Week of December 27, 2009

Saturday, January 2 2010

MSI Radeon HD 5770 Review @ Ultimate Hardware

Posted by Nathan @ 9:45 PM (EST)

MSI Radeon HD 5770 review also featuring Pov GeForce GTX 260. MSI Radeon HD 5770 has 33% higher clock speed, 59% higher memory speed and 584 extra Shader Processors compared to the Pov GeForce GTX 260. MSI Radeon HD 5770 has more advantages such as GDDR5 memory and DX11 but does have one disadvantage which is the 128Bit Memory Interface.

CLICK HERE FOR HD 5770 PRICING & SHOPPING

Village Tronic ViBook Plus Review @ CCE Reviews

Posted by Nathan @ 9:45 PM (EST)

The ViBook Plus allows users to add multiple monitors of 1920×1200 resolution or screen sizes of up to 28″ to their notebook or PC without bulky or expensive hardware. The added feature of the VT Multidisplay unlocks features and capabilities to further enhance your productivity - something no one will ever complain about.

Sapphire Radeon HD 5850 Review @ Hardware-Mag.de

Posted by Nathan @ 9:44 PM (EST)

We have just released a Review of the Sapphire Radeon HD 5850, including lots of Benchmarks in different Presets, power consumption, loudness, temperatures and many more details.

CLICK HERE FOR Sapphire Radeon HD 5850 PRICING & SHOPPING

GTA4: Ballad of Gay Tony Walkthrough @ OCModShop

Posted by Nathan @ 9:44 PM (EST)

This game is brilliant because it messes with your own sexuality. Someone like me who no longer has any emotional reaction to the word "gay" could appreciate Rockstar's effort. Throughout the game your character shows signs of clearly not being gay, but does appear to have a soft spot for his gay "business partner" that seems odd for an ex-con who kills for money. And then you have all the gay jabs that aren't out of place for your character, and the game is very open about sexuality in many forms (even Princess Robot Bubblegum!).

Best of 2009: Televisions @ TestFreaks

Posted by Nathan @ 9:44 PM (EST)

On the outside, most televisions look pretty much the same. They’re rectangular, they’re thin, and they’re usually covered with black plastic. But it’s what is inside that can make the difference between whether the unit costs $400 or $4,000, and the quality of picture you’ll get.

CLICK HERE FOR TV PRICING & SHOPPING

[Tech ARP] BIOS Option Of The Week - AT Bus Clock

Posted by Nathan @ 9:43 PM (EST)

Since 1999, we have been developing the BIOS Optimization Guide, affectionately known as the BOG. From a meagre beginning of a single page, it now covers over 400 BIOS options. As old BOG readers will know, we started offering two editions of the BOG since Revision 8.0 - a simplified edition and the complete edition.

Normally, the complete edition is only available to subscribers who help sponsor the development of the guide through a small fee. However, that changes today! From now on, we will post a BIOS option from the complete edition of the BIOS Optimization Guide every weekend.

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Friday, January 1 2010

Happy New Years!

Posted by Nathan @ 7:12 PM (EST)

From all of us at Tweaknews, we would like to wish everyone a great 2010. Make your resolution list and follow through!

Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler @ DragonSteelMods

Posted by Nathan @ 7:10 PM (EST)

Today for review I've got the massive Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler. I'm testing it on my Intel Corei5 750 CPU both at stock speeds and with an overclock. I don't have many other Socket1156 coolers on hand so I've put it up against two other Noctua coolers and one from Cooler Master for comparison.

NZXT Lexa S Case @ Rbmods

Posted by Nathan @ 7:10 PM (EST)

In a slumping economy, cheap, stylish cases are all the rage. Read on for a full review of the Lexa S from NZXT.

CLICK HERE FOR NZXT Lexa PRICING & SHOPPING

ASUS Maximus III Formula @ ocaholic

Posted by Nathan @ 7:10 PM (EST)

With the Maximus III Formula, ASUS presents a brand new motherboard from its ROG series (Republic of Gamers) which wants to win gamers and overclockers hearts with good optics, good performance and interesting features.

Logitech Squeezebox Radio @ TestFreaks

Posted by Nathan @ 7:09 PM (EST)

Logitech’s latest addition to the Squeezebox family is the Squeezebox Radio. It is built smaller than the Squeezebox Boom and is less expensive, yet packs a lot of exciting features in a compact space.

