Saturday, October 17 2009 |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:59 PM (EDT) |
The Lexa S is an updated version of the classic Lexa and Lexa Blackline Series, which goes into a totally different direction. With a much lower price point it is stuffed with a radically different set of features along with four, white bladed fans, a fan controller and the possibility to use a dual radiator within the case. These are just some of the numerous new features of the Lexa S, while the review goes into all the details. |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:58 PM (EDT) |
DirectX 11 is the next generation of graphics technology, arrives with Windows 7. This is great news for players as many of the newest Windows games will take full advantage of this technology to create more immersive and detailed worlds and experiences. Game developers will utilize new features to create rich worlds, realistic characters, and more fluid gameplay. |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:58 PM (EDT) |
"The Eagle Arion 2.1 Soundstage speakers with subwoofer look to deliver excellent sound with a $49.99 price tag. While it is easy to splurge on high speed CPUs and fancy looking cases, often sound is last on the list of things we spend money on. Once you plug in a good pair of speakers and you hear your games and movies come to life, the reason why it is good to spend money on a good pair of speakers suddenly becomes apparent..." |
Custom Cooled Video Card Shootout: ASUS & MSI @ HotHardware.com |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:57 PM (EDT) |
One of the sub-categories cropping up amongst OEMs are videos cards which feature highly customized cooling along with special controller chips or other functionality that help facilitate tweaking the card's performance. These cards all have a few things in common. First, they all mount beefy and often very radical cooling designs which are a distinct departure from the ATI / NVIDIA approved reference cooler designs. They also offer some form of advanced tweaking features either in software, firmware or hardware (or perhaps all 3), that a stock reference design wouldn't possess, such as fan and voltage control. |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:57 PM (EDT) |
"Gladiator 600 is an inexpensive case from Cooler Master, costing only USD 50 in the US. Is it a good choice? Let's see. " |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:57 PM (EDT) |
After many hours of testing, the Seasonic S12D 750W power supply proved itself to be a pretty solid unit. It even bested a popular 80 Plus certified PC Power & Cooling brand unit rated for the same total power. Among other things, the S12D 750W is solidly built, very quiet under load, and considerably smaller than its PC Power & Cooling counterpart. |
Friday, October 16 2009 |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:08 PM (EDT) |
"We've reviewed a few cases here recently, with Coolermaster and Lian Li sending us some of their top end kit. Today is no different, with high end case and PSU manufacturer InWin dropping off their Maelstrom chassis for us to take a look at. It features some rather interesting looks to say the least, along with fluorescent cooling fans, and water cooling mounts ready to go. Let's see how it turns out." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:07 PM (EDT) |
It has been some time since we reviewed a CPU cooler from Spire. Their coolers were how we first got to know them. These days they have power supplies like the BlackMoon we recently reviewed. They are also known for manufacturing casings, hard drive enclosures and even cooling fans. Spire is a company that wants to offer the people of the world a complete array of components. Today, we will be reviewing their newest CPU cooler called the ThermMax Pro. The TherMax Pro is designed to replace that stock CPU cooler and offer better than stock cooling performance, while maintaining a good performance to noise ratio. Like any other product, we will give the TherMax Pro its time on the bench just to see how well it does on an everyday system. |
Cooler Master Hyper TX3 CPU Cooler Review @ ThinkComputers.org |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:07 PM (EDT) |
“The Core i5 has just been recently released, but with any CPU a Cooler is needed. Cooler Master has released their first fully compatible Socket LGA 1156 (Core i5) CPU Cooler which is backward compatible with most other sockets. We havethe opportunity to take a look at the Cooler Master Hyper TX3 CPU Cooler and we are impressed. Read on further to see what we think of this newly released cooler." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:06 PM (EDT) |
"The Corsair CMPSU-650 HX PSU arrived Technic3D. See you in the following Review from Technic3D the next PSU with one +12V rail (52A), 120mm Fan, 9x SATA hard disk connectors and 4x PCI-e 6+2-Pin." |
NZXT Case Round Up Beta Evo, M59 Classic Series, and Lexa-S Crafted Series Review @ OverclockersHQ |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:06 PM (EDT) |
