Tuesday, October 4, 2011

IT News Head Lines (PCSTATS) 04/10/2011

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AMD Fusion bandwagon



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Patriot Memory VIPER Xtreme PC3-12800 CL8 6GB Kit Review
ECS has jumped on the AMD Fusion bandwagon with the HDC-I, which boasts some great features such as integrated WiFi and Bluetooth. It's even got one-touch overclocking through a Turbo Mode. See if this mini ITX motherboard can do the Fusion platform proud in our review.
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GSkill SNIPER PC3-12800 CL7 12GB Kit Review
The latest VIPER Xtreme Low Latency 6GB DDR3 1600MHz CL8 kit by Patriot Memory may not be the fastest of its kind but thanks to the new low-profile heatsinks it looks great and also hits the sweet spot between performance and price.



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Logitech Gaming Keyboard G510 Review
With amazingly tight timings and a huge overclocking potential the latest SNIPER kit by GSkill is simply the fastest PC3-12800 (1600MHz) tri-channel kit to ever pass from our test bench.
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Atlantic Global cloud-based project management
The G510 will be very familiar to those who have previously experienced Logitech’s G series gaming keyboards. It shares the same functionality as the G15 V1, has the sleeker looks of the V2 and the added substance of the flagship G19. So we can expect to see programmable G keys (54 of them!), customisable backlighting (any colour you can dream of),... [PCSTATS]


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Patriot Javelin S4
“Atlantic Global is an effective tool for increasing efficiencies in addition to the management of operations itself. Project and resource managers can save a decent amount of time in planning projects—especially compared to spreadsheets—as project plans can be moved instantly, along with all associated assignments. Project managers can now see wha... [PCSTATS]


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IDF 2011: Intel to enter 14nm process in 2014
In terms of value, the Javelin S4 is not just wallet-friendly, but it performs quite well. Until now, we've found cheap NAS solutions to be painfully slow and clumsy. For the most part the Javelin S4 is faster than a USB 2.0 hard drive and supports multiple clients simultaneously very well.
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Mach Xtreme Technology DS Turbo 120GB SSD Review
Intel CPUs will enter 14nm processing by 2014, according to Steven Smith, vice president and head of netbook, tablet PC business speaking at Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in San Francisco.
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GIGABYTE G1.Sniper 2
Mach Xtreme Technology shows with this MX-DS Turbo 120GB SATA III SSD, what SSDs can reach with the SF-2281 Controller.
The brand-new SandForce SSD is tested with some benchmark tools in AHCI and Legacy IDE mode at SATA3 port and all values are compared to all SSDs tested at ocinside.de so far.
We will see the strengths and the weaknesses of this... [PCSTATS]


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OCZ ZS750W Power Supply Review
Today we're taking a look at GIGABYTE's newest offering of the G1.Killer line: the G1.Sniper 2. Let's find out what the first Z68-based G1 motherboard can do.

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Samsung SyncMaster T27A950D
"The last time we took a look at a power supply from OCZ, it was their top of the line ZX850 power supply. It featured just about everything you could ask for in a power supply, including superb performance, 100% modular cabling, 80Plus Gold efficiency and more. While the top of the line units are great for those who aren't on a budget, they certai... [PCSTATS]


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group test of seven of the best SSDs.
“The Samsung SyncMaster T27A950D is a 27-inch 3D HDTV that also doubles as a computer monitor. It has a sleek, unique design that will please everyone and quality is actually really good. It also has built-in speakers and a remote control for added functionality and control.”
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MSI CX640 Notebook Review
"Today we are comparing seven competitiors covering a range of models. Some are the latest available, others are slightly older so you have an idea of how drives from today compare to those from last year. We'll also be updating our group test as new models become available!"
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Thermaltake Toughpower Grand 750W PSU Review
Today we will be taking a look at a mid-range Notebook that utilises the latest 2nd Generation Core i5 Processor, 4GB DDR3 and a 1GB GPU. All this for under £600 makes it a very competitive buy. So let’s waste no further time and begin our technical analysis.



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ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z
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Today we will be taking a look at the redesigned Toughpower series named Toughpower Grand. All of the units within this series are 80 Plus Gold Certified and come with 7 years warranty. We will be reporting on the 750W version but there are many other different versions – 650W, 850W, 1050W, 1200W. The 750W variant we will be looking at ... [PCSTATS]


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PowerColor Radeon HD6770 video card
The ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z is aimed at those looking to squeeze every last Megahertz out of their second generation Intel Core processor. With features like the LN2 switch that will help get past that pesky little cold bug problem, we know this board is meant for the extreme user. When we were performing our overclocking with the ASUS Maximu... [PCSTATS]


