Kingston MobileLite G2 USB Card Reader with 8GB SDHC Card :: Posted by THRASHER2
آ“Back in March we took a look at Kingstonآ’s MobileLite 9-in-1 card reader. It was a great and very useful product. Well Kingston has redesigned the MobileLite, calling the new version the G2. The MobileLite G2 is a very compact USB card reader that supports SD/SDHC, microSD/SDHC, MSPD, MS Pro HG Duo and M2 cards. Since it is so small you can take it with you anywhere and it has the USB connection right on it so no extra cables to carry with you, letآ’s take a look."
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iBUYPOWER Launches Level 10 System :: Posted by THRASHER2
iBUYPOWER Thermaltake System Features Intel Core i7 920 Processor, 6 GB DDR3 Memory and 128GB SSD
El Monte, CA آ– December 09, 2009 آ– iBUYPOWER, a leading innovator in gaming PCs, is excited to announce it is the only systems integrator to offer the new Thermaltake Level 10 enclosure. The unique case was designed in partnership with the BMWGroup Designworks USA., and provides gamers with to increased configurability, unmatched aerodynamics, and a revolutionary case design sure to turn heads.
آ“We are constantly searching for the best components, cases and peripherals to use in our systems,آ” said Darren Su, Vice President of iBUYPOWER. آ“The Level 10 system is just another example of our drive to offer gaming rigs that can deliver the performance and aesthetics our customers demand. آ“
iBUYPOWER outfitted the breathtaking Level 10 with cutting-edge technology to match its stunning exterior. The new system will feature the Intel Core i7 920 Processor, 6GB of DDR3-122 Memory, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 آ– 2GB, 1 TB of storage space and a 128 GB SSD for speedy boot times. iBUYPOWER customers can also upgrade their new Level 10 system with a Killer Xeno Gaming Network Card, NZXT Sentry LCD Control Panel or a LG Blu-ray drive.
Like with all iBUYPOWER systems, customers have the option to add any of the iBUYPOWER Labs Services. These include iBUYPOWERآ’s Power Drive Overclocking Service, Harmony Sound Reduction System, the Internal USB Expansion System (improves front panel and internal USB connectivity), and the Specialized Advanced Packaging System (expanding foam packaging to prevent damage from shipping).
The iBUYPOWER Level 10 is available now exclusively at www.iBUYPOWER.com , starting at $2,499.
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SilverStone GD04 HTPC Case Review @ Ninjalane :: Posted by THRASHER2
The main purpose behind a HTPC case is to blend in with other A/V equipment and the SilverStone GD04 does an excellent job of this. We felt the looks were just right for the intended purpose by making the media PC look like a high-end DVD or Blu-ray player.
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Western Digital Caviar Black and RE4 2TB Drives Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
Taken to task on HotHardware today are two relatively new hard drive offerings from Western Digital, the RE4 2TB drive and the Caviar Black 2TB. These aren't solid state drives full of a speedy but thimble-sized flash memory chips--these are large, succulent hard drives with 500GB platters humming along at 7200RPM, large caches and dual-processors. Come on by the site and check them out...
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MSI Big Bang Trinergy P55 3-Way SLI Motherboard Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Of course one of the biggest features of the Trinergy is in its
namesake: triple SLI support. By integrating the NVIDIA nForce 200 chip
with the PCI Express channels coming from the Lynnfield processor MSI brings
us the first motherboard to truly and correctly support 3-Way SLI and 3-Way
CrossFireX multi-GPU solutions on the P55 platform."
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TrickleStar PC TrickleSaver and PC TrickleSwitch :: Posted by THRASHER2
" Last month I took a look at the TrickleStar TV TrickleSaver and itآ’s a product that I like quite a bit and still use to this day. Today Iآ’ve got another review of TrickleStar products, two actually, the PC TrickleSaver and the PC TrickleSwitch. The PC TrickleSaver does for your computer what the TV TrickleSaver does for your TV, it senses when the power goes off and then turns off anything else connected to it so they donآ’t use any power in standby mode, therefore saving you a bit of money. The addition of the PC TrickleSwitch adds more functionality to this setup in that it allows you to manually power on or off the devices attached to the PC TrickleSaver. So read on for a brief review of tow very useful products.."
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Patriot Torqx 128 GB Solid State (SSD) Drive Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Solid State Drives are accepted as being the future in PC storage, for too long weآ’ve had to put up with slow hard drives, but now we can use fast flash memory based SSDs. We have been sent the Patriot Torqx 128GB SSD to review, and will be putting it through its paces in todayآ’s review."
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DroboPro Review @ t-break :: Posted by THRASHER2
The two things that attracted me most to DroboPro was its ability to take eight
drives and BeyondRAID.
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ASUS GeForce GT240 GDDR5 Video Card :: Posted by THRASHER2
As enthusiasts, we're always interested in the latest monster video cards: the expensive, high-end products that blast through benchmarks and play all your games with buttery-smooth frame rates at the highest resolutions with all the settings maxed out- and sucking a not inconsiderable amount of electricity while doing so! But these products represent only a tiny fraction of the number of video cards sold; the low-to-mid-end cards comprise the bulk of the market. Besides, a GTX285 or Radeon 5870 isn't the ideal solution for every situation: considerations from a limited budget to building a small, quiet system come into play. NVIDIA has been filling out the low-middle end of their video card product line lately, and in this article Benchmark Reviews tests the ASUS ENGT240/DI/512MD5/A video card equipped with with NVIDIA's new GeForce GT240 GPU and 512M of GDDR5 memory.
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GeIL Ultra 4GB DDR3-2000 @ PureOverclock :: Posted by THRASHER2
"GeIL Ultra 4GB DDR3-2000 modules are optimized for use in the LGA1156 platform, but they also look sleek and have some good overclocking headroom at a great price. If you're looking for some high performance memory modules for your new Core i5/i7 system that aren't fussy and won't cost a fortune, these will certainly interest you."
