarkdale and Arrandale (the mobile variant) will have support
for Turbo Mode for the CPU cores but the Arrandale offering will also
include an interesting twist on the technology, integrating the GPU in the
mix. With a fixed TDP, the processor will either accelerate the GPU or CPU
cores depending on the work load - while gaming the GPU will able to
"steal" some of the overall TDP to increase its clock speed and vice-versa.
This is a very elegant solution that could go a long way towards improving
overall battery life in mobile computing."
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Prolimatech Megahalem CPU Cooler Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
"From the moment we opened its retail packaging, I knew this
heatsink was going to give the competition a run for its money. The overall
construction, masterful engineering, and custom mounting system were all
top notch and Prolimatech seemed to spare no expense in creating the
Megahalem. One of the only drawbacks to purchasing this that you will have
to purchase a 120mm fan separately, but most enthusiasts don't have a
problem customizing every piece of their hardware so it shouldn't be too
challenging."
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OCZ Behemoth Double-Laser Gaming Mouse Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
The Behemoth mouse from OCZ is a beast of a mouse with plenty of features and no less than 2 tracking sensors. Is it any good as a gaming device? Does it give you the edge? We have spend a few weeks with this mastodon to find out.
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4 Mac Safari Plugins That Wonآ’t Cost You a Cent @ iGadget :: Posted by THRASHER2
" Why pay for something that ought to be a free, natural part of the software? Whatever the reasons and whatever your preference, Safari exists, and there are some things you can do that will make it a handier piece of software. If youآ’re one of the millions of people who call Safari their browser, here are some great free plugins that will put a little excitement into the basic program and make your web surfing a little more efficient and under your control."
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The Best Tech From The Show Floor @ Legit Reviews :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Intel has managed to put seven of their SSDs on a single card! We had the chance to speak to an Intel fellow who told us that the card is able to reach 1.076 million IOPS (input/output operations per second). Intel is claiming that to get this level of performance from magnetic drives, you would need over 5,000 of them. In terms of bandwidth numbers that we would understand, this would be around four gigabytes per second of storage bandwidth. This is equivalent to nearly 5,000 disk drives worth of random read/write performance and you can fit this in your hands. Try doing that with 5,000 disk drives! SSDs are clearly going to be the storage drive of the future and this is one example of the way they might be headed..."
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iXBT Labs Review: AMD Athlon II X4 620 Processor :: Posted by THRASHER2
"The new quad-core processors will surely seize the popular status from series 700. It's clearly seen on the summary diagram. It turns out that the fourth core can make up for the lack of L3 cache."
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CM STORM Sentinel Advance Gaming Mouse Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
Of all the components found in a modern gaming rig, none is more personal then the peripherals used to interact with that computer. For avid FPS players, that means the keyboard and mouse. They are the things allow players to control their game with precision, feel comfortable for long sessions and allows them to focus on winning. This is why gamers are remarkably picky about what they use for input devices.
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Seasonic S12D-850 850W Power Supply Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Seasonic's S12D 850 power supply is compatible with ATX 2.2 spec standard and supports the 24 pin ATX power connector by default. Seasonic rates the the +3.3V and +5V rails for 24 Amps and 30 Amps respectively, for a total combined output of 150W. There are two +12V lines, each can output 70 Amps for a combined output of 840W."
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Nvidia disables PhysX when ATI card is present :: Posted by THRASHER2
آ“Well for all those who have used Nvidia cards for PhysX and ATI cards to render graphics in Windows 7... All that is about to change.
Since the release of 186 graphics drivers Nvidia has decided to disable PhysX anytime a Non-Nvidia GPU is even present in the same PC. Nvidia again has shot themselves in the foot here and showed they are not customer oriented. Since they are pushing Physx this will not win over any ATI fanboys with this latest decision.آ”
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Linux, Linux, Linux, so whatآ’s the big deal? @ TestFreaks :: Posted by THRASHER2
" Linux is everywhere. If you have a TomTom GPS, youآ’re using Linux. Audi? Yup, Linux. HTC smart phone? Even if it runs Windows Mobile on the front end, the radio firmware is typically Linux. internet? Quite a few internet facing servers are running Linux. Ok so the list can go on nearly indefinitely."
