May 2010

by Rafael Hernandez on May 18, 2010 · 0 comments

A bulk of the computer cases made pick and choose their features based on their design and who they’re marketing towards, somewhere along the way this case got a little confused. The Maxcube Amoris 6010 PC Case sports a mean all black exterior with a split open front panel but its internal tool-less features sport […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 17, 2010 · 0 comments

If there’s one thing that makes a PC’s innards ugly and, more importantly, airflow-unfriendly is all of those power cables running to and from devices. Thankfully someone’s looking out for those that enjoy viewing the inside of their PC. DragonSteelMods has a look at a wide variety of NZXT Premium Cables which come pre-sleeved and […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 17, 2010 · 0 comments

The mid-range of the graphics card market poses an interesting segment for manufacturers since there’s a clear desire for some performance cooling that’ll let the overclockers push their cards to extremes. The MSI Radeon HD 5770 Hawk sports a heatpiped cooler with a pair of fans that should keep temperatures in check. TechREACTION has the […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 17, 2010 · 0 comments

Readily accessible information is the cornerstone to an effective endeavor. Then again if you and your crew aren’t exactly technically inclined you’ll probably look for the easy solution at your nearest retail store. Seagate’s BlackArmor NAS 440 should fit the easy to acquire and install bill with its four internal drive bays, four USB ports, […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 17, 2010 · 0 comments

Working with professional 3D graphics programs requires a while different set of features than its gaming counterpart but that’s not to say you can’t fill in downtime with some monster fragging. The AMD FirePro V4800 and FirePro V7800 are designed to help you pump out wireframe models with ease. Phoronix takes a look at their […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 15, 2010 · 0 comments

If there’s one thing that will put a damper on your graphics card overclocking hopes it’s the retail coolers included on most of them since they’re barely able to handle the heat put out by normal clock speeds to begin with. Real World Labs has gathered six different aftermarket graphics card coolers and compared them […]

Read more VGA Coolers Rounded Up and put to the test

by Rafael Hernandez on May 15, 2010 · 0 comments

While many memory kits tout their capacity or speed many overlook the added performance benefit of tighter memory timings which is usually good for better performance if you aren’t going to overclock your system. The Mushkin Ridgeback PC3 16000 DDR3 Dual Channel Memory Kit sports some interesting specs which lead to a measurable performance improvement […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 14, 2010 · 0 comments

Solid State Drives come in plenty of storage size and flash controller flavors which makes things maddeningly difficult when it’s time to choose a solution without some solid speed numbers to back up your decision. The Kingston SSDNow V+ 128GB Solid State Drive manages some very impressive performance levels despite its rather bland outer casing. […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 14, 2010 · 0 comments

While a healthy obsession with airflow is a good thing it’s not the only consideration when choosing the best PC case for your needs. You’ll want to balance that with plenty of room for all of your components. The In Win Ironclad Full Tower Case gives you plenty of air movement and enough space for […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 13, 2010 · 0 comments

Competition is great when it comes to pricing and choices but when you’re looking at the best of the best you’re going to have to pick and choose from gaming title wins and feature sets. ITShootOut has a look at the ASUS GTX 480 and Sapphire Toxic Radeon HD 5870 2GB graphics cards and how […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 13, 2010 · 0 comments

Given the fact that Ethernet connections are practically free on desktop motherboards most people can be forgiven for not giving them a second thought but gaming fiends and their over the top rigs may want to consider an upgrade. The Bigfoot Killer 2100 Network Card touts a new and reworked software setup the company claims […]

Read more Bigfoot Killer 2100 Network Card squashes the lag wherever possible