State of Solid State in 2011 @ PCSTATS
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ECS P67H2-A2 Intel 1155 Preview @ PCSTATS
"The picture isn't crystal clear just yet, but at CES we cleared part of the cloud surrounding companies 2011 solid state drive products. At the very least we will see seven new SSD controllers enter the market in 2011. Of those, four are directed at the consumer market and three are enterprise designs. Only time will tell which consumer controllers get converted to enterprise models and vice versa. Of the seven overall, we saw working samples of three and they were all twice as fast as the Crucial RealSSD C300 128GB drive. 2011 isn't all about controllers, though. The types of flash memory will play a more significant role this year. The new flash will make it possible to practically deliver 512GB SSDs while at the same time reducing the cost of SSDs across the board. Don't look for price reductions until Q4, though. Just like last year, the controllers will be expensive and companies will need to recoup their tooling costs early in the production runs."... [TWEAKTOWN] via PCSTATS
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F3-16000CL9D-8GBRM 2x4GB Memory Kit @ PCSTATS
ECS is jumping on the Sandybridge bandwagon, offering a P67 based mainboard aimed at the gamer with a cool look and the Black series branding. We check out the board to show you what you can expect to get out of the box.... [TECHPOWERUP] via PCSTATS
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Corsair Force Series F90 Solid State Drive RAID Report @ PCSTATS
As CPU memory controllers continue to become the bottleneck when it comes to overclocking memory, having modules that can keep up has become increasingly important. G.Skill's Ripjaws modules are currently known as some of the best modules on the market in terms of price and overall performance while offering a good amount of overhead for overclockers. With their new 8GB kit, high capacity, extended performance for current platforms is within reach for everyone.... [HARDWARECANUCKS] via PCSTATS
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AMD Phenom II X4 975 BE & 840 Quad-Core Processors @ PCSTATS
"It's been quite some time since we've published a RAID Report, but don't think we forgot about the users looking to get the most out of their systems. SandForce has produced a really good SSD controller that is very resistant to "SSD Fragmentation". The core product of the consumer SandForce SF-1200 is the enterprise SF-1500 controller. Enterprise customers almost always design and use RAID for redundancy in their servers, but we have still yet to receive a hardware RAID solution that is able to pass along the TRIM command. Today we are going to take a pair of consumer class Corsair Force 90GB SSDs with a Newegg price of 189.99 each and pair them in RAID 0 on an enthusiast motherboard. If everything goes as planned, the two drives will deliver 180GB of capacity and speeds unmatched by a single SSD on the market."... [TWEAKTOWN] via PCSTATS
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NVIDIA 3D Vision Live Goes Online @ PCSTATS
Today AMD is releasing two new processors for the main-stream market. First up is a new top-end quad-core, the 3.6 GHz Phenom II X4 975 Black Edition. The X4 975 BE is simply a 100 MHz speed bump over the already familiar X4 970 BE with no other design changes. The second new processor is a budget quad-core, the 3.2 GHz Phenom II X4 840. Previously the 8xx series chips have had 4MB of L3 cache instead of the traditional 6MB, but this new X4 840 is a little different.... [PHENOM] via PCSTATS
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AMD Phenom II X4 975 Black Edition and X4 840 CPU Review @ PCSTATS
"3D Vision Live is the worldÂ’s first 3D streaming web channel that allows users to share their own 3D content with the world. The 3D Vision Live web portal is made possible with Nvidia, Microsoft Silverlight and Phereo stereo 3D technologies, delivering high-definition, full resolution 3D content right to your desktop. 3D Vision Live is completely free for NVIDIA 3D Vision users but the 3D photos can also be viewed in anaglyph or other 3D modes for users without a 3D Vision kit." ... [MULTIMEDIA] via PCSTATS
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MSI's Master Overclocking Arena @ PCSTATS
"The AMD Phenom II 975 Black Edition is a speed bump in the line and has all of the attributes you have come to expect in a Phenom II. The Phenom II X4 975 Black Edition is built on tried and true C3 silicon 45 nanometer process for the AM3 socket and has a stock core frequency of 3.6Ghz. Featuring 2Mb of L2 and 6Mb of L3 cache and an unlocked multiplier, the Phenom II X4 975BE is aimed squarely at the enthusiast. The 3.2Ghz Phenom II 840 is a little different. Though it bears the Phenom name, it is built on the Propus core more commonly associated with the Athlon II line. And like the Athlon II, the Phenom II X4 840 has a 2Mb L2 cache, but lacks any L3 cache. The Phenom II X4 840 is also more energy efficient with a 95 watt TDP, compared to the 125 watts of the 975BE and other Phenom II quad cores CPUs. Priced at $99.00, it is an entry level in the Phenom lineup, but at 3.2Ghz it is an entry level that promises plenty of raw power."... [HITECHLEGION] via PCSTATS
