[H]ard|OCP Week in Reviews
Today is Friday and you know what that means! It is time once again for the [H]ard|OCP Week in Reviews! For anyone that might have missed them, we like to take a quick look back on the hardware evaluations and articles we posted earlier in the week. We kicked the week off with our 2012 AMD Video Card Driver Performance Review, followed by our Samsung 840 120GB SSD article. Finally, we wrapped things up with our evaluation of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN.
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Google Developing Its Own Streaming Music Service? According to this report, Google has decided to start its own streaming music service. You know, because its other music service is doing so well. According to the Financial Times, Google is currently in talks with "big music labels to launch a streaming service to compete with companies such as Spotify." Google previously launched its own digital music store over a year ago but this service will be different than the digital tunes shop, Google's streaming music service will offer free unlimited access to songs (with advertisements), along with subscription options. Comments Read More ...
[H]ardware Round-Up II Cases: Fractal Design Define XL R2 Case @ Hardware Secrets In Win GT1 Case @ Hardware Secrets ETC.: AMD Trinity A10-5800K @ Overclockers.au CM Storm Trigger @ Overclockers Club Logitech G19 Keyboard @ XtremeHardware Storage: Seagate Constellation 4TB Enterprise HDD @ Techgage Read More ...
Court Backs Einhorn: Stops Apple's Proxy Vote You know the powers that be at Apple aren't too happy about this. Now U.S. District Judge Richard Sullivan has granted his bid to block next week's shareholder vote on an Apple proxy proposal that would eliminate its ability to issue "blank check" preferred stock without investor approval. Einhorn contended that Apple illegally bundled that provision with several other items up for investor consideration. Comments Read More ...
Nevada Legalizes First Interstate Online Poker Attention everyone! Nevada would like to take all your money over the internet. Why bother with all those pesky showgirls, strip clubs and all night partying when you can just sit in front of your computer and lose your money? Nevada has become the first U.S. state to legalize interstate online poker and allow state-to-state gaming agreements, beating New Jersey to the punch and putting in place a potential nationwide framework for Internet wagering. Comments Read More ...
Nebulas Are Even More Amazing in 3-D Wired has a handful of cool 3D animations of nebulas posted today that are definitely worth checking out. Some are animated GIFs, others are videos like the one below: Comments Read More ...
Sentencing of LulzSec Snitch Postponed If I had to guess, I would say this guy's sentencing hearing was postponed so he can continue to snitch on his friends. His cooperation with the authorities led to the March 2012 arrest. of several LulzSec members. Monsegur was later described in court documents as having "proactively" cooperated with the FBI as it built its case. Following his arrest, The Wall Street Journal reported that information supplied by Monsegur had helped the FBI stop over 300 planned hacks. It's widely believed that Monsegur will receive a reduced sentence for signing a plea agreement and serving as an informant. Comments Read More ...
NYPD Creates iPhone Theft Division Not only is iDevice theft rampant in New York, it is so bad that the NYPD now has a taskforce dedicated strictly to stolen iPhones / iPads. No worries though, what are the odds that YOU will be the one killed on the subway for your iPhone? NYPD forms dedicated team to catch thieves who steal iPhones and iPads. The theft of Apple devices is so rampant in New York that a team of cops has been assigned to work with the tech giant to get the stolen gadgets back, The Post has learned. Comments Read More ...
Gaming [H]eadlines Arma 3 A Steam Exclusive @ Joystiq Firefall Beta Weekend @ Blue's News Next-Gen Project Sponsored By Bill Gates? @ Kotaku Tomb Raider PC System Requirements @ Shacknews Read More ...
Ubisoft Wants A Better Relationship With PC Gamers Ubisoft says it wants to improve its relationship with PC gamers. Well, killing off that 'always-online' anti-piracy crap and staying away from straight console ports has been a pretty good start. "Announcing all these partners for Uplay and a wider choice of PC games, it shows our commitment to PC, and we want to improve out relationship with the PC community," she told MCV. "We are always seeking to improve. We took a lot of that feedback on board. With every game on PC we are improving. Far Cry 3 and Assassin's Creed III on PC were very high quality." Comments Read More ...
