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Madshrimps Two For One
7-way 600W PS Roundup
"Looking for a 600~700W PC power supply but haven't decided yet what to get? In addition to our 2009 summer article we at Madshrimps have tested another four popular products from major brands like Nexus, OCZ, Zalman, Enermax, Scythe and Sharkoon. We compared features, performance and efficiency. Which one to get?"
Core i7 980X LN2 Overclocking
"Instead of following the flock of hardware reviewing websites and using a series of at least one hundred benchmarks to come the exact same conclusion, we decided to put Intel´s latest, codenamed Gulftown, to a series of extreme tests. Inside, you will find pictures, benchmark results and info on an extremely overclocked Gulftown B1."
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Posted by jim on Wednesday, March 17 @ 16:45:30 PDT (3 reads)
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ASE Labs Two For One
Arctic Cooling Arctic Sound E361-BM Earbuds
"These days, full-sized headphones are a novelty. They have become impractical for most music lovers with an on-the-go lifestyle, leading to a rise in the popularity of smaller designs. Today, ASE Labs looks at the Arctic Sound E361-BM, one of Arctic Cooling's entries in the crowded sea of earbud models."
SanDisk slotRadio Player
"Never heard of slotRadio? It is an initiative by SanDisk to capitalize on the DRM encumbered music market. For a one time fee, you get lots of music that is playable on certain devices that can play slotRadio media. We at ASE Labs thought that the market moved on from proprietary forms of media. Still, we'll see if it has some worth to it."
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Posted by jim on Wednesday, March 17 @ 11:18:42 PDT (4 reads)
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Pure Overclock Two For One
OCZ 4GB DDR3-1600 Intel XMP
“OCZ XMP Edition 4GB DDR3-1600 CL8 modules are optimized for use in the LGA1156 socket Core i5/i7 platform, and as we've seen in our past testing, OCZ modules typically offer great aesthetics and performance, including overclocking headroom. So has OCZ produced another winner with these XMP Edition sticks? Let's find out.”
Thermaltake V3 Case
“The Thermaltake V3 PC case is geared towards the value-conscious consumer. However, affordable and practical do not always go hand-in-hand, but for Thermaltake this synergy is usually blended and what comes out is more often than not, quite good. This chassis looks like it may live up to some high expectations with its features and design, and a promise to not be hard on the wallet.”
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Posted by jim on Wednesday, March 17 @ 11:12:32 PDT (3 reads)
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Benchmark Reviews Two For One
Best CPU Cooler Performance
"Overclockers demand only the best performance from their computer hardware, which is why the aftermarket heatsink industry is thriving with competition. Using both the overclocked 140W AMD Phenom-II X4-965 BE and six-core Gulftown Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition processors, Benchmark Reviews tests several new thermal solutions for our Best CPU Cooler Performance Intel/AMD Q1-2010 article. Notable entries include the ProlimaTech Armageddon, Cogage Arrow, Noctua NH-D14, Thermalright Venomous-X, and Zalman CNPS10X-Performa."
ProlimaTech Armageddon CPU Cooler
"The aftermarket heatsink industry is very competitive, and manufacturers often release several product designs before finally scoring a win with enthusiasts and overclockers. The Megahalems was ProlimaTech's first run at CPU-cooler's, and a very sucessful one at that. Earning our Editor's Choice Award and countless accolades from other websites, ProlimaTech has built high expectations with their follow-up products."
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Posted by jim on Wednesday, March 17 @ 11:07:54 PDT (3 reads)
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Tweaktown Two For One
HIS Radeon HD 5770 1GB
"The card to arrive was a HD 5770; it wasn't a Turbo nor an IceQ version and since I had already reviewed two HD 5770s from HIS, I figured I was probably going to be dealing with a card that I'd already seen. When I opened it up, though, I found a new fan design that looked pretty cool. Since the release of the HD 5700 series we've seen companies release models with different types of fans. ATI themselves had two different versions of the card; one with the cooler that's like the HD 5800 series cards and a cheaper designed one. It seems that HIS have added another card to the flock so let's take the time to see how it goes."