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Sapphire Radeon HD 5770 @ Hardwareoverclock.com :: Posted by THRASHER2
Hardwareoverclock.com has reviewed another videocard. Last week they has take a look at the Sapphire HD 5770 videocard. The Radeon 5000 series is currently very popular. But the availability does not look so good, except for the hd 5770. But what about performance? This is sufficient for current games?
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Silverstone NT06 Evolution @ High Tech Reviews :: Posted by THRASHER2
The item that we use the most is often the most overlooked
when it comes to quality. How many people do you know that are still
using the same PS2 mouse that came with their system or they have
re-cycled it to the newer system they purchased. Today we are checking
out a high DPI mouse from our friends at Mionix, it is their model
Saiph 1800 and as you might have guessed the 1800 in the name is the
top resolution for the mouse.
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NZXT Panzerbox Aluminum Mid-Tower ATX Case Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
"The Panzerbox also has room for custom watercooling solutions with
dual radiators as well as enough real estate for a couple 10.5" graphics
cards. This case can also handle up to four hard drives, three optical
drives, and large third-party air-cooled heatsinks for gamers and other
enthusiasts who like need a stylish case with plenty of expandability
options."
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Thermaltake ISGC-400 CPU Cooler Review @ Tweaknews :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Available at many retailers for around $45-50 US, the ISGC-400 is not cheap, and one can easily find a cooler that performs as good or better, is easier to install and takes up less room for less money. Consequently, while the ISGC-400 may find a niche in the market due to its size and configuration, it's difficult to give it a blanket recommendation."
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Small Wonder: Zotac's HD-ND01 Nettop Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
The market for nettops-small, highly-integrated, mini-ITX desktops, typically based around Intel's Atom-didn't explode off the block the way netbooks did in the past 18 months, but an increasing number of manufacturers from Acer to Dell have released new designs built around the standard, and the systems in question are steadily becoming more powerful. Zotac is no stranger to the mini-ITX market, but the company's line of mini-PCs aims to provide more than just a motherboard. Zotac now has two complete systems on the market-the HD-NS01 (Atom 270, 1GB RAM) and the HD-ND01 (Atom 330, 2GB RAM). We'll be evaluating the latter system today, with an eye towards the features and capabilities Zotac has packed into its MAG (Mini All-in-one Giant)...
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Noctua NF-P14 FLX 14cm case/HSF fans - BCCHardware :: Posted by THRASHER2
Noctuaآ’s original NF-P12 fans become known for excellent air flow to noise ratio, and Noctua has tried to take the new NF-P14 FLX fans to the next level with an extra 2cm form factor. They do this while providing mounting compatibility with 120mm mounts. . .
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ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Slim HDMI Audio Card @ Legit Reviews :: Posted by THRASHER2
"The ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Slim is an impressive piece of hardware. The software bundle is top notch with the inclusion of Total Media Theater 3, one my favorite media applications. I honestly was expecting some frustration from either the drivers or HDMI handshakes, but I am very happy to say that everything worked perfectly. For our article, we used Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit. ASUS has done a great job on their drivers and the customization on Total Media Theater 3 and I have to say it was quite a relief that it all worked so well out of the box..."
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OCZ Platinum DDR3-1333 4GB Low Voltage Dual Channel Memory :: Posted by THRASHER2
آ“The standard for DDR3 memory is still 1.5v, but most high performance memory has voltages far above that. Many earlier high performance DDR3 modules had a Vdimm of 1.9v-2.1v. It still amazes me that the memory manufacturers were able to make DDR3 memory run at DDR3-2000 and higher at 1.65v. Today I will be looking at yet another low voltage dual channel kit, this one by OCZ, their Platinum DDR3-1333 4GB kit. It runs with timings of 7-7-7-20, at Intelآ’s required 1.65v. And of course these modules sport OCZآ’s shiny platinum heatspreaders. Will this memory take my i7/P55 to victory? Read on t o see!"
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Lian Li PC-B25FB KingMod Edition @ techPowerUp :: Posted by THRASHER2
The Lian Li PC-B26FB stuffs the high quality interior we have come to expect into an edgy and fairly elaborate exterior. Along the clean lines and top cover with two additional fans, you get a large, blue ring of light in the front. The CaseKing KingMod Edition adds sound insulation material to the chassis to drown out some of the noise the PC makes.
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MSI 785GM-E65 Motherboard Review @ t-break :: Posted by THRASHER2
The MSI 785GM-E65 is based on the AMD 785G chipset and suports the new AM3
socket based Phenom II CPUs along with DDR3-1333
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AMD Phenom II 965 X4 Black Edition C3 Processor Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Although AMD has had some exciting new mid- and entry-level chips come to market in the last several months, their top of the line Phenom II series has not seen much action since the beginning of the year. But since we won't see AMD's new six-core desktop Thuban processor emerge until next year, what we have to feed off of in the meantime is a new Phenom II core revision, the C3. Beginning with the highest-clocked chip, the 965 BE, the new core will begin to filter down through the rest of the lineup through next year. Enhancements to the core are expected to lower voltage requirements and thus reduce operating temperature, which can potentially lead to better, more stable overclocks. Is it worth the upgrade expense for a current Phenom II owner to make the change to the new revision though? Join me as I aim to find out!"
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ASUS GeForce GTX 285 Matrix @ PureOverclock :: Posted by THRASHER2
"The ASUS GTX 285 Matrix is part of the Republic of Gamers lineup, and it brings a few ASUS-specific features to the table. Like to overclock? Want to adjust voltages without voiding your warranty? Want the fastest single-GPU Nvidia card on the market? Then you're in for a treat today. But you know the question on your mind is, "How close does it come to their Radeon 5870?" We figured that question would probably come up, so we've done the testing and have the answers for you.
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ATI Radeon HD 5770 CrossFireX Performance @ Techgage.com :: Posted by THRASHER2
Want to purchase a Radeon HD 5870, but can't find one in stock? One alternative to consider is instead purchasing two Radeon HD 5770's to take advantage of CrossFireX. Not only does this solution save you up to $80 at current pricing, but it proved in our results to offer even better performance in select titles, such as with Modern Warfare 2.
