May 2010

by Rafael Hernandez on May 21, 2010 · 0 comments

A certain CPU vendor’s voltage limits on memory has made it somewhat difficult for memory manufacturers to pump out truly fast products. It seems like some of them have finally hit some gold on the speed front. Kingston’s HyperX PC3-19200 4GB DDR3 Memory Kit is fully capable of hitting 2400MHz with the 1.65volt memory limit […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 21, 2010 · 0 comments

To most folks a processor is a processor. They don’t bother themselves with information on clock speeds and multiplier settings as long as their system runs quickly enough. Enthusiasts on the other hand… Intel is apparently preparing a pair of unlocked processors that fall outside of their Extreme Edition lineup. The K series Core i7 […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 21, 2010 · 0 comments

Vying for the best of anything means shaving off a bit of time, or in this case CPU temperature, from the current record holders. It’s definitely not for the weak of heart or the unmotivated. The Prolimatech Armageddon CPU Cooler crams in 6 heatpipes and allows for mounting two 140mm fans for plenty of airflow […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 20, 2010 · 0 comments

While the thought of adding a graphics card cooler to your shiny new gaming monster has probably run through all of our heads there’s a fine line between true performance and absolute failure. bit-tech rounded up 11 graphics card coolers and put them to the test with varying levels of success. Today’s graphics cards might […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 20, 2010 · 0 comments

Most network attached storage devices are custom built enclosures with a processor and some memory for handling any user requested RAID features. If you just have to roll your own then this case might just be for you. The Fractal Design Array Mini ITX NAS Case gives you enough room to slap in quite a […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 19, 2010 · 1 comment

You’ve been able to convince yourself that your current graphics card is good enough for quite a while but that piddly low resolution window your game is running in isn’t what a hardcore gamer would deal with now is it? Gigabyte Radeon HD5870 Super Over Clock video card ramps up the clock speeds straight from […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 19, 2010 · 0 comments

The mid-range options graphics card options of the past were something of a let down when it came to performance but this generation’s batch of cards is offering some very impressive numbers at a reasonable price tag. Diamond Multimedia’s Radeon HD 5770 Graphics Card features all of the same great DirectX 11 love its bigger […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 19, 2010 · 0 comments

There’s mounting evidence that gamers prefer a case that’s stealthy and angular with plenty of airflow to cool down their high-power components…or at least that’s what case manufacturers want you to believe. The Thermaltake Armor A90 PC Case sport all of those design ideas yet manages to stay somewhat modest. Hardware Secrets has the review: […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 18, 2010 · 1 comment

Intel’s Atom platform has created some nifty computing possibilities especially with manufacturers shrinking motherboards to fit into even smaller enclosures freeing your desktop from all of that clutter. The Jetway NF96FL-510-LF IPC mini-ITX Motherboard features an Intel Atom D510 dual core CPU which should make for a peppy little system. ProClockers has the review: Offset […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 18, 2010 · 1 comment

Sometimes you just want a gaming notebook to blitz through the latest and greatest titles and you’re willing to sacrifice battery life and burns to your lap in an effort to get it. This one is for you. The AVADirect Clevo X8100 Notebook crams in an Intel Core i7 820QM processor, SLI Nvidia GeForce GTX […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 18, 2010 · 0 comments

Heavily multi-cored processors allow for some very powerful applications to be run and improve overall system performance…most of the time you just need a low-powered chip for the task. Legit Reviews has a look at the AMD Athlon II X2 260 based on the custom designed Regor core which should keep things running nice and […]

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