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ADFS 2011 Wrapup & AMD Lynx Platform Tests
Join us as we review the PowerColor Radeon HD6770 Vortex II video card, this cheap card has the ability to output to 3 displays offering full Eyefinity action at decent frame rates.
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Behind the Scenes with AMD's Eric Demers - An Interview with Rage3D
"Rage3D wrestles the AMD Lynx, AMD's A-series APU platform for mainstream desktops. Check out the features inside AMD's Accelerated Processing Unit and the read about the AMD Fusion Developer Summit. We also look at memory bandwidth and it's effect on AA and AF, as well as Dual Graphics and Image Quality."
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AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Review
"Rage3D interviews SirEric, long time Rage3D Forum member who just happens to be AMD's Corporate Vice President and CTO of Graphics. We spoke with him in mid-June, after his Fusion Developer Summit keynote talk on the AMD Graphics Core Next Gen, scheduled to launch in products later this year. "
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AMD FirePro V7800P Launch Preview
"AMD bumps clocks once again, taking the Phenom II X4 to the dizzying 3.7GHz heights, where only Pentium IVs once dared ship. Are four cores, an unlocked multiplier and a price lower than the outgoing model enough to keep interest high in this product line? "
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A.C. Ryan PlayOn!HD2 player
"AMD is releasing a new FirePro card, passively cooled and squeezed TDP to compete in the VDI and GPU Compute space - and FirePro V7800P is launching in a brand new Dell PowerEdge blade server at the end of the month. We bring you the details and talk about how important Windows Server OS is to AMD's future GPU Compute strategy, as Windows Server 2... [PCSTATS]


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Patriot Memory Torqx 2 128GB SSD
" ..AC Ryan last year released the first PlayOn!HD media player, which made
a positive impact to the market due to its good performance and affordable
price. This year, AC Ryan strikes again with the successor of the PlayOn!HD
series, the PlayOn!HD 2 media player. The new device is based around the
same formula of housing a 3.5-inch hard dr... [PCSTATS]


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Twitter what I thought of the Razer Blade
" ..users who just need a good alternative to their hard disk storage and do
not have a 6Gb/s SATA notebook, could easily choose the 128GB Torqx 2 SSD.
Iit's significantly quicker than a hard disk, has ample sequential
throughput and it offers many of the benefits of solid-state storage.
Hardware enthusiasts could look to other solutions if the... [PCSTATS]


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AMD vs Intel: Phenom II X4 980 and X6 1100T Take on Core i5
I was recently asked on Twitter what I thought of the Razer Blade, a
17" gaming laptop which will become available later this year for a
staggering $2800. My first thought was "LOL" but then I realized that
some people really would spend $2800 on a laptop.

The question is, if you were to spend that on a proper gaming laptop
and not a hyperbo... [PCSTATS]


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Asus Crosshair IV Formula Review
Hi everyone, I have just published our latest review. Please consider posting it to your news page, as I have been working hard to do the same for everyone in reciprocation. If this is going to the wrong email address for such matters, please reply and let me know. If your news is not being posted on our site (we post PC hardware reviews daily), pl... [PCSTATS]


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Which DDR memory kit is best for Sandy Bridge?
We take a look at the Asus Crossfire IV Formula, which has the reputation of being one of the best motherboards you can buy for a high end AMD system. It is certainly one of the most expensive, so we have put it to the test to see if it has earned its reputation, and whether it is worthy of the high price. ... [PCSTATS]


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Charts: Socket 1155 - updated ASRock Extreme7 Gen3
This weekend, save your money and use PCSTATS' Jedi knowledge
to put your PC in tip top running shape without spending a cent. Dig into a pile of handy
Guides, and sweep the performance sucking dust bunnies out of that old computer for
good. Make your computer run better, run s... [PCSTATS]


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Crucial M4 SSD Firmware Update (0009) Boosts Performance
In our comparison tables you find benchmark values regarding numerous motherboards. Furthermore we do not comment the benchmark values. The idea and also the goal is to present to you a market overview which helps you choose the right motherboard.
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Intel Smart Response Technology Showdown w/ GIGABYTE Z68XP-UD3-iSSD Review
"The sequential read scores on the ATTO benchmark using compressible data increased over 18%. Just as impressively, the incompressible data scores on CrystalDiskMark increased up to 30% which is a massive increase. Even our real world tests showed a positive result from the new firmware. Honestly, we see no reason not to go ahead and apply the ... [PCSTATS]


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Workstation & Server CPU Comparison Guide Rev
"Intel was quick to fulfill the needs of their customer base and set their sights on an on-board solution that allows system builders to bring the performance gains of solid state technology to mainstream customers. The end product was the Z68 chipset. Z68 includes Intel's Smart Response Technology, also known as on-board SSD caching and is part of... [PCSTATS]


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Intel DH67GD Motherboard
If you have no idea what's different between an AMD Opteron
processor and an Intel Xeon processor, then this is the guide for you.

Currently covering 540 workstation and server CPUs, this comprehensive
comparison will allow you to easily compare up to 20 different
specifications for each and every CPU.
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Fractal Design Array R2 Mini-ITX Chassis Review
The Intel DH67GD motherboard was created manly for media related purposes. It provides a great performance for its price, and when equipped with an Intel core i5-2500K it really does deliver. The Intel DH67GD isn’t exactly a luxury to look at but the MicroATX board makes up for it with quick encoding abilities and also the ability to draw out power... [PCSTATS]


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wave of PC price cuts may approach Europe market
In the last few weeks we have taken a look at a wide range of chassis based on feedback we’ve received from our readers in regards to what form factor is most used for their home theater PC (HTPC) as the results were mixed. But one form factor which has not been covered simply due to a lack of viable options has been the “cube” case, which I have a... [PCSTATS]


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