Core i3-2120 and Core i3-2100 Processors Review @ PCSTATS
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Cubitek Tank Mini-ITX chassis @ PCSTATS
Sandy Bridge is not only high-performance quad-core CPUs. There are also inexpensive dual-core LGA1155 processors in this family, and today we are going to talk about them in our new article.
... [XBITLABS] via PCSTATS
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Thecus N4200 Pro Four Bay NAS Review @ PCSTATS
"Cubitek are a reasonably new kid on the block, but they’re making waves and not in the typical segments of the case market. Today is such an example, their mini-ITX chassis, the Mini Tank. Its got a distinctive look and an interesting internal construction.
... [XSREVIEWS] via PCSTATS
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Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro @ PCSTATS
"With the N4200 Pro, Thecus has further improved upon an already stable, high-performance four bay NAS. The upgraded hardware over the original N4200 make it a solid choice for a multiple user environment, and the mini-UPS and dual DOM features help avoid data loss in the event of a power outage or firmware corruption."
... [TWEAKNEWS] via PCSTATS
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OCZ Agility 3 SSD review @ PCSTATS
The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro targets the ultimate high end segment. As the first twin tower cooler in the HT4U.net test lab it competes against previous high flyers. Of course also the comparison to its little brother be quiet! Dark Rock Advanced is a point worth noting.
... [REVIEWS] via PCSTATS
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Gigabyte Aivia M8600 Gaming Mouse Review @ PCSTATS
OCZ is about to inject an SSD into the market that is labeled Agility 3 SSD. What's the difference in-between Agility 2 and now 3 you might ask ? Well, two primary things really, controller and NAND flash memory type. Labeled with advertised speeds of of 525 MB/sec with write speeds of 500 MB/sec this product should be really interesting for many of you.... [GURU3D] via PCSTATS
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MSI R6950 Twin Frozr III Power Edition Unlocking @ PCSTATS
The Aivia M8600 Wireless Macro Gaming Mouse is absolutely riddled with features. During testing I found the responsiveness the best I have ever experienced. This is the first mouse I had to dial down from max resolution for gaming. The software is clean and easy to use making regular tasks smooth and macro programming as simple as I have seen.
... [NINJALANE] via PCSTATS
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PowerColor HD6950 PCS+ @ PCSTATS
It is a common misconception that MSI's 6950 Twin Frozr III Power Edition cannot be unlocked because it's not a reference design. The fact is, despite sporting a fully custom PCB with Military Class II components and the epic Twin Frozr III cooler it WILL unlock to 1536 shaders.
... [VORTEZ] via PCSTATS
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ECS H67H2-M Black Deluxe review @ PCSTATS
"Speaking of overclocking, that is another aspect that the PowerColor HD6950 PCS+ was able to shine in, the GPU clock speed. While it was unable to break the 1GHz clock speed, it did come damn close, ending up at 970MHz. While the GPU clock speed was able to get quite high, I was unable to push the memory speeds any further than 1330MHz, but when you look at a reference design HD6950, you are going to find 800MHz and 1250MHz as the stock speeds. Which means that over a reference design card, I actually ended up with a 21% overclock on the GPU and a 6% overclock on the memory, not too shabby.
... [OVERCLOCKERSCLUB] via PCSTATS
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Cooler Master Elite 371 Midtower Case @ PCSTATS
We review the ECS H67H2-M Black Deluxe. This Micro-ATX based motherboard is 244mm x 244mm, you just pop in a Core i7 2600 and you'll have one of the fastest systems your money can get you (baseline performance that is), as such we have tested this product with much satisfaction.
... [GURU3D] via PCSTATS
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Gigabyte Z68X-UD3H-B3 Motherboard @ PCSTATS
"Today we are going to take a look at another case that was introduced at CES 2011. The Cooler Master Elite 371 was on display at Cooler Master's suite at the Bellagio, so we had a chance to preview this one a few months back. My impression at the time was that it looked like a solid budget case but now we will get to put it through the paces for a full evaluation."
... [OCIA] via PCSTATS
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GIGABYTE Z68X-UD3H-B3 (Intel Z68) Motherboard Review @ PCSTATS
"Gigabyte released 11 motherboard models based on the new Intel Z68 chipset. With prices ranging from USD 120 to USD 350, there is a model for any kind of user. We've already seen one of the most expensive models, the Z68X-UD5-B3. Today we are taking a look at one of the mid-range models, the Z68X-UD3H-B3, which supports the Virtu technology."