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Ikonik Optimus 1200 @ PCSTATS
During CES 2011, MSI held the first of what will likely be a long line of overclocking events throughout this year. Called the Master Overclocking Arena, these events bring together some of the world's best overclockers in a multi stage competition of ultra low temperates and sky high clock speeds. Hardware Canucks was on hand to cover the MOA's North American leg in Las Vegas.... [OVERCLOCKING] via PCSTATS
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Sparkle GT240 Video Card 512MB vs 1024MB @ PCSTATS
"The case also has built-in watercooling support through tube holes and even allows you to swap heatsinks or waterblock brackets without the need to remove the motherboard. Sure, it would have been nice if the case included a few more things with it (like fans) but it is nice to know there are other options when it comes to a side panel on this case. Not really sure if a side panel can be purchased separately like some other manufactures do offer. However, I'm sure the case is likely sold with different options depending on where you get it."... [OVERCLOCKERSCLUB] via PCSTATS
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InWin Dragon Rider chassis review @ PCSTATS
"Today for review IÂ’ve got two cards from Sparkle, theyÂ’re both the GT240 but one has 512mb of ram while the other has 1024mb of ram. So this review is a review yes, but itÂ’s also a comparison of what 512mb is worth when compared to 1024mb of ram on a video card. I was curious myself, and ultimately surprised by what I found out. " ... [TESTFREAKS] via PCSTATS
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ASRock P67 Pro3 Socket 1155 Motherboard @ PCSTATS
Let us show you an extraordinary Full tower ATX PC case beyond any design or aesthetic resemblance, the all black mighty power of the InWin Dragon Rider. A chassis with great looks, features all fitted into a well thought through concept. This is one of the more spoken of chassis designs for a while now, definitely worth to check out or at least have a look at, you can find the Guru3D review right here. ... [GURU3D] via PCSTATS
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Silverstone Grandia GD02-MT Case Review @ PCSTATS
In order to begin we have our first board that is squarely targeted at the budget minded individual. The ASRock P67 Pro3 is the middle of the road motherboard, still offering quite a bit in the form of technology and features, but does not go over the top as to keep it at an affordable price point. Offering a powerful V8 + 2 power phase configuration, support for the unlocked multiplier ‘K’ series processors, USB 3.0 and even SATA III. Anyone looking at the Pro3 will definitely get a solid motherboard with a whole lot of bells and whistles.... [PRO-CLOCKERS] via PCSTATS
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OCZ Vertex 2 120GB SSD Review @ PCSTATS
"We review this rather unique HTPC case, which comes complete with a front LCD touch screen."... [OVERCLOCKERS] via PCSTATS
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Mvix Minix 890GX Motherboard Review @ PCSTATS
Today weÂ’ll be looking at the OCZ Vertex 2 120G SSD, which will go head-to-head with the Patriot Inferno 100G. Will the Vertex 2 be able to extinguish the flaming Inferno?"... [OVERCLOCKERS] via PCSTATS
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OtterBox Commuter Series for iPad @ PCSTATS
"Since the dawn of computers, one goal has always been to stuff more power into a smaller space. The mini-ITX form factor, and the Mvix Minix 890GX specifically, allow you to run a standard desktop processor on a motherboard not much larger than a grown manÂ’s hand. Even more impressive is that almost every feature of a full sized ATX motherboard has been crammed into the miniature footprint of the Minix 890GXÂ…and it can overclock, too."... [MOTHERBOARD] via PCSTATS
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HIS Radeon HD 6970 2GB Video Card Overclocked @ PCSTATS
