IT-Code-News: April 2011

Saturday, April 30, 2011

LSI 9265-8i 6Gbps MegaRAID Card RAID 5 Tested! - The 9265 & 8 Micron C300 SSDs @ The SSD Review

Welcome to our follow up of the LSI 9265-8i MegaRAID Card, an eight-port PCI Express SATA+SAS RAID Controller that is configured for 6Gb/s devices. Our first LSI review concentrated on RAID 0 speed and performance and the response prompted our further testing of the LSI in a RAID 5 environment. Take a look as we explore the in-depth the performance of the 9265 as it tackles an array of 8 solid state drives.

RAID 0 is the 'big dog' when it comes to flat out performance. In previous generation RAID cards, the maximum sequential throughput and random I/O would make it impossible to match the speed of RAID 0 with a RAID 5 setup. The stage is changing, however, as the dual core ROC LSI2208 of the the 9265 raises RAID 5 performance to new levels.

http://thessdreview.com/?p=14214

Antec TruePower New 750W Power Supply Unit Review @ eTeknix.com

Antec are one of the oldest suppliers in the market today, celebrating their 25th year in the business. They are famed for their high quality PSUs and cases, of which their popularity has stood the test of time. In this review we will be seeing if one of Antec's newer PSUs is a testament to the reputation Antec has earned.

There are a ton of power supplies on the market today all claiming to have various features and specifications that they may or may not have. Now people are becoming more aware about the importance of their power supply they are looking for good quality units rather than the cheapest or prettiest. Antec certainly have experience behind them, but how will their TruePower New 750W match up to the competition from competitors?

We will be taking a very close look at Antec's Truepower New PSU and if it matches up to the superior reliability and stability that the previous generation Truepower PSUs offered. The unit is manufactured by Seasonic and uses a similar internal design to Seasonic's own M12D which offers the same stability that the TP-750 is expected to have. Seasonic have been around even longer than Antec and are also famed for top quality PSUs. Considering this, we are expecting the TP-750 to be a quality performer.

http://www.eteknix.com/power-supplies/antec-truepower-new-750w-power-supply-unit-review-954

10 Areas of Your Home Where Cable Jacks Should Be Installed

It used to be that a new home would include two or three cable jacks at the most. There would be one for each television they might have in the home. Now that many homes also receive their internet service through their cable company, that has changed. Now you will want to have a cable jack in every area of your home where you might want a computer or television connected.

Bedrooms – A minimum of one per bedroom, depending on the size of the bedroom. If it is possible that the room could be rearranged in several different ways, then you may want to install a cable jack in each potential location for the television and/or computer in each bedroom.
Living room – Again, you will want to take in every possible location for the television when choosing where to install your cable jacks in this room. You may want to at least put one in each opposite corner.
Den – A den can be used in a variety of ways. It may contain a television and a computer. Be sure and add at least two locations to this room.
Kitchen – Many people are now installing small televisions in their kitchen. If there is even the remotest possibility of that, having a cable outlet available will make it easier.
Garage – This is another place that televisions are showing up on a more frequent basis. If the garage is unfinished, it can be pretty easy to install a cable jack after the rest of the house has been finished.
Family room – Generally this is the spot where most people have their main television, so you definitely want at least one, but probably two cable jacks in this room. It may also be the location for the family computer.
Home office – You probably won’t need a cable jack for a television in a home office, but you may need one for your computer. It would be best to have one installed in the room in case it is needed, either now or in the future.
Laundry room – If this room barely fits the washer and dryer in it , then you probably aren’t going to be spending much time there. However, if you have a large laundry room where you will be folding and ironing clothes, you may want to have a television in the room. Always better to add the cable jack in the beginning than to try and add it after the fact.
Exercise room – This is a room you definitely want to have a cable jack or two installed. Just like at the ‘Y’, you’ll want to have a television to watch while you’re on the treadmill or elliptical trainer.
Porch- This is another area that people are frequently adding a television to. Make sure and include some cable jacks in this area as well.
From Satellite Dish
Source:
http://www.satellitedish.org/blog/2011/10-areas-of-your-home-where-cable-jacks-should-be-installed/

Friday, April 29, 2011

IT News Head Lines (HardOCP) 29/04/2011

Foxconn Workers Charged For iPad 2 Leaks
The sad part about this story is that, if these three workers are convicted and sentenced to hard labor for their crimes....the work, food and lodging will be better.

Three employees of Foxconn are said to have been charged for violating the company's trade secrets by allegedly leaking design details of Apple's iPad 2 ahead of its release.

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Yahoo Email Outage Frustrates Users
Yahoo email outage? I had no idea anyone still used Yahoo email.

Yahoo's email service has suffered an outage that may be preventing a large number of users from getting into their inboxes. The company apologized for Thursday's breakdown without specifying how many people were affected. Twitter's online messaging service was filled with complaints about the inconvenience.

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PC Perspective Podcast #152
For those of you that like a little hardware news on the go (iTunes or downloadable MP3) or you are just too damn lazy to read, I recommend you try out PC Perspective's weekly podcast. Here are just a few of the things the PCP gang discussed this week:

We like big hard drives and we cannot lie..." This week we talk about the ASRock Fatal1ty P67 Motherboard, EVGA GTX460 2Win, NVIDIA Synergy, AMD quarterly earnings, Viewer questions and more!

