Friday, June 5 2009 |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:54 PM (EDT) |
"Today we're experiencing a sense of deja vu. We're looking at the Cooler Master HAF 922, which bears an almost identical name and setup as its bigger brother, the 932, except that the former is a mid-tower while the latter is a full tower. Interestingly though, the 922 isn't actually a "shrunken" version; in fact, it looks to offer several improvements over its larger sibling, in a slightly smaller form that should appeal to a larger audience, and with a more attractive price tag to boot." |
Sapphire HD 4890 Toxic and Sapphire 4890 Vapor-X Review @ OCC |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:54 PM (EDT) |
"Sapphire has delivered another set of video cards that deliver performance above what the reference cards can deliver at a price point just slightly above or equal to the pricing from the rest of the ATI manufacturers. Comparatively the pricing on the GTX 275 ranges from $239 to $299 from a popular etailer depending on manufacturer and whether or not the card is a factory overclocked model. The pricing of the Toxic at $259 and the Vapor-X at $239, positions these HD 4890's at a point where you are paying equal dollars for performance that is much closer at the larger resolutions than at the lower end of the scale. A win for Sapphire and ATI. As ATI's largest partner, Sapphire seems to have a leg up on all of the other partners when it comes to bringing out in house designs with better components and better cooling solutions. Their proprietary Vapor chamber technology has graced just about all of the self designed performance models (Toxic, Atomic) since the release of the HD 3870 Atomic Edition back in January of 2007. Heck it has even spawned a new line up the Vapor-X Editions." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:53 PM (EDT) |
The Cresyn CS-HP500 headphones are aimed at budget conscious people looking for a highly portable set of headphones. Priced at only $39.99 these headphones will not break the bank. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:53 PM (EDT) |
"Cooler Master Sileo 500 is a mid-tower case with aluminum front panel designed to provide a very quiet computer. It has several noise-absorbing pads in its interior and its two 120-mm fans rotate at a very low speed (800 rpm) and thus producing almost no noise. You have also the option to buy this case with a Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500 W power supply already installed. Let's see what you should expect from this case." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:53 PM (EDT) |
I have to admit it was awhile ago I personally looked at a cpu cooler, Coolermaster convinced me to take a look at their V10 cpu cooler though as it is a normal cooler and it also has a TEC built into it. It seems to be big and bulky but I guess it has all the potential to prove as a good air cpu cooler, we are going to be comparing it vs a well performing Noctua cooler so let´s have a closer look. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:53 PM (EDT) |
I personally think that overburning is a very unstable process. I don't like it, and I never suggest that you do it. But if you feel the need to go to the Dark Side, then here are a few tips to get you on your way. First, make sure your burner is capable of overburning. Keep in mind that even if you do succeed in overburning your disc, you might not be able to use it afterward on anything but your computer. I'll explain why later. |
Coolermaster Ergonomic Metal Sleeve 14 inch Notebook Cooling Pad Review @ OverclockersHQ |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:51 PM (EDT) |
Notebooks and Netbooks are taking over where the desktop left off. The compact simple to use design makes them somewhat superior to the desktop. There are some exceptions to the rule however, Notebookes and Netbooks run much hotter than a PC thus opening way for the need of a Notebook cooler. This need has spawned a virtual cornucopia of potential cooling candidates and makes competition fierce. The people at cooler mast have found the balance not only have the designed a nice ergonomic Notebook cooler but they have also built carrying ability into the design making it smarter than your average bag. Let’s get a closer look at the Coolermaster Ergonomic Metal Sleeve 14 inch Notebook Cooling Pad: |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:51 PM (EDT) |
Although, Asus isn't content with labeling this only an Eee PC. The Eee PC 1008HA is the first member of the burgeoning "Seashell" line, a family that already includes this machine and the to-be-released 1005HA. The 1008HA was originally unveiled in March at the CeBIT conference in Germany, but the ultra-slim laptop has just now started filtering out to the US market. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:50 PM (EDT) |
