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Thursday, March 18, 2010
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"Although AMD's latest chipset the 890GX, codename RS880D, is very similar to last year's 785G - RS880, the most striking improvement is the addition of a new southbridge, the SB850. Supporting USB 3.0 and SATA 3.0, the SB850 opens up much needed additional bandwidth for faster external accessories and solid state drives. While many 890GX boards utilize a full size ATX format, MSI's initial offering is the 890GXM-G65, a microATX style. The 890GX offers integrated graphics, using the RV620 graphics core, which supports DirectX 10.1, Shader Model 4.1 and a host of video decoding and acceleration formats. CrossFire is supported but the 16 available lanes must be split into a dual 8X configuration. Hybrid CrossFire is also available, allowing use of a HD5450 discrete video card to be paired with the onboard for up to a 25% improvement in gaming performance."
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In a few weeks we'll be seeing Samsung's 2010 lineup hit the retail
market. That means now is the perfect time to take advantage of sales and
clearance markdowns. The 46B550 is maybe a little older and does not have
all the bells and whistles associated with the Series 6 or 7 models but it's
still a great buy for the right person. You will still have a full 1080p
picture with exceptional quality and features that require little tweaking
outside the box. If you primarily watch cable broadcasts or only enjoy the
occasional video game or action packed movie, then the 46B550 could be
perfect for you.
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"The Nexus NX-6000 R3 630W PSU arrived Technic3D. See you in the following Review from Technic3D the next PSU with one +12V rail (50A), 120mm Fan, 6x SATA hard disk connectors, 1x PCI-e 6+2-Pin and one PCI-e 6 Pin ."
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"Today HardwareHeaven are going to look at Novatech's latest gaming laptop, the X1 CA, which boasts a massive specification alongside a number of other exciting features. It is very similar in design to the X1 Pro that HardwareHeaven reviewed a while back but has been updated with an Intel Core i7 Mobile CPU and DDR3 RAM."
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"Today we will be taking a look at NZXT's new line of premium extension cables. I realize that a review of extension cables doesn't sound very interesting, but this could be a product that you didn't even realize you need / want. Aside from the obvious fact that these cables will extend the length of your current power supply cables, they are also individually sleeved in black mesh which can drastically improve the aesthetics of your system build while helping to improve airflow. Join along as I take a closer look at the NZXT Premium Cables."
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?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??
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?You?re looking for a new computer ? what?s your best bet? Naturally our advice when building a new computer rig is to build your own allowing full customisation of every component not to mention being able to purchase parts separately in order to get the best possible deal. However, building a full system requires a fair amount of time: planning the spec, buying components and finally putting the whole thing together.
OverclockersUK has long since been a highly respected name in the online computer market selling all manner of components, peripherals and full systems. Today?s review focuses on one of their most popular gaming rigs: the Titan Goliath.
Starting at £854.99, the OverclockersUK Titan Goliath features an array of customisation with numerous different graphics cards, hard drives & SSDs, cases and operating systems to be added for a performance boost. Described as the ?pinnacle of performance?, the Goliath certainly looks good on paper but how will it compete against rivalling systems? Let?s take a look??
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Overclocking is getting easier than ever, and more and more users are finding that they want to try their hand at what used to be an art reserved for hardcore computer enthusiasts. In this article Benchmark Reviews tests the Patriot Gamer Series 4GB PC3-12800 DDR3-1600 dual-channel system memory kit, SKU PGS34G1600ELKA. Patriot designed this DDR3 kit to work with BEMPs (Black Edition Memory Profiles) that have been uploaded for use with the AMD Overdrive program in order to make overclocking even easier for the average enthusiast. This Patriot Gamer Series DDR3 RAM is designed to work in tandem with AMD Black Edition processors, but can be overclocked quite effectively in nearly any DDR3 compatible system. Priced at $130, the Patriot Gamer Series PC3-12800 DDR3-1600 kit represents a great opportunity for PC hardware enthusiasts to upgrade to low latency, high-performance memory at a very affordable price.
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"The PatriotViper II 'Sector 5' Series, part of the Extreme Performance (EP) line, is the ultimate performance memory solution for the Intel P55 system platform. The Viper II 'Sector 5' series are built using only the highest quality pre-sorted IC's available and are subjected to rigorous testing and validation on the P55 platform to achieve optimized performance and maximum quality. These modules are engineered to reach 2000MHz at 8-8-8-24 timings and are available in 4GB kit capacity. This kit includes Futuremark's 3DMark Vantage benchmarking software for enthusiasts to fine tune their system for optimal performance."
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"Philips has always been known for creating products that are considered either innovative or just down-right wacky. So we weren't surprised when we received the oddly shaped Philips Wake-Up Light for review. Marketed as an iPod dock that doubles as an alarm clock, the Philips Wake-Up Light's claim to fame is the attached lamp, which brightens when the alarm goes off so you can gradually wake up to soothing sounds and a nice calm light, rather than the abrupt interruption of a repeating buzzer. Priced at $199, this is one alarm clock that stands out from the rest. If you do not need the dock, you can buy the Philips Wake-Up Light as a standalone unit for $30 less."
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?The Cooler Master the UPS 100 has been designed for the enthusiast, and comes with some nice features that most users have come to expect in a chassis. It also includes a respectable 550W power supply to add to the value here. We take a closer look to see how well it stacks up.?
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?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.?
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?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. Well then, let's have a closer look at the Thermaltake V3 mid tower and see how it stacks up.?
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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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"Today HardwareHeaven are taking a look at the latest NAS offering from Synology, the Disk Station DS410j is a 4 disk RAID capable NAS solution that runs off a Linux based O/S. As media stored in the home becomes more common place we have started seeing more and more solutions such as these coming onto the market."
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