CLICK HERE FOR Logitech Squeezebox Radio PRICING & SHOPPING

HIS Radeon HD 5770 1GB Video Card Review @ Tweaktown

Posted by Nathan @ 7:09 PM (EST)

Having recently taken the time to see what HIS was doing with the HD 5750, today we'll be seeing what exactly is going on with the more powerful HD 5770. We've managed to have a look at a few HD 5770s since the launch of the model and they've all done an excellent job of impressing us.

It's time to see what HIS have going on and what they can offer us which stands out from the pack. We're not going to do anything too out of the ordinary today when it comes to reviewing the card; we'll first take a quick look at the package before we have a closer look at the card itself and the specifications.

Thermaltake Evo_Blue 750 watt PSU @ Bjorn3D

Posted by Nathan @ 7:08 PM (EST)

There comes a time when your old power supply just can't put out enough power. Whether this is due to a new component, or just the natural aging of the PSU you just need a new PSU. Those running a higher end system with a single graphics card will probably find a sweet spot around the 750-850 watt area. Those who have previously used a modular PSU probably would not like to desert this luxury. Many people including me also like to have a bit of style. Thermaltake has combined all of these into one product, the Evo Blue 750 watt PSU.

Raidmax Skyline Review @ OCC

Posted by Nathan @ 7:08 PM (EST)

The idle temps were lower than most of the comparison cases, but began to fall apart compared to the other cases once temperatures increased to load conditions. As I stated on the previous page, this was most likely due to the lower airflow provided by the stock fans. Raidmax's intentions was for this case to be quiet, if not silent. With this being the case, the rise in temperatures is not wholly unexpected.

Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev. 2 Review @ High Tech Reviews

Posted by Nathan @ 7:08 PM (EST)

Today review features the Corsair HX 750 power supply and we are happy to report that this unit shows some of the tightest rail voltages of any power supply we have ever tested. Come on along as we review this potent unit and show you our results.

Evercool Transformer 4 Heatsink Review @ OCModShop

Posted by Nathan @ 7:07 PM (EST)

I don't know if anyone else here watches "Ace of Cakes". It seems like every single one they make is bigger than the last. I'm always sure that they're going to topple over and cover an entire block with icing. He makes the coolest looking stuff, and his motto is; Make it bigger, make it badder, make it awesome. I'm starting to think that EverCool took this lesson to heart when they started designing the Transformer series of heatsinks. When I reviewed the Transformer 6 last year, I had my doubts as to whether this thing's weight would snap my motherboard like a twig. It was absolutely enormous.

CLICK HERE FOR TWEAKNEWS.NET'S REVIEW ON THIS PRODUCT

SanDisk 32GB Extreme III SDHC Memory Card Review @ Legit Reviews

Posted by Nathan @ 7:07 PM (EST)

The 32GB SanDisk Extreme SDHC cards are very impressive to say the least. These are the highest capacity versions of SanDisk's fastest SDHC cards, with read and write speeds up to 30MB per second. They're ideal for use in the new breed of digital SLR cameras that record HD video, such as the Nikon D90 and D5000. The high performance of SanDisk Extreme SDHC cards help users capture fast-action images like the pros when using continuous burst mode, along with more rapid offloading of images and videos from the cards to computer. The SDHC card format also works on a variety of devices, such as digital picture frames, netbooks, and the new MacBook Pros and iMacs, for easy transfer and sharing of images, video and other digital files. You can never have too much memory, so if you are going all out on your camera body then a memory card like the 32GB SanDisk Extreme should be an easy choice...

CLICK HERE FOR SanDisk 32GB Extreme III SDHC Memory Card PRICING & SHOPPING

XClio Nighthawk Case Review @ DriverHeaven.net

Posted by Nathan @ 7:06 PM (EST)

On our review bench today we have the XClio Nighthawk case, a feature filled mid-tower chassis incorporating a special cooling system.

