ASUS HD 6950 2GB Overclock Edition @ PCSTATS
Today Sapphire launched their first system, the Edge Mini PC, featuring the Intel Atom D510 processor and NVIDIA NG-ION graphics. Let's see what this tiny system has to offer.... [SAPPHIRE] via PCSTATS
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ASUS ENGTX560 Ti DirectCU II TOP @ PCSTATS
AMD replaced the very popular HD 5850 and HD 5870 video cards with the HD 6950 and HD 6970 respectively. Based on the Cayman architecture, the HD 6970 is priced to compete with the GTX 570 while the $300 HD 6950 fills the gap that Nvidia has with the GTX 570 ($360) and the GTX 560 Ti ($250). Nvidia has also revamped their line up.The GF100 GTX 480 and GTX 470 that were released in March 2010 have been superseded by the GF110 based GTX 580 and GTX 570, and the very popular GF104 based GTX 460 is being replaced by the GF114 based GTX 560 Ti. Since we all like to find good value, it would be interesting to see how the ASUS HD6950 compares to one of Nvidia's outgoing cards, such as Galaxy's GTX 470 which can be purchased for $199. We will set out to see if that extra $100 on the HD6950 is worth it.... [BJORN3D] via PCSTATS
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AMD Phenom II X4 975 Black Edition @ PCSTATS
The ASUS ENGTX 560 Ti Direct CU II TOP has been factory overclocked to 900 Mhz in order to provide excellent performance for gaming enthusiasts looking for a satisfying Direct X 11 experience. Like any GTX 560 Ti, this card is equiped with the GF114 chip for extra performance and extra PolyMorph and raster engines for a faster rate of tessellation. With the 822 MHz model priced at $250, and and the 900 MHz priced at $270, the factory overclocked version is a serious competition to other GTX 560 Ti cards on the market. However, the stock GPU clock of 900 MHz is merely a starting point for any overclocker that is willing to take this video card to its limit. As the Direct CU designation implies, this card is designed with an extremely efficient cooling system and equipped with high quality capacitors in order to withstand extremely high voltages. In fact, according to ASUS, the card was able to achieve a GPU clock of 1349 MHz with the use of liquid nitrogen. With these factors in mind, the testing of overclocking capabilities as well as overall performance seem to carry promising results. However, only the data after rigorous tests will prove this card to be worthy, so let's get to it. ... [BJORN3D] via PCSTATS
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AMD Radeon HD 6990 dual-GPU graphics card speeds leaked at CeBIT @ PCSTATS
It has been three months since we reviewed the latest Phenom II quad-core processor from AMD, the 970 Black Edition. With the start of a new year comes the latest quad-core from AMD, the Phenom II X4 975 Black Edition. The 975 is essentially a higher clocked Deneb CPU. The 975 BE clocks in at 3.6GHz, just 100MHz above the previous 970 BE. The designation 'Black Edition' means that the CPU comes with an unlocked multiplier for overclocking goodness. A sub-$200 price puts this within the reach of most buyers. Continue reading to see how the slight bump in speed compares to the previous iteration in the quad-core Phenom II lineup.... [PHENOM] via PCSTATS
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Intel Z68 chipset to launch at Computex @ PCSTATS
AMD Radeon HD 6990 dual-GPU graphics card speeds leaked at CeBIT and Hexus are stating that it's "Slower than expected?"... [HEXUS] via PCSTATS
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Arctic Cooling Freezer 13 Pro CPU Cooler Review @ PCSTATS
We have reported earlier that Intel has started P67 B3 production last week and shipment to customers has resumed. Interestingly, Intel has also started production of their Z68 chipset this week along with other Cougar Point SKUs like H61 and Q65. All of them are based on the new B3 stepping therefore the SATA port 2-5 issue is fixed before they hit the market. Judging from the specs, it seems Intel has catered Z68 specially for enthusiasts which allows better processor overclocking, discrete graphics support and SSD caching capability. With these enhancements, Intel has priced the Z68 chipset some US$8 higher than the P67 counterpart. The launch for the Z68 chipset is slated for first week of May.... [PRODUCTION] via PCSTATS
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ASUS HD6950 2GB DirectCU II Review @ PCSTATS
