Tuesday, March 22, 2011

IT News HeadLines (PCSTATS) 21/03/2011



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IN WIN Dragon Ride @ PCSTATS

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Sapphire Radeon 6870 FleX Edition @ PCSTATS
آ“The IN WIN Dragon Rider is full tower gaming chassis that currently retails for under $140. It has a rather unique aesthetic and features, so letآ’s take a look at this full tower and see if it measures up.آ” ... [PUREOVERCLOCK] via PCSTATS

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OCZ Gold 4GB DDR3-2133 @ PCSTATS
آ“What's so special about the Sapphire Radeon 6870 FleX Edition graphics card? Well, it supports Eyefinity out of the box with no need for expensive DisplayPort or adapters. That capability is built directly into the card itself, independent of the monitors being used. This means that any monitors with DVI ports can now run Eyefinity; no expensive DisplayPort is necessary. Sapphire may have one very special card for consumers here. Let's dive in and take a close look at the 6870 FleX and see if it indeed is a game-changer. ... [PUREOVERCLOCK] via PCSTATS

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3DMark Vantage is a PC benchmark @ PCSTATS
آ“Today we are looking at a flagship set of sticks from OCZ: some Gold XTE DDR3-2133 modules that are reasonably priced for the speed rating. The timings loosen up just a bit here though as a result, so while we don't think these will be absolute barn stormers, they should do the trick for just about anyone looking to push their Sandy Bridge platform.آ” ... [PUREOVERCLOCK] via PCSTATS

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OCZ ZX Series 850W Power Supply Review @ PCSTATS
"3DMark Vantage is a PC benchmark suite designed to test the DirectX 10 performance of your graphics card. A 3DMark score is an overall measure of your system's 3D gaming capabilities, based on comprehensive real-time 3D graphics and processor tests. By comparing your score with those submitted by millions of other gamers you can see how your gaming rig performs, making it easier to choose the most effective upgrades or finding other ways to optimize your system. ... [NGOHQ] via PCSTATS

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Sapphire Radeon HD 6990 CrossFire Review @ PCSTATS
"The ZX Series 850W is the first model in OCZ's new range of Gold Certified PSUs, a fully modular unit it is designed for high efficiency and low noise operation. Let's see if OCZ can achieve these goals." ... [HARDWAREHEAVEN] via PCSTATS

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AMD Radeon HD 6990 Graphics Card Review @ PCSTATS
"Earlier on today we took a look at AMD's latest and greatest graphics card, the Radeon 6990. In that article we looked at a number of performance aspects and various features the card offered but one item was missing, CrossFire performance as we were yet to receive a second card. That changes now though as we have one of the first retail branded 6990s in our test system and have combined it with the reference model to look at performance when gaming on one and three screens. This includes Dragon Age 2, Crysis 2 and of course the customary run through 3DMark 2011." ... [HARDWAREHEAVEN] via PCSTATS

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Antec Rockus 3D SoundScience 2.1 Speaker System Review @ PCSTATS
"The Radeon 6990 has just launched and today we will be putting it up against the GTX 580 and 570 (with SLI) as well as the 5970 to find out how the new card from AMD compares. As well as the standard 1920x1080 tests we will also cover 5760x1080 on all products, 3D Blu-Ray, GPU computing, power, noise, temps and overclocking." ... [GRAPHICS] via PCSTATS

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MSI GeForce GTX 550 Ti Cyclone II 1 GB @ PCSTATS
"The Antec Rockus 3D SoundScience 2.1 Speaker System is Antec's entry product into the sound market. The Rockus 2.1 Speaker System offers out-of-the-box professional quality sound. The Rockus contains two 25 Watt satellite speakers constructed out of anodized aluminum that offer clear highs and mids. There is a 100 Watt active subwoofer with a passive radiator that creates an extended low frequency response. Total output for the Ruckus is 150 Watts. SoundScience has also added 3Dsstآ™. This technology uses digital sound processing algorithms to simulate a surround sound environment. Inputs include 3.5mm, RCA, and optical (TOSLINK)." ... [SOUNDSCIENCE] via PCSTATS

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Gigabyte GTX 550 Ti @ PCSTATS
MSI's new factory overclocked GeForce GTX 550 Ti Cyclone II uses an improved version of MSI's Cyclone cooler which increases air flow without increasing noise. As a result the card's temperatures never exceed 60آ°C - no matter what you throw at it. ... [TECHPOWERUP] via PCSTATS

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MSI GTX 550 Ti Cyclone II @ PCSTATS
آ“One of the interesting things about the launch of the GTX 550 Ti is there will be several models available from Nvidia partners simultaneously, and this one is from Gigabyte. Bringing a custom cooler and a factory overclock, today is quite exciting if you're in the market for a new graphics card that won't break the bank.آ” ... [PUREOVERCLOCK] via PCSTATS

