Saturday, November 7, 2009

IT News HeadLines (PCSTATS) 07/11/2009


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Coolmax ZP 1000 Watt Power Supply @ PCSTATS
Well, our next product up for review is from our good friends at Coolmax, a company who believes you don't have to pay an arm and a leg to get a high quality PSU. This is why they sent us over the ZP-1000. The ZP-1000 is a 1,000 watt partial modular unit that is meant to go up against the likes of... [PCSTATS]

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MSI GeForce N275GTX Lightning Video Card @ PCSTATS
"When we looked at the GTX 260 Lightning from MSI recently it was really a bit of a mixed bag. On the performance side of things we really liked the card; the aftermarket cooling option that MSI opted for was also really good. On the other side we thought the AirForce Panel proved to be more of a pa... [PCSTATS]

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MSI GeForce N275GTX Lightning Video Card @ PCSTATS
"When we looked at the GTX 260 Lightning from MSI recently it was really a bit of a mixed bag. On the performance side of things we really liked the card; the aftermarket cooling option that MSI opted for was also really good. On the other side we thought the AirForce Panel proved to be more of a p... [PCSTATS]

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AMD Athlon II X3 425 2.70 GHz @ PCSTATS
AMD's Athlon II X3 425 offers all the features of the of the more expensive Quad Cores, and you can potentially unlock the fourth core. Being priced at only $79 it creates tough competition for Intel in this segment, but also for AMD who has a number of other processors in this market. Even though i... [PCSTATS]

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Lenovo ThinkPad SL510 @ PCSTATS
Lenovo is one of the larger laptop makers out there and they always make good products that we like. The new Lenovo ThinkPad SL510 is a solid laptop that is built for tough use and will last for a long time. It's a nice system for personal use (or business use) that offers solid performance that wil... [PCSTATS]

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OCZ Z Series 650 Watt Power Supply @ PCSTATS
"Today I will be looking at the highest efficiency rated power supply that I have received yet, the OCZ Z Series 650 watt power supply. With efficiency rated at over 88%, this power supply is 80Plus Silver rated. It sells for a price that wonآ’t break the bank and is SLI certified. Read on to check o... [PCSTATS]

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Sapphire Radeon HD5870 Vapor-X Review @ PCSTATS
"Rage3D reviews Sapphire's Vapor-X edition HD5870 and has some fun with Crossfire-X - 'HD5900' style."... [PCSTATS]

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Gigabyte M1022 Booktop - A Transformer in Disguise @ PCSTATS
With so many netbooks around, what can one do to differentiate itself and stand out from the competition? Gigabyte seems to have a plan, and today we'll be taking a closer look at their 1022M Booktop, a netbook that can actually 'transform' into a desktop. Intrigued? Check out our review then.... [PCSTATS]

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AMD Radeon HD 5750 Overclocking Guide @ PCSTATS
Overclocking your graphics card is a very quick and easy way to get a little extra performance out of your system. The overclock that we went with when testing our Radeon HD 5750 should be considered as a mild overclock, as we were able to push the core and memory quite a bit higher. However to avoi... [PCSTATS]

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NVIDIA preparing X86 processor again? @ PCSTATS
According to a report on EEtimes, rumours have once again surfaced that Nvidia Corp. may enter the x86-based microprocessor market. It is known that NVIDIA is fighting against AMD and Intel, both have processor and graphics line while NVIDIA only has a graphics line which could be eroded if more... [PCSTATS]

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Cooler Master Lab Test Bench V1.0 Review @ PCSTATS
Today we have a look at the Cooler Master Lab open casing, which is built and designed for people who switch hardware on very regular basis. Ideal for reviewers and overclockers and luckily I am both.... [PCSTATS]

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HIS Radeon HD 5850 1GB Video Card @ PCSTATS
With word really beginning to get around that the new GT 300 based NVIDIA cards aren't going to be seen this year, it really gives AMD a chance to cement its HD 5000 series cards into the market. The latest HD 5000 series card to make its way into our labs is the HD 5850 and comes from HIS. We've... [PCSTATS]

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Gigabyte GeForce GT220 @ PCSTATS
If you happen to be one of the many people affected by the US economy, then you really don't have money to throw around. You may be looking to upgrade from your current onboard graphics, or want to upgrade your card. Either way the GT220 may be a great option for you. This card has the power to play... [PCSTATS]