"The sound level rating that Arctic Cooling used for the Freezer 13 Pro is the Sone. The Sone is a perceived level of sound; it is not like dB ratings. Since there is no direct conversion, in a roundabout way, 0.4 Sone is roughly equivalent to 24 dBA. Now the Scythe fans I use in the test bench for top exhaust are rated 1200RPM and push 68.5 CFM at 24dBA. In my testing I found the Freezer 13 ProÂ’s fans to sound the same or quieter as the Scythe fans; I know I could not hear the Freezer 13 Pro over the Scythe fans...."... [LEGITREVIEWS] via PCSTATS
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Gigabyte GTX 560 Ti Super Overclock Graphics Card Review @ PCSTATS
"The graphics card we will be focussing our attentions on today is the HD6950, which we covered in great depth on release. The Cayman GPU that the card is based on features AMD's new refined VLIW4 architecture, boasting a total of 96 texture units, upgraded render back for improved anti-aliasing performance, and an enhanced tessellation engine. The HD6950 only features 88 of those texture units and 1408 stream processors out of a potential 1536 which the fully unlocked HD6970 sports. The main advantage is significantly reduced power consumption, making the HD6950 a very capable card."... [VORTEZ] via PCSTATS
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PC Power and Cooling Silencer 760W Power Supply Review @ PCSTATS
"Over the last month or so we have taken a look at a number of GTX 560 Ti models from various manufacturers and in the majority of cases we have been impressed. The stock GTX 560 Ti is a good card with great performance for the price and offers a nice entry into stereoscopic 3D and PhysX. That said the reference design does have some stiff competition from the Radeon 6870 and more recently the 6950 1GB."... [GRAPHICS] via PCSTATS
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Lian Li PC-V352 mATX Case Review @ PCSTATS
"2009 was the last time we looked at a new model, the Silencer 910w, which was another award winner and since then things have been a little quiet on the PCP&C front. That is something we rectify today as back in December they announced a new model in the range, the Silencer 760w and we have one connected to our test station."... [HARDWAREHEAVEN] via PCSTATS
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Asus N53SV @ PCSTATS
“With mini-ITX systems becoming more and more powerful and mini-ATX motherboards offering the same features as full ATX boards it is hard to decide what type of system to build. At the same time if you are going to build one of these smaller systems there really are not that many cases that offer all the features you expect from a normal PC case. Well Lian Li noticed this and came out with the PC-V352. A small cube style case that packs in a lot of features and has all of the quality you expect from Lian Li. Let’s check it out and see if it is perfect for your next small system build."... [THINKCOMPUTERS] via PCSTATS
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How to Buy the Right Headphones @ PCSTATS
“The Asus N53SV is a speedy 15.6-inch laptop that's definitely an all-purpose machine as it has a broad range of features and the speed to back it up. You'll find all of the necessary connectivity options, including USB 3.0 and eSATA. However the design of the keyboard is rather frustrating and leaves us scratching our heads in confusion.”... [TECHREVIEWSOURCE] via PCSTATS
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Magellan RoadMate 3065 @ PCSTATS
“These days, some people happily spend more than half a grand on a new tablet or portable media device with an estimated lifespan of around three years, yet the question I'm asked most often is still, "What's the cheapest pair of headphones I can buy that don't completely suck?" Headphones, earbuds, and earphones are generally viewed as the least essential link in the musical chain—the part you can easily skimp on. In reality, your headphones are the most important link in that chain.”... [TECHREVIEWSOURCE] via PCSTATS
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GIGABYTE G1-Killer Gaming Series Motherboards - G1.Assassin + G1.Sniper + G1.Guerrilla @ PCSTATS
This weekend, save your money and use PCSTATS' Jedi knowledge to put your PC in tip top running shape! Dig into a pile of handy Guides, and sweep the performance sucking dust bunnies out of that old computer for good. Make your computer run better, run smarter, and maybe even faster! Starting from the top, PCSTATS has award winning Beginners Guides to 99 Windows Vista Performance Tips and Tweaks, and 99 Performance Tips for Windows XP!! | Find It in the PCSTATS Beginners Guides.... |
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