Seagate ST31000524AS 1TB Hard Drive @ PCSTATS
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AMD Rejects BAPCo's SYSmark 2012 - Should We? @ PCSTATS
"In the last Hard Drive review I wrote I was by necessity mainly limited
in my acoustic testing to a subjective listening test of how much Drive
noise I was able to hear while the drive was seeking/writing. This was
because my Radio Shack db meter was not able to measure any sound level
differences while the Drive was in use inside my case over ambient case
noise, even with the side panel open. Although, technically accurate, it
was nonetheless frustrating to write that the previous drive I reviewed
(Seagate ST3750330AS 750GB SATA HD) was in my usage under ambient sound
levels, especially since I am sure most of my readers don't have 10 fans
(6 case fans, 1 PS fan, 2 CPU fans, 1 video card fan) in their case,
greatly muffling any Hard Drive noise there might be. To this end I have
done some digging and provided the manufacturer supplied sound levels
below. As you can see the Seagate ST31000524AS is even quieter than the
Seagate ST3750330AS Hard Drive which was itself silent inside my
personal wind tunnel (well-ventilated case)"
... [MONSTER-HARDWARE] via PCSTATS
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Pico Power Supply Backplate Review @ PCSTATS
In a rare move, AMD has publicly ousted a leading industry benchmark, BAPCo's SYSmark 2012, released mere weeks ago. The company believes both that the benchmark is unfair in its weighting of scores, and also that it's irrelevant for the average consumer. We delve deep into these claims, and offer up our own opinions.
... [TECHGAGE] via PCSTATS
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Gaming Case Roundup: Six Sub-$200 Choices @ PCSTATS
When you use a picoPSU in a case with space for a full ATX power supply unit (PSU) two questions can’t help but come up: how to plug the giant gap in the back, and where to mount the external plug. In the past I’ve just cut the back off a broken standard PSU and drilled a hole. While certainly functional, it’s clearly not ideal for everyone as it requires power tools, a sacrificial unit and tolerance for a less visually appealing final product. Fortunately there is a solution which allows a more polished look and alleviates the need for surgical skill -- sourced from Doug Kenyon, a fellow HTPC enthusiast who mentioned the plate’s existence on AVS Forum.
... [MISSINGREMOTE] via PCSTATS
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Mushkin Blackline Ridgeback 2000 MHz DDR3 8GB review @ PCSTATS
With dozens of affordable, well-equipped desktop cases begging for your cash, it can be a nightmare to find the right one for your needs. Hoping to simplify your building experience, we've assembled a shortlist of six unique sub-$200 enthusiast chassis that deserve your attention.
Included in our roundup is BitFenix's flagship Colossus Venom Edition, and their new budget Shinobi mid-tower. The Cooler Master Storm Enforcer and the highly acclaimed HAF X making an appearance in Nvidia-green. Rounding up the review is Lian Li's LanCool PC-K63 chassis and Thermaltake's Chaser MK-1.
... [TECHSPOT] via PCSTATS
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Corsair HS1A Gaming Headset Review @ PCSTATS
Mushkin offers their dual-channel Blackline Ridgeback in 8GB kits at $125 (USD), and to spice that up .. it is offered as a 2000 MHz kit, with granted not the most sexy timings but at a CAS latency of 9 versus 2000 MHz versus two 4GB high-density DDR3 modules.
At 125 USD , and that's 15.6 USD per GB, you can understand that this kit might be a nice alternative to low latency 1333 and 1600 MHz kits. Muskin even tops that off by a lifetime warranty on this product so all in all that can't be a bad deal, no Sir.
... [GURU3D] via PCSTATS
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Gigabyte 990FXA-UD5 @ PCSTATS
When we took Corsair's first gaming headset for a spin last fall, the HS1, we were left impressed by the fact that the company went for balanced audio instead of boomy bass, resulting in a refreshing listening experience. As they were USB-based, though, some who owned dedicated audio cards shunned them. The remedy? The HS1A.
... [CORSAIR] via PCSTATS
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Cooler Master Storm Enforcer @ PCSTATS
“With all the hype surrounding AMD's upcoming Bulldozer release, manufacturers have been scrambling to ship 990 and 970 chipset motherboards. However you look at it, AMD's delay with the new CPU architecture has at least allowed them to get all the new models ready in preparation for the upcoming launch. As usual, Gigabyte has their editions ready to fly and today we are looking at the 990FXA-UD5 see what changes this sleek and sexy motherboard compares to its predecessor, the 890FXA-UD5. The new board has some significant changes to let's jump right to it and take a closer look at the Gigabyte 990FX-UD5.”
