13-Way Low-End GPU Comparison With AMD's AM1 Athlon
For those looking at purchasing hardware for a low-cost socketed Kabini APU system build following our many AMD AM1 Platform tests under Linux that found the low-end hardware to play well with the open-source operating system, one of the motherboards worth considering is the ASUS AM1I-A. phoronix.com
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Raijintek THEMIS Evo CPU Cooler
Overall, with its excellent performance, above-the-norm build quality and affordable price, the Raijintek THEMIS Evo earns our approval and recommendation for a well-rounded cooling option. hardware-360.com
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GeForce GTX 780 Ti Round Up: EVGA, Gigabyte, MSI
Do you know what gets our juices flowing even more than high-end hardware? It's having the opportunity to wrangle and evaluate multiple versions of a top-tier product. In this case, we've gone out and collected NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti graphics cards from three different enthusiast brands: EVGA, Gigabyte, and MSI. Each of the cards in this roundup go above and beyond NVIDIA's reference blueprint -- they're all factory overclocked, custom cooled, and designed to run quiet so you can hear when an enemy tries to sneak up on you... hothardware.com
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Seeking Hardware Reviewers
We need some more reviewers at Bigbruin.com! You may have seen the review volume is down, but that doesn't mean the products aren't available... It just means we need more people to cover them.
The basics of the position are that a reviewer is provided the product to be reviewed and is expected to follow a set format in order to complete the review in full and on time. There is no minimum or maximum number of reviews that can be handled, as long as each one is completed properly by the due date established before the review is started.
The minimum requirements would be:
» Resident of the US
» 18 years of age or older
» Own (and can operate) a decent digital camera rated for 2MP or higher
» Posses necessary skills to compose reviews (grammar, language, spelling)
Anyone that can meet the above list is welcome to apply, but meeting any/all of the following would be a bonus:
» Resident of Northern New Jersey
» Established member of the Bigbruin.com forum
» Previous experience writing hardware reviews
» Experienced in building and testing computer systems
This post may change, but that is a start.
Contact us for more information via the forum, email, or this contact form.
Thanks!
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Spire Introduces RIDGE series ATX Chassis Line
Maarheeze, The Netherlands, 18-04-2013 - The Ridge series are quality ATX form factor PC enclosures with contemporary looks. This middle/small tower structure is simply functional and affordable. The clean and minimal looks make the Ridge series fit right into your home interior. External connectivity made simple through the in front concealed USB3.0/2.0 and HD Audio ports.
The internal structure enables flexible and neat assembly. Sufficient cooling through the multiple fan space positions in the front, side and rear of the chassis. (fans not pre-installed) The Ridge series ATX chassis are supported with our 2 year warranty and service program.
Currently there are two models in the Ridge series, the 6601 and 6602. In the summer of this year new models will be added to the line-up.
Main Features:
•Sturdy 0.5mm SGCC steel
•Contemporary, modern & minimal design
•Front USB3.0 x1 and USB2.0 x1 & HD Audio ports
•Micro ATX & Full ATX mainboard and PSU compatibility
•Sufficient cooling, rear:8/9/12cm fan space, side:12cm fan space, front:12cm fan space
•Easy installation, thumb-screw side-panels
•Optimized internal space design for easy installation
•Backed by 2 years manufacturer warranty and service program
MSRP:
Part number: SP6601B-CE/R-HD3 codenamed: Ridge 6601 Part number: SP6602B-CE/R-HD3 codenamed: Ridge 6602 Manufacturer suggested retail price USD 32.95 / EURO 24.95 (EX VAT).
Product Includes:
*Chassis *Installation screws bag *Warranty service card *User installation manual.
Availability:
The Ridge series are now available from Spire Shenzhen, China. European branch and retail-stores availability in approximately 3 weeks.
About Spire:
Spire, founded in 1998 in The Netherlands, is a global supplier of cooling solutions, power supplies, enclosures and mobile accessories for the personal, gaming and networked systems. With its manufacturing plant in Shenzhen, China. Branch locations in Japan and Brazil. Offering a wide range of components and accessories for the IT and computing industry.
