September 2010

by Rafael Hernandez on September 27, 2010 · 0 comments

Gateway FX 6840 gaming PC picture

Gaming PCs come in all shapes and sizes and usually offer a healthy dosage of performance components which make the low-end options they sometimes offer somewhat odd. Still the Gateway FX 6840 series offers an impressive array of components to select from including Intel’s Core i7 processor lineup and ATI Radeon HD graphics cards which […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on September 24, 2010 · 0 comments

AMD Phenom II processor image

An under-served market leads to all sorts of opportunities for somebody to swoop in and grab themselves a sizable chunk of any industry which is exactly what AMD did when they saw some gaps in the CPU market between the mid-range and insanely high end processor choices so they rolled out a handful of new […]

Read more AMD’s latest CPU launch fills in the gaps

by Rafael Hernandez on September 24, 2010 · 0 comments

Dell Inspiron Zino HD Red small computer picture

When you’ve got a form factor that simply works you’re not going to do much to endanger your little niche which is a good thing as Dell has improved its Zino HD guts, unfortunately color lovers are now limited to four color choices: black, silver, red, and blue brushed metal tops. There’s also a $39 […]

Read more Dell Zino HD gets refreshed internals, fewer color choices

by Rafael Hernandez on September 24, 2010 · 0 comments

ASRock 890FX Deluxe4 AMD AM3 motherboard picture

Enthusiast level hardware enjoys treading in uncharted waters by providing the latest and greatest in overclocking features but, maddeningly, overlook the simplest of options. The ASRock 890FX Deluxe4 is prepped for AMD’s AM3 processor lineup and includes a much awaited feature: a USB3 header on board so you can connect those front panel USB3 ports […]

Read more ASRock 890FX Deluxe4 pleasantly provides perks

by Rafael Hernandez on September 23, 2010 · 0 comments

Thermaltake Armor A60 gaming computer case image

High end enthusiast cases offer a whole host of improvements over your run of the mill $30 special but the bulk of manufacturers charge you for a whole lot of plastic cladding around your case that’s more design than function. Thermaltakes’s Armor A60 keeps things far more simple by shedding any of that silly ABS […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on September 23, 2010 · 0 comments

Dell Inspiron One 23 inch all in one touchscren computer picture

All-in-one PCs have been one of the beneficiaries of the improved performance in low-power components meaning you’ll get quite a bit of speed out of smaller confines. The Dell Inspiron One sports a 23″ LED backlit touchscreen LCD display with all of the computing prowess to turn it into a multimedia powerhouse. Details are a […]

Read more Dell Inspiron One the self-contained computing option

by Rafael Hernandez on September 22, 2010 · 0 comments

Swiftech H20-320 EDGE water cooling kit

Pre-assembled cooling kits have gained in popularity due to their ease of installation and good cooling performance but do it yourself kits have immense performance advantages especially with larger radiators and a lot more flexibility when you inevitably move on to GPU and chipset liquid cooling. The Swiftech H20-320 Edge liquid cooling kit comes equipped […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on September 22, 2010 · 0 comments

Arctic K381 slim keyboard picture

There’s no use in trying to create a slick looking desktop machine when you still have that bulky keyboard that you’ve kept around for the past decade…perhaps it’s time to go slimmer. The Arctic K381 keyboard minimizes all aspects of wastefulness in order to keep its dimensions smaller than normal yet still offer a full […]

Read more Arctic K381 trims some height to stay slim

by Rafael Hernandez on September 22, 2010 · 0 comments

Toshiba Satellite A665 notebook picture

When the WiFi signals are non-existent and tethering your laptop is an effort in futility there are two options to go with: your carrier’s dongle to get on to their network or some built-in functionality like that of Toshiba’s new 4G WiMAX capable laptops. The company has rolled out four new models with various configurations […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on September 21, 2010 · 0 comments

Intel DH57JG Mini ITX motherboard picture

There are certain things that aren’t readily accepted by organizations until the big names in industry take a stab at it…yes your next work desktop will likely be puny. The Intel DH57JG Mini ITX motherboard supports Intel LGA 1156 processors with integrated graphics (and without) but it also includes a PCIe x16 slot for those […]

Read more Intel DH57JG works its magic in a smaller footprint

by Rafael Hernandez on September 21, 2010 · 2 comments

efo ECO button energy saving picture

(updated) It would appear that even the best of us has a few things slip by every once in a while. The below detailed “efo ECO Button” seems to be an unlicensed ripoff of the original ECO BUTTON design. The story as posted will remain below but you may want to check out the original […]

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