With a market flooded with so many cases sometimes it’s hard to choose the one that’s right for you. If you are the type that’s more into case mods why not take a look at the NZXT Beta Evo, with a low cost it would be a great start for either a newcomer or even a veteran to case modding. For those that like their case to catch the eye with unique angles and curve to catch the light just right might want to take a look at the NZXT M59 Classic. For those that like their case to just look mean with stealth bays and bright LEDs all over their case, then why not look at the NZXT Lexa-S Crafted Series Case. Let’s take a closer look at what exactly makes these cases stand out from the rest. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:06 PM (EDT) |
Fans can be noisy and disturbing to a work environment, but we all know that stressing PC hardware provides excessive heat that can be damaging to the components. Fan controllers come in handy to keep the noise in check during office work, but crank up the air when gaming. RBMods reviews the Zalman MFC3 LCD Fan Controller. Read on for the full review. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:05 PM (EDT) |
"Today we have the opportunity to take a look at another board in the LanParty series from DFI. The LanParty series has always been a favorite of mine because of the tweaking options and the overclocking ability that they have. The board we get to look at today, though, was one that most would not think would belong in that series of boards. It is a micro board, uses the older LGA775 socket coupled with DDR3 memory, and has the G41 chipset that sports the GMA X4500 on-board graphics chip..." |
13 Crucial Wordpress Plugins for SEO and Networking @ iGadget Life |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:05 PM (EDT) |
" Today I’ve put together a list of some of the most popular and most effective plugins for SEO and Networking that will help you get your blog rocking. Of course, the most important part of a blog is the content – but the right content paired with the right tools can be explosive." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:04 PM (EDT) |
“Samsung Jet was presented in Jun this year and now, it has arrived in our test lab. First detail that anyone will notice is its significantly lower price tag compared to similar models on the market. There is also very fast Qualcomm MSM6246 at 800MHz CPU that allows very comfortable user experience. Although Samsung marketed this smartphone as “smarter than smartphone”, we did notice few problems during test period…” |
Seasonic X-Series 650 W Power Supply Review @ Hardware Secrets |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:04 PM (EDT) |
"Seasonic has just released their 80Plus Gold power supply line-up, X-Series, which promises 90% efficiency. Let's take a look on the 650 W model." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:04 PM (EDT) |
"The HD 5850 is a bit smaller than its big brother the HD 5870. It's smaller stature in no way is a reflection on the performance that is delivered by this card - it just eases the minds of those who have a smaller chassis and are looking for an upgrade path. The only down side I have on the 5800 series is the fact that while the 5850 has much improved cooling with its two heatpipe equipped heatsink, the fan noise is still there. But you do not have to peg the fan either so that is some small consolation." |
Thursday, October 15 2009 |
Posted by Nathan @ 12:55 PM (EDT) |
I’m guessing most PC enthusiasts will be familiar with the company Sapphire and in particular their graphics cards which are highly respected in the market place. However, I doubt many users are very accustomed to Sapphire’s PSU range or even knew they manufactured power supplies at all. |
Posted by Nathan @ 12:55 PM (EDT) |
No its not U2's newest album, but it is a new product from a brand we know and trust. Today I will be taking a look at the NotePal U2 notebook cooler from our friends over at Cooler Master. Lets find out how it compares to the countless other notebook coolers on the market, from past experiences with their notebook coolers we know not to expect anything but the best. |
NZXT Panzerbox Classic Series Gaming Case Review @ OverclockersHQ |
Posted by Nathan @ 12:54 PM (EDT) |
So your looking for a new LAN Party Case for your rig, some are small and easy to carry and because of that there is no room for your larger video card. Next you look at another case that is big and has plenty of room for your video card, but now that in itself becomes a problem because now not only do you have a case that’s heavy case but is also awkward to carry and navigate the pathways. Well before you give up on looking take a look at the NZXT Panzerbox. As the name assumes this case is a tank, being very short and made of solid aluminum it makes this case nice and light and easy to carry as well as being extremely open inside with plenty of room for custom mods and large video cards and MOBOs of all sizes. Let’s take a closer look at what else makes this case unique: |
Posted by Nathan @ 12:53 PM (EDT) |
Today we have a product on our review bench which is Corsair’s latest foray into a new area. The Obsidian 800D is an enthusiast orientated PC chassis which at first glance has the makings of a fantastic product. Today we find out if Corsair has yet another success on their hands or if their latest product expansion is a step too far. |
Posted by Nathan @ 12:53 PM (EDT) |