Zalman ZM600-RS 600 Watt Power Supply @ Pro-Clockers

Posted by Nathan @ 6:59 PM (EST)

The new ZM600-RS is a upgrade of the older ST model Zalman produced some time ago. The differences are mostly functional and in an improvement. The RS in the name comes from resonant switching which is a series of magnetic coils that reduces electromagnetic interference when load is applied. This also means an increase in efficiency and an upgrade to an 80Plus Bronze certification. This new power supply is just another reason why Zalman is at the top of the industry.

CLICK HERE FOR Zalman ZM600-RS Power Supply PRICING & SHOPPING

Thursday, December 31 2009

Kingston 16GB DataTraveler Locker+ Flash Drive Review @ Bigbruin.com

Posted by Nathan @ 1:58 PM (EST)

The Kingston 16GB DataTraveler Locker+ flash drive makes protecting your data just about foolproof, while still offering transfer rates to rival a typical flash drive. I had assumed that the hardware-based encryption and security software running from the drive would have an impact on performance, but real-world use and benchmarking proved me wrong.

CLICK HERE FOR Kingston 16GB DataTraveler Locker+ Flash Drive PRICING & SHOPPING

Cooler Master Storm Sentinel Advance Gaming Mouse @ techPowerUp

Posted by Nathan @ 1:58 PM (EST)

Cooler Master's latest gaming mouse is dubbed the Sentinel Advance. Advanced it is with its 5600 DPI double laser sensor and complex lighting system. Besides high performance, this mouse feature eight buttons and a driver suite that has just about any tweakable aspect known to man.

CLICK HERE FOR Cooler Master Storm Sentinel Advance Gaming Mouse PRICING & SHOPPING

LanCool PC-K56W Mid-Tower Computer Case @ Benchmark Reviews

Posted by Nathan @ 1:58 PM (EST)

Computer cases with enough features and cooling to please any gamer are rapidly dropping in price. Manufacturers are noticing the demand for affordable gaming rigs and reacting accordingly. In this article Benchmark Reviews tests the LanCool PC-K56W-B Mid-Tower Computer Case. It is part of the recent LanCool Dragon Lord series that helps bring economic relief to gamers searching for the best case for the best price. LanCool is the gaming division of Lian Li, a very well known name in the computer case industry. Benchmark Reviews is here to pit the PC-K56W against other recent additions to the "performance-case-at-a-low-price" arena. Recently, we brought you articles about NZXT's line of such cases. Will LanCool be able to keep up with features such as their tool-free design?

NZXT TEMPEST EVO Computer Case Review @ OCC

Posted by Nathan @ 1:57 PM (EST)

NZXT really took their time in deciding which features would be the most beneficial to add, subtract or even keep the same. NZXT has recreated a case that not only keeps the positive aspects of its predecessor, but manages to surpass it in many ways. One such way is the improved air flow. This is in part due to the new blade design of the six included case fans, which were an improvement over the original Tempest. The exceptional cooling was able to drop my processor's temperature down 3C over the competition, helping it stay below the maximum rated temperature of 62C. Another improved feature is the cable management. The original Tempest had physical features that could be limiting while trying to hide cables, and some of the cable management options just just unusable.

Logitech G27 Racing Wheel @ Techgage.com

Posted by Nathan @ 1:57 PM (EST)

Crave ultimate realism in your PC games? Setting yourself up with a real simulator is a tad expensive, but for racing fans, Logitech gives us the next best thing with its G27 racing wheel. Logitech has long been known as a quality producer of racing wheels, and with the G27, the best just got better.

CLICK HERE FOR Logitech G27 Racing Wheel PRICING & SHOPPING

WD Black 2TB @ InsideHW

Posted by Nathan @ 1:57 PM (EST)

“After presenting a 2TB WD Green drive, models for the middle segment were skipped and the company went directly to the fastest models. This time, WD joy us with the representative of Black series featuring the largest capacity: whopping 2 terabytes of space. Black Series represents a step forward when the speeds of reading and writing are in question, so we expected no less from the new model, WD2001FASS…”

CLICK HERE FOR WD Black 2TB PRICING & SHOPPING

ECS GeForce GT240 512MB Video Card Review @ Motherboards.org

Posted by Nathan @ 1:56 PM (EST)

ECS has taken the reference clocked GT240 from NVIDIA and added a special cooler from Arctic Cooling’s arsenal to provide excellent cooling for the graphics chip. The card retails for under $100, making a competitor to ATI’s HD 4xxx generation of video cards. NVIDIA’s problem today is two-fold: no DirectX 11 video card to compete and their newest cards only match ATI’s latest generation in feature set without the advanced performance that those cards can provide. If you are in the market for a decent DirectX 10.1 card without wanting to spend the cash you would need for a high-end card or the HD 5750s the GeForce GT240 from ECS is an excellent choice.

