Thursday, March 17, 2011

IT News HeadLines (PCSTATS) 16/03/2011



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Mitsuba DC500T 5MP Digital Camera @ PCSTATS

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Crucial Ballistix Active Cooling Fan Review @ PCSTATS
"Mitsuba has chosen to label this camera as being 12MP on several places on the box. While the true optical resolution of the DC500T is only 5MP, the 12MP figure is obtained through interpolation. Since the Mitsuba does this interpolation in the camera I suppose the 12MP figure is technically correct, but its use here is obviously meant to mislead the user into thinking they are getting a much higher end camera."... [MONSTER-HARDWARE.] via PCSTATS

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Corsair Vengeance 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 Memory @ PCSTATS
Crucialآ’s Ballistix Active Cooling Fan aims to cool down your memory by eliminating often ignored dead spots around your system memory. Easily installed and compatible all across memory makers the Ballistix Active Cooling Fan makes a great addition to any system even if low noise is important to you.... [OVERCLOCKERSONLINE] via PCSTATS

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SilverStone RAVEN RV02-E Case Review @ PCSTATS
The Corsair Vengeance is priced at the lower end of the market attracting educated buyers to pick a brand they know they can trust. Corsair doesnآ’t blindside them with an inferior product, instead they have themselves a great gem here. Corsair Vengeance 8GB PC3-12800 CAS 9 Vengeance letآ’s you run all of those memory intensive programs where a 2X2GB kit wouldnآ’t cut it.... [OVERCLOCKERSONLINE] via PCSTATS

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Icy Box IB-MP3011 Mediaplayer @ PCSTATS
When it comes down to looking for a high end case with ample cooling and expansion options, the SilverStone RAVEN RV02-E is one route to definitely consider. The case looks seemingly simple from the outside but itآ’s a work of art inside and out. The 90آ° rotated motherboard with three 180mm Air Penetrator brings cooling performance Iآ’ve never seen in a case before.... [OVERCLOCKERSONLINE] via PCSTATS

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Lenovo IdeaCentre H320-40411DU @ PCSTATS
Mediaplayers, HTPC computers, etc. they're finding their way to more and more livingrooms throughout the world. Which one of them is of good quality, and should I spend more than 150$ on a unit? ... [RBMODS] via PCSTATS

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Dragon Age II GPU & CPU Performance Test @ PCSTATS
آ“The Lenovo IdeaCentre H320 40411DU, while having an unusually long name, does have a strong set of entertainment and performance features, including an Intel Core i3 CPU, 4GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive for storing all the media you want. This allows you to use this computer in a home entertainment setting because of its broad range of features without spending a whole lot.آ” ... [COMPUTERS] via PCSTATS

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Corsair AX1200 1200W Power Supply Review @ PCSTATS
Fans of the original game are no doubt excited about the recent release of Dragon Age II. A spiritual successor to the Baldur's Gate series, Dragon Age: Origins was the first game of its franchise. Unlike many others, BioWare was wildly successful in bringing this role-playing game to realization as a true multi-platform endeavor, spanning releases on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Mac, and of course, the PC. Given our ability to fit out PCs with vastly superior hardware, it pays off when playing Dragon Age II. Right off the bat BioWare released a free high-resolution texture pack download designed exclusively for the PC version. Just as important, the game exclusively supports DirectX 11 on the PC providing cutting edge rendering features such as tessellation, additional dynamic lighting, depth of field and ambient occlusion (SSAO). When compared to DX9 we can confirm that Dragon Age II looks considerably better using the more advanced renderer. With this in mind, we'll solely focus on DirectX 11 performance using over a dozen graphics cards capable of rendering Dragon Age II on all its visual glory. As usual we'll also be looking at CPU performance to see what kind of processor gamers are going to require to take full advantage of Dragon Age II. ... [TECHSPOT] via PCSTATS

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Corsair SP2200 2.1 PC Speaker System Review @ PCSTATS
"Six years ago, loading a true enthusiast machine down with all the hardware you could muster meant that you were pulling no more than 600W-700W, and finding a power supply to handle that kind of load was nearly impossible. Since then we've seen a huge change in the hardware that enthusiasts utilize in their rigs. SLI brought about multi-GPU systems that required more power than ever. While you have your selection of vendors for motherboards, memory, storage, and more, finding a power supply to fit the bill of such a machine produces few options. The last 12-18 months have brought some more selections, such as the Corsair Professional Series AX1200 that we are taking a look at today. The AX1200 is Corsair's flagship power supply. It is the biggest, meanest beast that they offer." ... [TWEAKTOWN] via PCSTATS

