Sunday, October 31, 2010

IT News HeadLines (PCSTATS) 31/10/2010


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Patriot MemoryÂ’s Xporter Rage 32GB Extreme Performance USB Flash Drive Reviewed @ PCSTATS

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Smartfish ErgoMotion Wireless Laser Mouse @ PCSTATS
Just because you want loads of storage to take with you on the road doesnÂ’t mean that you have to invest in something that is physically large. USB flash drives are getting much bigger in capacity and these larger drives are increasingly affordable. Falling right into this range is the Patriot Xporter Rage USB flash drive. ... [PCSTATS]

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Medal of Honor SP Graphics & CPU Performance @ PCSTATS
To help combat things such as RSI, companies have long been developing ergonomic peripherals, and for the most part, most of them are predictable. But Smartfish has looked outside the box and developed a mouse like no other we've ever seen, and whether or not that's a good thing... we're here to find out. ... [PCSTATS]

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Beyerdynamic MMX 2 Headset Review @ PCSTATS
Developed by EA's Danger Close and DICE, this latest installment is simply titled "Medal of Honor." Meant to reboot the series, MoH takes place during the ongoing war in Afghanistan featuring both single and multiplayer modes. For the purpose of this article we are focusing on single player performance. Medal of Honor is unique in that it uses two ... [PCSTATS]

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Patriot Xporter XT Rage USB 2.0 32GB Quad Channel Flash Drive @ PCSTATS
The Beyerdynamic MMX 2 is a high quality stereo headset, which is also very light and comes with a USB adapter that also allows us to mute/unmute the microphone or adjust the volume level. As a bonus, the headset comes also with a 3.5 to 6.35 millimetres jack adapter, so we can connect it to other Hi-Fi equipment like amplifiers or receivers. ... [PCSTATS]

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Lian Li Mini Q PC-V354 MicroATX Case Review @ PCSTATS
"We have already started testing USB 3.0 products and with our upcoming thumb drive round up testing starting today, we have many more to come. The USB 3.0 products have performed very well, but their high cost and bulk will keep them from penetrating the market quickly. On the other side of the coin, USB 2.0 flash drives have been shrinking in ... [PCSTATS]

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Gigabyte Aivia K8100 Gaming Keyboard Review @ PCSTATS
Today we are looking at a pintsized HTPC/desktop case that, despite its size, can accommodate some impressive gaming hardware. The Lian Li Mini Q PC-V354 is a bit of an all-rounder, suitable for both compact gaming rigs and home theater PCs. Although the MicroATX form factor has been around for over a decade, gaming systems utilizing this forma... [PCSTATS]

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Qpad 5k gaming mouse @ PCSTATS
"Today we have Gigabyte's latest gaming keyboard on our desk. This is no ordinary board though because as well as looking at the features gamers want, the design department has been let loose again to create a shell which certainly stands out from the norm. Join us as we take a look at the Aivia K8100." ... [PCSTATS]

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MSI N460GTX Hawk @ PCSTATS
"Most companies that produce mouse mats tend to dip into other peripheral fields; the obvious one being the world of gaming rodents; QPad are one such firm. Today I'm taking a look at a new mouse from them known as the 5k which features a high DPI (though they term it CPI), a good polling rate and low USB response time. Let's see how it compares to... [PCSTATS]

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HIS vs EVGA Midrange Gaming Face Off Review @ PCSTATS
"Installing an older version of Afterburner allowed the card to work with NVIDIA's voltage specifications which allowed the core voltage to be increased to almost 1.24v as measured under load. This had the effect of bumping the stable clock speeds on the core from a maximum of 922MHz to 955MHz, a pretty substantial increase for a small voltage bump... [PCSTATS]

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OCZ Revo 120GB @ PCSTATS
Time for the Middleweight Championship of the world. In the red corner the HD6850 and HD6870. In the Green corner the GTX460 768MB and 1GB.... [PCSTATS]

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Seagate Constellation ES 2TB 7200 RPM Hard Drive Review @ PCSTATS
“We're looking at another SandForce SSD, but this one is very special as it's essentially two drives in one that feature a RAID 0 configuration. The name of this juggernaut is the OCZ Revo. Think a SandForce SSD is fast? Wait until you see what happens in a single card RAID 0 setup.” ... [PCSTATS]

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God Mode in Windows 7 @ PCSTATS
"The Seagate Constellation ES 2TB hard drive was designed to be the best of breed mechanical drive. Seagate Constellation ES 2TB drives are enterprise grade, having a high level of reliability and low power usage. In my professional experience I have found the phrase "enterprise grade" to mean "god tier", and enterprise grade options can cost 1000%... [PCSTATS]