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Intel X25-M 34nm 80GB SSD @ t-break :: Posted by THRASHER2
From all the Sold State Drives that weآ’ve reviewed in the past, the Intel
X25-M still remains the one to beat and today we take a quick look at the next
version of this very drive. Intel is still calling their new drive X25-M and its
still available in 80GB and 160GB capacities; however, these
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Sunbeamtech Ultra-Tech Station Acrylic Case @ Pro-Clockers :: Posted by THRASHER2
Today, we will take a look at the most reasonable priced tech bench on the market in the form of the Sunbeamtech Ultra-Tech Station. Functionally and visually I see the Sunbeamtech Ultra-Tech offering the same features the HighSpeedPC and others offer. The Ultra-Tech is made of nothing but clear acrylic sheets and a couple pieces of metal that have to be put together once pulled from the box. Besides the thirty minutes or so of building time your the Ultra-Tech has a lot to offer. So, lets take a look at what it does offer.
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Lian Li PC-B25F All Aluminum Mid-Tower Computer Case Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
"When presented with a chassis like Lian Li's PC-B25F, it is very hard not to heap praise on it like a smitten middle school girl. There is, nevertheless, a hell of a lot to recommend this case. It looks good, has a fabulous feature set with many excellent tool-free elements and top shelf cooling. What more do you want?"
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Intel Previews Clarkdale Processor Performance Numbers :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Intel had a couple systems showing off the upcoming Clarkdale processor (Core i3), at this year's IDF show. The first system we spotted that happened to be running Clarkdale was the concept HTPC shown above with a mini-ITX motherboard. Intel had a reference mini-ITX H57 motherboard that they were showing off behind closed doors that we also got to spend a little time with. The layout of this reference board is a little different than most Intel mini-ITX boards that are currently on the market since it does not need a north bridge chipset..."
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Corsair P64 SSD RAID Set P64-RAID-PK1 Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
Enthusiasts are no stranger to RAID arrays. While server administrators depend on the redundancy of RAID-1 and other safe multi-drive configurations, performance enthusiasts are willing to risk it all for the promise of twice the normal performance from a striped RAID-0 array. To enjoy the added speed there must be two identical drives to which the data can split and write to each drive in stripes. Solid State Drive products already come at a premium over their hard drive counterparts, and most enthusiasts save up for just one SSD to help launch their computer system into hyper-speed. For the first time, SSDs are available in a twin-pack set, as Benchmark Reviews tests the Corsair P64 RAID PK1 kit. This SSD set includes two Corsair P64 64GB MLC drives, each with the part number CMFSSD-64GBG2D.
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CoolerMaster Hyper TX3 Review @ OCC :: Posted by THRASHER2
"The CoolerMaster Hyper TX 3 delivers results that are much better than the stock cooling solution on all counts. The idle temperatures range from 10 degrees Celsius lower on the idle overclocked test to a massive 25 degree Celsius improvement while under load in the overclocked testing. That is a 30% improvement! At the stock clock speeds and voltage the Hyper TX 3 still delivers a 19 degree Celsius improvement over Intel's cooler. The Noctua and Thermalright Coolers are much more capable when the voltages start creeping up but then again the price is quite a bit higher for that cooling performance."
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Intel 32nm Clarkdale and Arrandale Processor Preview :: Posted by THRASHER2
Although Intel talked about their upcoming 32nm Westmere-based processors at IDF, and even showed off a few demos of the next-gen core at work right on stage, we still got in some private face-time with a few Intel reps and engineers in a closed door session to glean a few more details.
A couple of the items we saw firsthand were Intel's upcoming Clarkdale (not to be confused with Clarksfield) and Arrandale processors. If you're unfamiliar with Clarkdale and Arrandale, they are upcoming mainstream desktop and mobile processor offerings based on the Nehalem microarchitecture, manufactured on Intel's 32nm process node.
Like other Nehalem derivatives, Clarkdale and Arrandale will feature Intel Turbo Boost and HyperThreading technologies, but they'll also sport on-processor graphics and hardware acceleration for AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)...
Intel 32nm Clarkdale and Arrandale Processor Preview
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Gigabyte GA-MA785G-UD3H AMD 785G Chipset Motherboard Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
"The Gigabyte GA-MA785G-UD3H motherboard is a great upgrade platform for anyone with an existing socket AM2 AMD processor who wants to take advantage of the new HD decoding and on board HDMI options the AMD 785G chipset brings to the table. AMD's excellent upgrade paths mean the GA-MA785G-UD3H motherboard will support AMD Sempron, Athlon, Athlon II, Phenom and Phenom II processors; in short socket AM2, AM2+ and AM3 CPUs. The board has four memory slots that accommodate up to 8GB of DDR2 800/1066/1333(OC) MHz memory. However, beyond broad CPU and cheap DDR2 memory compatibility, the real power of the Gigabyte GA-MA785G-UD3H is the AMD 785G chipset and Radeon HD 4200 integrated graphics at its heart."