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ASUS GTX 550 Ti DirectCU TOP @ PCSTATS
آ“The Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti is the latest in the Fermi lineup, and while it may share a similar naming scheme as the GTX 560 Ti, it does have some distinct differences, not the least of which is a considerably lower price tag. One of the interesting things about the launch of the GTX 550 Ti is there will be several models available from Nvidia partners simultaneously, and this one is from MSI. Bringing a custom cooler and a factory overclock, today is quite exciting if you're in the market for a new graphics card that won't break the bank.آ” ... [PUREOVERCLOCK] via PCSTATS

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OCZ RevoDrive X2 240GB PCIe SSD Review @ PCSTATS
آ“The Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti is the latest in the Fermi lineup, and while it may share a similar naming scheme as the GTX 560 Ti, it does have some distinct differences, not the least of which is a considerably lower price tag. One of the interesting things about the launch of the GTX 550 Ti is there will be several models available from Nvidia partners simultaneously, and this one is from ASUS. Bringing a custom cooler and a factory overclock, along with voltage tweaking ability for even more horsepower, today is quite exciting if you're in the market for a new graphics card that won't break the bank.آ” ... [PUREOVERCLOCK] via PCSTATS

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Evercool Battle Hero NP-611 Review @ PCSTATS
Our recent trip to CeBIT revealed OCZ Technology's endeavours as they remain market leader for SSD storage solutions. They were keen to show off their revolutionary PCIe SSDs at the show, amongst the bunch, the RevoDrive X2, which is poised to steal the spotlight from the conventional SATA SSD. The RevoDrive utilises the PCIe bus allowing it to access greater bandwidth over the SATA port (even SATA-III). ... [VORTEZ] via PCSTATS

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RipJaws PC3-12800 CL7 4GB Kit Review @ PCSTATS
Evercool has once again released another solid product to help keep your laptop cool. The Battle Hero with its bold graphics is squarely aimed at gamers. Solid aluminum construction gives it a solid feel and also helps to dissipate heat. Pop out storage drawers and twin cooling fans should keep most people satisfied beyond just the cooling performance.... [OVERCLOCKERSONLINE] via PCSTATS

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Video Frame Rates and Display Refresh Rates for Beginners Guide @ PCSTATS
With the RipJaws PC3-12800 CL7 4GB memory kit the people over at G.Skill have taught us that you don't really have to spend most of your monthly pay to get excellent stability, performance and great looks.... [RWLABS] via PCSTATS

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PowerColor Radeon HD6970 PCS+ 2GB DX11 Video Card Review @ PCSTATS
We hope you've been enjoying our series of Beginner's Guides for HTPC and Home Theater. As part of the series, weآ’ve previously discussed video resolutions and how video information is displayed on a screen for a frame of video in our guide, Video Resolutions for Beginners. What we didnآ’t delve into much was the rate at which video frames are captured, or, in other words, the video frame rate. This guide will cover the basics of frame rates and how displays deal with the frame rates. Weآ’ll try to cut through the marketing buzzwords like 120Hz, 240Hz, 600Hz sub-field drive, etc. so that you can make a more informed decision when purchasing your next display and how to insure an optimal viewing experience.... [MISSINGREMOTE] via PCSTATS

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ASUS P8P67-M Pro Motherboard Review @ PCSTATS
"The PowerColor HD6970 PCS+ comes with its core and memory clocks cranked up to 940 and 1425MHz respectively. The PowerColor HD6970 PCS+ uses a custom 4-pipe heatsink and dual-fan solution, not only to keep temperatures in check but also lowers the fan noise during gameplay. The PowerColor HD6970 PCS+ also comes with a key code for Modern Warfare 2 so users can test their newly purchased hardware immediately after opening. The PowerColor HD6970 PCS+ has 2GB of GDDR5 memory, a dual-link and a single-link DVI port, HDMI 1.4 and two mini-display ports that can run AMDآ’s Eyefinity Technology for a truly immersive gaming experience." ... [HITECHLEGION] via PCSTATS

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Thermaltake V9 BlacX Edition Case Review @ PCSTATS
"The ASUS P8P67-M Pro is a feature-packed micro-ATX motherboard. The ASUS P8P67-M Pro supports SLI and Crossfire in dual x8/x8 mode as well as a host of overclocking features. The ASUS P8P67-M Pro has 100% High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors and a unique curved fanless heatsink design over the chipsets, delivering excellent thermal efficiency and stability when overclocking. Aside from the natively supported pair of SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports, the ASUS P8P67-M Pro has one additional internal and external SATA 6.0 Gb/s port. The ASUS P8P67-M Pro also has four USB 3.0 ports added via a dedicated chipset, delivering up to 4.8 Gbps transfer rate. " ... [MOTHERBOARDS] via PCSTATS