... [GIGABYTE] via PCSTATS
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Logisys PS350MA Power Supply Review @ PCSTATS
"Just before the launch of the Intel Z68 chipset, we had the opportunity to preview the Z68X-UD7-B3 and Z68X-UD3H-B3 Motherboards in Taiwan. Earlier this week we did a full review on the GIGABYTE Z68X-UD7-B3 Motherboard and if you're interested in a really top end Z68 board, I'd highly recommend checking that review out, especially if you're interested in a multi GPU setup.
The extremely feature packed Z68X-UD7-B3 does come at a cost, though, that's higher than other Z68 boards on the market currently and if you don't need all the bells and whistles that are associated with the model, then we might have exactly what you need today."
... [TWEAKTOWN] via PCSTATS
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Performance Test with Intel Sandy Bridge Graphics Driver @ PCSTATS
"The Logisys PS350MA, targeted to small form factor (SFF) computers, measures only 4.9 x 2.5 x 3.9 inches (125 x 63.5 x 100 mm) (W x H x D). This unit raises several red flags as being a really bad product. First, it uses the SFX12V form factor, but the manufacturer is not aware of that, calling it a "Micro ATX" power supply. Second, it is sold as being a 350 W unit; however, the power supply label says that 350 W is the peak wattage, and the "average output" is 250 W. And, third, the label and product specification found online says the product only works at 220 V/50 Hz, but the unit clearly has a 110 V/220 V switch. Let's see if our suspicions hold true or if this unit will surprise us."
... [HARDWARESECRETS] via PCSTATS
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Microlab SOLO6C Powered Stereo Speakers Review @ PCSTATS
With Sandy Bridge Intel managed to catch up to the AMD and NVIDIA entry level graphic performance. With this step comes a new challenge for the driver programmers to catch up, patching for new and old games and keep the compatibility up, what was quite an issue in the past. With Intel promising improvement in this area, HT4U.ne takes a look at driver version 15.22.1.64.2361. ... [HT4U] via PCSTATS
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PowerColor HD 6670 1 GB @ PCSTATS
"Microlab are a company operating out of China that we had simply never heard of up until now, which does seem strange because they are rather good at what they do. But more on that later. In the world of Hi-Fi audio small sized stereo speakers for a couple of hundred go by the dozen. In fact, there are so many options out there that it's nearly impossible to hear everything on offer when making a decision.
Luckily, however, in the world of multimedia audio we do not have nearly the amount of confusion to deal with. In fact, we cannot think of any system we have tested to even compare the Microlab SOLO6C against."
... [TWEAKTOWN] via PCSTATS
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Moneual MonCaso Sonamu G100 Case Review @ PCSTATS
PowerColor's HD 6670 uses a full-height dual-slot thermal solution to deliver outstanding idle and load temperatures. The reference clocked card with 1 GB of GDDR5 memory offers decent performance for the budget oriented gamer at resolutions up to 1680x1050. ... [TECHPOWERUP] via PCSTATS
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Oh AppNexus - Got the Bad Image Server Blues? @ PCSTATS
"The MonCaso Sonamu G100 is a small form factor (SFF) case from Moneual, which comes with a 350 W power supply and promises zero consumption when in standby mode, thanks to a relay that completely removes the power supply from the power grid when the computer is turned off. Therefore, this case is sold as having an "environmental-friendly design." The problem, however, is that the manufacturer decided to use one of the worst power supplies available on the market, the Logisys PS350MA, which presents efficiency below 80%, thus creating a big contradiction. Read on."
... [MONCASO] via PCSTATS
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AMD's Fusion briefings in Dubai from May 17th @ PCSTATS
Making the switch from one ad server to another isn't something most readers think about when visiting PCSTATS. While you're focused on catching up on new motherboard reviews or busy solving a computer problem with the help of PCSTATS Beginners' Guides, you expect relevant advertisements will be displayed. Ads are part of the unspoken contract between reader and website; you see them and they support us.PCSTATS recently switched from YieldManager to AppNexus, and while a certain amount of transition issues are to be expected.... we're still sorting out above normal issues with broken adnxs creatives, absent images and slow banner delivery.
Please bare with us while these wrinkles are ironed out. AppNexus, it's time to sink or swim!... [APPNEXUS] via PCSTATS
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Memory maker GeIL will be branching out @ PCSTATS
NGOHQ is hosting the presentation from AMD's Fusion briefings in Dubai from May 17th.