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Asus' UL30A 13.3-inch ultraportable notebook :: Posted by THRASHER2
When shopping for an ultraportable, one usually has to choose between price, performance, and battery life. Not so with Asus' new UL30A, which packs Intel CULV hardware into a thin-and-light chassis with an eight-cell battery. Let's see if it's any good.
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Nexus TDD-9000 Liquid Laptop Cooler @ Rbmods :: Posted by THRASHER2
Nexus, one of the largest computer cooling peripheral manufacturers in the world sent us their newest invention TDD-9000 liquid laptop cooler. TDD-9000 doesn't have any fans in it and is based on liquid cooling. There are something special in TDD-9000:s cooling mechanism so let's have a look if it does what Nexus has promised.
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Alienware Aurora ALX Gaming System Preview :: Posted by THRASHER2
The release of ATI's Radeon HD 5870 graphics card has caused quite a stir in the hardware industry. While enthusiasts scramble to find the coin to upgrade their systems, Alienware has provided an all inclusive option for those in the market for an entire rig, loaded with some of the fastest parts available. Yesterday, Alienware announced the launch of five new configurations, consisting of all new Area 51, Aurora, and M15x gaming systems. Although each option brings something new to the table, we had the chance to check out the Aurora ALX featuring a Core i7 975 processor, X58 microATX motherboard, and two ATI Radeon HD 5870s running in CrossFire mode. If you crave cutting edge technology, then you've come to the right place. Read on as we take a quick look at the Aurora ALX to see just how fast it really is...
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Origen AE M10 @ techPowerUp :: Posted by THRASHER2
Origen AE has taken their legendary construction quality down to a mini ITX platform with their newest HTPC chassis - the M10. It is made of two thick pieces of aluminum and features an external, passive 150W power brick - two aspects you won't get anywhere else. But is this enough to justify the 400 Euro price tag?
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OCZ Agility EX SSD 60GB (SLC) SSD Review @ Driverheaven :: Posted by THRASHER2
OCZ have just released their latest Agility EX drive which differs from anything we have reviewed in the past because it is the first SLC based SSD drive aimed at a price point to target the mass enthusiast market. While Single Level cell (SLC) and Multi Level Cell (MLC) are similar in design, MLC flash costs considerably less to produce and allows for higher storage density. The benefits with SLC flash drives are that they provide faster write performance and greater reliability, even at temperatures above the operating range of MLC Flash devices.
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Asus P7P55D Deluxe Review - XSReviews :: Posted by THRASHER2
"The introduction of the new LGA1156 platform and Lynnfield CPUs inevitably brought with them a wave of new motherboards; this time itآ’s the P55 PCH (Platform Controller Hub) that the boards are built around with the P57 to come.
ASUS are always on the ball when it comes to new releases and this is no exception with the P7P55D range including a number of different boards from the basic layout right up to the more expensive Premium and Pro editions. The Deluxe board, which we are looking at specifically today, can be considered a fairly typical ASUS motherboard with a Deluxe version in most series including the P45 and P6T ranges.
Typically, this board has a good reputation besides a few poor product releases in the past and so we are hopeful of yet another good offering here from the giant PC Company. Letآ’s see what it's got to offer."
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OCZ Agility Series SATA II 2.5" 60GB SSD @ TestFreaks :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Today Iآ’m looking at the new Agility Series of SSD Drives from OCZ Technology, specifically their 60gb capacity model. The Agility Series is the middle of the road product line, between the budget style and the high performance style, theyآ’re sold as a آ‘mainstream driveآ’, or something for someone who wants good performance but yet wants a lower priced drive than other SSDs out there today. Iآ’ve put the OCZ Agility Series SSD up against a few other drives including another SSD for testing and comparison, so read on to see how it performsآ… "
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Nexus Technology BV - RX-5300 and RX-6300 :: Posted by THRASHER2
PRESS RELEASE - NEXUS TECHNOLOGY BV EXPANDING THE RX- RANGE WITH THE RX-5300 and RX-6300 POWER SUPPLY
Rotterdam, September 24, 2009
Today Nexus technology BV, have launched the RX-5300 a 530 Watt and the RX-6300 a 630 Watt Tranquility Power Supply.
Nexus power supplies are designed to provide your PC stable and efficient power to guarantee perfect PC performance. Yet we have set everything to work to make these power supplies the quietest in the market.