"NZXT strikes again with another cost-effective mid-tower case, Lexa S, which uses the same body as M59 from the same brand, but with a different front panel and coming with some additional features - especially two fan speed controllers. Is it a good buy? Let's see." |
Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ Media Player Review @ Bigbruin.com |
Posted by Nathan @ 12:53 PM (EDT) |
My primary concern was with video playback, and the Theater+ delivered. High definition is supported thanks to a variety of file formats, and with 1080p output via HDMI, there shouldn't be anything it can't handle. It was able to play all but one file I queued up, and whether my media was local or streaming from my network, it generally looked and sounded just fine. |
Posted by Nathan @ 12:52 PM (EDT) |
Microsoft Windows 7 will deliver DirectX 11 visual quality like never seen before, and ATI has endowed gamers with an unparalleled graphics solution in the Radeon HD 5870. While the Radeon 5800-series is a monumental feat for AMD over the unprepared competition, not everyone can fit the absolute best video card available into their budge. Armed with 1440 shader cores, the 40nm Cypress GPU HD5850 is positioned to offer an excellent value for the upper mid-range and hits the sweet-spot for DirectX 11 gamers. In this article, Benchmark Reviews compares the Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 5850 video card, model 21162-00-50R, against a cross-section of modern graphics accelerators. |
Wednesday, October 14 2009 |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:02 PM (EDT) |
With the newer Smartphone’s like the BlackBerry Storm and the iPhone they have so many uses you want to keep an eye on them all of the time. When you’re sitting at your desk half the day (or half of the night in my case) it would be great to be able to keep an eye on your phone. Luxa2, a Thermaltake company introduced a product with this issue in mind called the H1-Touch. With this being our first look at a Luxa2 product I am excited to see what they have to offer! |
Crucial Ballistix Tracer 4GB Kit DDR3-1333/PC3-10600 Memory Review @ OCInside |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:02 PM (EDT) |
In this Review the performance and the overclocking of a Crucial Ballistix Tracer PC3-10600 CL6 4GB DDR3 kit are tested and compared with 16 Dual Channel kits of previous reviews. Since current AMD processors supports DDR3 memory modules, DDR3 Dual Channel kits got more demand. Because who like to build a new PC system with an AMD Phenom II processor, surely prefer a motherboard with DDR3 Dual Channel support. This OC review will show the difference between DDR3 and DDR2 RAM and the review will also show how far this DDR3 kit can be overclocked on a current AMD 790GX system. |
Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I Geforce GTX 260 Videocard Review @ PCSTATS.com |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:01 PM (EDT) |
"Gigabyte seems to have learned its lesson and has come back with another custom-tuned videocard, this time based on the more popular Geforce GTX 260 GPU. It's called the Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I videocard, and it looks like it's going to be a screamer. While stock Geforce GTX 260 have a 576MHz core clock and a 1242MHz Shader Clock, the GV-N26SO-896I is factory overclocked up to a 680MHz core clock and 1466MHz shaders. This core speed increase is accompanied by an increase to the memory speed of the Geforce GTX 260's 896MB of GDDR3, from the standard 1998MHz clock up to a dizzying 2350MHz!" |
Thermaltake Toughpower XT 750w Power Supply Review @ OCIA.net |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:01 PM (EDT) |
"As many experienced PC enthusiasts will tell you, the power supply is the lifeblood of your computer. If the CPU is the brain of your computer, then the PSU is definitely the heart. The quality and dependability of your entire computer is only as good as the unit that powers it. Today we take a close look at the Thermaltake Toughpower XT 750w PSU to see if it is fit for the task." |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:00 PM (EDT) |
When it came to testing our second HD 5850, we had a clear plan; CrossFire the two bad boys and see what kind of performance we can get. For many the second top model is always the one to get. At launch it's not as expensive as the top model while at the same time still manages to offer some very good performance. |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:00 PM (EDT) |
"Today we are going to take a look at a company that has been around for a while, but is just now getting into the PC audio market as well. Many would recognize the Eagle Tech brand name as the makers of external hard drive enclosures and other storage related needs, but how will they fair in the competitive world of PC audio? Let’s take a look and find out." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:59 PM (EDT) |
Gaming mice are arguably the most important accessory for gamers no matter what level they play at, therefore getting the right mouse is vital. There are various different types of mice on the market aimed at different areas of gaming - from MMO-RPGs to first person shooters - although many higher-end mice now have configurable profiles which allow them to be optimised for both. |