Arctic Cooling E352 Earphones
"Since the last pair I looked at things have not changed a whole lot. Output power stays the same, as does impendence, cable length and connection type. However, we do see a change to the frequency`s response with a lower, or as I like to call it, more accurate rating of 18Hz - 22KHz. The most notable change here is of course the wooden chassis used instead of the aluminum one. However, I cannot see any specific information regarding the choice to use wood other than ‘warm sound definition by exquisite wooden chassis’. So, clearly Arctic Sound thought they were onto a winner, but equally did not want to give too much away."
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Posted by jim on Tuesday, March 16 @ 16:54:20 PDT (4 reads)
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Tech-Reviews Two For One
OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W PS
“Quite some time ago we were kindly given the chance to review the OCZ Fatal1ty 700 Watt. Today, OCZ have kindly let us take a look at the 600W ModXStream Pro. Will this 600W Modular power supply perform to the standards of the other units we’ve tested? Time to find out…”
Zaward Golf Fan II
"Many of you wouldn’t have heard of Zaward before and don’t feel disheartened if you’re one, they’re a fairly new company specializing in specifically computer cooling. One of the most innovative products in their catalogue is what’s called the ‘Golf Fan II’."
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Posted by jim on Tuesday, March 16 @ 13:18:15 PDT (5 reads)
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Wait For DRM-Free PC Games
cNet has an interesting take on the latest DRM, which forces you to have a internet connection at all times to play SINGLE player games. My personal solution is to just buy my games from GOG.com, and no they aren't a site sponsor.
"Gamers have long known that patience is rewarded with cheaper, less-buggy games. But does that adage hold true for the inclusion of digital rights management as well? Not always, but history does show us that time makes even the strictest of DRM less sucky. This could become especially important given the latest round of DRM implemented by both Ubisoft and EA, a system that requires players to have a constant connection to the Internet in order to play. Otherwise, they're simply kicked out to the main menu until a connection can be had again."
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Posted by jim on Tuesday, March 16 @ 10:11:45 PDT (6 reads)
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Is Technology Hurting Relationships?
"Is social media making us too social? Maybe so. During this year's South by Southwest Interactive conference, which is taking place this week in Austin, Texas (think geeks galore gushing about tech start-ups, social networking sites and the next Twitter), a panel of academics and social media experts took a look at what technology is doing to our personal relationships. One of the points they raised is that we’re starting to reach a limit on how many “friendships” we can maintain. “We’re starting to max out the number of people that we can connect with,” said Matthew S. Weber, a senior researcher and doctoral candidate at the Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism at the University of Southern California. “Great that you have a 1,000 friends on Facebook, but you really can’t maintain those relationships and maintain those contacts.”
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Posted by jim on Monday, March 15 @ 12:19:24 PDT (9 reads)
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Pure Overclock Two For One
Sapphire Radeon HD5830 1GB
“Between ATI's Radeon HD5850 and HD5770 is a gap in terms of performance and price in their lineup. Looking to close that gap is the Radeon HD5830. Sounds pretty simple, but there is a catch. The catch here is the 5830 isn't a new card, not at least in the traditional sense. Instead, ATI has recycled a piece of their current lineup in order to fill the need, and the 5830 is essentially a neutered 5870 that couldn't pass strict binning criteria. Sapphire has taken the 5830, installed a heatsink with some heatpipes, slapped on a Modern Warfare 2 sticker, and tossed in a free copy of the game.”
Thermaltake Contac 29 CPU Cooler
"For review today, we've got the Thermaltake Contac 29 HSF. Featuring heatpipes, fins aplenty and universal mounting capability and a silent 120mm fan, it certainly meets our expectations as far as specs go, but how does it stand up to other cooling systems?"
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Posted by jim on Monday, March 15 @ 10:37:07 PDT (4 reads)
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Crucial 8GB Kit DDR3-1333/PC3-10600 Memory
Our friends at OC Inside have a look at a 8GB kit of Crucial DDR3-1333/PC3-10600 memory, head on over t0 check out these 4GB DDR3 modules.
"These new Crucial 4GB UDIMM DDR3 modules were announced recently and each module has 4GB per module instead of the so far usual 2GB per module. This capacity makes an enormously high memory upgrade possible for current High-End systems, because with e.g. 4x 4 GB modules it is possible to reach gigantic 16GB DDR3 RAM. This is fantastic for developer of 3D animations and graphic designer, but also for all other power users with a 64 bit operating system. Two of these new Crucial PC3-10600 4GB UDIMM modules were tested as 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 kit in an AMD socket AM3 system, compared with some other RAM kits and overclocked to the maximum limit."