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Thermaltake WingRS 301 Mid tower Case Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Thermaltake are certainly a well known brand within the enthusiast industry, as such any of their products are expected to be of good quality, and reasonable value. This Thermaltake case is aimed at the budget market, and as such may lack in luxury features, however as it holds the Thermaltake name, it should be of good build quality. Let's see how it matches up to expectations."
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Noctua NF-P14 FLX 140mm Fans @ DragonSteelMods :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Today for review I've got a pair of new fans from Noctua, they're called the NF-P14 FLX fans. They're 140mm fans making them fairly large of course, these 140mm fans are special in that they have round frames. The round frames make the fan essentially smaller, or at least the frame is smaller. The mounting holes in the frame will fit where any 120mm fan will fit, thus the end user can easily replace a 120mm fan with a 140mm fan for even more cooling ability. You can use the NF-P14 though in a 140mm space since Noctua has included adapters to help you do this. So read on to learn more... "
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SSD Performance: Marvell SATA-6G vs Intel ICH10 @ BmR :: Posted by THRASHER2
When the Seagate Barracuda XT was revealed as the World's first-ever third generation SATA 6GBps hard drive, expectations for performance were raised to match the new bandwidth limit. While this drive offered tremendous storage capacity paired to good performance, the transfer speeds were nowhere near the second generation SATA 3GBps limit. This is where Benchmark Reviews turns to our vast collection of Solid State Drive storage products, some of which eclipse the SATA-II range. However, our history of SSD performance tests on the Intel ICH10 Southbridge would prove to be very different than our results on the new Marvell 88SE9123 or 88SE9128 SATA-III chips. In this article, Benchmark Reviews compares Marvell SATA 6G SSD performance against tests on the Intel ICH10 chipset.
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SSD vs HDD on a Netbook آ– OCZ Neutrino @ TestFreaks :: Posted by THRASHER2
" I know the SSD is faster than the HDD, but what I didnآ’t really know was how it affected the system performance overall, so being a reviewer I ran tests, lots of tests, to find the answer. I ran storage specific tests, I ran overall system tests and separate tests as well and I found the obvious that the SSD is faster. I also found the not so obvious as well that at the system level the performance seemed lower with the SSD installed. So continue on to see the results of the testing and you can make your own conclusions."
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XFX Radeon HD 5750 - 512 MB vs. 1 GB @ HT4U.net :: Posted by THRASHER2
Although we have seen already a lot from AMDs latest Radeon family, there are 5750 cards in the market with just 512 MB GDDR. HT4U.net called one of them to the lab and shows the difference the memory makes.
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Corsair Flash Voyager GT 32GB :: Posted by THRASHER2
"It was nearly five years ago that we tested the first Corsair Flash Voyager that offered just 512MB of memory, but at the time it was quite a modest amount of storage for a USB 2.0 flash drive. The Flash Voyager was unique though from the other flash drives on the market in the respect that it was waterproof and far more durable than any other flash drive. As time has passed, more manufacturers have adopted designs similar to that of the Flash Voyager. The capacity of flash drives has also increased and we have tested out the 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB versions of the Flash Voyager and their newer and faster Flash Voyager GT series too. We have also reviewed other innovative Corsair flash memory products like their Flash PadLock and we happened to be the first publication to deliver a review of the Corsair Flash Survivor GT. Now though we are back with the Corsair Flash Survivor GT as we test out one of their newer versions with a 32GB capacity."
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ECS P55H-A P55 Lynnfield Motherboard Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Its feature set and benchmarks scores aren't going to make consumers
put it on lay-away for the holidays, but its ease-of-use and no-frills
functionality are great selling points along with the $100 price tag. We've
experienced a lot of ups and downs with ECS's "Black Series" motherboards
and we've seen where they've had to cut corners a bit to bring the price of
the product down."
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Dell Inspiron 13z review @ DriverHeaven :: Posted by THRASHER2
We have reviewed many high end gaming systems in the past from both Alienware and parent company Dell, but today we take a look at something slightly different - the new Inspiron 13z. The Inspiron 13z has been designed by Dell to enter into the market just above the 'netbook' sector - for those wanting more versatility, higher quality screens and faster processing speed.
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Thermaltake Level 10 Chassis finally available...for $849!! :: Posted by THRASHER2
You might remember the Thermaltake Level 10 case from my post back in June
of this year - a collaboration between case giant and automobile designers
at BMW. Well, good news: the case is finally available for those interested
in picking one up! Be prepared for the price though: Newegg is selling the
case for $849!!!!
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AMD Athlon II X2 240e & X3 435 @ Techgage.com :: Posted by THRASHER2
If on the lookout for a budget processor, whether it be dual, tri or quad-core, there's no better place to look than AMD. The company recently released eight new models, and in total, nine current Athlon II's retail for under $100. We're taking a look at two such models here, the X3 435 and X2 240e, to see how much bang can be had for so little buck.
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Seagate Barracuda XT SATA-6G Hard Drive @ Benchmark Reviews :: Posted by THRASHER2
Somewhere between the speed of Solid State Drive technology and the reliability of value-priced Hard Disk storage is the Seagate Barracuda XT. The industry's first SATA 6GBps HDD features 2TB of data storage capacity, and is also the first product to receive compliance with the third generation SATA controller interface. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the Seagate Barracuda XT hard drive against a cross section of competing storage products using the ASUS P7P55D Premium (Marvell 88SE9123) and Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD6 (Marvell 88SE9128) motherboards, comparing the model ST32000641AS hard disk on the both SATA-6G controllers as well as Intel's P55/ICH10 SATA-3G chipset.
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Antec Nine Hundred Two Mid Tower Case Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
آ“Anyone whoآ’s been in the market for a case in the past couple years has probably heard of the infamous Antec Nine Hundred. Today we have a chance to look at the redesigned Nine Hundred Two, which offers the same features of the original, but with further improvements. Improvements include a complete black interior, built in fan controllers, and better quality materials. Read on further to see what else the redesigned Nine Hundred Two has to offer."
