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ASRock 890GM Pro3 Motherboard
Our friends at OC Inside have a review of a ASRock 890GM Pro3 AM3 DDR3 Motherboard, looks like a decent choice for a HTPC.
"A few weeks ago, the ASRock 890GX Extreme3 motherboard was tested at ocinside.de and the result was excellent with the updated BIOS version. In this review, an equivalent Micro ATX board with 890GX chipset is overclocked to the limit. This mATX motherboard has also integrated USB3.0, SATA3 and eSATA3, as well as the fast onBoard HD4290 GPU with sideport memory. Let us see, if this small 890GM Pro3 mATX motherboard can keep up with the large 890GX Extreme3 ATX board."
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Posted by jim on Tuesday, July 27 @ 14:28:41 PDT (5 reads)
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Tweaktown Two For One
ASUS Rampage III Gene Motherboard
"There is no doubt that the ASUS Republic of Games line-up is one of the best on the market. Sure, you can get a good board from this company or that, but as far as a single line goes, you would be hard pressed to find better than the Republic of Gamers. We have had the pleasure of testing out most of the current crop and are now able to take a look at another one. This time on the bench is the Rampage III Gene. The RIIIG (as we will call it moving forward) is the little brother to the Rampage III Extreme. It is an X58 based Micro ATX board with some of the same features of the much larger RIIIE. You also get a few extras that are not found on the RIIIE; these extras seem geared exactly towards the LAN party crowd."
Thermaltake Jing CPU Cooler
"The basic idea behind the Jing is to take the Frio, which is based for performance, and make it silent. Accomplishing silence doesn’t seem to be that easy to do, or every cooler made would already be this way. Thermaltake took the fans and re-engineered the blades and the speed of the fans to bring silence. With a push/pull setup out of the box, the exhausting fan is also engineered a bit differently than the intake fan to maximize airflow. Now, when I think silent coolers, the number one name that pops into my mind is Noctua. While some may not like their color scheme, they do offer some of the quietest fans available. If the Jing is anywhere near as silent, that is one heck of a starting point."
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Posted by jim on Tuesday, July 27 @ 14:23:27 PDT (4 reads)
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iPhone Jailbreaking FAQ
"To help answer some questions about this week's Copyright Office announcement regarding the legality of so-called cell phone jailbreaking, or the modification of the software that comes with iPhones and other handsets that is designed not to be changed, we've compiled the following list of Frequently Asked Questions."
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Posted by jim on Tuesday, July 27 @ 14:22:47 PDT (4 reads)
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Tweaknews Two For One
Synology Diskstation DS210+ 2-Bay NAS
"I already knew that Synology made quality home NAS units, and now I can say they make good business grade NAS units as well. Fast performance is a must for a NAS in an office environment, and the DS210+ did not disappoint."
Prolimatech Armageddon CPU Cooler
"Prolimatech has a worthy product in their Armageddon CPU cooler, offering the PC enthusiast community top-notch performance in a well-engineered product with excellent fit and finish."
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Posted by jim on Monday, July 26 @ 18:52:56 PDT (5 reads)
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Bjorn3D Two For One
Gigabyte GTX 465 1GB
"With the GTX 470 going for $349 MSRP and the GTX 480 going for $499 MSRP, Nvidia was lacking a Fermi powered card in the mainstream $250 price range. ATi has a $239 MSRP HD 5830, and Nvidia had nothing to answer with. However, things were looking great for Nvidia because hardcore enthusiasts finally got the card they had waited over 6 months for and the performance crown was back in Nvidia’s camp. Unfortunately for budget gamers, they were left without any Fermi offering to purchase. Now, a full two months after Fermi’s appearance, Nvidia released the GTX 465, which has an unexpected launch MSRP of $279."
Hauppauge HD-PVR
"For years, I have been trying to find a HD recorder that can not only record any Cable/Satellite show, but also one that would allow me to record my dad's old VCR movies onto the computer so that we can optimize them to today's standards. I am always on the lookout to try new things, to review the unique or unusual devices that can or will make our lives a whole lot easier.The Hauppauge HD-PVR is such a device that can make our daily movie/show watching lives a lot easier."