CLICK HERE FOR GeForce GT240 PRICING & SHOPPING

Corsair HX750 Power Supply Review @ High Tech Reviews

Posted by Nathan @ 1:56 PM (EST)

Today review features the Corsair HX 750 power supply and we are happy to report that this unit shows some of the tightest rail voltages of any power supply we have ever tested. Come on along as we review this potent unit and show you our results.

CLICK HERE FOR Corsair HX750 Power Supply PRICING & SHOPPING

CLICK HERE FOR TWEAKNEWS.NET'S REVIEW ON THIS PRODUCT

[Tech ARP] Mobile GPU Comparison Guide Rev. 9.0

Posted by Nathan @ 1:55 PM (EST)

These days, there are so many mobile GPU models that it has become quite impossible to keep up with the different configurations. Therefore, we decided to compile this guide to provide an easy reference for those who are interested in comparing the specifications of the various mobile GPUs in the market as well as those already obsolescent or obsolete.

Currently covering 190 mobile GPUs, this comprehensive comparison will allow you to easily compare 17 different specifications for each and every GPU. We hope it will prove to be a useful reference. We will keep this guide updated regularly so do check back for the latest updates.

Here are the latest updates:

- Revamped the entire guide, and split it up into multiple pages for easier viewing and quicker loading time.
- Updated the specifications of all ATI, NVIDIA and Intel mobile GPUs.
- Rearranged the tables so that the workstation mobile GPUs are listed next to their gaming equivalent.
- Added the FirePro M7740 GPU.
- Added the Mobility FireGL V5725, V5700, V5600, V5250 and V5200 GPUs.
- Added the ATI Mobility Radeon 9100 Pro IGP.
- Added the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 260M and 250M GPUs.
- Added the NVIDIA GeForce GT 240M, 230M, 220M and G210M GPUs.
- Added the NVIDIA GeForce GT 120M GPU.
- Removed the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2 GPU.
- Removed the ATI Mobility Radeon X700XL and X600 SE GPUs.

Wednesday, December 30 2009

Plextor PX-B320SA 8X Blu-ray Disc Drive @ LanOC Reviews

Posted by Nathan @ 12:55 PM (EST)

A while back I took a look at a BluRay drive from Plextor, a well known manufacture in the disc drive market. Today I have the chance to take a look at another BluRay drive from them. This time we will be looking at the B320SA with a speed of 8X in comparison to the 6x speed of the B310SA I reviewed before. 2x doesn't seem like that drastic of a change but will it make a noticeable difference? Read more to find out.

Aerocool BX-500 B Series Tower @ Pro-Clockers

Posted by Nathan @ 12:54 PM (EST)

The BX-500 is a mid-size tower that comes in black and covered in mesh which is a style that many manufacturers are using these days. This is far from the rad stylings of AeroCool's past. The lines are straight and clean and would put you in the mind of the Cooler Master CM 690, but with many more features. These features are important enough every manufacturer should add them to their cases. Read through the following pages and see what this new case is all about.

Ultra X4 600W and 1050W Power Supply Review @ Rbmods

Posted by Nathan @ 12:54 PM (EST)

It has been about 2 years since Ultra, innovator of the modular cable power supply, has introduced a new line of power supplies; the Ultra x3 series was available in wattages up to 1000 Watts. With their latest offering, the x4, Ultra ups the ante with a 1600 Watt model, along with a 500, 600, 850, 1050, and 1200 Watt standard ATX units, as well as a micro ATX 400 Watt unit. Today we are going to look at the 600 and 1050 Watt versions.

CLICK HERE FOR ULTRA POWER SUPPLY PRICING & SHOPPING

ASUS RT-N13U SuperSpeed N Wireless Router Review @Tweaktown

Posted by Nathan @ 12:53 PM (EST)

We have had a couple of ASUS’ wireless routers and in true ASUS fashion these have been great performers with tons of extras stuffed inside. Today we take a look at another wireless home router, the ASUS RT-N13U.