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Thermaltake Launches New Version the TR2 RX 450W / 550W PSU :: Posted by THRASHER2
Thermaltake Launches New Version the TR2 RX 450W / 550W PSU Series
Thermaltake, leading power supplies, cases and cooling solutions brand, today announced their new version of TR2 RX Series ultra-low noise power supplies. As leading brand in the industry, Thermaltake is constantly updating their product lines to include the latest technology in addition to most up-to-date industrial specifications. The new TR2 RX 450W / 550W Series of power supplies has incorporated an ultra-silent 140mm fan to remove thermal build-up within the enclosure more efficiently and silently.
To support all of todayآ’s PC requirements, the TR2 RX 450W / 550W series comply with the latest ATX 12V V2.3 Standard for utmost reliability and compatibility supporting state-of-the-art technologies. Energy efficiency is improved by double forward switching circuit and power current load on the AC delivery systems is reduced through the implementation of Active PFC. The TR2 RX Series power supply comes standard with one PCI-E 6 pin and one PCI-E 6+2-pin as well as one EPS/ATX 12V 4+4pin connector to power the latest NVIDIA / AMD graphics cards and Intel / AMD processors and a maximum of 6 SATA connectors for optical drives/hard drives. With Over Current, Over Voltage, Over Power and Short-Circuit protection the TR2 RX series offers industry grade protection.
Quality, performance and reliability are the 3 Key Spirits underlying all Thermaltake product design concepts, therefore, the new version of the TR2 RX 450W / 550W also adopt a Japanese made main capacitor to ensure long-term reliability. The TR2 RX 450W / 550W power supplies are an excellent choice for medium size office and entertainment PCs at a highly attractive price point.
The TR2 RX 450W (W0146) and the 550W (W0134) will be available at a suggest retail price of $59.99 and $69.99 respectively.
For detailed information about the Thermaltake TR2 RX 450W go to:
http://www.thermaltake.com/product_info.aspx?PARENT_CID=C_00001557&id=C_00001558&name=TR2+RX+450W&ov=n&ovid
For detailed information about the Thermaltake TR2 RX 550W go to:
http://www.thermaltake.com/product_info.aspx?PARENT_CID=C_00001555&id=C_00001556&name=TR2+RX+550W&ov=n&ovid
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OCZ Z Series 650W @ PureOverclock :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Today more than ever companies are succumbing to the pressures of a more educated public, and submitting their power supplies for certification. So when you choose a power supply having 80 plus label on the PSU is a good starting point which brings us to the PSU we will be reviewing today: the 80+ Silver Certified OCZ 650W Z series power supply."
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Mionix Saiph 1800 Mouse Review @ High Tech Reviews :: Posted by THRASHER2
The item that we use the most is often the most overlooked
when it comes to quality. How many people do you know that are still
using the same PS2 mouse that came with their system or they have
re-cycled it to the newer system they purchased. Today we are checking
out a high DPI mouse from our friends at Mionix, it is their model
Saiph 1800 and as you might have guessed the 1800 in the name is the
top resolution for the mouse.
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LSI MegaRAID SAS 9260-8i Controller Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
Finally the first representatives of the new SAS RAID controller generation supporting 6 Gbps appeared. Today we are going to introduce to you the first controller like that from one of the leaders in this industry آ– LSI Company.
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ATI HD 5770 Review - XSReviews :: Posted by THRASHER2
"ATI recently jumped ahead of their closest rivals nVidia by releasing their latest generation of GPUs upon the market, just before the launch of Windows 7 in an attempt to cash in on the early adopters of Direct X 11. However, like always the first run of cards made available were mind blowingly expensive, so what's a mid-ranger looking for an upgrade to do? Fortunately it wasn't long before the slightly more mid-range options were made available, the 57xx series.
For those with an aging 7 or 8 series card from nVidia - or a 3 or mid level 4 series from ATI - still powering your gaming rig, this could well be the card that you upgrade to. Is it worth it though? Let's find out."
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Xigmatek Thor's Hammer CPU Cooler/Heatsink Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Xigmatek's Thor's Hammer is a formidable weapon in the battle against processor heat. It performed on par with the very best coolers in the comparison using a couple of inexpensive and quiet fans. The Hammer is a big cooler, particularly with two 120mm fans hanging off of it, but it delivers big performance commensurate with its bulk."
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Asus EeeTop PC ET2002 Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
The Asus Eee Top ET2002 is an all-in-one desktop computer that provides the basics for everyday computing as well as multimedia entertainment in a space-saving design. It features a large, 20-inch 16:9 widescreen display and a 1.6GHz dual core Intel Atom 330 processor. Perhaps one of the coolest new features of the ET2002 is the fact that it is one of the first all-in-one computers from Asus to feature NVIDIA Ion integrated graphics for additional multimedia processing horsepower and perhaps even a bit of light gaming.
While the basic components of the ET2002 aren't all that different from those found in your typical netbook, this computer is able to handle HD video and a few other higher-end performance graphics tasks quite well...
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ASUS EAH5750 Formula @ HT4U.net :: Posted by THRASHER2
With the ASUS EAH5750 HT4U.net received another of the seldom graphics cards based on the Radeon HD 5750. The addition آ“Formulaآ” was obviously derived from the cooler design that was inspired by a formula 1 car. If the card is really a race car, we will see during the test.
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Corsairآ® launches Dominatorآ™ GTX 2250MHz ultra-performance :: Posted by THRASHER2
FREMONT, California, December 3, 2009 آ— Corsair, a worldwide leader in high-performance computer and flash memory products, today announced the launch of its new Dominator GTX ultra-high performance DDR3 memory modules for Intelآ® and AMDآ™ platforms, designed specifically for performance enthusiasts, gamers and extreme overclockers.
Corsair Dominator GTX modules are individually screened and tested on multiple high-performance Intel X58 and P55 chipset platforms to ensure that they operate at the incredible frequency of 2250MHz at low-latency timings of 8-8-8-24 at 1.65V. They are designed specifically for performance enthusiasts and overclockers who want to achieve the highest performance possible and to break benchmark world records.