RIAA Still Mad At Google Over Pirate Links The RIAA is still mad at Google because they says that, after six months of the search giant "demoting" pirate sites, illegal downloads still outrank legitimate ones. Following mounting pressure from international rightsholders, last year Google finally caved in and said it would start making 'pirate' sites more difficult for its users to find. But, according to the RIAA, this was a false promise. The music group says that sites for which Google receives thousands of DMCA notices still outrank legitimate services. To correct this problem the RIAA is now urging the search engine to "immediately make the necessary changes so its pledge becomes a reality." Comments Read More ...
FBI Battling Sexting Among Its Employees I know it may be hard to believe but the FBI are people too. Naked picture sending, flirty text sending horndogs...but they are still people. It sounds like the plot of a bad movie: bugging your boss' office. Sending naked photos around to co-workers. Sexting in the office. Paying for sex in a massage parlor. But it all happened in the federal agency whose motto is "fidelity, bravery, integrity" -- the FBI. Comments Read More ...
[H]ardware Round-Up Cases: Lian-Li PC-N1 Intel NUC @ Legit Reviews Cooling: Cooler Master Notepal A200 @ Pro-Clockers ETC.: CM STORM TRIGGER Mechanical Keyboard @ NikKTech Motherboards: ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard @ Hardware Secrets Storage: Patriot Gauntlet 320GB Wireless HDD @ eTeknix Read More ...
Tweeting From Beyond the Grave I know it is still early but I think I am going to go ahead and call this the stupidest crap you will see all day. Do you believe in the afterlife? How about the social afterlife? One operation has developed a service that will help you "keep tweeting even after you've passed away." It's called _LivesOn and it works by analyzing your current tweets. Comments Read More ...
Google Glass Lampooned By Conan O'Brien Whether or not you are a fan of Conan O'Brien, this Google Glass skit is pretty funny. Comments Read More ...
NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Video Card Review NVIDIA is launching a TITAN today, literally, the new GeForce GTX TITAN video card is here, and we have a lot to talk about. We test single-GPU and 2-way SLI today, with more to follow later. We will find out if this TITAN of a video card really is worth it, and just who this video card is designed for. Be prepared to face the fastest single-GPU video card. Read More ...
SilverStone Nitrogon NT06-Pro CPU Air Cooler Review We are back today with another CPU air cooler that is designed for Small Form Factor desktop computer systems. CPU coolers in this niche have come a long ways in terms of performance over the years and SilverStone has pushed forward its new Nitrogon Series design to be competitive in the market place. Read More ...
Corsair Hydro Series H80i and H100i CPU Cooler Review Corsair updates its aging H80 and H100 performance liquid CPU coolers, with the new H80i and H100i models. Changes include a new cold plate design, smooth outer diameter no-kink tubing designed to further limit evaporation, and newer designed fans claiming better static pressures, and quieter operation. Read More ...
GALAXY GTX 660 GC Video Card Review GALAXY has a factory overclocked NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 complete with a custom cooler. Today, we have it on our test bench to run against an AMD Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition and an AMD Radeon HD 7850 to see which is the go-to card at the $200 price point now in the latest games with the latest drivers. Read More ...
ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Motherboard Review While ASRock is a well known new comer in the motherboard market, we've not exactly been fans of ASRock products based on past experiences. ASRock's popularity grows and as a result we are taking another look at a motherboard from in the hope of understanding this popularity. Is it just price, or is there more to ASRock's offerings? Read More ...
Intel 335 Series 240 GB SSD Review Intel has released its new Intel 335 Series SSDs featuring 20nm MLC NAND and a SandForce SF-2281 processor. Its new MLC NAND boasts impressive power and write specifications. This SSD is geared for the budget market, but will it be able to compete with low-cost TLC alternatives? Read More ...
Seasonic Platinum-660 660W Power Supply Review Seasonic's new SS-660XP comes to us boasting high end PSU features in what we can consider a smaller wattage package than what we are used to seeing. This PSU has a fully modular design, great efficiency, optional Hybrid fan control allowing fanless, silent, and normal cooling modes. Does Seasonic have another winner? Read More ...
