Corsair Force F100 SandForce SSD Test @ Benchmark Reviews

The biggest mistake PC hardware enthusiast make with SSDs is grading them by their speed. File transfer speed is important, but only so long as the operational IOPS performance can sustain that bandwidth under load. Based on the high-performance SandForce SF-1200 SSD Processor, Corsair's Force F100 solid state drive is in an excellent position to take the entire market. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the 100GB Corsair Force SSD CSSD-F100GB2 against some of the most popular storage devices available and demonstrates that 4K IOPS performance is more important than speed.

Corsair Force F100 SandForce SSD Test @ Benchmark Reviews

EVERCOOL newly launched NB coolers roundup

Taipei, Taiwan—2010—EVERCOOL Thermal Corp., Ltd., one of the famous and professional cooler and fan brands in Taiwan. To design the creative cooling products to make users comfortably use computers or notebooks is the mission for each EVERCOOL developmental team member. Two NB coolers are launched?FIT and Zodiac II recently, they have been noticed by their individual appearances.

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Audio Technica AT2020 USB Condenser Microphone @ Tech Lobby

You don’t need to spend a fortune on fancy amps, equalisers or phantom power for good sound. With the AT2020 USB condenser microphone you just plug and play and you’ve got great studio quality recordings at the fraction of a cost. This is a great mic for beginners to enthusiasts. Check out the review for further info.

Audio Technica AT2020 USB Condenser Microphone @ Tech Lobby

Futurelooks News Flash - Zalman CNPS10X Extreme Ultra Quiet CPU Cooler Review

Some folks might find it interesting that heat pipe technology has been around since the invention of steam engines. But it was the automotive world that found more feasible applications dating back to 1942. It was only in the last few years did it re-appear in today’s CPU coolers. While none of today’s manufacturers invented heat pipes, it’s come down to engineers battling it out behind the scenes using their best heat pipe designs trying to outperform the competition. One of the more innovative manufacturers utilizing heat pipe technology is of course, Zalman.

Patriot Launches Family of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Peripherals

Fremont, California, USA, April 21, 2010 - Patriot Memory, a global pioneer in high-performance memory, NAND flash and computer technology, today announced it’s new family of SuperSpeed USB products as a part of its peripheral product line. Available immediately are the first two Patriot products offering USB 3.0: the PCUSB3PCIE and PCUSB3EXP adapter cards. The PCUSB3PCIE is an adapter card for desktop PCs that adds two SuperSpeed USB ports and fast data transfers of up to 5Gbps data throughput. The PCUSB3EXP brings the same speed and USB 3.0 connectivity to notebook computers using the ExpressCard connection found on recent generation notebooks.

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Thermaltake V3 Black Edition Computer Case @ Benchmark Reviews

Good functionality, a sleek design, and a low budget are the things Thermaltake had in mind while designing the Thermaltake V3 Black Edition Case VL80001W2Z. With the typical cases designed for a higher-end systems we usually see from Thermaltake, the V3 Black Edition is a breath of fresh air. Thermaltake has taken a different direction with this chassis; it focuses on providing a wide range of functionality for a great price. Thinking about purchasing a new case but don't want to burn a hole in your wallet? Join Benchmark Reviews as we take a look at the Thermaltake V3 Black Edition Case, model VL80001W2Z.

Thermaltake V3 Black Edition Computer Case @ Benchmark Reviews

NZXT IU01 USB Expander Review @ Bigbruin.com

The NZXT IU01 is a simple device that could greatly enhance the functionality of any computer case. While it isn't a must have item, it should have appeal to many enthusiasts who could either use some extra power to their front panel USB ports, use a few more internal USB connectors, or would like to mount some permanently connected USB devices inside their case.

NZXT IU01 USB Expander Review @ Bigbruin.com

Motorola Droid Smartphone Review @ BayReviews.com

"I recently acquired the Motorola Droid smartphone from work after a co-worker left the company. You can say being in IT has it's little perks. So since it was used, I didn't get all the accessories that usually come in the box (AC adapter and manuals). But the old Micro USB chargers that came with my Blackberry Storm I still worked so it was all good."