"Corsair has a long history of delivering the fastest overclocking memory on the planet, and our engineering expertise and unique understanding of the enthusiast market allows us to continue to push boundaries," said Kevin Conley, VP of Engineering at Corsair. "Corsair Dominator GTX modules are the most tightly-screened, highest-quality and fastest DDR3 memory modules in the world, and we look forward to seeing what the enthusiast and overclocking community can do with these exciting new products."
In addition to the incredible frequencies possible on Intel platforms, Dominator GTX modules have also been tested and verified to operate at up to 1800MHz CL6 in high-performance Socket AM3 motherboards for AMD Phenomآ™ II processors, providing AMD enthusiasts with a powerful new weapon in their overclocking arsenal. The following table shows baseline performance in a number of popular DDR3 platforms.
Dominator GTX modules use Corsair's unique DHX+ heatsink and are supplied with extra-tall cooling fins to maximize heat dissipation. The part number for this module is CMGTX2, and it is sold as a single module, allowing enthusiasts to purchase two modules for dual-channel configurations or three modules for triple-channel configurations. For the highest performance and frequency scaling, Corsair recommends using the GT Airflow fan with tall mounting brackets, which is also available from the Corsair Online Store (part number CMXAF2 GTL). link
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P55 Motherboard Roundup December 2009 @ DriverHeaven.net :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Back in September Intel released the Core i5-750 and i7-870 along with their latest midrange chipset, the P55. At launch we were very impressed by the excellent value for money offered by the i5-750, especially when Turbo Boost is enabled and there was no shortage of P55 boards to combine with it. Since then Gigabyte and Asus have been expanding their P55 range and between them they have now 36 different models for users to choose from."
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P55 Motherboard Roundup December 2009 @ DriverHeaven.net :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Back in September Intel released the Core i5-750 and i7-870 along with their latest midrange chipset, the P55. At launch we were very impressed by the excellent value for money offered by the i5-750, especially when Turbo Boost is enabled and there was no shortage of P55 boards to combine with it. Since then Gigabyte and Asus have been expanding their P55 range and between them they have now 36 different models for users to choose from."
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Thermaltake Evo Blue 650Watt Power Supply Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
The exterior of the PSU features a bold design with bow-tie inspired cutouts and mesh inserts. These large mesh panels have several purposes including air circulation, basic decoration, fill with light when the fan LEDs are activated.
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Xigmatek Bifrost VD1065 Video Card Cooler @ Benchmark Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
Too much attention is paid to the CPU when we discuss aftermarket coolers, maybe because removing the VGA cooler can void the warranty on some graphics cards, or maybe because we take for granted the cooler placed on video cards by the vendor. Unfortunately the truth is that most stock VGA coolers don't perform very well. So now we need a solution - The Xigmatek BiFrost VD1065 - Xigmatek's first 5-piece 6mm Heatpipe Direct Touch VGA cooler product. It occupies two expansion slots, but at the same time gives extreme performance. Ximatek adds two powerful 100mm Fans to accomplish the "Perfect Product", and plate it with black nickel and utilise two transparent fans so as to become one of the spotlights in your PC-System. With the marketing speak out of the way, we'll move on to what it takes to make or br! eak this product - real world testing. We all know H.D.T. works well for multi-core processors with heat spreaders, join Benchmark Reviews as we test the Xigmatek Bifrost and see what it can do for your exposed GPU die.
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NZXT Tempest @ PureOverclock :: Posted by THRASHER2
"NZXT has dubbed their Tempest case the آ“Airflow Kingآ”. Considering the great number of cases on the market right now that are able to boast some incredible cooling performance, it seems that NZXT has a lot to live up to in order to claim the crown. Is the Tempest truly the آ“Airflow Kingآ” they say it is, or is it just another case trying take the crown and falling short? We hope to be able to answer this for you today."
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Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
آ“After doing a lot of experimenting with coolers utilizing this technology, I have found that it does work rather than just looking good on paper. Todayآ’s cooler will be the 11th I have tested using this, and I have found that just as a copper-based cooler, it is what the manufacturer does with the remainder of the cooler that determines how well it cools. Today I will be looking at the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler. It is a 4-heatpipe 120mm tower cooler utilizing Direct contact heatpipes. It has a brand new style of mounting hardware, one base/retainer fits all three of Intelآ’s m ounting configurations. Will the Hyper 212 Plus keep my new LGA 1156 i7 cool? Read on to see!"
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Titan Fenrir Christmas Edition Heatsink Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
The name Titan Technology Limited may not be the name most
people bring up when they are talking about the new Titan Fenrir
Christmas Edition heatsink. What makes this unit so interesting is it
features direct heatpipe contact instead of depending on two pieces of
metal clapped to a heatpipe.
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Glacialtech GP-AX950AA PSU @ DreamWare Computers :: Posted by THRASHER2
"The basic 80PLUS is a breeze for most quality manufacturers, and 80PLUS Bronze is also becoming fairly common. 80PLUS Silver on the other hand, still isn't seen a whole lot yet. GlacialPower is hoping to change that by brining forth their first 80PLUS Silver power supply, the GP-AX950AA. A 950W, 80PLUS Silver certified modular power supply."
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Intel Unveils 48-Core Single-Chip Cloud Computer :: Posted by THRASHER2
Earlier today, in a San Francisco press briefing, Intel Chief Technology Officer, Justin Rattner took the wraps off a proof of concept and experimental product that Intel dubbed a "Single-Chip Cloud Computer". The objective this chip was designed to address is the huge opportunity that exists to reduce power consumption and space in the data center, a very real place, rather than mythical, where "the cloud" really exists and increasing user demand for online services continues to chew up bandwidth, processing resources and storage like there is no tomorrow.