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Posted by jim on Monday, July 26 @ 18:48:45 PDT (4 reads)
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RB Mods Two For One
AMD Athlon II X4 640 CPU
"Today we will take a look at the AMD:s newest consumer class quadcore cpu. AMD Athlon II X4 640 is a 3.0GHz processor and we will be taking a look at how well it performs against AMD Phenom II X4 and the older AMD Athlon II X4 635. Let's have a closer look at it."
Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000.C HD
"With high-definition movie files reaching upwards of 40GB and popular applications starting to break 10GB, the average consumer's requirements for hard drive space are rapidly increasing."
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Posted by jim on Monday, July 26 @ 18:35:49 PDT (4 reads)
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T-break Two For One
Soundcast Outcast Junior Speakers
"I remember the days when trying to get music to a place not equipped for music used to involve tons of planning. For example, a party in the backyard would involve recording a tape of songs, finding a boom-box loud enough and finally making sure a power connector was present withing a foot. Today, all I need is an iPod and the Outcast Junior from Soundcast."
Firefox Tab Candy FTW
"I honestly haven’t been this excited about an upcoming technology that lets you browse the net so efficiently since tabs first came into existence way back when. And just as tabbed browsing revolutionized the way we all browse the internet today, the new Tab Candy (tab management feature) for Firefox 4 will do the same tomorrow."
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Posted by jim on Sunday, July 25 @ 20:23:07 PDT (7 reads)
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Madshrimps Two For One
GlacialTech Igloo 5760 CPU Cooler
"In the performed tests, however, even if on the package it was listed that the i5 750 CPU is supported with its stock 2.66GHz frequency, I could do 3.2GHz without problems at all and with decent temperatures too, in both IDLE and Full Load."
NEXUS RX-1.1K Gold Power Supply
"The RX-1.1K Gold Power Supply is the latest from Nexus, comes with enough juice to power multiple GPU systems, but also high overclocked CPUs. It is not one of the most expensive on the market and comes with a carry pouch in which we can find the extra modular cables."
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Posted by jim on Sunday, July 25 @ 20:18:47 PDT (4 reads)
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TweakTown Two For One
Palit GeForce GTX 460 Sonic Platinum 1GB
"From the word go, there's been strong talk that the GTX 460 is an overclocking master. Considering the fact that Palit offered us a core 125MHz over the stock one, we're going to believe those rumors. Let's be honest, though; companies never push a card as hard as it can go, so while we're extremely impressed with what Palit has done we're sure there's going to be more room under the hood of this 1GB variant of the GTX 460. Today our main aim is to get this model to outperform the GTX 470 Golden Sample from Gainward that we've been using in our GTX 460 reviews recently. This GTX 470 is no ordinary card, though; Gainward have taken the time to overclock the card which means we're making the job a little harder for the GTX 460 card."
Dell U2311H LCD Monitor
"The U series of Dell monitors have become quite a hit. And honestly, it's for good reason. While the IPS panel does indeed have drawbacks, it's also a clear winner in some areas. One of the most recent models to carry with it an IPS panel is the new U2311H. Feature wise, the U2311H packs everything that you would want from a monitor this size. As the name suggests, it's a 23" LCD that uses an IPS panel which is known for its great colours. The native resolution is 1920 x 1080; we've got a dynamic contrast ratio of 10,000:1, 300 cd/m2 brightness and an 8ms gray to gray response time."
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Posted by jim on Thursday, July 22 @ 21:04:18 PDT (6 reads)
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New Supersonic Passenger Jet
"The Aerion Supersonic Business Jet promises to help travelers break the sound barrier again. Named after a fleet-of-foot horse in Greek mythology, the Aerion Supersonic Business Jet will be able to carry a dozen passengers at speeds of up to Mach 1.5 for more than 4,000 miles. It is currently undergoing proof-of-concept aerodynamic testing of critical components in NASA wind tunnels and under the belly of a NASA F-15 supersonic jet."