Since the introduction of Intel's new Core i7 CPU's, we were all amazed at its performance it offered us. At the same time we were all shocked at the cost it would cost us to upgrade to this newer standard, ranging anywhere from 800-1200 USD at a minimum. With the cost of this new CPU standard in mind, lot of people decided to hold on to there Intel socket 775 platforms, which still proven to be a good solid platform for gaming and anything we saw fit for the use of our computers with out the large expense of moving to a entirely new CPU socket and motherboards, including memory. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:50 PM (EDT) |
Its design and cooler may be customised compared to the other Radeon HD 4770 designs we've seen in retail thus far, but XFX's offering otherwise sticks to the standard clock speeds, featuring the usual 750MHz core and 800MHz GGDR5 memory clocks we'd expect to see from such a part. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:49 PM (EDT) |
Yesterday at Computex, AMD took the wraps off of two highly anticipated processors: the Athlon II X2 250 and the Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition. Both are based on AMD's 45nm SOI process with the key difference being the amount of L3 cache. The Phenom II X2 550, codenamed Callisto, gets the full 6 MB cache of the Phenom II family and will serve as AMD's new flagship dual-core processor. The Athlon II X2 250, on the other hand, is based on the new native dual-core Regor die that omits L3 cache completely and targets the mainstream segment. Benchmark Reviews was fortunate to receive samples of both processors. Yesterday we covered the Phenom II X2 550 and today we bring you the Athlon II X2 250 ADX250OGQBOX. |
Thursday, June 4 2009 |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:57 AM (EDT) |
Intel has released two new Nehalem processors ont ot the markte. One being the 975XE and the other is the 950 which is to replace the 940 probably in short order due to the 940's lack of sales. |
ASUS EN9600GT DI/512MD3/A Geforce 9600GT Rev.B Videocard Review @ PCSTATS.com |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:53 AM (EDT) |
"The ASUS EN9600GT DI/512MD3/A videocard has a core clockspeed of 600MHz, a 1500Mhz shader clock and 512MB of GDDR3 memory clocked at 900MHz. An HDMI output on the videocard makes it ideal for home theatre PC use, the absence of a power connector good for users with older PCs seeking newer PCI Express 2.0 x16 gaming goodness. " |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:51 AM (EDT) |
"There are a multitude of aging notebooks and laptops out there, such as my IBM ThinkPad T40, that are incapable of being upgraded to take advantage of the latest SATA hardware. With a 1.5GHz Pentium M processor and 1GB of memory, the old T40 has system specs similar to the more modern netbooks that have become increasingly popular of late. But with a hard drive that's five years old and only 60GB in size, the T40 gets quickly left behind in the performance department, as it chugs along with slow read/write speeds and high access times. Can installing a current, leading-edge SSD sporting the old PATA interface breathe new life into this 5-year-old paperweight? Join me as I aim to find out!" |
ATI Radeon HD 4890 Roundup (ASUS, Diamond, HIS, Sapphire, XFX) @ Hardware Canucks |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:51 AM (EDT) |
Since prices have finally stabilized and manufacturers have begun to release their own unique takes on the HD 4890, we thought that a little roundup was in order. Today we have five HD 4890 cards hailing from all walks of life; from mildly overclocked to insanely clocked to custom cooled. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:50 AM (EDT) |
If you are into metal chances are at one time or another someone has told you to “turn that (your choice of expletive inserted here) off!” Thankfully the world of personal media has made technological leaps and bounds; the invention of the earbud has made complete isolation for both yourself and those around you possible and enjoyable. Earbud have even gotten to the point where you can have a specialized earbud for particular types of musical enjoyment. The Metal Drumz from iFrogz clearly focus on particularly aggressive music but let’s see how well they do with everything else most would use their earbuds for: |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:49 AM (EDT) |
Leading memory maker, OCZ, continues to release a wide variety of triple channel kits into the market. Their latest product is aimed at the extreme enthusiast who demands the best performance that money can buy. The Blade PC3-16000 6GB kit sports drool worthy details like 2000MHz and CAS 7 timings at 1.65V. Specs like that definitely don't come cheap. Keep reading to find out how this kit performs and if it has what it takes to make it into your system. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:45 AM (EDT) |
