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Geoff Gasior argues that life is pretty good for PC enthusiasts
     Fri: 01.27.2012 | 5:19P | Editorial | PermaLink
Posted by: STAFF
In his latest blog post, TR's Geoff Gasior argues that life is pretty good for PC enthusiasts despite all the attention and market share that smartphones, tablets, and notebooks have taken from traditional desktops.
  FULL STORY @ TECHREPORT

ASUS P8H67-M Evo Motherboard Review
     Fri: 01.27.2012 | 4:52P | Motherboards | PermaLink
Posted by: STAFF

"The ASUS P8H67-M Evo supports one PCI Express 2.0 x16 videocard (x16 mode) and up to 32GB of dual channel DDR3-1066/1333 memory in 64-bit operating systems like Windows 7. Beyond the stock Intel H67 feature set, ASUS' P8H67-M Evo motherboard includes two USB 3.0 ports care of the uncommon ASmedia AS1040 controller, an IDE connector (that's rare these days!), eSATA II port via the low end Marvell SE6111 controller, four different video outputs (any two of which can be used for dual-monitor set ups) and an assortment of ASUS-gimicks like GPU Boost, EPU and MemOK."

  FULL STORY @ PCSTATS

ZOTAC ZBOX AD04 Plus AMD Fusion Mini PC Review @ HardwareHeaven.com
     Fri: 01.27.2012 | 4:36P | CPU / Processors | PermaLink
Posted by: STAFF
ZOTAC ZBOX AD04 Plus AMD Fusion Mini PC Review @ HardwareHeaven.com We are starting to see a number of ultra small systems updated with the latest AMD E-450 dual core APU which features CPU and GPU in one compact design. A front runner in this market is the latest ZBOX from ZOTAC, the AD04 Plus and we have one of the first samples on our review bench today."
  FULL STORY @ HARDWAREHEAVEN.COM

Patriot Pyro SE 240GB Solid State Drive Review @ APH
     Fri: 01.27.2012 | 4:36P | Hard Drives | PermaLink
Posted by: STAFF
With an outside temperature of about -30 degrees Celsius at the time of writing this review (That`s -22 degrees Fahrenheit for those oddballs who still use such a weird unit of measurement, but we will leave that discussion for another day), sometimes, I kind of wonder where Al Gore is when you need him. Okay, I guess we do know where he is. So meanwhile Al Gore is happily tapping away in his Nashville, Tennessee mansion at above freezing temperatures, us here in Calgary could really use some warmth. A bonfire or something would be nice, as long as it is not inside my igloo house. Speaking of bonfires, a few months ago, we have covered the Patriot Pyro 120GB solid state drive. The Pyro 120GB is one sleek looking drive with the performance to boot -- a quick hop over to a popular online retailer`s website shows us it is finally in the same price range as the OCZ Agility 3 120GB; its main competitor. But there seems to be something missing in Patriot`s SSD lineup. If the Wildfire stacks up against the OCZ Vertex 3 Max IOPS and the Pyro against the Agility 3, what does Patriot have that competes with the vanilla Vertex 3? Without the need to come up with a completely new name, the Pyro SE 240GB we have here at APH Networks this morning is the company`s answer to OCZ`s Vertex 3. Enough said, let`s get straight to the juicy details."
  FULL STORY @ APHNETWORKS.COM

[Tech ARP] Mobile CPU Comparison Guide Rev. 7.9
     Fri: 01.27.2012 | 4:36P | CPU / Processors | PermaLink
Posted by: STAFF
There are so many mobile CPU models that it has become quite impossible to keep up with the different models or even remember their specifications! 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 CPUs in the market, as well as those already obsolescent or obsolete. Currently covering 690 mobile CPUs, this comprehensive comparison will allow you to easily compare up to 19 different specifications for each and every CPU! Here are the latest updates in Revision 7.9 : - Added the Intel Pentium B960 dual-core processor. - Added the Intel Celeron 807UE processor. - Updated the specifications of the Intel Core i7-2675QM quad-core processor. - Updated the specifications of the Intel Core i5-2450M dual-core processor. - Updated the specifications of the Intel Celeron B847E dual-core processor. - Updated the specifications of the Intel Celeron B810E dual-core processor. - Removed the Intel Mobile Pentium II 400 PE processor."
  FULL STORY @ TECHARP.COM

Super Talent TeraDrive Nova 240GB SATA 3 SSD Review
     Fri: 01.27.2012 | 12:01P | Hard Drives | PermaLink
Posted by: STAFF
So we were just winding down from CES 2012 last week and bidding adieu to many of our friends for another year when we popped by the Super Talent booth. Our relationship with ST goes back a few years and Peter Carcione, Super Talents Director of Marketing, is a good friend who always seems to have something up his sleeve. This time was no different as Peter tossed over a brand new TeraDrive Nova SATA 3 240GB SSD for review and we couldn’t wait to get it on the bench!
  FULL STORY @ THESSDREVIEW

Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime Ice Cream Sandwich Update
     Fri: 01.27.2012 | 12:00P | Notebooks | PermaLink
Posted by: STAFF
When we first received the new NVIDIA Tegra 3-powered Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime for testing, we had solid communication from both Asus and NVIDIA that this tablet was one of Google's tablet test vehicles for their upcoming Android 4.0 operating system, also referred to as Ice Cream Sandwich. Besides the fact that the folks at Google have a bit of a sweet tooth, at least when it comes to development project code names, this new iteration of Google's OS reportedly was targeted primarily at performance enhancements, with a few feature-adds and UI tweaks thrown into the mix...
  FULL STORY @ HOTHARDWARE