This is a multi-function router, access point, repeater, print server, and NAS. That is quite a lot to stuff into one product. So let’s see if all of these things can work well together or if they will cause the RT-N13U to split at the seams under the load.

HIS Radeon HD5750 iCooler IV Video Card Benchmarking @ Legit Reviews

Posted by Nathan @ 12:52 PM (EST)

Pulling the cooler off of the HIS Radeon HD5750 iCooler IV video card you can see that is made solely out of aluminum. In the current times of heatpipes and even the common use of copper for heat dissipation I was a bit surprised to see an aluminum heat sink on a non-reference card. According to HIS the iCooler IV is designed for faster transfer of the heat out of the gpu. The noise level of the iCooler IV is rated for under 30dB's. We will check out how well the iCooler IV works in a bit. First, let's take a look at all the goodies you get with your purchase...

Gigabyte P55A-UD6 Motherboard @ Hardware Secrets

Posted by Nathan @ 12:52 PM (EST)

P55A-UD6 is the top-shelf motherboard from Gigabyte for Intel socket 1156 processors (Core i5 and Core i7). Let's take a look at this motherboard, which comes with the latest and greatest features like SATA-600, USB 3.0, six memory sockets, support to SLI and CrossFireX, 24-phase voltage regulator and more.

CLICK HERE FOR Gigabyte P55A-UD6 Motherboard PRICING & SHOPPING

PowerColor PCS+ 5770 Review @ OCC

Posted by Nathan @ 12:51 PM (EST)

The graphics card was already factory-overclocked, but I was able to take it from 875MHz core and 1225MHz memory to 940MHz core and 1340MHz memory - approximately 7.4% and 9.4% overclocks, respectively. Not humongous gains, but gains nonetheless.

GIGABYTE P55A-UD4P @ Bjorn3D

Posted by Nathan @ 12:51 PM (EST)

When we first heard about the 1156 socket CPU motherboards (P55), these newer motherboards were supposed to carry a newer SATA controller. This new SATA controller was supposed to handle the new and faster SATA III (or SATA 6gb/s) HDDs. Unfortunately something was wrong with the initial SATA III controller, which inevitably delayed the arrival of SATA III capabilities. After a few months passed, and the SATA III controller issue was resolved, motherboard manufacturers can now bring us SATA III capabilities.

CLICK HERE FOR GIGABYTE P55A-UD4P PRICING & SHOPPING

Asus EAH5870 Radeon HD 5870 Review @ HotHardware.com

Posted by Nathan @ 12:50 PM (EST)

Immediately upon its introduction, the ATI Radeon HD 5870 took the title for the fastest, single-GPU on the market. There was simply no other single-GPU that could touch it, not only in terms of performance, but in regard to features as well. And at the time, virtually all of AMD's strategic board partners were at the ready with products based on the Radeon HD 5870 reference design.

Tuesday, December 29 2009

Ultra X4 Fully Modular 850 Watt Power Supply Review @ Tweaknews

Posted by Nathan @ 12:42 PM (EST)



The Ultra Products X4 850W power supply has a lot to recommend it. Its fully modular design is very unique and will be a boon to users with tight cases who like to have neat, tidy installs. The cable assortment is complete and provides the user with plenty of connectors supporting a wide variety of configurations.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE REVIEW!

CLICK HERE FOR Ultra Power Supply PRICING & SHOPPING

Thermaltake BlacX Duet @ LanOC Reviews

Posted by Nathan @ 12:38 PM (EST)

Hard drive docks can come in handy in several instances: home or office data transfer, back-up files or switching hard drives, or even at the LAN scene. Most models' convenience ends with one external and one internal hard drive. Imagine, however, the possibilities if you could have two docks in one, allowing for data transfer from not only an external to internal, but external to external, and being able to read and write two hard drives simultaneously. Even more impressive would be if both docks supported 2.5" and 3.5" hard drives. Thermaltake had those very ideas in mind when designing the BlacX Duet, and has sent us the end product to try for ourselves.