"Today we're looking at a set Kingston T1 HyperX 6GB tri-channel DDR3-2000 modules, one of the fastest set of memory you can find on the market, capable of eye-watering performance in the triple channel setup. Sporting some new heatspreaders, these T1 HyperX modules look gorgeous. Do they have the performance horsepower to match? Let's find out." |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:44 AM (EDT) |
"ST-550P-AM is a 550 W power supply from Seventeam where you can manually control the fan speed - and can even disable it - a feature called "ASM" by the manufacturer. We've already tested another model from Seventeam called ST-550P-AG - which achieved a good performance for an entry-level model - and we were curious to see if ST-550P-AM and ST-550P-AG are the same product (since they have similar model numbers) with only the addition of a fan control knob on ST-550P-AM or if they are completely different units. Let's see." |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:44 AM (EDT) |
"Yes, there are DSLRs available from companies other than Canon and Nikon. But give the devils their due, since they account for over 75 percent of the approximately 3 million DLSRs sold annually. While the top two continue to cram things like HD video in their new models, competitors like Olympus, Pentax and Sony introduce cameras for people who just want to shoot high-quality stills. Amazingly, these creatures still exist! A new model designed for this crew is the new E-620, a lightweight, mid-range 12.3-megapixel DSLR that pulls some very cool tricks. Let's see if it holds it own with the big boys." |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:43 AM (EDT) |
As graphics cards keep on getting more powerful, they also require more power. It was not that long ago when a 400 watt PSU would run the latest high end hardware without breaking a sweat, now times are a bit different. Idealy you want at least a 500 watt powersupply, and more around 850 watts if you are running a high end system. SilverStone has introduced another PSU that falls right in this high end bracket, the Element 850watt PSU. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:43 AM (EDT) |
Samsung makes the DRAM modules found in nearly all popular SSD products today, with Elpida and Qimonda also adding their name to cache buffer parts. JMicron, Indilinx, and Samsung engineer many of the most well-known SSDs on the market, with OEM companies adding their own branding, custom-tuned firmware, and warranty. The OCZ Summit SATA-II MLC SSD is another such OEM product, built from the PB22-J model that Samsung decided not to ODM and sell themselves. Equipped with the Samsung S3C29RBB01 SSD controller and a 128MB cache buffer, OCZ intends to keep their crown as the King of SSD product offerings with the Summit OCZSSD2-1SUM120G. |
Wednesday, June 3 2009 |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:08 AM (EDT) |
Gainward GeForce GTX 275 review also featuring the XFX Radeon HD 4890. The Gainward GeForce GTX 275 has a 26% lower clock speed, 42% lower memory speed and 460 less Pixel Shaders compared to the XFX Radeon HD 4890. The Gainward GeForce GTX 275 is going to have to work hard! |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:08 AM (EDT) |
The Coolmax PS-224 Power Supply Tester is a great little gadget to have handy to take a quick look at any power supply when troubleshooting a PC. It takes the guesswork out of the equation and hits you with the hard cold facts, to show you if your PSU is still up for the job or not. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:07 AM (EDT) |
"The Compucase Cougar 98R9 Super Tower is the next PC Case in the Technic3D Editorship. The Big-Tower Cougar 98R9 with Rear-mounted 12cm LED-fan and front-mounted 12cm fan (incl. temperature sensor), optional top-mounted 12/14cm fan and seven 5.25“ drives better than the the Cooler Master Stacker Case?" |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:07 AM (EDT) |
"We take a close look at another Cooler Master mid-tower, the Scout. This box comes in from their line of Storm cases, of which the Sniper was recently evaluated in our lab. The Scout has some definite differences that will separate it from the other recently examined Cooler Master cases and we will be sure to point them out in detail." |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:07 AM (EDT) |
We all know that the global economy is tanking and many consumers are unable to purchase the things that they would typically buy. One of the items that has seen the lowest sales levels in years are notebooks. Despite slow notebook sales consumers are flocking to netbook computers in droves thanks to the portability and low price the machines offer. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:06 AM (EDT) |
So how good are these 'Elpida B' memory ICs? Well ... we'll be finding out how well it performs at default speeds (BIOS auto select) and we'll see how well it will overclock too. I have a feeling, that it might do pretty well. Elpida memory chips are usually made in Japan so it should offer quality as well as stability ... |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:06 AM (EDT) |