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Posted by jim on Thursday, July 22 @ 20:57:08 PDT (9 reads)
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Heaven Media Two For One
CoolIT OMNI A.L.C.
"Today we get the chance to look at the OMNI A.L.C. for the first time and what better card to start with than the GeForce GTX 480, one which would very much benefit from aftermarket cooling. Can the Omni give us CoolIT's usual level of quality and provide performance that GTX 480 users have been looking for..."
Xigmatek Midgard Case
"Todays review product is named after "Midgard" - home of mankind and protected by Thor, God of thunder, and his hammer. The Midgard is a high performance case designed to offer enthusiast-grade functionality and performance at a very low retail price..."
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Posted by jim on Tuesday, July 20 @ 18:25:55 PDT (5 reads)
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Legit Reviews Two For One
SilverStone Precision Series PS05 Case
"Overall, I like the SilverStonePS05-B Black Steel ATX mid tower PC case. With the current price of $39.99 after rebate, I think it's a steal. It offers great features, a great look, and sturdy construction, which is a feature usually found in more expensive cases. The black paint job was well done and was very appealing. It didn't have many issues that were even close to a deal breaker. Oh, and it has no issue fitting in a GTX 480 (with a little maneuvering, mind you)."
EVGA GeForce GTX 460 768MB SC SLI
"The EVGA GeForce GTX 460 768MB SuperClocked video card was found to be 6-11% faster than the NVIDIA reference design. This is a significant performance difference and for not having to mess with any software it was really nice for those that just want to install some video cards and not having to mess with overclocking software..."
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Posted by jim on Tuesday, July 20 @ 18:21:50 PDT (5 reads)
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LAN OC Two For One
Sapphire HD5670 Ultimate 1GB
"The “Ultimate” product line from Sapphire covers more than just the 5550 that we recently took a look at. Today we are taking a look at their HD5670 Ultimate that sports a similar heatsink design as the HD5550 but with the obvious performance increase from the faster 5670 lineup. The HD5670 line is touching on budget gaming performance more than the limited performance we saw out of the HD5550. With Crossfire and Eyefinity capability it could be a hidden gem, the only way we can find out is to put it to the test. Let’s jump in."
Thermaltake Toughpower XT 775W PS
"Thermaltake's power supplies get a step up from pure power to tough power with the launch of their new line. Justifying it's name, the Toughpower XT sports a long list of features, including performance under extreme conditions while remaining cool and quiet. Thermaltake has sent us a sample of the 775W model to put to the test."
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Posted by jim on Tuesday, July 20 @ 18:17:47 PDT (5 reads)
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X-bit labs Two For One
Axle Radeon HD 5670 1GB
"We do not often get really interesting modifications of inexpensive graphics accelerators, but they are definitely of great interest to those gamers who have limited budget. Today we are going to talk about a graphics card like that."
Seasonic Power Supply Roundup
"We are going to talk about four power supply units from Seasonic, three of which continue the legendary S12 series, while the fourth is a completely new product, the first flagship model in the X family."
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Posted by jim on Monday, July 19 @ 20:20:18 PDT (5 reads)
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TechWareLabs Two For One
NZXT Vulcan M-ATX Case
"Looking for a less flash case that is still stylish, functional, and fits in your desk? Need a sensible sized case to contain that power thirsty gaming rig? Then NZXT's VULCAN mid-size tower case is designed for you! From NZXT's crafted series comes the VULCAN, a micro-ATX motherboard case featuring enough space for 2 ATI 5970 graphics cards, 2 CD/DVD drives, up to 4 Hard drives, and up to 5 cooling fans. These features in a mid-tower case will please any computer builder looking for a small case to contain a big system."
ATi HD 5550 Video Card
"Multi-monitor gaming was thought to be reserved for those who can afford massive setups, fortunately ATI has released a sub $100 card that can dish out multi-monitor gaming for all of you that want in on the action but don't want to spend the big bucks to do it."