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Pre-Overclocked Nvidia GeForce GTX 570: Gainward vs. Zotac @ PCSTATS
"We have looked at the high end SP2500 model previously and today we follow that up with a detailed evaluation of the mid-range SP2200 2.1 desktop speaker system. Rated for a constant 46 Watts RMS, featuring a compact subwoofer and priced at a level that is sure to draw in consumers it should make for a very interesting product." ... [HARDWAREHEAVEN] via PCSTATS

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Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti: The Hero of Our Times @ PCSTATS
As we know, Nvidia GeForce GTX 570 managed to successfully replace the previous flagship solution آ– GeForce GTX 480. But will it be able to compete against the new leader at least with factory overclocking in place? Letآ’s find out in our new review of two new graphics cards from Gainward and Zotac. ... [XBITLABS] via PCSTATS

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Axle GeForce GT 430: Reaching for the Sky @ PCSTATS
The replacement of GeForce 400 family with GeForce 500 models continues. Today we are going to introduce to you a new mainstream solution from Nvidia targeted for demanding gamers that should replace GeForce GTX 460. Please meet the new Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti! ... [XBITLABS] via PCSTATS

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A weeks worth of Videocard Reviews.. Phew!! @ PCSTATS
Can we make a value graphics accelerator work fast enough to handle contemporary games? We are going to try answering this question with the help of Axle GeForce GT 430. ... [XBITLABS] via PCSTATS

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Cooler Master Centurion 5 II Black and Red Edition: First Look @ PCSTATS
Nvidia and AMD are flooding the web with reviews of each companies' latest videocards... you really only need to read one of these reviews, so take your pick from the last week's worth of videocard reviews. GeForce GTX 550 Ti review MSI Cyclone II OC
GTX 550 Ti cards from Palit and MSI, factory overclocked
MSI N550GTX Ti 1GB
ASUS GTX550 Ti DirectCU TOP
popular GTX 550 Ti
ASUS GeForce GTX 550 Ti Direct CU 1 GB
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti Launch Review (Palit and Zotac)
MSI GeForce GTX 550 Ti Cyclone II
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB.
KFA2 Galaxy GTX 550 Ti LTD OC WHITE review
GTX 560 Ti in January and with the GTX 550 Ti
Nvidia GTX 550 Ti
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti Debut With Zotac, MSI and Asus
Nvidia's latest DirectX 11 GPU a compelling
MSI N550GTX-Ti Cyclone OC Video Card Review
GTX 550 Ti cards with products from ASUS, EVGA, MSI and Gigabyte
MSI GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB Cyclone II Video Card
Palit GeForce GTX 550 Ti Sonic 1 GB
Sapphire HD6870 Flex @ LanOC Reviews
Sapphire Radeon HD 6990
Sparkle Calibre X580 Video Card Review
Sapphire Radeon HD 6990 4GB Video Card @ 1GHz OC
XFX HD-687A-ZDBC
AMD Radeon HD 6990
HIS HD68xx series of Graphics Cards
AMD Radeon HD 6990 4GB card
MSI GeForce N570GTX Twin Frozr II
Gainward GeForce GTX 570 Phantom Review
AMD HD6990
The Radeon HD 6000 series
AMD HD 6990, featuring dual Cayman XT based GPUs
Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 1GB Vapor-X Video Card Review
HIS HD 6870 Turbo, HD 6850 IceQ X Turbo and HD 6850 cards
Geforce GTX 570 SLI Performance آ“Hunterآ” آ– the GTX 560 Ti.
HIS Radeon HD 6850 IceQ X Turbo 1GB Review
MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti graphics cards
Sparkle ONE GTS 450 1GB OC Single Slot graphics card
Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 FleX 1GB Video Card Review
XFX 6950 XXX 1GB - Building a XXX Eyefinity System with Logitech Controllers
Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 On Linux
Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 Flex Video Card Review
Gainward GeForce GTX 570 1280MB 'Phantom' Graphics Card
Palit GTX 570 Sonic Platinum
Palit GeForce GTX 560 Ti Sonic review
Sapphire Radeon HD 6950 1GB Video Card Review
Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 Vapor-X
... [GURU3D] via PCSTATS