Lian Li PC-A76 Full-Tower Case Review Lian Li is a name that is surely known inside enthusiast computer hardware circles. The company has produced cases for desktop computer builds nearly as long as there have been builders. Its new PC-A76 is all aluminum, weighing in at 21lbs, and makes you think it should be all that and a bag of chips. Read More ...
Spire X2 9884 CPU Heatsink Review Spire calls its X2 9884 CPU air cooler the "next evolution" of previously hugely successful products, the Thermax and Gemini. Six direct contact heatpipes lead the cooling along with 46 aluminum fins. It claims silence and performance. Air cooling has been getting very competitive lately though, can Spire take the heat? Read More ...
Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB SSD Review The Kingston SSDNow V300 is yet another value-oriented SSD in Kingston's wildly successful line of mainstream solid state drives. With the pressures of TLC SSDs squeezing the value market we take a look and see if a standard MLC SSD with 19nm Toshiba Toggle NAND and an SF-2281 processor can keep up with the changing times. Read More ...
ASUS ROG ARES II Video Card Review ASUS is launching its latest flagship ROG series video card, the ASUS ROG ARES II. This beast takes two Radeon HD 7970 GHz GPUs and provides CrossFire performance in a dual-slot configuration with unique custom closed-loop external cooling. This powerful limited edition video card is a born overclocker! Read More ...
ASUS Maximus V Formula / ThunderFX Review Not one to rest on their laurels, ASUS adds another Z77 Express chipset based board to its Republic of Gamers lineup. This time in Formula trim. The Maximus V Formula / ThunderFX gives us most of what the Extreme version gave us and a couple of things it didn't. What's so special about the Maximus V Formula ThunderFX? Let's find out. Read More ...
Raidmax Orion Mid-Tower ATX Case Review Raidmax is a big name worldwide in budget computer cases. Today we have a chance to look at its Orion case that sports a very long list of nice features as well as remembering the important things like air flow, cable routing, and dust control. Do all of these worthy features go along with a lower cost case? Read More ...
Available Tags:Google , iPhone , Gaming , Ubisoft , Gamers , NVIDIA , GeForce , GTX , CPU , CPU Cooler , GALAXY , ASRock , Intel , SSD , Kingston , ASUS ,
Google Developing Its Own Streaming Music Service? According to this report, Google has decided to start its own streaming music service. You know, because its other music service is doing so well. According to the Financial Times, Google is currently in talks with "big music labels to launch a streaming service to compete with companies such as Spotify." Google previously launched its own digital music store over a year ago but this service will be different than the digital tunes shop, Google's streaming music service will offer free unlimited access to songs (with advertisements), along with subscription options. Comments Read More ...
[H]ardware Round-Up II Cases: Fractal Design Define XL R2 Case @ Hardware Secrets In Win GT1 Case @ Hardware Secrets ETC.: AMD Trinity A10-5800K @ Overclockers.au CM Storm Trigger @ Overclockers Club Logitech G19 Keyboard @ XtremeHardware Storage: Seagate Constellation 4TB Enterprise HDD @ Techgage Read More ...
Court Backs Einhorn: Stops Apple's Proxy Vote You know the powers that be at Apple aren't too happy about this. Now U.S. District Judge Richard Sullivan has granted his bid to block next week's shareholder vote on an Apple proxy proposal that would eliminate its ability to issue "blank check" preferred stock without investor approval. Einhorn contended that Apple illegally bundled that provision with several other items up for investor consideration. Comments Read More ...
Nevada Legalizes First Interstate Online Poker Attention everyone! Nevada would like to take all your money over the internet. Why bother with all those pesky showgirls, strip clubs and all night partying when you can just sit in front of your computer and lose your money? Nevada has become the first U.S. state to legalize interstate online poker and allow state-to-state gaming agreements, beating New Jersey to the punch and putting in place a potential nationwide framework for Internet wagering. Comments Read More ...
Nebulas Are Even More Amazing in 3-D Wired has a handful of cool 3D animations of nebulas posted today that are definitely worth checking out. Some are animated GIFs, others are videos like the one below: Comments Read More ...