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SilverStone TS05 External USB 2.0 Blu-ray Drive Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Being such a techie, I am typically an early adopter with anything tech related but I decided to take a rain check when it came to the whole high definition format war. While I do enjoy the occasional movie, I am far from a movie buff or someone that has a huge movie collection. Combine that with the fact that one format would ultimately prevail over the other (R.I.P. HD DVD) and prices only come down over time on new technology, it only made sense for me to wait on Blu-ray. Fast-forward two years to today and Blu-ray has made its way into the homes of many. Today I will be taking a look at a portable Blu-ray player from SilverStone that operates via USB so you can use it with either a notebook or a desktop computer."
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Cooler Master HAF 932 Full Tower Case Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
"At nearly two feet tall and weighing in at just under 30 pounds, the Cooler Master HAF 932 High Air Flow Chassis is an imposing full tower ATX case, marketed towards gamers and overclockers with an array of fans, cooling options, and lots of space for large components. Every possible surface that could be covered with a fan has a grating on it, and you'll find three 230mm fans installed in the front, top and side panel as defaults, along with a spare 140mm in the back to boot."
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SDC Megtron LC-Display @ techPowerUp :: Posted by THRASHER2
The Megtron is a dual color LCD display which is simply powered by the USB bus and utilizes a slim and small software application to output all kinds of important information. With a market being flooded by plenty of secondary displays, the SDC Megtron does offer some very useful features and functionality.
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Intel Shows 48-core x86 Processor as Single-chip Cloud :: Posted by THRASHER2
"First, the "SCC" is much closer to a realized product as Intel has
started looking into markets that will benefit from this type of computing
power. Also, the architecture and design of the cores on the SCC are fully
functional x86 IA cores where as on the original 80-core test chip we were
simply looking at floating point processors."
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Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR3 6GB Triple-Channel Memory Kit :: Posted by THRASHER2
Crucial's Ballistix & Ballistix Tracer memory modules are their enthusiast / high performance memory lineup. Today we will be taking a look at the 6GB DDR3 1600MHz triple-channel memory kit. Crucial also offers a 6GB DDR3 kit running at 1333 MHz.
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Zotac Geforce 9300-ITX WiFi LGA775 Motherboard Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
"The main features that drew me to the 9800-ITX in the first place
was the onboard PCI-E x16 expansion slot, onboard HDMI, and wireless
capabilities. After getting my hands on the board, I realized there were
several other key options that should benefit gamers and HTPC builders alike
including the optical and coaxial out ports for connecting the board to a
user's high-end entertainment sound system and built-in CUDA technology that
should make Blu-Ray playback seamless and lag-free."
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NZXT GAMMA Classic Series PC Case @ Bona Fide Reviews :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Today for review I figured Iآ’d post another NZXT case review, this time itآ’s the Gamma. I really like the aesthetics of this case, it looks very nice and has an interesting profile look to it. Inside youآ’ll find quite a bit of room to install a system, and spaces for six fans, with one pre-installed for you already. The build quality is what weآ’ve come to expect from NZXT, itآ’s very good overall, the case is sturdy and designed well. So read on to learn more about the Gamma from NZXTآ… "
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Galaxy GeForce GT 240 (DDR5) Graphics Card Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
The GeForce GT 240 is a derivative of the GT200 GPU that powers the GeForce GTX 280 and the GeForce GTX 260. It is a slimmed-down version that features 96 stream processors and 8 ROPs. At the official core speed of 550 MHz, it is capable of processing up to 17.6 billion texels and 4.4 billion pixels per second.
Officially, the GeForce GT 240 can either use 900 MHz DDR3, 1 GHz GDDR3 or 850 MHz GDDR5 memory, delivering anywhere from 28.8 GB/s to 54.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
But Galaxy is never satisfied with sticking to the official specifications. Even though they are not officially calling this a factory-overclocked card, Galaxy gave their GeForce GT 240 (DDR5) card a slight boost in memory clock speed, going from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. Let's see how well that works out for them..
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NZXT Beta Review - XSReviews :: Posted by THRASHER2
"A gamersآ’ case is undoubtedly more than just a metal chassis to house all the circuit boards and components. The styling and aesthetics are very important giving particular rig uniqueness as well as being a way for the enthusiast to express themselves. However, with the cost of high-end gaming chassis pushing well over the آ£100 mark and money much tighter due to the economic status, manufacturers are starting to react.
Antec were one of the first to release a low-budget case آ– the Two Hundred; a chassis that has quickly become the case to beat in the low price market. Visually, performance wise and the build quality are all spot on and at just آ£35, it's very competitively priced.
Hot on Antec's heels though are NZXT. With any array of gaming chassis available, the Beta bolsters the low budget part of the Classic Series. Let's take a look..."
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Desk Genie Non-Slip Charging Desk Stand @ TestFreaks :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Itآ’s been a while since Iآ’ve really taken a look at any cell phone accessories, weآ’ve looked at cases and a couple basic stands, but how about something thatآ’s truly multi-functional. Today for review Iآ’ve got a product called the Desk Genie, itآ’s a non-slip charging stand for your desk, but itآ’s much more than that. The Desk Genie features two USB ports along with an 8 in 1 card reader, and the ability to charge most any portable device out there today. I was a bit skeptical of this device at first, but I figured Iآ’d give it a try anyway. Iآ’ve come to like the Desk Genie in my time with it, itآ’s very useful especially since itآ’s a card reader and USB hub as well as the charger, but there is one improvement Iآ’d make to it, read on to learn moreآ… "
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Sapphire Radeon HD 5750 Vapor-X Video Card Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
"The Sapphire Vapor-X HD5750 has a look all its own. Though, looks aren't what the Vapor-X is all about; it's about performance. Using their patent pending Black Diamond Chokes they can offer a card that is 10% cooler and offers 25% more power efficiency than other cards that use the normal chokes. To keep things even cooler this card uses the Vapor-X cooler. A key point for me aside from performance (which the Vapor-X has plenty of) is the noise, or lack thereof. Throughout the testing I never heard a peep out of the fan. The test I was sure I would hear the fan on was the power consumption test. I disabled all the other fans in the system so that they wouldn't fluctuate speed and power, and I still couldn't hear the fan on the Vapor-X while it was set on auto..."