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti Tech Report @ PCSTATS
So what is so special about this new Centurion case? To start with, the inside is not only black but red as well. Yep, this new Centurion sports a very bad-ass matte combo of black paint and red accented interior theme, which has been the basis of many a build and mods. Why isn't Cooler Master going to offer this case in the U.S.? We actually have no idea, but will have a ball reviewing it! (Which one never knows... if you show enough interest, we can forward CM the page-view count and maybe we'll see it released here after all!) ... [PRO-CLOCKERS] via PCSTATS

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Japan earthquake: Notebook players concerned about battery cell, MLCC, DRAM supp @ PCSTATS
Today, NVIDIA officially announces the launch of the new NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti graphics card. This is part of their "reloading" programme. Back in 2010, they released the GeForce GTX 480 and GeForce GTX 460 graphics cards (remember the Tank and the Sniper?). This year, they replaced those two cards with the GeForce GTX 580 and GeForce GTX 560 Ti. Now, itآ’s time to "reload" the GeForce GTS 450... ... [TECHARP] via PCSTATS

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Intel works with notebook makers to push into Android tablet PC market @ PCSTATS
Taiwan-based notebook makers, after evaluating the damage caused by Japan's earthquake on their upstream supply chain, pointed out that supplies of notebook battery cells and MLCCs were both affected slightly, and makers will need to start planning measures to handle rising prices for components such as DRAM, according to sources from notebook makers. ... [DIGITIMES] via PCSTATS

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Nvidia GTX 550 Ti @ LanOC Reviews @ PCSTATS
As Microsoft has announced its Windows operating system will add support for ARM-based platforms, Intel has recently decided to cooperate with Taiwan-based notebook makers including Inventec and Compal Electronics to push Intel/Android solutions and will showcase several devices based on the new solution at Intel Developer Forum (IDF) Beijing in April 2011, according to sources from notebook makers. ... [DIGITIMES] via PCSTATS

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Gainward GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB Golden Sample Video Card @ PCSTATS
It seems like it was only a few weeks ago I was talking about Nvidiaآ’s latest card the GTX560 Ti. Now here we are launching our review of the GTX550 Ti, the little brother to the GTX560 Ti. The GTX550 Ti fills the gap between the GTS 450 and the GTX 460, with its eye directly on AMDآ’s popular HD5770. With aggressive performance and pricing, Nvidia hopes to capture the budget market playing the same game AMD plays. How will it hold up against the aging HD5770, letآ’s take a look. ... [HARDWARE] via PCSTATS

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Seagate Barracuda Green 2TB & Momentus 750GB @ PCSTATS
"Already impressed with what the GTX 550 Ti can do after looking at the MSI Cyclone II edition, it's now time to see what Gainward brings to the table with its highly popular Golden Sample series. This is a series that's been popular for years and in recent times we've seen them come out hard and fast offering strong cooling solutions, but more importantly fantastic out of the box overclocks that have resulted in excellent performance gains over other models. When Gainward has chosen to throw the OC tag on a model, especially the Golden Sample one, we know it means that the overclock is going to be strong verses other companies who have thrown the OC tag on and then offered us a small 10MHz core increase. Gainward today are offering us a core clock that gets into the quadruple digits and it will be interesting to see what that does for performance." ... [TWEAKTOWN] via PCSTATS

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FSP Aurum 700W Power Supply Review @ PCSTATS
The Barracuda Green 2TB is an attempt by Seagate to crack the low power consumption and excellent acoustics of low power desktop drives from WD and Samsung. The Momentus 750GB on the other hand doesn't have much to prove, coming from the same stock as the surprisingly quiet Momentus 7200.4 and XT. ... [SILENTPCREVIEW] via PCSTATS

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Intel 510 Series 250GB SSD Review @ PCSTATS
With four Hybrid Synergy 12V rails, 105 آ°C Japanese made primary capacitors, MIA (Multiple Intelligence Ability) processor, active PFC (power factor correction), 80 Plus Gold certification (over 90% efficiency) and a five-year warranty the Aurum series of power supply units manufactured by the FSP Group maybe small in size but they are a force to be reckoned with. ... [RWLABS] via PCSTATS

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6990 4GB dual Cayman GPU @ PCSTATS
"Today we have a sample of Intel's new 510 series SSD connected to our test system. The latest range from Intel brings their SSD platform right up to date with high end specifications and today we will find out how it compares to models such as Crucials C300, Corsairs F240 and even the OCZ Vertex 3 in a selection of synthetic and real world tests." ... [HARDWAREHEAVEN] via PCSTATS

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