The fact of the matter is that the P45 chipset is delegated to the mainstream and value market right now. If you want the fastest CPU and best platform that is the Intel Core i7 and X58 combination as the AMD Phenom IIs is simply no CPU match speed-wise to the Intel Core i7 platform. The ASUS Maximus II Gene offers a lot of overclocking options and has the ability to run two ATI cards in CrossfireX mode, improving game performance while sacrificing little in terms of moving to a micro-ATX motherboard. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:06 AM (EDT) |
"Today we will be look at the Solano 1000 enclosure from AZZA, which bears a rather striking resemblance to Antec’s iconic 900 gamer case. But this does not necessarily mean that the Solano is a carbon copy of the other. In fact, it looks as if AZZA has endeavored to improve upon the existing base design. But the question is: Has inspiration led to innovation?" |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1K Digital Camera Review @ Hardware Secrets |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:05 AM (EDT) |
"Digital cameras continue to evolve adding more features and new formats. The first cameras using a new camera format called Micro Four Thirds have just started to appear. The Panasonic G1 is the one of the first new cameras of this type. Let's see how it performs." |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:05 AM (EDT) |
"One of three nominees for best product in the Home Video category at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Panasonic's new $799 DMP-B15 is the world's first portable Blu-ray player. Of course, savvy electronics consumers are probably asking themselves why anyone would need a portable high-def movie player when the screens attached to these devices are typically much too small to accommodate high-definition resolution. It's a good question. And, indeed, the DMP-B15's 8.9-inch "high-resolution" LCD does not meet the industry definition of HD. Still, Panasonic's player proves to be a surprisingly useful and versatile little device. It's just too bad about that sky-high price tag." |
Thermaltake Toughpower XT 750W Power Supply Review @ Bigbruin.com |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:05 AM (EDT) |
The Thermaltake Toughpower XT 750W power supply performed well in each of the subjected tests. The unit consistently maintained a stable voltage when loaded and was slightly more efficient than its competitor. This particular model (W0229RU) also came with cable management to help tidy up your PC case. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:04 AM (EDT) |
"This motherboard has typical exterior and functionality for models with integrated graphics; it's a standard microATX motherboard, not overloaded with controllers and connectors. This PCB layout has practically no drawbacks. We have only one ideological gripe with it -- the single PCI slot." |
Tuesday, June 2 2009 |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:29 AM (EDT) |
I've looked at several BFG units in recent months, but none have piqued my curiosity as much as this week's review subject. The EX1000 belongs to a brand new line of units from BFG, bringing the "Frequency Conversion" feature from their previous high end unit to a new platform that adds the magic words "modular cables" to the deal. |
PC Power & Cooling Pro-Source 1500VA UPS Review @ HardwareLogic |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:29 AM (EDT) |
"PC Power & Cooling has just released an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), the Pro-Source 1500 UPS, somewhat sidestepping out of its element into an area traditionally dominated by APC, CyberPower Systems, and Tripp Lite. Also known as a backup power supply, UPSs are one of the oft-most overlooked components, yet arguably one of the most important investments of any PC build, not only to provide a power source in case your electricity goes out, but to ensure a clean flow of power to your pricey parts. Will the transition from PSU to UPS maker be a smooth one for PCP&P?" |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:28 AM (EDT) |
Not too long ago I realized that I could pretty much write whatever I wanted and get away with it. So I decided that I wanted to write a review on an adult 3D game that was all about sex. Complete with video and lots of screenshots. I quickly found out that my previous revelation was merely fantasy and I was pretty much on the hook to write the second part of this Media Center PC bit. I would have much rather watched CGI porn and given you guys a real show today, but alas... So here goes with the second part of the MCPC article. |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:28 AM (EDT) |