Sentencing of LulzSec Snitch Postponed If I had to guess, I would say this guy's sentencing hearing was postponed so he can continue to snitch on his friends. His cooperation with the authorities led to the March 2012 arrest. of several LulzSec members. Monsegur was later described in court documents as having "proactively" cooperated with the FBI as it built its case. Following his arrest, The Wall Street Journal reported that information supplied by Monsegur had helped the FBI stop over 300 planned hacks. It's widely believed that Monsegur will receive a reduced sentence for signing a plea agreement and serving as an informant. Comments Read More ...
NYPD Creates iPhone Theft Division Not only is iDevice theft rampant in New York, it is so bad that the NYPD now has a taskforce dedicated strictly to stolen iPhones / iPads. No worries though, what are the odds that YOU will be the one killed on the subway for your iPhone? NYPD forms dedicated team to catch thieves who steal iPhones and iPads. The theft of Apple devices is so rampant in New York that a team of cops has been assigned to work with the tech giant to get the stolen gadgets back, The Post has learned. Comments Read More ...
Gaming [H]eadlines Arma 3 A Steam Exclusive @ Joystiq Firefall Beta Weekend @ Blue's News Next-Gen Project Sponsored By Bill Gates? @ Kotaku Tomb Raider PC System Requirements @ Shacknews Read More ...
Ubisoft Wants A Better Relationship With PC Gamers Ubisoft says it wants to improve its relationship with PC gamers. Well, killing off that 'always-online' anti-piracy crap and staying away from straight console ports has been a pretty good start. "Announcing all these partners for Uplay and a wider choice of PC games, it shows our commitment to PC, and we want to improve out relationship with the PC community," she told MCV. "We are always seeking to improve. We took a lot of that feedback on board. With every game on PC we are improving. Far Cry 3 and Assassin's Creed III on PC were very high quality." Comments Read More ...
RIAA Still Mad At Google Over Pirate Links The RIAA is still mad at Google because they says that, after six months of the search giant "demoting" pirate sites, illegal downloads still outrank legitimate ones. Following mounting pressure from international rightsholders, last year Google finally caved in and said it would start making 'pirate' sites more difficult for its users to find. But, according to the RIAA, this was a false promise. The music group says that sites for which Google receives thousands of DMCA notices still outrank legitimate services. To correct this problem the RIAA is now urging the search engine to "immediately make the necessary changes so its pledge becomes a reality." Comments Read More ...
FBI Battling Sexting Among Its Employees I know it may be hard to believe but the FBI are people too. Naked picture sending, flirty text sending horndogs...but they are still people. It sounds like the plot of a bad movie: bugging your boss' office. Sending naked photos around to co-workers. Sexting in the office. Paying for sex in a massage parlor. But it all happened in the federal agency whose motto is "fidelity, bravery, integrity" -- the FBI. Comments Read More ...
[H]ardware Round-Up Cases: Lian-Li PC-N1 Intel NUC @ Legit Reviews Cooling: Cooler Master Notepal A200 @ Pro-Clockers ETC.: CM STORM TRIGGER Mechanical Keyboard @ NikKTech Motherboards: ASRock FM2A85X-ITX Motherboard @ Hardware Secrets Storage: Patriot Gauntlet 320GB Wireless HDD @ eTeknix Read More ...
Tweeting From Beyond the Grave I know it is still early but I think I am going to go ahead and call this the stupidest crap you will see all day. Do you believe in the afterlife? How about the social afterlife? One operation has developed a service that will help you "keep tweeting even after you've passed away." It's called _LivesOn and it works by analyzing your current tweets. Comments Read More ...
Google Glass Lampooned By Conan O'Brien Whether or not you are a fan of Conan O'Brien, this Google Glass skit is pretty funny. Comments Read More ...
NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Video Card Review NVIDIA is launching a TITAN today, literally, the new GeForce GTX TITAN video card is here, and we have a lot to talk about. We test single-GPU and 2-way SLI today, with more to follow later. We will find out if this TITAN of a video card really is worth it, and just who this video card is designed for. Be prepared to face the fastest single-GPU video card. Read More ...