CLICK HERE FOR Thermaltake BlacX Duet PRICING & SHOPPING

CLICK HERE FOR TWEAKNEWS.NET'S REVIEW ON THIS PRODUCT

Zalman MS1000-HS2 Professional Tower @ Pro-Clockers

Posted by Nathan @ 12:38 PM (EST)

Zalman is a company that is known for putting out quality equipment. Their coolers are top notch, their front panel fan controllers are attractive and the GT1000 case was absolutely one of the strongest cases put out by any company. The GS1000 was not too shabby of a case either. It was one of the first gamer/enthusiast cases to offer a SATA backpane for hard drive installation. Zalman is at it again. Zalman is hoping to wow its supporters with a new case with smooth lines and little curves. All the while offering the same functionality of the GS1000. This new case is labeled MS1000. The MS1000 comes in two versions as well as two different colors. The two versions are the HS1 and the HS2, which we will be reviewing today. The colors that are offered are black and white.

ASRock ION 330HT Nettop Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Posted by Nathan @ 12:37 PM (EST)

Home Theatre PC’s or HTPC’s have been around for a few years now and are very popular. Most people use their old PC for a HTPC. The problem with that is that they are loud, not that powerful, and take up a lot of space. Well ASRock has got your HTPC needs covered with the ION 330HT Nettop that is capable of full 1080p high definition video playback and true-fidelity 7.1 surround sound audio. This system is powered by a Dual Core Intel Atom 330 (1.6GHz) processor, NVIDIA ION Graphics Processor, 2GB DDR2-800 memory, 320GB hard drive, DVD player and even WiFi!

Canon Pixma MP560 Review @ TechReviewSource.com

Posted by Nathan @ 12:36 PM (EST)

The Canon Pixma MP560 is a wireless all-in-one printer that offers both printing and scanning, but no fax capability. It offers cheaper ink costs and better paper handling than other similar products. Having wireless built-in is a huge advantage and there's even an optional Bluetooth adapter too.

CLICK HERE FOR Canon Pixma MP560 PRICING & SHOPPING

Sapphire Vapor-X Radeon HD 4890 1 GB and 2 GB Review @ Hardware-Mag.de

Posted by Nathan @ 12:36 PM (EST)

We have just released a Review of the Sapphire Vapor-X Radeon HD 4890 1 GB and 2 GB, including lots of Benchmarks in different Presets, power consumption, loudness, temperatures and many more details.

CLICK HERE FOR Sapphire Radeon HD 4890 PRICING & SHOPPING

ASUS Z8NA-D6C Server Motherboard Review @ Motherboards.org

Posted by Nathan @ 12:35 PM (EST)

ASUS is well known for their motherboards and the Z8NA-D6C fits the bill as a motherboard that can act as a server or a workstation with dual Xeon CPUs. While the cost of a Xeon system is expensive for the most high-end CPUs, there are Xeon CPUs like the 5504 that cost much less and when paired with a Z8NA-D6C motherboard provide a powerful computer for any server or workstation applications you need to run.

In Win Ammo 2.5-inch HDD RFID Enclosure @ Legit Reviews

Posted by Nathan @ 12:34 PM (EST)

In Win has definitely developed a unique product that will likely appeal to a many first-person shooter gamers. As pictured above, the Ammo enclosure was closely modeled after the ammunition cartridge of an AR-15. Even the groves down the cartridge are in similar positions. Even one end of the Ammo enclosure is angled in order to give the illusion that the clip is curved when, in fact, it is not. Besides having a uniquely themed product with a practical purpose, In Win also brought data security to the table. This will no doubt be an important feature to this market as most anyone would rather know their data is secure in case the enclosure was lost or stolen. Without an included RFID tag, the drive is locked down and does not even show up in Windows until the enclosure is unlocked.

CLICK HERE FOR In Win Ammo 2.5-inch HDD RFID Enclosure PRICING & SHOPPING

CLICK HERE FOR TWEAKNEWS.NET'S REVIEW ON THIS PRODUCT

ASUS P7P55D Premium Motherboard Review @ Legit Reviews

Posted by Nathan @ 12:33 PM (EST)

As was the case with the ASUS P7P55D Deluxe, using the ASUS P7P55D Premium was a great experience. We were able to really push the overclocking envelope of our i5 750 CPU. If you plan to watercool, this would be a great motherboard to get your hands on, as it has the capability of pushing any current 1156 CPU past the limits of air-cooling. Coupling this motherboard with an upcoming Intel i3 CPU should result in some impressive clock speeds!