It's time to review another case from our friends over at NZXT, this time we are going to be examining a mid-tower unit which bears the name Beta. After looking at the unit inside and out we have concluded that this is no 'Beta' version, instead this is the finished product. So grab a beverage of your choice and lean back in your chair and come along with us as we prepare to review this product. |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:28 AM (EDT) |
With the addition to the horsepower that the Core i7 Intel |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:27 AM (EDT) |
Cooler Master’s newest addition to their cooling range coincides brilliantly with the launch of the i5 and LGA1156 hardware. The i5 is the baby brother of the i7 CPUs and has a lower stock TDP of 95W and thus producing less heat. The Cooler Master Hyper TX3 aims to be very affordable and yet still perform well so as to provide sufficient cooling for the i5 range. With a good reputation that has extended into the cooling market, Cooler Master’s Hyper TX3 has high expectations. However, will corners have been cut in order to allow for the price reduction? |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:27 AM (EDT) |
"SilverStone GD01B-MXR is an HTPC (home Theater PC) computer case that supports ATX motherboards, unlike many other HTPC cases that accept only micro-ATX models. GD01B-MXR comes in black and SilverStone has also this same case in silver, called GD01S-MXR. The "-MXR" means it is equipped with a front media display, and there are models without this display (without the suffix -MXR, obviously)." |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:26 AM (EDT) |
It is nothing new for video cardmanufacturers to attempt to improve upon already proven video cards. Normally when these improvements are made the performance gain is marginal. But again, every once in a while a video card manufacturer comes out with a real gem of a video card. The Sapphire HD4770 video card is one of these gems. |
Posted by Nathan @ 5:25 AM (EDT) |
Being an aggressive company BFG have now released a very high performance 1.2kW+ unit aimed at the most hardcore of enthusiasts. Today we will thoroughly test it and see what kind of performance it can deliver to this demanding segment of the market. |
Monday, June 1 2009 |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:08 AM (EDT) |
The Luxa? LM300 Touch Pro is a new HTPC enclosure for the discriminating home entertainment enthusiast. While Luxa? is a relatively new brand, they are a division of Thermaltake who are no strangers to HTPC cases and accessories. With features such as all aluminum construction, a touchscreen LCD and fully integrated media software, the LM300 Touch Pro seems to be the total package in terms of a complete multimedia enclosure. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:08 AM (EDT) |
Last week we had the opportunity to review the Gigabyte GK-K6800 Multimedia Keyboard so it only makes sense that we should add a Gigabyte mouse review to go along with it. So, today we are reviewing the Gigabyte Ghost - GM G8000 mouse review. So come on along as we check this multi-featured pointing device out. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:07 AM (EDT) |
The Phoenix Neo case from Enermax has several positives including holes on the rear of the case for water cooling, the tool-less installation of drives, a removable HDD rack, and the tool-less installation of PCI devices. The case also has an extensive FP I/O including four USB 2.0 ports, an external SATA port and the ability to install most long video cards. For a street price of under $100 that is almost everything you need from a Mid Tower ATX case. Not quite an Editor's Choice, but a solid case to say the least, and it's not too pricey as well. |
AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Processor Review @ Legit Reviews |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:06 AM (EDT) |
"The AMD Phenom II X5 955 Black Edition processor is more than a speed bump as it brings Socket AM3 support to the flagship AMD desktop processor. The extra 200MHz is a nice touch though, as at 3.2GHz the Phenom II is more competitive with the Intel Core 2 quad-core processors. The Intel Core i7 series of processors still leads over the Phenom II X4 955 in all the benchmarks, but it costs hundreds more to build a platform using a Core i7 versus a Phenom II..." |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:06 AM (EDT) |
"Today we're testing the Xigmatek D984 Cobra CPU cooler that offers Heatpipe Direct Touch (HDT) technology in a small form 92mm fan setup. More importantly, however, is that the Cobra is a top-down cooler design, and we'll be comparing it alongside its brother the Nepartak, which is a tower-style cooler. This should give a good indication of the efficiency of each design." |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:06 AM (EDT) |