... [NGOHQ] via PCSTATS
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Crucial m4 256GB SSD Review @ PCSTATS
Memory maker GeIL will be branching out into the gaming peripheral industry under the brand name EpicGear. Their first product will be, surprise surprise, a gaming mouse. According to EpicGear, this isn't just any other gaming mouse with lights and a gazillion buttons. The EpicGear MeduZa will be first in the world to incorporate Hybrid Dual Sensor Technology - marketing-speak for both optical and laser sensors. A switch on the underside will allow on-the-fly changing between optical, laser, and HDST (combined) sensor modes. According to them, HDST combines the speed of laser sensors and the stability of optical sensors to provide the best experience, reducing the problems of jitter, skip and drift.
... [TECHNOLOGY] via PCSTATS
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Verbatim Store 'n' Go FireWire 800 / USB 3.0 for Mac Review @ PCSTATS
Crucial announced worldwide availability of its next-generation solid-state drive late last month. Known simply as the "m4," the company's latest entry is hailed as the successor to its award-winning RealSSD C300, promising to deliver more speed and higher capacities. Despite those claims, we can't help but feel the m4 has some big shoes to fill.
On top of excelling at sequential throughput, the C300 provided strong random performance when working with files of all sizes, making it a well-rounded contender. However, it's been more than a year since the RealSSD C300 landed, and a lot has changed in that time. Above all, the latest SandForce SATA 6Gb/s controllers have been a real game changer.
Considering its intended price point, we shouldn't expect the m4 to dethrone the OCZ Vertex 3 and perhaps not even Intel's SSD 510. Nonetheless, we could be in for a pleasant surprise if Crucial's newest contender delivers performance in excess of what the RealSSD C300 did in its heyday, so let's press on and find out what the m4's made of.
... [TECHSPOT] via PCSTATS
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Radeon Gardenshed DRM + Gallium3D Benchmarks @ PCSTATS
"For today’s review we will look at an external drive targeted at the Mac market the Store 'n' Go FireWire 800/USB 3.0 for Mac portable hard drive. This portable 2.5 hard drive uses some of the fastest drive interfaces available in Firewire 800 and USB 3.0. "
... [DRAGONSTEELMODS] via PCSTATS
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In-Win BUC PC Gaming Case Review @ PCSTATS
"It has been about a month since we last delivered ATI/AMD
Radeon Linux benchmarks comparing the performance of the open-source
driver against the high-performance proprietary driver. Since that point
there's been various improvements to the Mesa/Gallium3D driver and
there's also been the merge of the latest Radeon DRM code for the next
kernel, which will likely be called the Linux 3.0 kernel, but in the DRM
pull request was referred to as Gardenshed. Here are these benchmarks on
several different Radeon graphics cards."
... [PHORONIX] via PCSTATS
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HP 100B All-in-One PC @ PCSTATS
"The In Win BUC gaming chassis is a very well built steel computer case that has a simple layout and feel, yet the case still offers a variety of useful features normally found on more expensive cases. Having features like the "EZ-swap" or Hot-Swap storage drive bays with a lockable door, SuperSpeed USB 3.0, the convenient utility tray on top that gives you a place to easily connect headsets, cameras, smartphones and external storage drive or even the fantastic build quality is something you usually can't find in a case that is $89.99 after rebate. If you like the "shield" appearance of the BUC then..."
... [LEGITREVIEWS] via PCSTATS
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Mach Xtreme MX-GX USB 3.0 16GB Thumb Drive Review @ PCSTATS
“The HP 100 B All-in-One PC is one of the least expensive ways to get a PC on your workers' desks. It's a true business PC with AMD Fusion guts, which makes it both simple and economical.”
... [TECHREVIEWSOURCE] via PCSTATS
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OCZ RevoDrive 80 GB PCI Express Solid @ PCSTATS
"It's been awhile since we looked at a thumb drive, but it's time to get back into the thick of things. Over the coming days we'll see three of the latest and greatest USB 3.0 thumb drives that are capable of holding large amounts of data and transferring that data at high speeds. The last drive we looked at was the Mach Xtreme MX-FX; today we are looking at Mach Xtreme's newest offering, the MX-GX.
The Mach Xtreme GX is available in four capacity sizes; 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. Each capacity size has a different read / write speed rating even though they all use a quad channel controller. Today we are looking at the 16GB model that is capable of 140MB/s read and 30MB/s write speeds."