SilverStone Nitrogon NT06-Pro CPU Air Cooler Review We are back today with another CPU air cooler that is designed for Small Form Factor desktop computer systems. CPU coolers in this niche have come a long ways in terms of performance over the years and SilverStone has pushed forward its new Nitrogon Series design to be competitive in the market place. Read More ...
Corsair Hydro Series H80i and H100i CPU Cooler Review Corsair updates its aging H80 and H100 performance liquid CPU coolers, with the new H80i and H100i models. Changes include a new cold plate design, smooth outer diameter no-kink tubing designed to further limit evaporation, and newer designed fans claiming better static pressures, and quieter operation. Read More ...
GALAXY GTX 660 GC Video Card Review GALAXY has a factory overclocked NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 complete with a custom cooler. Today, we have it on our test bench to run against an AMD Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition and an AMD Radeon HD 7850 to see which is the go-to card at the $200 price point now in the latest games with the latest drivers. Read More ...
ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Motherboard Review While ASRock is a well known new comer in the motherboard market, we've not exactly been fans of ASRock products based on past experiences. ASRock's popularity grows and as a result we are taking another look at a motherboard from in the hope of understanding this popularity. Is it just price, or is there more to ASRock's offerings? Read More ...
Intel 335 Series 240 GB SSD Review Intel has released its new Intel 335 Series SSDs featuring 20nm MLC NAND and a SandForce SF-2281 processor. Its new MLC NAND boasts impressive power and write specifications. This SSD is geared for the budget market, but will it be able to compete with low-cost TLC alternatives? Read More ...
Seasonic Platinum-660 660W Power Supply Review Seasonic's new SS-660XP comes to us boasting high end PSU features in what we can consider a smaller wattage package than what we are used to seeing. This PSU has a fully modular design, great efficiency, optional Hybrid fan control allowing fanless, silent, and normal cooling modes. Does Seasonic have another winner? Read More ...
Lian Li PC-A76 Full-Tower Case Review Lian Li is a name that is surely known inside enthusiast computer hardware circles. The company has produced cases for desktop computer builds nearly as long as there have been builders. Its new PC-A76 is all aluminum, weighing in at 21lbs, and makes you think it should be all that and a bag of chips. Read More ...
Spire X2 9884 CPU Heatsink Review Spire calls its X2 9884 CPU air cooler the "next evolution" of previously hugely successful products, the Thermax and Gemini. Six direct contact heatpipes lead the cooling along with 46 aluminum fins. It claims silence and performance. Air cooling has been getting very competitive lately though, can Spire take the heat? Read More ...
Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB SSD Review The Kingston SSDNow V300 is yet another value-oriented SSD in Kingston's wildly successful line of mainstream solid state drives. With the pressures of TLC SSDs squeezing the value market we take a look and see if a standard MLC SSD with 19nm Toshiba Toggle NAND and an SF-2281 processor can keep up with the changing times. Read More ...
ASUS ROG ARES II Video Card Review ASUS is launching its latest flagship ROG series video card, the ASUS ROG ARES II. This beast takes two Radeon HD 7970 GHz GPUs and provides CrossFire performance in a dual-slot configuration with unique custom closed-loop external cooling. This powerful limited edition video card is a born overclocker! Read More ...
ASUS Maximus V Formula / ThunderFX Review Not one to rest on their laurels, ASUS adds another Z77 Express chipset based board to its Republic of Gamers lineup. This time in Formula trim. The Maximus V Formula / ThunderFX gives us most of what the Extreme version gave us and a couple of things it didn't. What's so special about the Maximus V Formula ThunderFX? Let's find out. Read More ...
Raidmax Orion Mid-Tower ATX Case Review Raidmax is a big name worldwide in budget computer cases. Today we have a chance to look at its Orion case that sports a very long list of nice features as well as remembering the important things like air flow, cable routing, and dust control. Do all of these worthy features go along with a lower cost case? Read More ...
Available Tags:Google , iPhone , Gaming , Ubisoft , Gamers , NVIDIA , GeForce , GTX , CPU , CPU Cooler , GALAXY , ASRock , Intel , SSD , Kingston , ASUS ,
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