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AZZA Hurrican 2000 Full-Tower Case @ PCSTATS
“It may be hyperbolically named, but Windows 7’s God Mode is indeed omnipresent. It conveniently puts hundreds of settings from all around the operating system all in one place. It is really easy to setup and use. Read on to see how to turn on God Mode and make your Windows 7 experience even better…." ... [PCSTATS]

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Silverstone Accessories Roundup @ PCSTATS
"Today, I have the opportunity to check out another case from Azza, the massive full-tower Hurrican 2000. The Hurrican 2000 packs a lot of outstanding looking features, not to mention a huge internal volume for all your components. For around $172CDN, the Hurrican 2000 certainly isn't a cheap case, so let's dive in and see if it's a worthy inve... [PCSTATS]

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Silverstone Strider Plus ST60F-P PSU @ PCSTATS
"Accessories - they're hanging in every isle at your computer store tempting you at every turn. Some are useful and inexpensive and other are useless and way over priced. The right accessories at the right price can really add a lot to any computer system though. They can help with component silencing, air filtering, they can increase air flow and ... [PCSTATS]

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Thermaltake Armor A90 (VL90001W2Z) Case Review @ PCSTATS
"Quite a while back I had the opportunity to review the Silverstone ST75F-P power supply. This was a 750W, 80PLUS Silver certified power supply from Silverstone. Running for around $135CDN, this power supply also wasn't a bad buy if you were in the market for a quality 80PLUS Silver certified power supply. Not everyone needs a 750W power supply th... [PCSTATS]

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Mach Xtreme Armor 2133 CL9 kit @ PCSTATS
With the Armor A90, Thermaltake took a step away from the styling of past Armor series cases and if you ask me itÂ’s a winner. The exterior use of triangular shapes helps liven things up without being too flashy. Inside the A90 is painted all in black and carries tool free designs in all of the drive bays.... [PCSTATS]

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Today's mini ITX motherboards @ PCSTATS
"Once again I present to you good sirs a memory review. This time I'm looking at a product from a Mach Xtreme Technology, a fresh brand offering a wide range of memory module products, including RAM, flash drives and SSDs. MX-Tech profiles itself with artistic designed products. Today we're taking a look at their Armor-series RAM, rated at 2133MHz ... [PCSTATS]

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G.Skill Phoenix Pro 120GB SandForce SF-1222 SSD Review @ PCSTATS
"I've been testing mini ITX motherboards from a variety of vendors including Zotac and VIA to name a few, but never I've tested one with the power, performance, and feature set included with the H55N-USB3. Gigabyte's first mini ITX board should give other vendors something to strive for as they look to create a small motherboard with full-size... [PCSTATS]

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VisionTek's Radeon HD 5550 GPU @ PCSTATS
"I can't say that I am at all surprised by the performance of the G.Skill Phoenix Pro drive. As mentioned during some of the benchmark assessments, the configuration of the drive is nearly identical to a number of other drives on the market from its competitors. As such, the expectation of its performance to be on par with its peers was there fr... [PCSTATS]

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Thermaltake Toughpower Grand 750W Power Supply @ PCSTATS
Do you want to win one of the most efficient low-profile video cards ever manufactured? Or, do you just enjoy the idea of winning a free video card that has an MSRP of $99.99 and one whole gigabyte of memory? Either way (and I don't blame you if you fall into the latter category), May 14th through October 24th is your chance to win VisionTek's... [PCSTATS]

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Lian Li PC-Q06 Mini-ITX / ATX Test Bench Review @ PCSTATS
"The DC voltage load regulation is excellent but it is let down by what I would consider high noise/ripple levels on most of the rails, although they still met the requirements of the ATX12V V2.2 specification. It should however be noted that the measured ripple/noise levels were taken at 104% DC loading, effectively an overload, but I'm fairly cer... [PCSTATS]

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Samsung EX1 Review @ PCSTATS
“We have seen quite a few different test benches over the years here at ThinkComputers. Some have been awesome and some have been downright garbage. A test bench is essentially a computer case or housing that has your motherboard on top or in an accessible area for easy swapping of parts. Test benches are perfect for reviewers like us or people who... [PCSTATS]

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Razer Carcharias Gaming Headset Review @ PCSTATS
The Samsung EX1 has definitely made quite the entrance into the prosumer camera market. With an extremely bright lens, solid build quality, and image quality to boot, the EX1 is definitely a good choice for a professional looking for a compact, and easy to use DSLR replacement. There are no compromises with the number of features that a D... [PCSTATS]