... [PUREOVERCLOCK] via PCSTATS
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Introducing the Matrox SMD-2 for Large-Scale High-Density IP Video Decoding @ PCSTATS
"Computer cases come in all shapes and sizes. Each has its own unique flavor and style that appeal to different people. Some are aggressive and some are stylish. Cooler Master's latest PC case is a member of the more aggressive category. The Cooler Master Storm Enforcer screams futuristic military with a few stylish twists. Cooler Master has a long history of producing some of the best PC cases in the industry. No one can argue that when it comes to PC cases, Cooler Master knows how to get it right. Let's take a closer look at the Enforcer and see if it matches Cooler Masters excellence in PC case design."
... [DREAMWARECOMPUTERS] via PCSTATS
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Corsair TX850 V2 Power Supply Review @ PCSTATS
Matrox Graphics Inc. today introduces the Matrox SMD-2 streaming media decoder, a second-generation universal IP video decode solution designed to decode – in parallel – large numbers of network video streams in different resolutions and formats. The ideal building block for large-scale IP video decode applications, each SMD-2 board can simultaneously decode up to 64 QCIF, 16 D1, or 2 HD 1080 streams. By combining multiple SMD-2 boards within a single system, users can decode and display hundreds of IP streams on any video display wall. In light of their newly announced partnership, Matrox Graphics and Trenton are currently working together to engineer a validated system capable of supporting multiple SMD-2 cards within a single chassis, to be available later in the year. SMD-2 is fully integrated with the Matrox PPX Series and will be compatible with the Mura MPX Series later in the summer. With its capacity to cost-effectively support large-scale, high-density IP stream decoding, the Matrox SMD-2 is ideal for use in security surveillance, public security, and critical infrastructure sectors.
... [MATROX] via PCSTATS
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X58 DDR3 Memory Roundup June 2011 @ PCSTATS
"Let's take a look at the revamped Corsair TX850 power supply, dubbed TX850 V2, now featuring a DC-DC design and 80 Plus Bronze certification. It is important to understand that while the old TX850 was manufactured by CWT, being a relabeled 850VH unit from this manufacturer, the new Corsair TX850 V2 is manufactured by Seasonic, being internally identical to the XFX PRO 850 W unit. "
... [HARDWARESECRETS] via PCSTATS
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Sapphire Radeon HD 6770 Flex @ PCSTATS
"Every so often though we like to take a look at what the major manufacturers have to offer, something which will be particularly relevant for those building a new system or wondering how they can get some extra zip from an existing build and today is one of those days. We'll be using our high end X58 build to look at kits which each have their own unique selling points to find out what Corsair, Crucial, G.Skill, Kingston and Patriot have to offer in the triple channel DDR3 market."
... [HARDWAREHEAVEN] via PCSTATS
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Sapphire Radeon HD 6950 Dirt-3-Edition @ PCSTATS
In the process of shifting the product lineup to the Radeon HD 6000 series, AMD rebranded the 5770s to 6770s. So nobody should expect a significant difference. Anyhow Sapphire promises some advantages in the Radeon HD 6770 Flex that HT4U.net is exploring in the review.
... [SAPPHIRE] via PCSTATS
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ASUS M5A99X EVO (AMD 990X) Motherboard Review @ PCSTATS
As one of the major AMD OEMs for graphics cards, Sapphire usually comes up with own concepts for the GPUs as well. This time HT4U.net got hold of a seldom dual fan concept on the Radeon HD 6950 Dirt-3-Edition.
... [HT4U] via PCSTATS
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OCZ Vertex 3 MAX IOPS @ PCSTATS
"At the end of last month during Computex we saw the AMD 990FX chipset launch which brought with it some strong features. One of the more appealing ones was that it supports the new Bulldozer CPUs that are due out later this year. Because AMD aren't changing the socket, though, for the first generation of Bulldozer we can have boards now that support it while also supporting the current crop of CPUs from AMD.
At launch we looked at the Crosshair V Formula from ASUS. It's a great board, but at $239.99 US it might be a bit more money than you want to spend. In steps the M5A99X EVO from ASUS; priced at $164.99 US it might be a more attractive option for you and your bank account. At $75 US less, is the M5A99X EVO an option that people really want to look at, though? What does $75 US less get you? We'll find that out and more today as we dive into the M5A99X EVO. Outside of being part of the ROG series, the board we're looking at also carries the 990X chipset instead of the 990FX chipset we saw on the C4F."
... [TWEAKTOWN] via PCSTATS
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Sapphire HD6670 Ultimate, HD6750 & HD6770 @ PCSTATS
We've seen SandForce-based solid state drives become very popular over the last while as prices have continued to drop and consumers are taking notice of the impressive overall system boost that these SSDs can offer. But for those who may want something just a bit more under the hood, today we have the OCZ Vertex 3 MAX IOPS.”