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ASRock ION 330HT-BD Nettop آ– Unboxing and Undressing Video @ PCSTATS
"During the Computex Taipei 2009 tradeshow earlier this year we first got a glimpse of ASRockآ’s NVIDIA ION and Intel Atom based 1080p capable nettop. This is a very stylish and small system which impressed us and our readers greatly, especially considering it was ASRockآ’s first attempt at such a pro... [PCSTATS]

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Sapphire Radeon HD 5770 Review @ PCSTATS
"Is AMD's expansion of it's DirectX 11 line accelerating its domination? Find out with our look at the Juniper architecture and review of Sapphire's HD5770."... [PCSTATS]

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Sparkle GeForce GTX 260 Plus 1792MB Video Card Review @ PCSTATS
آ“Today I will be looking at a GTX 260 by Sparkle, the GTX 260 Plus. This isnآ’t your typical GTX 260, as it sports 1792 megs of memory. I reviewed a couple of Radeon HD 4870 X2s that each had two gigs of memory, but they were actually two 4870s with 1GB of memory per GPU. This is a single GPU with no... [PCSTATS]

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Extreme Performance F3-16000CL9 DDR3 P55 Kit @ PCSTATS
We were impressed with the 6GB kit of the same name but felt let down by it's overclocking performance. Let's see if the 4GB GSkill Trident kit can even things up... ... [PCSTATS]

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Eagle Tech Arion 2.1 Speakers @ PCSTATS
"Today we are going to take a look at a company that has been around for a while, but is just now getting into the PC audio market as well. Many would recognize the Eagle Tech brand name as the makers of external hard drive enclosures and other storage related needs, but how will they fair in the ... [PCSTATS]

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Thermaltake Toughpower XT 750w Power Supply @ PCSTATS
"As many experienced PC enthusiasts will tell you, the power supply is the lifeblood of your computer. If the CPU is the brain of your computer, then the PSU is definitely the heart. The quality and dependability of your entire computer is only as good as the unit that powers it. Today we take a clo... [PCSTATS]

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Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB Hard Drive @ PCSTATS
These days we have been reviewing SSD after SSD for the simple reason that those high-end drives are literally saturating the market. Meanwhile, standard hard drives have taken a back seat but it seems Western Digital isnآ’t willing to let their drives go unnoticed. Their new Black Series 2TB drive... [PCSTATS]

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Enermax Galaxy EVO 1250W @ PCSTATS
"The Enermax Galaxy EVO 1250W is a monster unit that's designed for those consumers who require a high-wattage unit that brings top performance and a price tag to match. The original Enermax Galaxy was a legend in enthusiast circles, a trailblazer of kilowatt power supplies, and the Galaxy EVO is in... [PCSTATS]

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AMD is taking off the wraps of a new revision of the 45 nm Deneb @ PCSTATS
Taking the X4 965 down to 125 watts TDP is also a big win for AMD. A lot of major OEMs look down on CPUs that are above 125 watts for many desktop setups. Having to add a lot of cooling to a design to handle higher TDPs is a simple fact of life, but most manufacturers do not want to spend the ... [PCSTATS]

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3Q09 chip growth sets stage for 22% surge in 2010 @ PCSTATS
Chip sales hit US$24.0 billion in September, heralding a 20% quarterly increase on third-quarter 2009, according to Future Horizons. The UK-based research firm has raised its forecast for the 2009 chip market to a 10% drop versus an earlier estimate of minus 14%. ... [PCSTATS]

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VIA introduces next generation Nano 3000 series processors @ PCSTATS
VIA Technologies has introduced its new VIA Nano 3000 series processors, bringing digital media performance and low power consumption to Windows 7-based ultra-thin notebook and all-in-one desktop PC markets. Based on the 64-bit superscalar Isaiah architecture, VIA Nano 3000 series processors support... [PCSTATS]

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AMD readies 2 desktop platforms for May 2010 @ PCSTATS
"AMD plans to announce a new high-end desktop platform (Leo) and mainstream platform (Dorado) in May of 2010, according to sources at motherboard makers. Leo will consist of a 45nm Phenom II series or upcoming six-core Thuban CPU with either 890FX or 890GX (RD890) northbridge and SB850 southbridg... [PCSTATS]