CLICK HERE FOR ASUS P7P55D Premium Motherboard PRICING & SHOPPING

EVGA P55 Classified 200 LGA1156 Motherboard Review @ Hardware Canucks

Posted by Nathan @ 12:32 PM (EST)

What is black and red and full of sexy all over? Well we can't tell you because it is Classified. That's right, this is another installment of the EVGA Classified show. Our guest star is of the P55 variety sporting the latest mainstream LGA1156 socket from Intel. The term mainstream, which is what the Intel P55 chipset is billed as, doesn't exactly correlate with ultra high-end which is what the Classified name from EVGA is generally paired with. It is this sort of oxymoron that makes this board quite intriguing.

CLICK HERE FOR EVGA P55 Classified 200 LGA1156 Motherboard PRICING & SHOPPING

OCZ Agility EX Series SSD Review @ HotHardware.com

Posted by Nathan @ 12:32 PM (EST)

Until recently, the price gap between SLC and MLC based solid state drives has been massive. Single-level cell drives can cost anywhere from three to four times the price of multi-level cell SSDs of the same capacity. Even for the most extreme hardware enthusiasts, it made very little sense to splurge on an SLC drive considering the value, size, and continuous performance enhancements occurring in MLC products. But now, OCZ aims to fill the price gap with the release of the most affordable SLC drive on the market. The Agility EX Series SSD features a 60GB capacity, 64MB cache, and the popular Indilinx Barefoot controller. Advertised performance is expectedly impressive, with read speed up to 255MB/s and write speed reaching 195MB/s. By combining a new, lower price point with the advantages of SLC technology, has OCZ finally produced the perfect SSD?

Akasa Freedom Force VGA Cooler Review @ DriverHeaven.net

Posted by Nathan @ 12:31 PM (EST)

"Today we are going to thoroughly test and review Akasa's latest GFX cooler which was released a couple of weeks ago, the Freedom Force. The Freedom Force is a bulky, high performance cooler designed to complement the most power hungry GFX cards."

Western Digital Caviar 2TB Green Drive Review @ GamePyre

Posted by Nathan @ 12:31 PM (EST)

I must say that having this much storage space on a single drive is quite appealing and my HTPC is an appreciative host for the WD 2TB Green hard drive. Now I can store even more massive quantities of movies and music, but in honesty I cannot wait until a 5TB drives becomes the standard, as believe it or not I could fill the drive with ease. I remember when a 2GB drive was a lot of storage space and now a 2TB drive, man the future is arriving faster than we think my friends. This is one aspect of the computer market that has steadily improved and advanced since the dawn of the PC, prices are down, storage capacity is up. I am glad to be able to be a part of the dusk of this industry, just think what we will be capable of if we don’t destroy the planet first. WD is sorely committed to be part of the Green movement, and we are all better for it.

CLICK HERE FOR Western Digital Caviar 2TB Green Drive PRICING & SHOPPING

Razer Imperator Laser Gaming Mouse Review @ Benchmark Reviews

Posted by Nathan @ 12:30 PM (EST)

The company name Razer is practically synonymous with PC-gaming peripherals. Their wide selection of gaming keyboards, mice, and other accessories make them a top choice when shopping for the best gaming gear. The Razer Imperator is the latest release, and the RZ01-0035 model offers gamers an ergonomic mouse with highly-sensitive 5600 dpi laser. Razer compromises nothing when it comes to comfort, looks, and features. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the Razer Imperator USB-2.0 5600-DPI Laser Gaming Mouse RZ01-0035. Boasting such features as adjustable thumb buttons, on-board (Razer Synapse) flash memory, and many other features, this mouse has the potential to pack a serious punch. Learn if the Imperator can live up to the Razer name; and the Benchmark Reviews standard of quality.

iXBT Labs Review: Gigabyte EP45-UD3LR Motherboard

Posted by Nathan @ 12:29 PM (EST)

This motherboard produces a positive impression rather than negative. It cannot boast of extraordinary functionality, but it has the minimum necessary features, it has modern components of really high quality, and it's affordable.