... [TWEAKTOWN] via PCSTATS
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Asus PA246Q display @ PCSTATS
Today, we will be looking at the OCZ RevoDrive 80 GB solid
state drive, which is one of their mainstream PCI Express solid state
drives. It features the following key features :
... [TECHARP] via PCSTATS
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Overclockers Forum Software Highlights @ PCSTATS
We’re witnessing an oversaturation of the wide-use monitor market. The
price range has shrunk so much that something simply has to be pushed
out on the cheaper end, while something new has to appear to refresh the
more expensive one. ASUS’ PA246Q doesn’t seem connected to this story in
any way at first. It’s clearly labelled Pro and has a red line on it, so
that it matches a DSLR objective, which is all that pros look for,
right? The frame around the display contains metric and imperial unit
scales, while the stand is optimised for measuring swivel angle in
degrees. A separate button, clearly labelled with a removable sticker,
calls several different templates, such as the centimetre net or A4
paper format. These are displayed over the image coming from your PC,
supposedly significantly speeding up some processes in the graphics
editing department. How these are better than the graphics tools on your
PC, and why anyone would change the DPI settings of the PC to match
those of the monitor, just so as to approximately place the image onto a
rarely used paper format in professional publications, remains a mystery
to us…
... [PROSUMER] via PCSTATS
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Seagate Barracuda Green 2 TB Hard Disk Drive Review @ PCSTATS
“Over the past 10 years, our members have been experts at a lot more than just cranking up the MHz, and this article highlights just a few of the great applications developed by the Overclockers.com community!"
... [OCFORUM] via PCSTATS
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Thermaltake Level 10 GT Chassis @ PCSTATS
"The Barracuda Green 2 TB is Seagate's first hard drive to use 4 KB sectors instead of 512-byte sectors. The new standard, also known as "Advanced Format" or simply "AF," will be used by all hard drive manufacturers in the future. Let's see what are this new format and the performance of the Barracuda Green 2 TB drive."
... [HARDWARESECRETS] via PCSTATS
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G-Technology G-RAID Mini Dual-Drive Storage System Review @ PCSTATS
"The Thermaltake Level 10 GT is yet another case that I had the opportunity to preview at CES 2011. The Level 10 GT is a follow-up to the original Level 10 that garnered a ton of press from CES 2010. The goal with this new version is to bring the style of the original Level 10 case to a much more reasonable price point. The original had an asking price around $800 - more than some users spend on an entire system!"
... [OCIA] via PCSTATS
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Hitachi DeskStar 7K3000 3TB HDD Review @ PCSTATS
By managing to break the 200MB/s barrier in both read & write speeds the latest revision of the award winning G-RAID Mini Portable High Performance Dual-Drive Storage System by G-Technology has passed on to a whole new performance level.
... [RWLABS] via PCSTATS
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Roccat Kova+ Max Performance Gaming Mouse Review @ PCSTATS
The DeskStar 7K3000 3TB model by Hitachi GST is a real star since not only does it combine excellent single/Raid0 performance with low temperatures and noise levels but it also comes at a bargain price.
... [RWLABS] via PCSTATS
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OtterBox and Incipio Cases For The Motorla Atrix 4G Smartphone Reviewed @ PCSTATS
Featuring an increased speed from 40IPS to 130IPS, increased acceleration from 30G to 40G, Soft Touch rubber coating for improved grip, EasyShift feature for up to 8 more button functions and a fully customizable control software suite the Kova+ mouse by Roccat is far more than just a worthy successor to the original Kova.
... [RWLABS] via PCSTATS
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Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 2 Plus Network Storage Server Review @ PCSTATS
"The Motorola Atrix 4G is one of the latest and greatest Android powered phones available on the AT&T network and became famous as the first dual-core smartphone thanks to the NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor that powers the device. The Motorola Atrix is also pretty expensive as the standard 2-year contract price is $199.99 and the no commitment price is $549.99. If you happen to drop and break the Motorola Atrix 4G then you are going to be faced with an expensive repair bill or having to fork over $549.99 to buy another one. Today we are taking a look at four cases for the Motorola Atrix 4G that aren't that expensive and will help protect your new smartphone.."
... [LEGITREVIEWS] via PCSTATS
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GIGABYTE Aivia Series Outshines at COMPUTEX 2011 @ PCSTATS
"The $454 Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 2 Plus NAS is an easy to use, versatile NAS would be great for the every day user. With a magnitude of streaming capabilities, and intuitive Web GUI, this NAS would be perfect for even the most uneducated NAS user..."
... [LEGITREVIEWS] via PCSTATS
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