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ATI Radeon HD 5850 Graphics Card Review @ PCSTATS
Having launched the new Radeon HD 5850, AMD didnآ’t really know what a mean trick they played on themselves by doing it. Read our review to find out why. ... [PCSTATS]

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Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition ver. 2.0: AMD Introduces C3 Processor Stepping @ PCSTATS
AMD promises that processors on Deneb core with the new C3 stepping will offer lower heat dissipation, improved overclocking potential and a few other enhancements. But will this make Phenom II X4 processors more attractive?... [PCSTATS]

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Can We Trust the 80 Plus Certification? @ PCSTATS
"The 80 Plus certification was an important step to change the scenario from the power supply industry: now the savvy consumer knows that he or she should buy a power supply with at least 80% efficiency. New certification levels (Bronze, Silver and Gold) raised the bar even more. But maybe it is tim... [PCSTATS]

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Kingston HyperX 8GB Kit 1600MHz (KHX1600C8D3K4/8GX). @ PCSTATS
With Windows 7 on the store shelves and shipping we are hearing that raw ram speed might not be the key to better performance in Windows 7. We've always felt that the amount of ram was just as important as raw ram speed but in Windows 7 and all 64bit OS we see advantages to more ram. Most end users ... [PCSTATS]

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Verbatim TUFF-CLIP 8GB USB Drive @ PCSTATS
" Today for review Iآ’ve got the Verbatim Tuff-Clip 8GB USB drive. This USB drive resembles a carabineer style clip that you can attach to most anything. The drive comes with software to create two partitions as well, one secure and one public so you can hide any important data so it canآ’t be accesse... [PCSTATS]

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AMD Phenom II X4 965 - 125W TDP Processor @ PCSTATS
Today AMD is releasing a revised Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition processor. The TDP has been lowered from 140W to 125W, and also happens to be the new C3 stepping. Along with this new processor launch the prices for the 965's have been lowered to an expected price of $195 USD, a savings of about $20.... [PCSTATS]

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Canon PowerShot A480 @ PCSTATS
Canon's entry level compact cameras have shown themselves to be resilient in a market flooded with similar models. And that is apparent with the Canon PowerShot A480.... [PCSTATS]

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Asus EAH 4890 Review @ PCSTATS
"With the recent arrival of the new ATI Radeon HD 5 series graphics cards causing a great deal of interest, the previous best performing single GPU from ATI آ– the 4890 آ– has been left by the way side a little. Although, on the whole, the ATI DX11 GPU launches have been a great success for ATI, many ... [PCSTATS]

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Nikon S1000pj - More than a Camera @ PCSTATS
Like its competitors, Nikon has just made some of its recent announcements available on the retail market. One such product is the new Nikon COOLPIX S1000pj, a 12.1-megapixel camera. But how does one differentiate this new COOLPIX from the slew of cameras in the market? Simple - it comes with its ow... [PCSTATS]

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Clarksdale Core i7 mobile @ PCSTATS
Nehalem has finally arrived for notebooks in the form of Clarksdale Core i7 mobile processors that are virtually identical to their Lynnfield desktop counterparts. Keep reading to see how the new Core i7-920XM performs inside a cutting-edge portable gaming rig. ... [PCSTATS]

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Samsung 19in Lapfit LD190 LCD @ PCSTATS
The Samsung Lapfit LD190 is a very unique display that is marketed at a unique demographic. It offers basic LCD functions with a very basic resolution. It doesn't have an adjustable stand, nor does it support DVI, HDMI or HDCP content. What it does bring to the table is display connectivity via a... [PCSTATS]

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Shattered Horizon PC Game Review @ PCSTATS
"Shattered Horizon is the highly anticipated first game from Futuremark Games Studio that immerses you in the cold reality of combat in space like no other game before. This multiplayer first-person shooter is played entirely in zero gravity. A catastrophic explosion on the Moon has filled near-Ear... [PCSTATS]

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AMD VISION technology @ PCSTATS
"Their focus on enriching the visual experiences consumers will have with their products is also ingenious, but this strategy might turn off tech-savvy users and some of our readership who believe this strategy to be a ploy to get rid of old legacy components sitting in their warehouses. Only ti... [PCSTATS]

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