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Intel X25-M G2 34nm Firmware 2CV102HD Quick Test @ Madshrimp :: Posted by THRASHER2
Intel recently released a new firmware for the second generation X25 SSDs. We flash one 160Gb SSDSA2M160G2GC to the new firmware to see what has changed.
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EnerMax Aeolus Laptop Cooler Review @ TechwareLabs :: Posted by THRASHER2
TechwareLabs reviews the Enermax Aeolus, a laptop cooler named for a god of winds. Take a look with us, as we see if it produces a gale, or just a faint breeze.
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Patriot Box Office HD Media Player Firmware P02 Update :: Posted by THRASHER2
"This week Patriot released their first firmware update for the Box Office media player. This beta P02 firmware adds support for Blu-ray ISO files and gives the player support for multi-channel HDMI audio out. With the newest firmware installed, we immediately tried to play an ISO ripped from a Blu-ray disk. The file played with no hesitation. In fact, my receiver even picked up the LPCM via the Patriotآ’s HDMI out. Mission accomplished, Patriot. Well done! Below we see the Patriot Box Office playing a Blu-ray ISO. "
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Dell's Studio 14z 14-inch notebook :: Posted by THRASHER2
Dell's Studio 14z starts at $750, yet it offers a Core 2 Duo CPU, GeForce 9400M graphics, DisplayPort and hyrbid USB/eSATA ports, and enticing optional extras like a high-res display, backlit keyboard, and 8-cell battery. Let's see how the Studio fares in the real world.
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Speedlink Gravity Blaster Review - XSReviews :: Posted by THRASHER2
"With music becoming increasingly centred around the home computer, a decent set of PC-compatible speakers has become almost a necessity. Even leaving aside the tendency towards downloading - legal or otherwise - keeping your CD collection on a hard-drive is now common-place and provides many benefits. It's easier to organise, retrieve and backup media stored to disk than hundreds (or even thousands) of CDs, tapes, LPs, mini-dics, and such.
Even when recorded in one of the many loss less audio formats - FLAC, True Audio (TTA), Apple Loss less, MPEG-4 ALS, etc - a hard-drive the size of a paperback could store many hundreds of CDs, thus making it an extremely efficient use of space. Since we'll all be living in Tokyo-style pods soon anyway, larger media will probably become obsolete eventually, if not merely at an excessive premium. The thirst for a clear and precise rendering of all that binary finery is quite palpable, but perhaps Speedlink can satisfy it?"
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ASUS is prepping phone-based PC overclocking :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Perhaps the most innovative addition to ROG Connect, however, is RC Bluetooth, a feature which allows users to review the status of their systems' hardware and tweak parameters wirelessly from a Bluetooth-enabled PDA phone. RC Bluetooth is also capable of performing standard Bluetooth functions, such as stereo music playback, Skype messaging, Internet access via a Bluetooth phone, and mobile phone or PDA synchronization."
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Corsair Dominator DDR3-1600 i7/i5 Optimized 4GB Dual Channel :: Posted by THRASHER2
آ“It obviously wasnآ’t an insurmountable problem, as we saw DDR3-2000 triple channel kits not long after the release of the LGA 1366 i7, and I found that not only did they do DDR3-2000 at that voltage, they were all able to be overclocked beyond that. Now that the LGA 1156 has been released, we need dual channel kits utilizing that same low voltage requirement. That obviously was no problem, the memory was already there, they just needed packaging that held only two modules rather than three. Today I will be looking at one of Corsairآ’s low voltage dual channel kits, the Corsair Dominator DDR3 -1600 i7/i5 4GB Dual Channel kit. It is XMP enabled, sports Corsairآ’s Dominator cooling fins, and timed at 8-8-8-24. Of course its Vdimm is 1.65v. Will the Dominator dominate? Read on to see!"
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10 Tech Trends We're Thankful For - and 5 We're Not :: Posted by THRASHER2
"What are you thankful for this year? You're probably thinking about family, friends, health, and even your job in these uncertain times. And those are all good answers, but let us be more specific. What tech trends are you thankful for?
That one's a little harder to answer, but as it turns out, there's quite a few technologies and trends we're looking forward to feasting on into the coming year. There's also a handful of duds we'd be content to toss out like last week's leftovers. Join us on the following pages as we set the tech table with both the good and bad."
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Neo-Flex Dual LCD Lift Stand @ TestFreaks :: Posted by THRASHER2
"This is where Ergotron a company known for their monitor stands, mounts and work stations that focus on ergonomics comes to the rescue. The Neo-Flex Dual LCD Lift Stand is designed to hold up to two 22آ” monitors side by side from one sturdy base. It is capable of holding 14-34 pounds and uses the VESA mounting standard; so most modern LCDs will fit without a hitch. The Neo-Flex Dual LCD Lift Stand allows either landscape or portrait mode positioning of the screens. "
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Patriot Viper-II DDR3 Lynnfield Memory Kit :: Posted by THRASHER2
In testing the Lynnfield platform, we've have had to stick to fairly moderate memory speeds to ensure uniformity with the other Benchmark Reviews test platforms. Even at these speeds, though, Lynnfield has already proven an excellent performer in terms of memory bandwidth. In this review, we'll push our system even further with the help of a 2000MHz DDR3 kit from Patriot. As part the of the Viper II Sector 5 Series, the PVV34G2000LLKB kit we're testing was designed specifically for the P55 platform and should provide some insight into how Lynnfield handles high performance memory.
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Galaxy and Palit GeForce GT 240 Review - More 40nm :: Posted by THRASHER2
"The difference between the two GT 240 cards is significant though -
both in terms of performance, power and price. The Galaxy card was by far
the most efficient and will come in a good $30 less expensive than the
Palit card. The Palit card though is far and away the better performer -
the difference built on the use of GDDR5 memory (rather than GDDR3) and
higher core and shader clock speeds."