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Posted by jim on Monday, July 19 @ 10:45:25 PDT (6 reads)
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Build Your Own Corvette Engine
"Usually when you buy a car you expect someone else to build it for you. But, for a price, GM is letting some Chevrolet Corvette buyers build the car's engine themselves. The "Engine Build Experience" is a $5,800 option on Corvette Z06 and ZR1 cars. Both are ultra-high-performance versions of the Corvette with engines that are hand-assembled at a plant in Wixom, Mich., near GM's Detroit headquarters. (The rest of the car is built at GM's Corvette assembly plant in Bowling Green, Ken.)"
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Posted by jim on Monday, July 19 @ 10:40:25 PDT (10 reads)
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Lan OC Two For One
Gigabyte Ghost M8000Xtreme
"I'm well past the point of accepting that Gigabyte has placed a steady foot in the component arena outside of motherboards. When LanOC Editor and Chief Wes broke out this next piece of hardware however, I was more than a little surprised; and anxious, having seen the quality of Gigabyte's motherboards first hand numerous times. The Ghost M8000Xtreme is the high-performance gaming mouse in the company's recent line of peripherals, and today I see if it lives up to it's lineage."
Sapphire HD5550 OC
"ATI has been sure to cover every possible price and performance range with its HD5000 series cards. We have taken a look at Sapphire’s HD5550 Ultimate with a full gig of ram and today we have the chance to look a little closer at Sapphires HD5550 OC. With an overclock of just over 18% on the GPU, Sapphire is trying to give this sub $100 card the performance of its faster siblings."
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Posted by jim on Friday, July 16 @ 19:41:11 PDT (5 reads)
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Benchmark Reviews Two For One
Gigabyte H55N-USB3 HTPC Motherboard
"GIGABYTE has grown a lot in the market lately. They mainly produce top-notch quality motherboards and GPUs, and they have even entered new areas as well. We couldn't say they had a specific motherboard for each user until they finally released their Mini-ITX H55N-USB3 motherboard. Last year, Mini-ITX motherboards meant low CPU-performance. But in 2010, things have changed and now you can build a very small PC with great performance and good efficiency. Benchmark Reviews tests the GIGABYTE H55N-USB3 motherboard paired with an Intel Core i3 530 processor and 4GB of RAM to check which kind of performance we can expect from a Mini-ITX HTPC system like this one."
OCZ Vertex 2 Extended SSD Test
"Just when PCs were starting to seem irrelevant in this fast-paced world of mobile gadgets and smart phones, along comes a new product that changes the entire landscape. SSDs, or more formally Solid State Drives, have finally lifted computers beyond the age of spinning metal magnetic platters. Delivering a boost in speed that no memory upgrade or new processor could ever dream of, solid state drive technology has sent hard disk drives packing. OCZ Technology, an enthusiast memory company and pioneer of consumer SSD products, further commits to their passion for high-speed storage and delivers the OCZ Vertex 2. Based on the SandForce SF1200 controller, the OCZ Vertex 2 Extended SSD delivers up to 50,000 IOPS with incredible bandwidth speed. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the 120GB OCZ Vertex 2 Extended OCZSSD2-2VTXE120G against some of the fastest storage solutions on the market."
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Posted by jim on Friday, July 16 @ 19:36:42 PDT (5 reads)
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Hardware Secrets Two For One
ASRock N68C-S UCC Motherboard
"The forthcoming N68C-S UCC from ASRock is an low-end micro ATX socket AM2+ motherboard based on the NVIDIA GeForce 7025 chipset, featuring both DDR2 and DDR3 memory sockets and a CPU core unlocking tool, a feature usually not found on entry-level motherboards."
Cougar GX 700W Power Supply
"The Cougar GX is another 80 Plus Gold power supply series to arrive in the market. Does the 700 W model deliver the efficiency promised by the manufacturer? Let's check it out."
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Posted by jim on Friday, July 16 @ 19:31:59 PDT (5 reads)
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