“Few months ago we reviewed BIOSTAR TPower X58 model that was very good product without “fancy” features as some high-end models have, but still very interesting product. This time BIOSTAR sent us model that can be described as “striped down” version of TPower X58 model. New model is TPower X58A and this review will focus on differences between these two very similar motherboard for Core i7…” |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:05 AM (EDT) |
"The cooling solution is far from what you normally see with a reference card; the use of a dual-slot solution instead of the single slot used in the HD 4850, HD 4830 and HD 4670. This is a welcome sight since subpar cooling and excruciating noise were a fact of life when and if you could adjust the fan speed. The cooling solution on the HD 4770 looks much like an Intel CPU heatsink and does an admirable job in dissipating the heat generated by the 40nm core. When overclocked, I measured load temperatures of 50 degrees Celsius when the fan was run at 100% and 60 degrees when the drivers were in charge of the show. Even at 60C I did not see any performance issues due to heat. With an open design like this though, there is one drawback when used in a less than optimally vented case; most of the heat generated will be discharged into the case, driving up component temperatures. The upside here is that the fan noise, while audible, is not what I would call incredibly loud. It was audible over my Scythe Kaze fans, but the pitch was not such that it was out of the norm driving me nuts." |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:05 AM (EDT) |
With all the video cards on the market today, which is the right one for you? Even on cards with the same GPU, you have lots of different choices. Clock speeds, outputs, fan noise, cooling efficiency, even PCB color! Gigabyte has long been famous for their non-reference design cards. They take a video card and make it their own. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:05 AM (EDT) |
Think excitement - Think Spedo! At least that's Thermaltakes' spin on it. But what's in a name anyway? Well, a lot less than what's packed inside this Spedo... Spedo Advance Package gaming chassis that is. Name aside this case at first glance appears to have a lot going for it. It has a laundry list that would rival St. Nicks naughty/nice list in length, items such as Advanced Thermal Chambers (A.T.C. 3) and Cable Routing Management (C.R.M. 3). Is all this stuff needed or is this a gimmick? Benchmark Reviews will take a closer look at the outwardly impressive Spedo Advanced Package full tower case (model VI90001W2Z) and see if this is eye candy or the real deal. My hopes are high as this is really the first case that I've reviewed that has many of missing elements on my cons list of previous chassis reviews. |
Sunday, May 31 2009 |
Posted by Nathan @ 8:26 PM (EDT) |
“The GTS250 is a bit of a strange product, in any way that you look at it. Effectively speaking, it's just a rebranded 9800GTX+ with a few small tweaks made, and the assurance of G92-B silicon under the hood. Now, while this rendition of last generation's champion may very well run much cooler and clock much better, it doesn't change the fact that it comes in at a strange price point. Wedged unhealthily between the 4830 and the 4850, this lovely little card could prove a difficult purchase for users in quite a few circumstances.” |
Posted by Nathan @ 8:25 PM (EDT) |
If you are a long-time computer user, you might remember the days when IBM “clicky” keyboards were all the rage. These mechanical keyboards provided you with definite confirmation that keys were pressed with both a tactile and auditory response. This type of keyboard is seldom seen nowadays, having been mostly replaced by “soft touch” keyboards. But i-Rocks, makers of a wide range of computer peripherals, does offer a mechanical keyboard for today’s use. In this review, we’ll look at the i-Rocks Cherry MX Mechanical keyboard. Will this keyboard prove that mechanical keyboards still have a place in today’s computing world? |
LaCie 2big 1 Terabyte Network Attached Storage Hard Drive @ TestFreaks |
Posted by Nathan @ 8:25 PM (EDT) |
"Today for review I’ve got the LaCie 2big 1TB NAS Box from Geeks.com, it’s of Neil Poulton design so it looks nice, but looks aren’t everything, it has to perform as well. The LaCie 2big is a fanless NAS box that features the ability to use two SATA hard drives, the one I have today has two 500gig HDDs for a total of 1TB of storage obviously. These hard drives can be configured in BIG or Raid 0 and Safe/Raid 1 mode. The LacCie 2big features a web based interface for access and configuration on your network. So let’s check it out… " |
Posted by Nathan @ 8:25 PM (EDT) |
In recent years there have been a couple of dominant companies in the cooling industry namely being CoolerMaster, Zalman and Scythe. These companies are great and churn out the products but what about the less talked about companies such a Noctua? Noctua has been around for about 4 years now and is going strong, they are consistently sending out great products which perform. Let’s see if they are keeping their form with the Noctua NH-U9B CPU Cooler. |