Cooler Master Vortex 752 CPU Cooler Review @ Hardware Secrets |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:59 PM (EDT) |
"Today we tested the Cooler Master Vortex 752 CPU cooler, a value model with two copper heatpipes and a 92 mm fan. Lets see if it will perform well?" |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:58 PM (EDT) |
"A netbook makes a fine travel notebook to check up on e-mail, find night life destinations on Google maps, and tap out a few quick journal entries, but for heavy lifting, Intel's Atom is a garden trowel where a backhoe is needed. Yet for anyone who needs a little more, there's an awfully intimidating price gap to leap to get to a full-fledged Intel Core 2 Duo machine, and when you get to the other side, the weight might have you wishing for your Atom back. A quickly growing crop of machines using Intel's CULV processors have sprouted up to fill that gap, offering power and portability somewhere in between netbook and notebook. We tried out Asus' freshman offering in the field, the aluminum-skinned UL30A." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:58 PM (EDT) |
The hottest video card at the moment of course is the new AMD HD5870. As seen in our article, AMD's latest GPU offers lots of performance and at the time of writing is the fastest single-GPU card available even reaching and surpassing the dual-GPU GTX295 in some benchmarks. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:58 PM (EDT) |
AMD has leap-frogged NVIDIA by launching the DirectX 11 compatible Radeon HD 5870 video card. Armed with 1600 shader cores, the 40nm Cypress GPU claims to push video game frame rates well-beyond what NVIDIA offers from their GeForce GTX 285 counterpart. While the list of DirectX 11 video games has just started to grow, with one of the first being a free Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) named Battle Forge. Perhaps ATI has created the perfect storm for their Radeon HD 5800-series by offering a price-competitive graphics card with several free games included or available. While NVIDIA toils away with CUDA and PhysX, ATI is busy delivering the next generation of hardware for the gaming community to enjoy. In this article, Benchmark Reviews compares the Sapphire Radeon HD 5870 video card, model 21161-00-50R, against a cross-section of modern graphics accelerators. |
Tuesday, October 13 2009 |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:25 PM (EDT) |
Here is a list of the websites releasing reviews on the new batch of DX11 cards from ATI. We will be covering this videocard as well but are being delayed due to a monitor failure. Should be back online within 24hours. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:19 PM (EDT) |
"Coolermaster are known for their extravagant chassis. Their high end cases tend to be big, bold, and jam packed full of features; and today's specimen is no different. Called the Sniper, it features a fancy front panel with fan control, a tonne of connectors, sleek black finish and plentiful cooling. With lots of high end cases behind us, what will the XSR team make of this one?" |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:18 PM (EDT) |
Given their wide spread availability including Box stores like Best Buy, Antec power supplies are well known. In the past their reputation could be called hit or miss when it comes to quality, but given our past experience with the Quattro 850 its obvious bad quality issues are in the past. The next step up from the TruePower Quattro is Antec's Signature line. Today I will be taking a closer look at an 850Watt version of the Signature line to see how it performs. |
ASRock M3A785GMH/128M AM3 mATX Motherboard Review @ ThinkComputers.org |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:18 PM (EDT) |
“Today I will be looking at the ASRock M3A785GMH/128M, an mATX board using AMD's latest chipset, the 785G, which utilizes the SB710 Southbridge and Radeon HD 4200 integrated graphics. The board supports only Socket AM3 and DDR3 memory, which is a good thing. It also has all of ASRock's cool features. Read on to check out the M3A785GMH/128M!" |
NZXT Beta Mid-Tower Steel Chassis Review @ Overclockers Online |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:18 PM (EDT) |
Overall, I was pleased with the NZXT Beta. It is much like any other mid-tower case out there today. Advantages include the fact that installation is easy albeit no manual is included. There is a lot of room for all your hardware. With the ability to have a total of four 120mm fans, cooling should not be an issue. Some things that could be improved and that I would like to see are the addition of a removable motherboard tray and better build quality. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:17 PM (EDT) |
Today we are taking a look at a new Athlon 2 cpu from AMD. They have resurrected the Athlon name and made both dual and quad cores, we are looking at the quad core named 620 today that sells for around 90$. The question is what type of performance we can expect from these lower end cpu´s on the market? Lets take a closer look at what results we got. |
ASUS EAH5870 Voltage Tweak Video Card Review @ Legit Reviews |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:17 PM (EDT) |