The RX-5300 and RX-6300 are single 12V rail power supplies and offer over 82% efficiency. They use less than 3 Watt in sleep mode, come with X-mesh sleeved modular cables and like their bigger brothers, the RX-8500 and the RX-1K, the RX-6300 and the RX-5300 have an inaudible performance.
For more information and specifications check: http://www.nexustek.nl/NXS-silentpowersupplies.htm
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Review of the MSI R4890 Cyclone OC :: Posted by THRASHER2
"The Cyclone OC gets a bit of an overclock, but nothing terribly substantial: it gains a 30MHz gain to the core, while the memory runs at the same speed. The cooler looks like it could handle more, so this seems a bit tame for an OC -- for comparison, the recently reviewed VisionTek HD 4890 OC ran at blistering 950MHz."
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Gigabyte GA-P55-UD6 Motherboard: P55 vs X58 :: Posted by THRASHER2
For computer enthusiasts, the last Intel milestone was the Core i7 processor launch that paralleled the X58-Express motherboard chipset launch back in November of 2008. Ten months later and well into September of 2009, Intel has returned with the P55-Express chipset for mainstream users who pair it with the new LGA1356 socket. On the outside little more than the processor socket and memory configuration has changed, replacing dual-channel for triple. PCI-Express now offers only one 16x lane instead of two, while the number of SATA and USB ports continues to give more expansion room than the average user might need. The consumer might not know what to expect when choosing between the two products, other than one is mainstream (P55) and the other is for extreme enthusiasts (X58). In this article, Benchmark Reviews directly compares the Intel Core i7-860 equipped Gigabyte GA-P55-UD6 motherboard against the GA-EX58-UD4P with Intel Core i7-920. Testi! ng a Core i7-860 against an i7-920 might not seem fair, and it's a little biased to compare P55 against X58, but the final outcome might just surprise you.
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AMD Radeon HD 5870 Video Card Overclocking @ Legit Reviews :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Wasting no time, we started ratcheting up both the GPU and memory speed. At default voltage, we were able to reach a maximum stable overclock of 935MHz GPU and 1280MHz Memory. This is a gain of 85MHz and 80MHz respectively. We were able to get the card to run at 950MHz but would lock up midway through the second 3DMark Vantage test. With a little more voltage 950-1000MHz should not be a problem on the ATI Radeon HD 5870..."
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In Win Ammo Secure Hard Drive Enclosure Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
"In-Win has come up with a successful combination of unique styling and practical functionality with the Ammo enclosure. Security is the name of the game here with a steel outer shell to protect the drive from the elements and RFID encryption to ensure important data isn't compromised. The enclosure will also make a good conversation piece when other people see it, since it is made to look like an ammunition clip."
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Kingston SSDNow V+ 64GB SSD @ PureOveclock :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Not all SSDs are created equal; there is a wide range of performance available on the market. An example of this is Kingston Technology's SSD lineup; they run the gamut, from their rebadged Intel-based X-25 to the JMicron-based V-Series, and now the Samsung-based V+ drive. One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish.....they have it all. With the completely revamped internals, we believe the V+ is a wise departure from its similarly-named predecessor, and is an evolution in performance. But the real questions is how well can the Samsung architecture stand up to the powerhouse Indilinx-based SSDs? Today we'll find out."
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Antec P183 Review @ OCC :: Posted by THRASHER2
"If you are looking for a new case to house your components, I would strongly suggest taking a look at the Antec P183 computer case. I was able to achieve some good-looking temperatures and the overall build quality of the case is excellent. You will be able to hide just about all of your PSUs cables that maybe messing up the look of the inside of your current enclosure solution. Antec has packed many awesome features inside of a nice looking chassis without going overboard and making it too cluttered."
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Kingston Technology 64GB SSDNow V+ SATA Solid State Drive :: Posted by THRASHER2
Kingston Technology is back with a new and improved version of their value series of SSDNow solid state drives called the V+ Series. While the original entry level SSDNow Value Series was a competent drive based on it's price point, it did suffer against faster foes based on its use of the infamous JMicron controller. Having said that, Kingston did a great job tweaking the controller and made it a great value for those who just had to have an SSD at a more entry level price.
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ATI Radeon HD 5870 - Review and Benchmarks :: Posted by THRASHER2
AMD/ATI is first with DirectX 11. We reviewed the Radeon HD 5870 and
compared it in our benchmarks.
