Vantec has taken their NexStar 2.5" enclosure and upgraded the interface to USB 3.0 while keeping the looks identical. We take it for a speed to see if it makes sense for the small form factor.
Vantec NexStar 2.5" SuperSpeed USB 3.0 @ techPowerUpThere's no question that GRUB 2 brought on numerous improvements over earlier versions, but it also introduced a small downside... a relative overhaul to how things are done. There are no more menu.1st (or similar) files that keep a simple configuration, nor are all of the commands the exact same at the command-line. You might have been an expert with GRUB 0.x, but you'll still face a small learning-curve with GRUB 2.
Repairing a Broken GRUB 2 Boot-Loader on Ubuntu @ TechgageThe ASRock X58 Extreme 3 motherboard is a high-end solution for those of you looking to build a nice Core i7 system with tons of GPU, Stream Processing, CUDA and PhysX support. It is a nice refresh to the X58 line from ASRock as it now incorporates USB 3.0, SATA 3.0 and eSATA 3.0 (6Gbps). . .
ASRock X58 Extreme 3 Motherboar" 70 pages, and almost 300 booth babe pictures later its finally completed. There was well over 1500+ pictures to go through as well as editing the video of the ladies dancing, hence the reason it took so long to finish. But if you want to skip everything and go right to the booth babes we will understand. Enjoy the coverage until next year."
70 Pages of Computex Coverage is completed @ OCCIn September 2009, AMD unleashed a torrent of personal computing potential by introducing the market to the first sub-$100 quad-core processor, the Athlon-II X4-620 Since then, like it has with the entire Athlon-II series, AMD has been releasing newer versions of their inexpensive quad-core CPUs In this article, Benchmark Reviews takes a look at AMDs latest release in the Athlon-II X4 line, the Athlon-II X4-640 ADX640WFK42GM AM3 Processor Built on the Propus die, the Athlon-II X4 series cuts costs by eliminating any L3 cache and limiting the L2 cache to 512KB per core In looking at the performance of the Athlon-II X4-640, we will compare it to other recent AMD offerings in a similar price range, the Athlon-II X2-260 and the Athlon-II X3-445.
AMD Athlon-II X4-640 Processor @ Benchmark Reviews"This week Computer Ed is joined by Geoff Lyon from CoolIt Systems and they discuss enclosed liquid cooling systems. During the interview Computer Ed asks the tough question about why use an enclosed liquid system when air cooling can match it at better prices.
This is a very in-depth interview many questions were answered. CoolIt Systems will also be participating later this week at the Hi Tech Legion forums where they will answer questions and concerns. Always wondered why and how? Now is your chance to find out. Join us as we go deep into self contained water cooling and more."
"Try as I might, there's really nothing negative to say about Super Talent's USB 3.0 Express Drive . It's the same convenient, portable USB flash storage that we've all become accustomed to, but with the added benefit of performing up to ten times faster thanks to SuperSpeed compatibility."
Super Talent USB 3.0 Express Drive Flash Drive Review @ Tweaknews
Apparently with todays release of the Resurgence map pack on Modern Warfare 2 Steam forgot the include the maps in the map pack.
According to the MW2 forums on steam here
http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1344521
Everyone has been having this issue. In order to fix it you have to deselect auto updates and then turn them back on. This will prompt steam to redownload the update. I would considerer forgetting the maps in as map pack to be a complete and total fail. Insert fail sound!
"We test as many CPU coolers as we can because you just can't ever have enough cooling in any system. So today we are testing the Evercool Transformer 4 CPU cooler on our brand new rig to see how it cools that. This CPU cooler has four heat-pipes with large aluminum fins to cool effectively."
Evercool Transformer 4 CPU Cooler Review @ BayReviews.comThe HX850W power supply for Corsair is truly amongst the best. More
units than I can either recall or count have passed through our hands here
at Overclockers Online and perhaps only one, or two are at all comparable to
Corsairs HX850W unit. While Corsair isn't exactly a frequent visitor of our
test box, they are always memorable and each time, never fail to live up to
their reputation. It has now been just over a year since we've looked at the
TX850W, an affordably priced 850W counterpart and what the TX850W was for
budget, price conscious power supplies the HX850W is for high performance
ones. That said, the HX850W isn't exactly exorbitantly priced.
Most babies are cute, but I'm not sure that such a statement could be applied to the Lensbaby. It's a rather odd looking affair that takes certain visual cues from a universal joint. Don't be alarmed though, its appearance is integral to its operation. As stated before, adjusting the focal point on a flat plain is the Lensbaby's primary effect. To accomplish this one simply rotates the front part of the lens in a certain direction. As the front of the lens moves, so does the focal point. . .
Lensbaby Composer & Fisheye Review - BCCHardwarThe HIS Radeon HD 5550 is based on the HD 5550 design but comes equipped with fast GDDR5 memory and a passive cooling solution. This allows for high-quality HD movie playback and playing most games at Xbox-360 like 720p resolution.
HIS Radeon HD 5550 GDDR5 @ techPowerUp"The write speeds that the F100 was able to produce were amazingly fast, while the read speeds were about where the other drives were in about half of the testing. The Corsair drive's write speeds are what make it shine. The SandForce Controller was able to prove itself in that aspect."
Corsair Force Series 100GB SSD Review @ OCC"Overall, the Axle Geforce GT 220 is a capable card for very minor gaming and would be a good card to consider when planning your next HTPC build."
Axle Geforce GT 220 Videocard Review @ Tweaknews"Fast". It's a word that can be explained in a billion different ways, but one of my favorites is to talk about the potential of OCZ's Enyo SSD. As a portable drive, it delivers mind-blowing performance, at up to 200MB/s for both the read and write, and as an added perk, it's small, stylish, and priced surprisingly well
OCZ Enyo 128GB USB 3.0 Portable SSD @ Techgage.comWhenever you start a discussion about MP3 players, you have to address the elephant in the room. Yes, we all know that the Apple iPod dominates this space, but that does not mean that we should ignore all the other options. Before you head out and blindly buy another iPod, maybe you should take a moment to look at the Creative ZEN X-Fi Style 8GB to see if it might work better for you. It’s meant to be an inexpensive, compact alternative to something like the iPod nano. Let’s check it out!
FuturelookOne of the primary reasons that PC video games are so popular is because they offer precision control and accuracy beyond what the gaming console can deliver. Tools are an important part of the trade, and to be the best you've got to use the best equipment. Logitech is keenly aware of these fundamentals, which is why they've created an entire business around high-performance peripherals. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the Logitech G9x Laser Gaming Mouse (model 910-001152) in fast-paced FPS action games such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Battlefield: Bad Company 2.
Logitech G9x Laser Gaming Mouse @ Benchmark ReviewsToday we will take a look at the HTPC graphic card from Axle. Let's have a look how their newest budget card based on Radeon HD 5450 chip will perform in our tests.
Axle Radeon HD 5450 @ Rbmods“We all knew that when the Apple iPad was announced, there was going to be tons of accessories come down the line, just as was the story with the iPod and iPhone. With the iPad being touted as not only a productivity and multimedia consumption device, but also an e-reader, we could assume that accessories that prop, slant or otherwise hold your device at a certain angle would be forthcoming. Today I have for you one such device; the LapWorks iPad Recliner ($34.95). This is an adjustable stand capable of holding your iPad (or other similarly shaped device) at different angles for your reading pleasure.”