"The ASUS EAH5870/2DIS/1GD5 graphics card is equipped with Voltage Tweak technology, as part of the SmartDoctor application and that is what makes this card stand out from the crowd. Without the SmartDoctor application it would be like any other ATI Radeon HD 5870 on the market today, but that is luckily not the case. The ASUS EAH5870 gives consumers the ability to adjust the GPU voltages and to overclock beyond what you can do using just the ATI OverDrive utility. Factor in that you also get a product key for Colin McRae: DiRT 2 and you have a really good value on your hands..." |
Lexmark Interact S605 All-in-One Printer Review @ Hardware Secrets |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:16 PM (EDT) |
"Today's world of printers is a far cry from the days of the first dot-matrix printers that only printed black ink on special pin-fed continuous paper. Today's All-in-One printers can print, copy and scan in color. And the newest ones are also promising wireless printing, improved ink handling, and Internet connectivity. We decided to look at the Lexmark Interact S605 All-in-One printer to see if these new features are worthwhile additions or insignificant elements." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:16 PM (EDT) |
"Netgear's WNDR3700 has all the features we've come to expect from high-end routers, including a dual-band radio that enables you to operate two networks on different frequency bands, a USB port for attaching shared storage, the ability to establish a guest network (two, in fact), and, of course, support for the IEEE 802.11n standard. But the WNDR3700 also has a few features that we haven't seen in any router, including the ability to monitor and even limit the amount of data that can be downloaded from or uploaded to the Internet, a valuable benefit if your Internet service provider caps your bandwidth and charges you for exceeding that cap. Still, there's one feature that's missing: The ability to share an attached printer over a network." |
Monday, October 12 2009 |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:09 PM (EDT) |
Despite Nvidia having a strong product catalogue rumours have been rife in the last week or so about the future of their mid and high range products. It is business as usual in the budget range today however as we see the launch of a new card in the sub $79 price range. |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:08 PM (EDT) |
Two weeks ago, I reviewed my first ever 80 Plus Gold certified power supply. Since then, I've been anxious to see more such units, wanting to know if this level of efficiency is possible to find at the same time as ultra high performance. Well, Seasonic read my mind and has sent me one of their new Gold units, the X-650, to play with. |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:08 PM (EDT) |
"Having tested out many of the applications I mentioned in the past, the Palit GT 220 offers decreased time to complete a task than the CPU alone. The Palit GT 220 is not a gaming powerhouse but it does allow you to play at 1280x1024 with settings that are not the bottom of the barrel but fall into the middle of the road. With GPU computing becoming more mainstream, people are finding the tangible benefits of using the GPU as not just a video card but a way to increase productivity and make use of this new way of doing old tasks." |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:08 PM (EDT) |
NVIDIA's new GeForce GT 220 is built around the new GT216 graphics processor, which is NVIDIA's first chip to be made in a 40 nm process. Another novelty is support for DirectX 10.1. Palit's Sonic Edition comes with higher clocks out of the box and an extremely well optimized low-noise fan. |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:07 PM (EDT) |
We at Bjorn3D are going to be looking at a CPU cooler from Prolima today. Prolima is one of the new kids on the block when it comes to CPU coolers. This company awed us with the performance of their Megahalem CPU cooler (review can be found HERE). This time around we going to look at a Mega Shadow CPU cooler from Prolima, this CPU cooler shares a lot of the same designs as the Megahalem CPU cooler. The only real difference between these two CPU coolers is the Mega Shadow is fully nickle plated to add that extra bling to our computer components. |
Palit GeForce GT 220 Sonic Edition 40nm 512MB Video Card Review @ Tweaktown |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:07 PM (EDT) |
To be honest, this was a bit of a shock - we're not talking about a GTX 275, we're talking about a new low-end model. We have to wonder however, is this model worthy of the “Sonic” title, which has impressed us so often in the past? It's been a while since we've seen anything from Palit and the video card they chose to reintroduce us to them was the GT 220 Sonic. |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:06 PM (EDT) |
The Samsung SC-MX20EL comes packed with useful features especially considering its small size and relatively low cost. It sure is nice to go to a sporting event with a camcorder that can fit in your pocket and still capture video on the other side of the field using the 34x optical zoom. I think most consumers will be quite pleased with the results given the $150 cost of this device. |