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Sapphire Vapor X 5750 Review @ Driverheaven :: Posted by THRASHER2
Today we have the latest model in the Vapor-X family on our test bench, the 5750. We will be taking a look at how it compares to the reference model in areas such as thermal performance, overclocking, GPU computing and real world gameplay. Can the Vapor-X 5750 live up to the reputation of the previous models?
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Evercool Cruise Missile @ PureOverclock :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Sporting an interesting name for thermal compound, today we look at the Evercool Cruise Missile thermal compound as we apply it to a highly overclocked Core i7 beast. Let's see how it goes."
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NZXT Gamma Classic Series Case - BCCHardware :: Posted by THRASHER2
The one thing that I found quite interesting with the HDD rail is the fact that it uses a pair of silicon washers to help prevent HDD vibration from transferring to the drive rails and therefore the chassis. This is a good theory - except that the steel pins still contact the drive, the rails and ultimately - the chassis. . .
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CiragoTV Mini USB Media Player CTM1000 @ TestFreaks :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Today for review Iآ’ve got a great little product from Cirago called the CiragoTV Mini. Itآ’s a USB Media player thatآ’s small in size but yet big in features. The unit is a very small box, about 3 inches by 3 inches in size and less that an inch thick, it comes with itآ’s own small power supply and a small remote as well. The CiragoTV Mini has the ability to access USB flash drives, USB hard drive and several types of memory cards with outputs for HDMI and even standard composite audio and video. With the CiragoTV Mini you can access several types of files, the most popular video and audio formats, along with pictures as well to show them on your TV for your viewing pleasure. Itآ’s small enough to take with you if you want to, you can easily grab a 2.5آ” hard drive and the CiragoTV Mini and take it to your friends house, or even use it for work presentations if need be. So continue on for a look at a very innovative and an overall great little productآ… "
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Lian Li PC B25F Review - XSReviews :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Lian Li are well known for their flush designed cases, with smooth elegant styling and high construction values. Once again we have one that seems to tick all the boxes at first look, but will it live up to our testing? The B25F on the surface seems pretty standard Lian Li, but it comes with some interesting features that should peak the interest of more than a few."
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Intel DP55WG @ Techgage.com :: Posted by THRASHER2
For most consumers, Intel might not be the first name to come to mind when building a new PC, but the company offers a rather robust line-up of boards for each chipset it releases. We're looking at the $140 "mainstream" DP55WG, which has an simple overall feature-set, but includes support for IR and also NVIDIA's SLI.
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Kingston 16GB DataTraveler Locker+ @ Techgage.com :: Posted by THRASHER2
It may seem like a given that personal data should be kept secure, and for the most part, achieving that goal on a home PC isn't too difficult. But, what about a thumb drive? Kingston's DataTraveler Locker+ is designed in such a way that if someone ever finds your thumb drive, they'll never be able to access the data. Ever.
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NZXT LEXA-S Computer Chassis @ Benchmark Reviews :: Posted by THRASHER2
NZXT is on a roll. Their line of sub-$100 computer cases brings features to this market segment we haven't seen before, including fully finished interiors, rolled metal edges, and cable management, just to name a few things. The NZXT Lexa S Mid-Tower computer case is one of the more recent offerings in their "Crafted Series" line of cases. Festooned with a sleek black front door with integral LED lighting and fan controllers, this case would look great on your desk. But as a starting point for a new system build, how does LEXS-001BK model stack up?
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Roccat Kova Mouse @ Rbmods :: Posted by THRASHER2
Today we have a new Roccat product on our test bench, they sent us their latest mouse that they named "Kova". This mouse has some cool features, it doesn't need software as all settings are done by pushing specific buttons. It also is made for both left and right handed people which I think will attract alot of users if it performs well.
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Razer President Robert Krakoff speaks to DriverHeaven :: Posted by THRASHER2
We managed to get some time to have a 'one on one' chat with Razer's top man - President Robert Krakoff. We discussed everything related to gaming and their product range.
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ASRock M3A785GXH/128M vs ECS A785GM-M @ TweakPC.de :: Posted by THRASHER2
We took a look at two futher mainboards with AMD 785G chipset: The ASRock M3A785GXH/128M and the ECS A785GM-M are among the cheaper products with ATI Radeon HD 4200 graphics. Worth buying?
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Thecus N0503 Combo NAS Review @ Tweaknews :: Posted by THRASHER2
"Thecus brings a lot to the table with the N0503 Combo NAS. You have the choice of using up to five 2.5آ” drives or up to three 3.5آ” drives for storage, and the new, more polished AJAX-based web interface is a step in the right direction. All the familiar features are here too including the media server, print server, web server, and a myriad of other functions that are all customizable for your particular needs."
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ASUS P7P55D Evo Intel P55 Motherboard Review :: Posted by THRASHER2
آ“The lack of a Northbridge means the elimination of the hottest chip on the motherboard and the need for cooling that chip, along with the associated traces, etc, which means building a P55 motherboard costs less. Apparently the motherboard manufacturers have passed those savings along to the consumer, the average price of a P55 board is about $100 less than the average price of an X58 board. The processors are less expensive too, the release price of the LGA 1156 Core i7 860 was a little less than $100 below the release price of the LGA 1366 Core i7 920. And itآ’s given that a dual channel memory kit will cost less than a triple channel kit with the same specifications, so expect to save $200-$250 when building a new LGA 1156 rig as compared with a new LGA 1366 rig in the early part of this year. Today I will be looking at one of Asusآ’ new P55 motherboards, the P7P55D EVO. It is in their EVO family of motherboards, sporting the EVO look and Asus TurboV EVO overclocking. It has tons of other features, after all, it is an Asus board. Read on to check out the Asus P7P55D EVO Motherboard!"
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Thermaltake Element G Gaming Case Review @ Legit Reviews :: Posted by THRASHER2
In the computer chassis industry, Thermaltake is well-renowned for their professional engineering and high-performance products. When designing the Element G case, Thermaltake engineers opted for a classic, yet dramatic look with the option to switch on a variety of case lighting effects. Read on to see if the Thermaltake Element G is the right case for gamers and enthusiasts!
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