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iBUYPOWER launches three new gaming PCs with new ATI 5800 :: Posted by THRASHER2
iBUYPOWER Announces Three New Systems Featuring the ATI Radeon HD 5850 and 5870 Graphics Cards
The next generation GPUs future-proof the new iBUYPOWER Gaming Computers -- allowing them to take advantage of Direct X 11 Graphics
El Monte, CA آ– September 23, 2009 آ– iBUYPOWER, a leading innovator in gaming PCs, is excited to announce the Gamer Fire 480, Gamer Fire 600, and Gamer Mage 855 Gaming PCs. All three systems will all feature the Windows 7 friendly ATI Radeon HD 5850 or 5870 graphics cards. The new GPUs ability to run DirectX 11 based games future-proofs the iBUYPOWER systems, preparing them for next generation gameplay with breathtaking 3D visual effects and the ultra-realistic imagery.
Extreme gamers will relish in the new GPUآ’s Eyefinity technology, which allows the two new Radeon models to simultaneously drive up to 6 30-inch displays. Additionally, the new graphics cards will lighten the load on the systemآ’s processor by quickly taking on tasks like video transcoding, thus improving overall system performance.
Gamers on a budget will love the value offered by the Gamer Fire 480, which pairs the new ATI Radeon HD 5850 with AMDآ’s latest 3.1Ghz Dual-Core Phenom II X2 550. The Gamer Fire 480 also sports 4GB DDR2 system memory and a 320GB hard drive, all for just over $800. Gamers with a little more to spend will look at the Gamer Fire 600 Gaming PC, which also includes the ATI Radeon HD 5850 1GB, but steps up to a triple-core AMD Phenom II x3 720, 4GB of DDR3, and a 500GB hard drive.
The third system, the iBUYPOWER Gamer Mage 855, is for the gamer who wants the best AMD and ATI have to offer in their system. The Gamer Mage packs in the powerful ATI Radeon HD 5870, quad core Phenom II X4 965, speedy 4GB DDR3, and a spacious 1TB hard drive, all for under $1500.
Gamers looking to get the most out of their new systems can take advantage of the iBUYPOWER Labsآ’ new Power Drive Overclocking Service. iBUYPOWER offers three levels of service آ– up to 10%, up to 20% and up to 30% overclocking, ranging in price from only $19 for their آ“Level 1 Power Drive (up to 10% overclock)آ” to $49 and $99 for level 2 and 3 overclocking.
Power Drive overclocking service is one of the many iBUYPOWER Labآ’s Technologies available to customers. Other innovative iBUYPOWER exclusive products and services developed in iBUYPOWER Labs include the Harmony sound reduction system, the Internal USB Expansion System and the Specialized Advanced Packaging System with expanding foam inserts to prevent damage during shipping.
The iBUYPOWER Gamer Fire 480, Gamer Fire 600, and Gamer Mage 855 Gaming PCs are available now at www.iBUYPOWER.com for $819, $899, and $1,499 respectively.
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The Game has changed: AMD ATI Radeon HD 5870 @ HT4U.net :: Posted by THRASHER2
After pretty much speculations prior to the launch AMD finally released the Radeon HD 5870. With a complete lack of understatement AMD announces it wit the slogan آ“The Game has changedآ”. So it seems as if the graphics card is a hunter, chasing down its prey in the NVIDIA camp. But has the game really changed? HT4U.net reports from the hunt.
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MAINGEAR High Performance Gaming PCs now Available HD 5870 :: Posted by THRASHER2
MAINGEAR Ephex, F131, Prelude, and Dash now feature the latest advanced graphics performance from ATI
Union, New Jersey آ– September 23, 2009 آ– MAINGEAR Computers, award-winning builders of high performance custom computers for PC gamers and enthusiasts, are excited to announce the immediate availability of the ATIآ’s Radeon 5870 series to be configured with their Ephex, F131, Prelude, and X-Cube high performance gaming systems. ATIآ’s newest series of graphics cards will provide gamers with full DirectX 11 support, stunning 3d visual effects, ATI Eyefinity allowing you to run up to 3 displays from a single board, and ATI Stream massive parallel processing providing a new level of computational power for video transcoding, upscaling, and other technologies.
آ“We're proud to feature the AMD ATI Radeon HD 5870 graphics processor in our award-winning custom PCs,آ” says Wallace Santos, CEO and Founder of MAINGEAR Computers. آ“It's only fitting that the world's fastest GPU find its way into what has been hailed by editors all over America as the fastest gaming computers on the market.آ”
MAINGEAR is currently shipping up to three Radeon HD 5870s in CrossFireX on the ePhex luxury gaming computer, the F131, and up to two Radeon HD 5870s in the Prelude and X-Cube small form factor gaming PC.