[Tech ARP] Workstation Graphics Card Comparison Guide Rev. 5.8 |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:06 PM (EDT) |
These days, there are so many workstation graphics card models that it has become quite impossible to keep up with the different configurations. Therefore, we decided to compile this comprehensive guide to 121 workstation graphics cards. |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:05 PM (EDT) |
In terms of basic motherboards you can't go wrong with the DFI BloodIron G41, this MicroATX motherboard not only supports the latest Intel 775 processors but comes with an onboard graphics processor giving you the flexibility to use this system in a variety of different situations from a high-end HTPC application to a budget gaming or family rig. |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:05 PM (EDT) |
“Intel Atom CPUs, for a long time, were combined only with Intel 945C chipset and integrated GMA950 graphics card. Although Intel graphics card is worthless when it comes to games, it is power enough to play HD videos. In addition, this combination has low power consumption levels, so besides HTPCs, it was ideal for office configurations. After lot of troubles, NVIDIA presented its ION platform with support for Intel CPUs. Whole platform is based on Intel Atom CPU, but chipset and graphics card are different, so besides hardware support for HD video reproduction there is also support for DirectX 10. All movie lovers will appreciate this fact, while these features will most certainly be one of the most important features that will promote ION as perfect base for HTPCs. When it comes to power consumption, this new platform should have slightly higher consumption compared to Intel solution…” |
Sunday, October 11 2009 |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:55 PM (EDT) |
The MSI P55-GD65 motherboard reviewed today is supported by a variety of the usual overclocking features, including MSI’s Xtreme Speed Overclocking technology, a trio of different features called OC Genie (world’s first auto Overclocking processor button), SuperPipe (8mm heat pipe for better cooling), and DrMOS. |
Thermaltake Massive 23 ST Notebook Cooler Review @ Virtual-Hideout |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:54 PM (EDT) |
“As everyone should know by now, laptops are big business. As we've heard many times over the past few years that laptops are outselling desktops more often than not these days and why not, they're more portable and do 99% of what the average person needs (web and email), not to mention wifi can be had almost anywhere. The hardcore geeks will still buy their big towers and heavy equipment, but those days are numbered. So with more and more laptops out there in the wild, and faster and hotter hardware being stuffed into them, the need for notebook coolers is at an all-time high. Thermaltake has answered the call with the Massive 23 ST notebook cooler. With its "massive" 230mm fan and support for 10"-17" laptops, they might just have a winner on their hands.” |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:54 PM (EDT) |
A couple of weeks ago on launch day we looked at the Radeon 5870 and found it to be a very impressive card. It combined excellent performance in today’s games with a great set of features which will be useful in future titles. Today we have a follow-up article where we will look at the 5870 offerings from a selection of ATI’s partners as well as the 5850 to see which cards are worth your hard earned cash. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:54 PM (EDT) |
NZXT's latest offering, the M59, is of course geared towards gamers. NZXT claims that the M59 combines superior airflow and sleek aesthetics with some excellent case building features to help speed along assembly and make upgrades a snap. Let's take a deeper look. |
[Tech ARP] The Workstation & Server CPU Comparison Guide Rev. 3.2 |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:53 PM (EDT) |
If you have no idea what's different between an AMD Opteron processor and an Intel Core 2 Xeon processor, then this is the guide for you. Currently covering 394 workstation and server CPUs, this comprehensive comparison will allow you to easily compare up to 20 different specifications for each and every CPU. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:53 PM (EDT) |
"Today for review I've got the NZXT Panzerbox Aluminum Case which is a small case on the outside, but the way it is designed inside allows for lots of room to install most any system. The Panzerbox is sort of meant to be a portable case, it's small and compact in size, but yet has a lot of room for even large video cards and several hard drives. It features 190mm fans on the top and in the front, along with a 120mm rear exhaust fan as well so it offer quite a bit of cooling for your system. The case itself is designed and built well, being made of aluminum makes it lightweight for taking with you to LAN parties. The Panzerbox makes for a great home for you gaming system. " |
Sapphire Radeon HD 5870 Tested in 15 Benchmarks @ Madshrimps |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:53 PM (EDT) |
15 benchmarks, 5 resolutions, noise/power consumption tests and much more… |