Product url:
Part number: SP6601B-CE/R-HD3 | Ridge 6601 | http://www.spire-corp.com/computer-cases/ridge-6601-sp6601b-cer-hd3/
Part number: SP6602B-CE/R-HD3 | Ridge 6602 | http://www.spire-corp.com/computer-cases/ridge-6602-sp6602b-cer-hd3/
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ASUS Maximus VI Impact LGA 1150 Motherboard
ASUS combines the mini-ITX form factor with Republic of Gamers innovation, style and performance giving rise to the Maximus VI Impact. The tiny motherboards have moved from a tiny computer builder niche to a subset that many true overclocking enthusiasts consider as options now days due to flourishing features sets. hardocp.com
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Sentey Vibros Gaming Headset
Before this review, I had not heard nor did I have any experience with any of Sentey’s products. At 79.99 the Sentey Vibros Gaming Headset can easily out class and out perform more expensive headsets. After listening to the Sentey Vibros Gaming Headset it will make my short list of recommended headsets. modders-inc.com
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Cooler Master Elite 110 Mini-ITX Case
The Cooler Master Elite 110 Mini-ITX Computer Case is a compact, cube style case that can handle some full sized desktop components, while maintaining a relatively small footprint. With the ability to handle a ATX sized power supply, and desktop graphic cards up to 210mm (8.26 inches), the Elite 110 is aimed at more than just the niche market. Sporting the ability to hold 4 SSDs or 3 HDDs, storage options are not a problem. benchmarkreviews.com
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Kingston SDXC UHS-I U3 64GB Flash Memory
Are numbers important? The way I see it, sometimes, you will just have to go and ask her for it assertively. As Wayne Gretzky once said, "You miss one hundred percent of the shots you don't take." No wait... that is not the number I am talking about. So let's start this paragraph over again. Are numbers important? Of course they are. At the same time, we must understand numbers do not necessarily tell the whole story. Remember when people thought higher clock speeds always meant faster processors, more megapixels meant better camera picture quality, and more watts meant better sounding speakers? aphnetworks.com
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BitFenix Comrade Mid-Tower Case
The Comrade Mid-Tower case is the latest case out of BitFenix, a manufacturer known for building high quality cases such as the Colossus Full-Tower and Prodigy Mini-ATX and ITX cases. The Comrade is BitFenix’s attempt to enter the budget case market, with a reasonably priced case that has many features that are normally expected in more pricey designs, such as removable dust filters. The Comrade accommodates both Mini-ITX / ATX and standard ATX boards, and has numerous features designed to make constructing a system a breeze for first-time builders, including tool-less 3.5″, and 5.25″ drive bays. The Comrade is available in either black or white colors. benchmarkreviews.com
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Noctua NH-D15 CPU Cooler
The NH-D15 is one of the more hotly anticipated CPU coolers in recent memory. Part of this has to do with just how well the NH-D14 performed. I think what really got people excited though, was the NH-U14S. This single tower cooler, paired up with Noctua’s custom “14cm fan on a 15cm frame” NF-A15 fans, was able to outperform the venerable NH-D14 and in fact all other dual tower coolers it went up against. A lot of this performance was attributed to the new fans as well as an improved heatpipe design. hardcoreware.net
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ASUS A88X-Pro AMD Motherboard
With the new Kaveri APUs out in full force, the Mantle API being used for high-profile games like Battlefield 4, and HSA finally coming into its own, FM2+ motherboards are all over the place. The A88X chipset paired with an FM2+ APU is a solid platform all by itself, but manufacturers have to spice things up in order to sell motherboards. In this article, Benchmark Reviews takes a look at the ASUS A88X-Pro FM2+ Motherboard. benchmarkreviews.com
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CM Storm Havoc Gaming Mouse
Most people know Cooler Master’s gaming brand CM Storm and their long line of cases, keyboards, headphones, mice, and other peripherals. What seems to be missing is a high performancemedium-sized mouse. Well not anymore. Cooler Master sent us their new medium-sized CM Storm Havoc 8200 DPI Laser Gaming Mouse with an Avago 9800 Laser sensor and Omron micro switches. We put it through our test so let’s see how it performs. thinkcomputers.org
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Raijintek Pallas Low Profile Heatsink
Standing just 69mm tall, the Raijintek Pallas CPU cooler is probably the largest low profile heatsink Frostytech as tested in recent memory. Raijintek's low profile Pallas heatsink is constructed around six 6mm diameter copper heatpipes and a 120x140mm array of nickel-plated aluminum fins. A chunky copper base plate helps spread the heat to the six heatpipes. frostytech.com
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Sapphire Radeon Dual-X 280 3GB Video Card
The Sapphire R9 280 is a great graphics card that offers exceptional performance up to 1440p, but it is in a tight spot when it comes to pricing. Currently you can find models of the GTX 770 and R9 280x for just $30 more than this model, which currently retails for $299. If you have the extra cash both of those models offer better performance. However, if you are really locked into buying a graphics card at $300 the Sapphire R9 280 Dual-X is an outstanding product for gaming at high resolutions of up to 2560×1440. hardware-360.com
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