CLICK HERE FOR Gigabyte EP45-UD3LR Motherboard PRICING & SHOPPING

Monday, December 28 2009

Seagate FreeAgent Go 1Tb @ LanOC Reviews

Posted by Nathan @ 11:51 AM (EST)

Amazingly you can pick up a drive up to a full 1Tb! Still using a USB 2.0 interface I'm curious to see if it will be limited by its transfer speeds more than its capacity. Of course even if that is the case, you can always just brag that your portable hard drive is bigger than anyone else.

CLICK HERE FOR Seagate FreeAgent Go 1Tb PRICING & SHOPPING

NZXT Gamma Mid Tower Case Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Posted by Nathan @ 11:50 AM (EST)

Today we have the opportunity to take a look at the NZXT Gamma Mid Tower Case. This chassis supports up to six fans, has a complete black interior, and has plenty of higher end features packed into a small case. In the past couple years more and more cases are packing more features at a cheaper price; the NZXT Gamma is no exception. Read on further to see what else this case has to offer.

Arctic Cooling Accelero Xtreme GTX Pro @ Hardwareoverclock.com

Posted by Nathan @ 11:50 AM (EST)

As an upgraded version of acclaimed Accelero XTREME GTX 280, the Accelero XTREME GTX Pro is a multi-compatible cooler for nVIDIA GTX series. This 3-fan cooling solution is also equipped with 5 heatpipes and an optimised heatsink to provide exceptional temperature reduction performance. Together with ARCTIC COOLING patented acoustic design, the Accelero XTREME GTX Pro is an ideal cooler for enthusiasts to boost overclock potential…

HIS Radeon HD 5750 iCooler IV Video Card @ Tweaktown

Posted by Nathan @ 11:48 AM (EST)

The HD 5750 has been a great card from the word go. Its mid-range status but high-end performance is nothing to shy away from and when compared to cards in the HD 5800 series, the HD 5750 has shown us many times that it's highly capable of handling 1680 x 1050 and 1920 x 1200 at times.

LanCool PC-K58 ATX Mid Tower Case Review @ Madshrimps

Posted by Nathan @ 11:48 AM (EST)

Take all the engineering talent of Lian-Li, use it to make an affordable yet feature rich product and you end up with the LanCool PC-K58. We take this budget friendly mid size tower case for a spin and compare its performance to several competitors. Does a 140mm in-take pay off? First tool-less PSU installation worthless?

Razer Abyssus Gaming Mouse @ Bjorn3D

Posted by Nathan @ 11:47 AM (EST)

For a while now we've been seeing mice with a horde of buttons and programming interfaces to program that flock of buttons hanging all over the mouse. We've been wanting to see a regular 3 button mouse with enough high tech to make it deadly accurate, a nice infrared sensor capable of picking up swift movement, high to mid-range adjustable DPI and with adjustments that can be made without going back into the operating system to make changes.

Gigabyte P55A-UD6 SATA-6G Motherboard Review @ BmR

Posted by Nathan @ 11:46 AM (EST)

Computer hardware always evolves, and in the interest of making lives more productive technology continues to advance. Gigabyte has recently launched their P55-A series of motherboards on the Intel P55-Express chipset, which incorporate a new 3-3-3 theme of features: Super-Speed USB 3.0 and 3x the USB power output, as well as SATA-3.0 for 6Gbps bandwidth. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD6 and inspects the new SATA-6G functionality in-depth. Performance will be measured between the Intel Core i7-860 fitted to the LGA1156 socket on the Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD6 motherboard and the Core i7-920 equipped GA-EX58-UD4P. Testing a Core i7-860 against an i7-920 might not seem fair, and it's a little biased to compare P55 against X58, but the final outcome might just surprise you.

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Sunday, December 27 2009

[Tech ARP] BIOS Option Of The Week - ATA(PI) 80-Pin Cable Detection

Posted by Nathan @ 12:33 PM (EST)

Since 1999, we have been developing the BIOS Optimization Guide, affectionately known as the BOG. From a meagre beginning of a single page, it now covers over 400 BIOS options. As old BOG readers will know, we started offering two editions of the BOG since Revision 8.0 - a simplified edition and the complete edition.