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RFID Hacking: Is It A Threat?. @ PCSTATS
"I am extremely happy with what I have found with the AZZA Hurrican 2000. The case has plenty of room, allows for easy wire management, has an attractive look and a painted interior, includes 8 fans, and is relatively inexpensive to a lot of other comparable cases. The Hurrican 2000 implements a lot of new things that I really like that I haven't f... [PCSTATS]

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ASRock Vision 3D Mini PC Review @ PCSTATS
RFID chips are finding their way into our everyday lives. From inventory tracking to paying tolls and security authentication, you've no doubt had an encounter with them, but are they a security threat? Join us as we expose some of the flaws in this technology that is in your wallet right now. ... [PCSTATS]

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WD's 3TB Caviar Green @ PCSTATS
"Today ASRock are back with their latest mini-PC, the Vision 3D. Based on Intel's H55 chipset and NVIDIA's Fermi based GT425M graphics this model gives consumers a simple way to add a Blu-Ray 3D based HTPC to their home cinema. Today we put that system through a selection of real world tests including Blu-Ray 3D playback, media encoding and gaming ... [PCSTATS]

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AMD Radeon HD 6850 1,024MB in CrossFireX review @ PCSTATS
WD's 3TB Caviar Green is the first internal hard drive to breach the 2.19TB barrier. We probe its performance, noise levels, power consumption, and overall value proposition.... [PCSTATS]

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Mushkin Redline Dual-Channel PC3-12800 6-8-6-24 @ PCSTATS
Up against Radeon HD 5850 XF and GeForce GTX 460 SLI. Who wins?... [PCSTATS]

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Samsung PX2370 LED Monitor Review @ PCSTATS
With its Redline DDR3-1600 MHz modules, Mushkin has a dual-channel memory kit in its portfolio that seems to be good value for money. The SPD has been programmed with 6-8-6-24 latencies which is already quite aggressive.... [PCSTATS]

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ASRock ION3D (152B with Bluray) Review featuring Cyberlink @ PCSTATS
"The Samsung SyncMaster PX2370 LED Monitor is definitely small step up from the BX2350 in terms of styling, brightness and contrast. The mystery is that at this given time, they are technically the same price which means there are less people selling the BX2350 and thus, less competition, or Samsung is putting the PX2370 out in higher volumes which... [PCSTATS]

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Home Theatre PC case-mode using a GIGABYTE H55N-USB3 mobo and box @ PCSTATS
Defining a ‘media PC’ is a difficult proposition, everyone has a different view on what makes a perfect HTPC computer. Some users will aim for high performance components in a large chassis while others will opt for the smallest possible physical footprint with virtual silence. Today’s review of the ASRock ION3D computer falls firmly into the la... [PCSTATS]

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Easily Build Your Own High-end HTPC with GIGABYTE H55N-USB3 @ PCSTATS
GIGABYTE's Technical Marketing Manager, Colin Brix shows us the steps to take to build your own Home Theater PC using a GIGABYTE H55N-USB3 motherboard and a cardboard box. Check out the GIGABYTE website for more details about the motherboard right here.
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Novatech nTablet Review @ PCSTATS Gigabyte has released 2 new videos on the Gigabyte MoboTV channel introducing the H55N-USB3 motherboard. The video is presented by Colin Brix - Gigabyte's senior technical guru.

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Toshiba Satellite A665 notebook @ PCSTATS "With Novatech's background we always have to take note when they release a new product and yesterday at an event in London they presented the nTablet to journalists. We attended the launch event where the overall feeling towards the nTablet was positive however more importantly we have had the opportunity for the last week to use one of the first ... [PCSTATS] Read More ...
Antec LanBoy Air Modular Case Review @ PCSTATS InsideHW.com has reviewed Toshiba Satellite A665 notebook. Here is a quote from this review: Starting with Avatar, the avalanche of 3D has rumbled through each and every IT fair weÂ’ve had the chance to visit this year. WeÂ’ve seen this and that, and the time has finally come for us to test a notebook with 3D display capabilities - Toshiba... [PCSTATS] Read More ...
Guide to Properly Calibrating your Display - Part I @ PCSTATS "Once again the designers at Antec have been given the chance to attack the case market with a novel product and that goes by the name of the LanBoy Air. This new case from Antec sticks with a reasonably standard layout but the chassis itself is modular with massive airflow thanks to the majority of the chassis being perforated."... [PCSTATS] Read More ...
DVR-HD 1TB Digital Video Recorder And Full HD Network Media Player @ PCSTATS Last week, we polled MissingRemote readers regarding the calibration status of their displays and here are the results. While the majority of you have calibrated your displays to some degree or another, roughly 25% have not and approximately 25% of you have either calibrated by viewing content or using settings found online. Almost 40% of you have... [PCSTATS] Read More ...

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