Last September we published a budget SSD round-up featuring eight drives priced at or below $150. Kingston's SSDNow V Series was among the models tested, and at just $125 ($1.95 per gigabyte) the 64GB version was an exceptional value. Utilizing Toshiba's TC58NCF618GBT controller, the drive provided surprisingly impressive performance. Kingston has since expanded their SSD range by adding the SSDNow V100 and SSDNow V+100 Series to the mix. They also released a portable 1.8" line called SSDNow V+180 designed for ultra-mobile devices, such as ultra-thin notebooks, netbooks and tablet PCs. Since the SSDNow V+180 Series is a spin-off of the original SSDNow V+ Series, it features the same Toshiba T6UG1XBG controller. As a result, the same sequential read/write throughput of 230MB/s and 180MB/s still applies, and it comes in the same 64GB, 128GB or 256GB capacities. Solid state drives supporting the 1.8" form factor are nothing new and, in fact, many products we've tested have 1.8" alternatives. We don't consider the 1.8" OCZ Vertex 2 a viable option with its asking price of $240 for 60GB, but at around $25 cheaper than the 64GB SSDNow V+180 Series the Onyx certainly is. We will be keeping a close eye on this match up in our review, so read on to see how Kingston stacks up against the competition. ... [TECHSPOT] via PCSTATS
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Galaxy GeForce GTX 460 WHDI @ PCSTATS
"We've just had a look at the HIS HD 6970 Turbo and I then realized that we hadn't even had a look at the reference HD 6970 2GB from HIS. It's not that we had forgotten about it, but we wanted to give the card the same treatment as the GIGABYTE HD 6950 2GB we have just looked at. Since we had looked at the HD 6970 by itself as well as in Crossfire, the next thing to do was see what happens when we overclock them. With the holidays it seemed that MSI were a little slower than normal when it came to updating Afterburner with voltage support, so unfortunately we're looking at the HIS HD 6970 in this regard a little later than we would normally."... [TWEAKTOWN] via PCSTATS
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Antec TruePower Quattro 1200W Power Supply Review @ PCSTATS
"The Galaxy GeForce GTX 460 WHDI graphics card is a truly unique offering that brings uncompressed wireless video your current configuration with an impressive set of features. Using this Galaxy card and the included receiver you can wirelessly connect your PC to an HDTV or even just a standard monitor in another room of your house and still get the same image quality (and sound quality) you would get with the two being directly connected via HDMI or DVI. While 3D gaming and 3D Blu-ray aren't supported yet, the quality of the WHDI technology impressed me while playing games at 1920x1080 and watching Blu-ray at the full 1080p resolution."... [PCPER] via PCSTATS
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Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 @ PCSTATS
Aside the massive power output the TruePower Quattro 1200W by Antec also offers excellent electrical performance, unique racing style design, very high quality components, good thermal performance and all that for a very attractive price tag. ... [RWLABS] via PCSTATS
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Core i7-2600K CPU Review @ PCSTATS
As successful as Windows 7 has been, everyone has been wondering when Microsoft will release Service Pack 1 for Windows 7. In fact, when Microsoft intends to release Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is of great interest to many corporations which make it a point to migrate to a new Microsoft operating system only after the first service pack is issued. So when do you expect Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 to be released? We aren't very sure ourselves, but let's see what our source says... In this revision, we added details of the 64-bit version of Service Pack 1, as well as clarified the estimated date of release to web. Take a look at the updates!... [TECHARP] via PCSTATS
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Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD3 and GA-PH67A-UD3 @ PCSTATS
"Intel launched this month their new CPUs based on the "Sandy Bridge" architecture. Let's check the performance of the new Core i7-2600K (3.4 GHz) and compare it to the CPU it came to replace, the Core i7-875K (2.93 GHz), and to the most expensive CPU from AMD, the Phenom II X6 1100T (3.3 GHz)." ... [HARDWARESECRETS] via PCSTATS
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Energy-Efficient Sandy Bridge: Intel Core i5-2400S CPU Review @ PCSTATS
It makes perfect sense to choose lower-end mainboards for the first benchmarks: these products will be very popular. Moreover, each mainboard is unique in its own way and differs from the regular Intel P67 Express and H67 Express based products, which makes them especially interesting.... [XBITLABS] via PCSTATS
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Juan J. from ASUS Technical Marketing talks UEFI BIOS @ PCSTATS
The desktop Sandy Bridge lineup includes a few processors with low TDP. We took one of these products and tried to estimate how appealing it might be for those who build quiet compact computer systems.... [XBITLABS] via PCSTATS
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