... [PUREOVERCLOCK] via PCSTATS
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Cooler Master CM Storm Enforcer Case at Modders-Inc @ PCSTATS
"The Sapphire HD6670 Ultimate was able to give me a maximum clock of 870 MHz on the GPU core and 1140 MHz on the memory core, the Sapphire HD6750 was able to hit a maximum of 840 MHz on the GPU clock and the memory clock was a maximum of 1340 MHz. Finally the HD6770 had a maximum GPU Core clock of 960 MHz and 1320 MHz on the memory clock."
... [OVERCLOCKERSCLUB] via PCSTATS
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Corsair Professional Series HX1050 @ PCSTATS
In hockey, the enforcer is the tough guy, the monster, the goon who exacts revenge on dirty play by their opponent, with exceptionally harsh violence exacted on those going after star players. If we can take this definition to this case, it has built-in attitude- with revenge coming to those who challenge it. With its very clean imposing looks, it has enforcer written all over it.
... [MODDERS-INC] via PCSTATS
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Zotac Z-Box Mini PC BluRay 250GB HTPC @ PCSTATS
At Computex 2011 Corsair revealed a new model for the Professional HX series, the HX1050 which will replace the successful HX1000. The OEM remained the same, Channel Well Technology, the capacity increased by 50 W and efficiency remained at 80 Plus Silver. It seems like this PSU has what it takes to be a cost-effective alternative to the Corsair AX1200.
... [TECHPOWERUP] via PCSTATS
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Gigabyte 990FXA-UD5 Motherboard @ PCSTATS
"HTPCs have certainly been around for a while, but a growing trend in recent years is the use of cut down versions of this. Mini PCs and Media centres are beginning to dominate people’s lounges as DVDs go the way of VHS and digital streaming is what its all about. Internet access and better organisation of media are also benefits of this, and there’s plenty of companies to choose from if you fancy a setup like this.
... [XSREVIEWS] via PCSTATS
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Fractal Designs Arc Midi Review @ PCSTATS
Let's take a look at this entry high-end socket AM3+ motherboard from Gigabyte based on the new AMD 990FX chipset for the forthcoming "Bulldozer" CPUs, supporting five PCI Express x16 slots.
... [GIGABYTE] via PCSTATS
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Corsair SP2500 2.1 speaker system @ PCSTATS
After the run away success of the R3 Fractal are back with a new midtower chassis. Can they really better the orignal design?
... [OVERCLOCK3D] via PCSTATS
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Raptor-Gaming LM3 Mouse Review @ PCSTATS
Recently, our good friends at Corsair sent us their newest premium speaker set, the SP2500 2.1. It’s no secret that, as gaming enthusiasts, we want to get the best performance out of our rigs as possible. We’ll overclock our CPUs and massage our video settings to get every last FPS and graphical effect; it stands to reason that, to complete the immersive gaming experience, we shouldn’t neglect the audio landscape. Corsair took this same approach with their flagship 2.1 audio system (calling these “speakers” practically feels like an understatement).
... [TECHREACTION] via PCSTATS
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ASUS P8Z68-V Motherboard Review @ PCSTATS
"Today we have another new product from Raptor-Gaming, the LM3 gaming mouse. The LM3 is a mid-range gaming mouse offering simple plug and play support and we will find out if it suits the needs of today's demanding gamers."
... [HARDWAREHEAVEN] via PCSTATS
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OCZ Vertex 3 240GB SATA 6Gbit/s SSD Review @ PCSTATS
"This is evident with the ASUS P8Z68-V motherboard. The ASUS P8Z68-V shaves a little off the top to make it a much more attractive and affordable motherboard. We still get almost identical features to the V-PRO. There is the Intel Z68 Express Chipset which supports both iGPU and CPU overclocking. The LGA1155 socket supports the newest Intel Sandybridge processors. There is memory support up to 2200MHz (O.C). Max capacity tops off at 32GB. The P8Z68-V includes 16 phase power and DIP2 technology. DIP2 uses the EPU and TPU in tandem for total system control. It also allows excellent power saving and overclocking abilities. Because the P8Z68-V allows the use of the iGPU, there is support for Intel Quick Sync."
... [HITECHLEGION] via PCSTATS
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G.Skill Sniper Series PC312800 Cas 7 @ PCSTATS
OCZ's Vertex series of SSDs have earned the reputation as being some of the best, by offering excellent throughput and random 4KB IOPS performance. Vertex 3 takes things to an entirely new level, in some cases doubling the performance of its predecessor, and gives us an uncompromising balance across any performance metric you care to throw at it.
... [VERTEX] via PCSTATS
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