November 2010

by Rafael Hernandez on November 7, 2010 · 0 comments

Zotac Zbox HD-ID34BR-U Intel Atom Blu-ray HTPC home theater PC image

The smaller a PC goes the more performance they give up for the convenience of less space being taken up but they manage to reinvent themselves into interesting designs from time to time. Zotac’s Zbox HD-ID34BR-U can fit right into your home theater setup since that’s probably why they designed it the way they did […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on November 4, 2010 · 0 comments

Thermalright Silver Arrow Core i7 processor heatsink image

In processor cooling there’s a fine line between providing optimal performance and using up every last inch of a case interior for cooling performance…some people just don’t care. Thermalright’s Silver Arrow splits its fins in two which allows for some interesting fan mounting possibilities. Oh and it just so happens to come well equipped with […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on November 2, 2010 · 0 comments

BitFenix Surivor gaming computer case picture

Getting your PC LAN gaming ready typically means adding, by whatever method necessary, handles on your PC so you can safely and easily carry your expensive gaming gear to wherever you need it. The BitFenix Survivor removes that step by offering an integrated, and collapsible, handle but filling it with all manner of hardware is […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on November 2, 2010 · 0 comments

AMD Radeon HD 6870 video card picture

A reference design is a reference design meaning all things are pretty much equal regardless of what manufacturer you’re looking at so you’re going to be choosing your fancy new AMD Radeon HD 6870 based on price, warranty, software bundle, or by non-reference cooler which seemingly showed up out of nowhere to catch your eye. […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on November 2, 2010 · 0 comments

Prolimatech Super Mega high end processor heatsink image

Air coolers vary in performance capabilities but when you’re looking at a model that sports quite a few heatpipes and the ability to mount a pair of fans it’s safe to say you’re entering into the performance cooling segment. The Prolimatech Super Mega slots into that niche quite nicely by sporting six heatpipes and an […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on November 1, 2010 · 1 comment

Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 image

Wireless keyboards hit all the right notes when it comes to comfort but their Achilles heel is their tendency to run out of battery power when you’re oh so comfortable on your couch and far from your USB cord/battery drawer. The new Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 keeps you charged with its array of solar […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on November 1, 2010 · 0 comments

Lian Li PC-8FI mid tower PC case image

The brute force approach leaves a lot to be desired on the style front especially when you want to keep things simple on the decor front but most “simple” case designs aren’t exactly high-end hardware friendly. The Lian Li PC-8FI is an all around plain design which is a perfect for many users who don’t […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on November 1, 2010 · 0 comments

Kingston SSDNow V+100 solid state drive image

Ah the workplace computer. There’s no better ecosystem to see what the effects of various system management tools and other software can have on PC performance (hint: it’s not pretty). Kingston has announced their new SSDNow V+100 lineup of solid state drives, targeted at the corporate world, with capacities ranging from 64GB to 512GB with […]

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