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Posted by jim on Monday, March 15 @ 08:40:37 PDT (7 reads)
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Motherboards Two for One
Intel Core i7 980X Extreme
"This also marks the separation from the mainstream i7 CPUs as the new CPU requires the X58 chipset and won’t work on the LGA-1156 CPU Socket found on the P55/H55/H57 etc chipsets. This CPU is also an Extreme Edition CPU, meaning that it is unlocked and can be overclocked higher by changing the multiplier as well as the BCLK upwards. This CPU will become publicaly available in a few weekes from the release of this review."
Intel i7-980X 4.02 GHz OC
"Follow along as we take the new Intel i7 980X up to 4.02GHz using air cooling. Special thanks to Asus/Kingston and Noctua for there participation in this review. Check it out, this is one mean ass system that will blow the doors off most anything."
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Posted by jim on Monday, March 15 @ 08:35:15 PDT (4 reads)
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Ixblabs Two For One
AMD Athlon II X2 215 CPU
"In the end, there is no miracle. Athlon II X2 215 is a bit faster than Celeron, but slower than Pentium. It's positioned on a par with the lowest-end Celeron anyway. Besides, it works well with DDR3 memory. Something which LGA775 processors, especially low-end, cannot boast of."
59 CPU Roundup
"It's high time to stop and look back at what we have done in over six months, to give the once-over to the diverse variety of modern (and older) processors."
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Posted by jim on Monday, March 15 @ 07:24:05 PDT (6 reads)
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OCIA Two For One
Thermaltake Silent 1156 CPU Cooler
"Although released in August of 2009, there is little doubt that heatsink manufacturers like Thermaltake are receiving more interest in their Socket 1156 solutions thanks to Intel's release of the new Core processor family at CES back in January. Based on a new 32nm manufacturing technology, these new processors produce much less heat than their 45nm counterparts. But like every heatsink provider, Thermaltake knows there are users who want better-than-stock performance without sacrificing noise or sinking a lot of money into a cooling solution (no pun intended). Does the $29 Thermaltake Silent 1156 fit into this mold?"
Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700
"When I think of a notebook computer, I typically envision it out and about with its owner, whether it be in a coffee shop, on an airplane, in a hotel room or at the office. Perhaps this is because I own a desktop and spend the majority of my computing time on it. But the fact of the matter is that there are many people that use their notebooks around the house to listen to music, surf the web, chat, check email and watch movies. I even know a few people who rely on a notebook as their only computer. Logitech is targeting users just like this with their newly released Speaker Lapdesk N700."
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Posted by jim on Monday, March 15 @ 07:12:16 PDT (4 reads)
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Bjorn3D Two For One
Asus Maximus 3 Extreme
"For every platform, a premiere board appears for every vendor. Asus is known for making the end-all and be-all of premier boards. The Asus Maximus 3 Extreme just about goes beyond that stage. When we first received the board, the sheer number of features was overwhelming. What amazed us most was that almost all of the features were practical and useful. Often, the features on a board are more fluff than substance. That's hardly the case with the Maximus 3 Extreme, these features are practical, easy to use and make it an epic board destined for the motherboard hall of fame."
Intel i7 980x Extreme
"When the Core i7 965x hit the bench it was a thrilling day even for seasoned reviewers. At that time it meant upgrading your motherboard to LGA 1366, upgrading to (then) expensive DDR3 triple channel RAM, and purchasing a top end i7 965 that ran (at release) $1200. The thought of sitting on a cutting edge i7 965 was a daunting proposal. The i7 980x is an LGA 1366 drop in upgrade. If you're sitting on a LGA 1366 platform already, simply flash to the latest BIOS, pop out the old processor and drop in the i7 980x and you will be running the top desktop processor on the planet."
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Posted by jim on Monday, March 15 @ 02:54:54 PDT (4 reads)
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TechPowerUp Two For One
MSI HD 5870 Lightning
"MSI's new R5870 Lightning is designed with the hardcore overclocker in mind. It comes with more PWM phases, noise free coils, voltage measurement points, an overclock out of the box and software voltage change support via Afterburner. But is that enough to satisfy the demanding enthusiast crowd?"