 
Sapphire Radeon HD6450 FleX Edition 1GB Video Card Review @ ThinkComputers.org
     Fri: 01.27.2012 | 11:22A | Video Cards | PermaLink
Posted by: STAFF
AMD?s Eyefinity Technology, have you heard of it? I?m sure you have, it?s what powers those multi-display setups that you?ve seen before. These multi-display setups give you massive desktop work-spaces and immersive gaming environments. The thing about getting Eyefinity setup is it can be difficult and confusing, especially if you don?t have the right displays off the bat. To make things easier Sapphire has come out with the FleX series of cards. Each FleX card allows you to plug in and run 3 monitors simultaneously from a single card. Today we will be taking a look at their low-cost solution the Radeon HD6450 FleX Edition."
  FULL STORY @ THINKCOMPUTERS

Seagate Barracuda 3TB in RAID 0: Performance Unleashed @ Hardware Canucks
     Fri: 01.27.2012 | 11:22A | Hard Drives | PermaLink
Posted by: STAFF
Seagate`s new Barracuda 3TB is one of the fastest hard drives currently available and it comes with plenty of storage space for a reasonable price. What it can`t do is compete on a level performance footing with SSDs but when two of these drives are paired up, the results speak for themselves. This solution may even cause some to forget about all the expensive, yet capacity limited 240GB SSDs."
  FULL STORY @ HARDWARECANUCKS.COM

Silicon Power Diamond D10 USB 3.0 750GB 2.5-inch Portable Hard Drive Review @ ThinkComputers.org
     Fri: 01.27.2012 | 11:22A | Hard Drives | PermaLink
Posted by: STAFF
Today we?ll be checking out a stylish USB 3.0 portable hard drive, by a company not known by many. The Silicone Power Diamond D10 series of portable hard drives are all equipped with USB 3.0 and use only a 2.5-inch hard drive. They?re available in multiple sizes and colors to fit most anybody?s need. The highly reflective coating and unique design isn?t something I?ve seen before in a portable hard drive, so read on further to find out more about it."
  FULL STORY @ THINKCOMPUTERS

SilverStone PS07 Case
     Fri: 01.27.2012 | 11:22A | Cases | PermaLink
Posted by: STAFF
The SilverStone PS07 is the next PC-Case in the Technic3D Editorship. The PS07 supports DTX, Mini-ITX and Micro-ATX motherboards and have place for three 120mm Cooling-Fans. We will check this and many more in the following Review."
  FULL STORY @ TECHNIC3D.COM

SilverStone SST-GD06B HTPC Enclosure @ Benchmark Reviews
     Fri: 01.27.2012 | 11:22A | Cases | PermaLink
Posted by: STAFF
In this article Benchmark Reviews gets to evaluate a HTPC case from SilverStone`s Grandia line; the GD06. With these smaller cases, space is always an issue. This is becoming increasingly critical as high definition content becomes ubiquitous. Not only do we want to view our new content in more pixels than our brain can even process, but we want to upscale the old content, or view it in 3D, and do it upside down, right side up and inside out. While you`re at it give me dish, cable, recording, streaming, email, gaming and the kitchen sink. Oh...and it needs to fit in a single box on my entertainment system. Well, SilverStone is at least trying to provide the box, the rest is up to you. They`ve expanded on past models to fit even more powerful toys inside your HTPC. Read on to see how model SST-GD06B crams the performance you demand and puts it on your shelf."
  FULL STORY @ BENCHMARKREVIEWS.COM

Wireless Storage: Kingston Wi-Drive 16 GB & Seagate GoFlex Satellite 500 GB @ Bjorn3D
     Fri: 01.27.2012 | 9:38A | Hard Drives | PermaLink
Posted by: STAFF
The mobile device market is booming, and more and more users want a bit more space to store movies and video for their tablets or smartphones. These two devices should do the job well!"
  FULL STORY @ BJORN3D.COM

Sapphire AMD Radeon HD 6670 @ TechwareLabs
     Fri: 01.27.2012 | 9:33A | Video Cards | PermaLink
Posted by: STAFF
Today we have the Sapphire AMD Radeon HD 6670. This is, among other things a low-profile graphics card capable of being installed in an HTPC with half-height PCI brackets. Coming in at just under $90, this card is inexpensive in terms of the graphics world. I personally would expect to be able to play dated, and non-graphic intensive games with ease, let`s see if the HD 6670 can deliver - but first, lets get Sapphire`s take."
  FULL STORY @ TECHWARELABS.COM

Corsair Carbide 500R
     Fri: 01.27.2012 | 9:33A | Cases | PermaLink
Posted by: STAFF
The 500R has support for USB 3.0 and 2.5? SSDs is built-in, while thumb screws on the side panels and tool-free drive installation should mean quick and easy installation of your hardware. Corsair has also integrated dust filters, which can be quickly removed for easy maintenance, keeping your system as clean as possible. Now that the love fest is over, let?s see if the Corsair 500R actually lives up to the same high standard we hold for all of Corsairs products. * *"
  FULL STORY @ TECHREACTION.NET

Thermaltake Meka G Unit @ LanOC Reviews
     Fri: 01.27.2012 | 9:33A | Peripherals | PermaLink
Posted by: STAFF
With the release of the Meka G Unit, the keyboard category has the most players in Thermaltake`s eSports line. The G Unit itself is the third reincarnation of the Meka family, featuring mechanical switches among other gaming enthusiast features. The professional gaming market has never been hotter, nor more demanding. Let`s see how Thermaltake handles the heat."
  FULL STORY @ LANOC.ORG

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