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Gigabyte P67A-UD7 Motherboard Review @ PCSTATS
"The Thermaltake V9 BlacX Gaming Case is sleek black inside and out, and comes loaded with features you would expect from a top of the line case. More than that, the Thermaltake V9 BlacX also packs in a Dual Bay HDD Docking Station right on the top of the case that is SATA III capable and easily fits 2.5آ” and 3.5آ” drives with no adapters necessary. Thermaltake first made a name for themselves with innovative top of the line cooling products, and the V9 BlacX holds true to that tradition." ... [THERMALTAKE] via PCSTATS

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ASUS GeForce GTX 550Ti DirectCU TOP 1GB DDR5 DX11 Video Card Review @ PCSTATS
"The GIGABYTE P67A-UD7 sports a new black and gold color theme. The GIGABYTE P67A-UD7 is not just new in terms of looks, but also sports all the latest innovations from GIGABYTEآ’s laboratories, including 24-phase power design, Driver MOSFETs and Dynamic Energy Saver 2 technology. The GIGABYTE P67A-UD7 motherboard not just adds USB 3.0 and SATA 3 6Gbps functionality; it is also improved upon with On/Off Charge technology, HDD performance boost via Turbo XHD and 3x USB Power Boost. Supporting 3-way SLI or CrossFireX, the GIGABYTE P67A-UD7 has multi-graphic card support beyond what Intel designed the P67 platform to be." ... [MOTHERBOARDS] via PCSTATS

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Diamond Multimedia All In Wonder HD Premium 5000 Review @ PCSTATS
"The ASUS GeForce GTX 550Ti DirectCU TOP can be considered a "Top Sniper". The GTX 550Ti DirectCU TOP takes the 550 to the near extreme. The 550Ti is a re-built 450 to meet the needs of the newest games and gamers. Unlike the 450, the 550Ti now has a 192-bit memory interface, and, because of mixed density GDDR5 chips, still retains the 1GB size. ASUS has increased the core clock speed to 975MHz and added their DirectCU cooling solution on top." ... [HITECHLEGION] via PCSTATS

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Antec Twelve Hundred v3 case @ PCSTATS
"The Diamond Multimedia All In Wonder HD Premium 5000 can fill that last puzzle piece for your media PC. The All In Wonder 5000 combines a good mainstream video card with a popular TV Tuner all in one package. You get a Radeon HD 5570 GPU with an internal 750 PCI-E TV Tuner. The Diamond Radeon HD 5570 isn't a powerhouse video card, however there is enough "pow" in it for everyday general use and a bit of light gaming." ... [HITECHLEGION] via PCSTATS

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MSI GTX 550 Ti Cyclone II @ PCSTATS
"While we may have reviewed many Antec cases before, do you think I'm going to turn down the chance to review some revamped versions of their entire performance one line? Exactly. ... [XSREVIEWS] via PCSTATS

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HDPLEX H10.ODD Fanless Chassis Review @ PCSTATS
آ“The Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti is the latest in the Fermi lineup, and while it may share a similar naming scheme as the GTX 560 Ti, it does have some distinct differences, not the least of which is a considerably lower price tag. One of the interesting things about the launch of the GTX 550 Ti is there will be several models available from Nvidia partners simultaneously, and this one is from MSI. Bringing a custom cooler and a factory overclock, today is quite exciting if you're in the market for a new graphics card that won't break the bank.آ” ... [PUREOVERCLOCK] via PCSTATS

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Samsung PN58C6400 Plasma HDTV @ PCSTATS
The H10.ODD is a microATX fanless HTPC-centric chassis brought to use by HDPLEX Inc. If the name HDPLEX (no relation to OSX Media Center Plex) sounds familiar, it should. We helped spread the word a little over a year ago HD Plex Announces Fanless, Heatpipe-cooled All-Aluminum HTPC Enclosures. I was curious then and jumped at the opportunity to review one of the first H10.ODD made available.... [MISSINGREMOTE] via PCSTATS

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HDPLEX H10 Fanless microATX Case @ PCSTATS
Plasma was the first technology to bring us big flat screen TVs. They're still considered tops by videophiles. We take our first close look at a big 58" plasma 1080p TV from Samsung. ... [SILENTPCREVIEW] via PCSTATS

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Asus E35M1-M Pro: AMD Fusion Motherboard @ PCSTATS
To show off the capabilities of their H10 passively-cooled microATX case, HDPLEX sent us a sample with a fully assembled system consisting of a Core i3-530, SSD, Blu-ray drive, and fanless 150W power adapter. Read on to see how this minimalist, super slim, fanless PC case performs.... [SILENTPCREVIEW] via PCSTATS

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