NZXT Hades Case
"The Hades is part of the Crafted Series and features four fans, a temperature LCD display along with a very edgy, industrial design. The interior is all black and NZXT has chosen a unique approach by having nine 5.25 inch bays and multiple rails for 3.5 inch drives."
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Posted by jim on Monday, March 15 @ 02:51:10 PDT (4 reads)
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Legit Reviews Two For One
Cooler Master HAF 932 AMD Edition
"The Cooler Master HAF 932 AMD Edition was a joy to work with. The HAF 932 AMD Edition case is a full tower case. There is plenty of room for the largest of graphics cards with room to spare. Measuring 22.20" x 9.60" x 22.04" the Cooler Master HAF 932 AMD Edition has more than enough room for a full water cooling loop with no modifications. The fact that the case is made out of steel does make it a little on the heavy side, 29.1 pounds isn't horrible though. The option to run dual power supplies and a cooling loop with a dual radiator is also a nice touch..."
Thermaltake SpinQ VT CPU Cooler
"The Thermaltake SpinQ VT is the latest generation of the original SpinQ cooler that first came out in 2008. With 3 heat pipes, 50 copper cooling fins and an 80mm cooling fan cranking out up to 86.5 CFM the SpinQ VT should be more than enough to cool your processor. Read on to see how it performance on our Intel Core i7 920 processor versus a retail boxed Intel HSF!"
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Posted by jim on Monday, March 15 @ 02:39:19 PDT (4 reads)
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RB Mods Two For One
Noctua NF-P14 FLX 140mm Fan
"Noctua, being well known for their quiet, but very effective CPU coolers, knows how to build quiet and effective fans. Continuing the trend to larger and larger fans, Noctua’s latest fan is of 140mm dimension. The nice thing about this fan is that it has mounting holes for both 140mm and 120mm, so it is backwards compatible."
Mionix Keid 20 Headset
"Mionix the mouse manufacturer from Sweden have now released a gaming headset out on to the market, and we are today taking a look at this Keid20 headset. We are going to test it in both gaming and also with normal music listening to see if the headphones hold the same quality as their mice do."
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Posted by jim on Monday, March 15 @ 02:26:50 PDT (7 reads)
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Test Your Broadband Speeds For FCC
"The FCC is asking the nation’s broadband and smartphone users to use their broadband testing tools to help the feds and consumers know what speeds are actually available, not just promised by the nations’ telecoms. Starting Thursday, netizens can go to the FCC’s Broadband.gov site, enter their address and test their broadband speed using one of two testing tools. iPhone and Android users can go to their respective app stores and download the FCC’s first ever mobile app, which will report to the feds exactly how slow your connection actually is. The FCC is requiring the street address “it may use this data to analyze broadband quality and availability on a geographic basis.”
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Posted by jim on Saturday, March 13 @ 09:03:37 PST (8 reads)
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TechWareLabs Triple Play
Enhancing Your Dual Boot System
"After you created a Dual Boot system you need to know how to enhance your dual boot system. I will show how to by having both Operating Systems use a shared storage space and go over some applications that work in both Operating Systems. This will give you a good stable platform for testing or for just learning."
InWin Diva M-ITX Case
"The field of computing in general is generally dominated by males and so the cases are generally made with the male gender in mind. In Win, however, decided to take into account the minority and create a case that will be marketed towards the female side of the market. The Diva is the case that was designed with mostly women in mind. In fact, the female concept is woven event into the name of the case."
Razer Imperator Mouse
"While the hardware doesn’t make the gamer, the hardware definitely helps. When their mouse just isn’t cutting it anymore, many gamers turn to Razer for cutting edge gaming mice in hopes of increasing their frag rate. While no mouse has this amazing ability, there are mice that can definitely help. Check out the new Razer Imperator. This little guy offers Razer’s awesome 5600DPI and is easy on the wallet."
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Posted by jim on Saturday, March 13 @ 06:00:33 PST (8 reads)
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New IE Exploit Released
"Microsoft said on Friday it is testing a patch to fix a new hole in Internet Explorer 6 and IE 7 following the release of exploit code on the Internet. With the announcement it seems increasingly likely that the company will be issuing a patch for the hole before the next Patch Tuesday in about four weeks, if the testing of the patch goes quickly."
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Posted by jim on Friday, March 12 @ 19:46:09 PST (10 reads)
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