About MAINGEAR
MAINGEAR is the premier high performance systems integrator in North America. MAINGEAR custom builds gaming, home office, mobile, multimedia, small business and 3D workstation solutions of the highest quality, which have won them many editorsآ’ choice awards in every major computer publication such as C-Net, [H]ard|OCP, Maximum PC, CPU Magazine, etc. For more information on MAINGEAR, please visit www.maingear.com or call, toll-free, (888)624-6432.
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Zalman CNPS10X Extreme CPU Cooler @ Modders-Inc.com :: Posted by THRASHER2
Zalman has a great history of dependable after market cooling for
both the CPU and the GPU. The CNPS10X Extreme is designed like the more
conventional upright heatpipe coolers that are dominant right now.
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How Stuff Works: DVDs and DVD Players @ TestFreaks :: Posted by THRASHER2
" Many people are clueless about how a DVD disc and player actually works آ– they just know they should keep from abusing the shiny part, and shouldnآ’t use it as a coaster. While those things are very true, thereآ’s a lot more to a DVD than sticking it in your player and waiting for the lion to roar. Letآ’s take a laymanآ’s look at a DVDآ’s anatomy and how a DVD player reads it to craft the movie and sound stored within."
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iXBT Labs Review: Intel Core 2 Duo Processors Revisited :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Two processor cores are the reasonable minimum for most desktops today. Most processors we are going to review today fall into the magical price range of "up to $200" and can be used in a $500 PC performing much better than a relatively inexpensive notebook (or a four-year-old top PC). So, this choice is justified, when you have a strictly limited budget or just don't want to spend too much money."
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LG LX 370 Review @ Digital Trends :: Posted by THRASHER2
"The LG LX 370 is a nice, compact camera-ready phone. Beyond these recommendations though, the limited multimedia options and so-so Internet browsing keep it clearly out of the smartphone category. Bearing this in mind, discerning buyers will find the handset to be a capable performer, but mostly hard sell."
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Sapphire HD 5870 Review @ OCC :: Posted by THRASHER2
"I didn't think ATI had it in them to step up the performance on a video card this much in one fell swoop. The disappointing small jumps in performance from the 3 series to the 4 series are laid to rest with the massive performance increase over the previous ATI king of the single GPU hill, the HD4890. When you look at the performance you can tell that the level of performance delivered by the GTX285 was just a jumping off point for the performance expectations. After running the first bench with the Sapphire HD5870, the first thought in my head when I saw the result was "Damn, ATI is back." The Sapphire HD5870 even compared favorable to the dual GPU giants the HD4870x2 and the GTX295 in more than a few of the benchmarks."
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ATI Radeon HD 5870 Graphics Card Review @ Driverheaven :: Posted by THRASHER2
In order to take full advantage of Microsoftآ’s latest DirectX we require hardware which supports features such as Shader Model 5 and today we bring you the launch of the worldآ’s first publically available DX 11 hardware, the Radeon 5870.
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AMD's Radeon HD 5870 graphics processor reviewed :: Posted by THRASHER2
AMD's next-gen GPU has arrived, with full support for DirectX 11 and essentially twice the power of the Radeon HD 4870. We're geeking out over the image quality enhancements, too. Keep reading to see what all the fuss is about.
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ASUS EAH4890 TOP HTDI/1GD5/A Radeon HD 4890 Rev. B :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Today, Asus has claimed that is has perfected the Radeon HD 4890 and the RV790 GPU, with a custom-designed videocard that it calls the EAH4890 TOP. The EAH4890 TOP has everything you'd expect from a reference Radeon HD 4890: the GPU and shaders are clocked at 850MHz and accompanied by 1GB of GDDR5 memory that runs at an effective speed of 3.9GHz (975MHz quad-pumped). Where the Asus EAH4890 TOP differs is in its construction. Asus has made dramatic changes from AMD's reference Radeon HD 4890, with a re-designed PCB, new power management, an improved heatsink, and more powerful air cooling. The result is a videocard that holds a lot of promise for some extreme overclocking and tweaking."
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Super Talent UltraDrive ME 32GB SSD RAID Review @ Ninjalane :: Posted by THRASHER2
Solid State Drives are quickly becoming a popular upgrade in all types of computers. They are completely silent, extremely fast, and consume considerably less power. So why have they not replaced rotational hard drives?
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