Motorola Droid Smartphone Review @ BayReviews.com

 

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Shuttle Gears Up to Make Earth Day Every Day with Deals on High Performance and Low Energy Consumption PCs


Select U.S. retailers and e-tailers will have the latest energy saving "green" Shuttle PC models for up to 30% off in celebration of Earth Day

City of Industry--April 20, 2010 / -- Shuttle, an industry leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance small form factor (SFF) PC solutions and creator of the XPC, will be offering deals of up to 30% off on its high performance and low energy consumption PCs.

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Futurelooks News Flash - GIGABYTE Radeon HD 5870 1GB GDDR5 (GV587UD-1GD) Video Card Review

Some cards are designed for video and basic PC use. Other cards are designed for gaming. The difference here is that the performance based gaming card tends to offer both sets of features, thus the loftier price tag. We’ll be taking a look at one of those performance based video cards based on ATI’s HD 5870. GIGABYTE puts their own spin on it and gives it some tweaks.

Futurelooks News Flash - GIGABYTE Radeon HD 5870 1GB GDDR5 (GV587UD-1GD) Video Card Review

Foxconn FlamingBlade Socket 1366 Motherboard Unboxing Video @ eTeknix.com

Today we are unboxing the Foxconn FlamingBlade Socket 1366 Motherboard.

This motherboard uses the x58 chipset and is perfect for Intel Core i7 and Core i7 Extreme sets of processors. The box straight away tells you that this motherboard means business and details everything you need to know about the contents. This board comes packed with accessories in an assortment of SATA cables and manuals.

Foxconn FlamingBlade Socket 1366 Motherboard Unboxing Video @ eTeknix.com

MAINGEAR Unleashes Revamped eX-L 15 Gaming Notebook

15” notebook gives gamers the world’s fastest mobile graphics performance to date

Kenilworth, New Jersey – April 20, 2010 - MAINGEAR Computers, award-winning builders of custom computers for PC gamers and enthusiasts, unveils the eX-L 15, the fastest 15" HD gaming notebook on the market.  Featuring DirectX 11 graphics courtesy of the ATI Radeon HD 5870 graphics adapter, and resolutions up to 1920x1080 and an LED back-lit screen, the eX-L delivers killer graphics and performance.

Processing Power – eX-L15 can be configured with 45nm quad-core processors for blazing fast performance or the all new 2010 Intel Core i5 and i7 32nm processors for enhanced battery life.

Visual Feast – eX-L 15 packs the world’s fastest mobile GPU in the ATI Radeon 5870 with a crystal clear 1080p LED backlit screen providing the most brilliant resolution for today’s hottest games.  And enjoy a complimentary 30-day, ZERO dead pixel warranty free of charge.

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OCZ Technology Announces High-Density 4GB DDR3 Modules and 8GB Dual Channel Kits

“Gold Series” Engineered Specifically for Memory-Demanding Applications and Intensive Design and Editing Software


SAN JOSE, CA—April 20, 2010—OCZ Technology Group, Inc. (OTCBB:OCZT), a worldwide leading provider of high-performance solid-state drives (SSDs) and memory modules for computing devices and systems, unveils its all new “Gold Series,” 4GB (4096MB) modules and 8GB dual-channel kits for current and next generation platforms. Enabling enthusiasts and professionals to maximize their system RAM with a single solution, the all-new OCZ high-density Gold kits deliver superior performance and multi-tasking for high-end PCs, workstations, and gaming rigs.

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Lian Li Launches All-New PC-Q06 Mini Tower Series

More than just a case, PC-Q06 is a simple & stylist test bench!


20 April 2010, Keelung, Taiwan – Lian Li Industrial Co. Ltd Ltd
, today announces its launch of the all-new Mini-Q Series. More than just a PC case, the compact PC-Q06 supports mini-ITX motherboards on the top while protecting components in the case body.  Designed for IT professionals, overclockers and the serious power users, the PC-Q06 allows easy and quick access to the motherboards and VGA cards.  Lian Li once again leads the industry by offering the ultimate quality and user-friendly design on its mini tower products.

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