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NVIDIA GeForce 3-Way SLI and Radeon Tri-Fire Review
We have just posted our NVIDIA GeForce 3-Way SLI and Radeon Tri-Fire evaluation this afternoon for your viewing pleasure. Who comes out ahead in today's Godzilla versus King Kong match up? Hit the link to find out!

We've seen what a Radeon HD 6990 can do when paired with a Radeon HD 6970 for "Tri-Fire" performance. Now it is time to find out what three NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 video cards in 3-Way SLI game like in comparison. We will look at A2A performance comparisons and discuss which setup offers the best gameplay experience.

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South Park On Apple Tracking
For those of you that haven't seen it yet, the latest episode of South Park targets the recent Apple "tracking" issue with its usual comedy styling (meaning it could be NSFW for some). Here's a preview clip:

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NVIDIA Licenses SLI To AMD
It looks like NVIDIA finally gave in and licensed SLI to AMD. Somebody call hell and check for ice / snow please.

So today, we are pleased to announce that SLI has been licensed to the world's leading motherboard companies for integration onto their upcoming motherboards featuring AMD's 990FX, 990X and 970 chipsets. ASUS, Gigabyte, ASRock, and MSI are among the first motherboard manufacturers to offer this new capability, with more coming on board shortly.

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This Video Is Playing On Seized Websites
You know all those file sharing websites seized by the government? They are being used to show this video. The message? If you download a movie, it puts people just like you and I out of work. It doesn't put the actors raking in $15M - $20M a picture out of work...just the little guy....the sad, pathetic person you see in this video.

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Antec Launches soundscience halo 6 LED Bias Lighting Kit
In its 25th anniversary year, Antec, Inc., the global leader in high-performance computer components and accessories for the gaming, PC upgrade and Do-It-Yourself markets, today announced the availability of the soundscience halo 6 LED bias lighting kit™. The halo 6 LED bias lighting kit is an affordable option for outfitting PC monitors with professional-grade backlighting. This helps reduce eye fatigue and increase image clarity during long gaming sessions and similar periods of extended computer use.

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Is Honeycomb Android's Vista?
Before you guys get all bent out of shape, when the author of this article said "Honeycomb is Android's Vista" it wasn't meant as a slam.

So what was wrong with Vista? There were a number of individual problems such as incompatibility with older devices, and a penchant for asking for security permission on many common operations. But I think the biggest one was perception.

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5 Worst Digital Security Breaches of All Time
The author of this list of the "5 worst digital security breaches of all time" seems to think it is better to be ripped off online than in person. What do you think?

With yesterday's news of the PlayStation Network being hacked and the unceremonious accompaniment of millions of names, addresses, dates of birth, passwords, and possibly credit card details having potentially been stolen, the tech community's attention has yet again been focused on the tricky and vitally important topic of internet security.

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YouTube Founders Buy Delicious
YouTube co-founders Chad Hurley and Steve Chen plopped down a chunk of change to buy Delicious from Yahoo. What wild plans do they have for the site? Apparently, not much:

The new owners say they'll continue to run the site as it is. On a frequently asked questions page on Delicious, Yahoo says "there may be a time of adjustment as AVOS relaunches Delicious, but the company's intention is to add new features and grow the service overall."

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Corsair H60 Water Cooling Kit
The gang at Overclockers Club have posted their review of the Corsair H60 water cooling kit today. Those of you wanting an all-in-one water cooling solution that is inexpensive and easy to install, the H60 might just be for you.

I have no problem making the statement that this water cooling unit offers a lot of "bang for the buck" as well as other features that can appeal to many. For all tests except overclocked load, it performed within a few degrees of the Noctua NH-D14, which is more expensive than the Corsair H60. It's very compact, requires little to no maintenance, is quiet, and performs well even for those who plan to overclock.

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ASRock Unveil Several Motherboards Based On Intel Z68 Chipset
ASRock Inc., the global leading motherboard manufacturer is proud to present its latest Z68 express chipset motherboard series. Commenting on the news release, James Lee, V.P. of ASRock Sales and Marketing, is with confidence. "Tech generation comes one after one. It is our responsibility to keep users in the know. As we always apply the world's best motherboard technology to our products, we'll have a competitive advantage." he states. "We're trying to make all points running on our Z68 lineup to drive performance up. We're keen on delivering a Happy Building experience to ASRock fans!" said James Lee. "Paired with the strongest processor microarchitecture", ASRock believes their latest Z68 express platform can deliver the best kit to users. Designed for the most demanding technology, ASRock's brand new Z68 platform motherboard series not only takes advantages of dual personalities but also gives users the performance they demand.

Hybrid Chipset Brings Advanced Features Intel Smart Response Technology & Lucid Virtu

The ASRock Z68 motherboard offerings provide a powerful performance. There are two major new technologies to this hybrid platform. First one is the Intel Smart Response Technology. For users who are tempted to connect the SSD and HDD on ASRock Z68 motherboard series, the Intel Smart Response Technology can make the SSD become the "Cache of the HDD" to boost up the HDD access speed.

Another technology pointed out to be part of the Z68 is Lucid Virtu. It's a software GPU virtualization technology that will allow dynamic switching between the GPU of the Sandy Bridge processors and a discrete graphics card, without the need for a system reboot. It makes the switch based on which application is using the graphics subsystem at the same time. Lucid is designed to work with all second-generation i3/i5/i7 processors, automatically assigns the GPU or external graphics card to do the jobs.

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IT News Head Lines (TechConnect Magazine) 29/04/2011

Techconnect Review Round-up 28/4/11
Today's review round-up...