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Ghost Armor vs Best Skins Ever vs BodyGuardz G1 Shootout @ Reviewstash.com
March 25th, 2009
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“With the inception of the HTC Dream / G1, we have also welcomed the
scratches, scuffs, and daily fear of our precious devices losing their
luster. We project a sort of “amychophobia” onto our shiny gadgets.
Fortunately the magical “urethane film” that is so proudly slapped onto
vehicles and helicopter blades has been adopted for G1 usage. Today, we
are going to take a look at three different companies featuring three
completely different G1 shields and find out which one is best for you.”
Zalman CNPS9900 LED Review at Overclockers Online
March 25th, 2009
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While it has been quite some time since Zalman has released a new high
end air cooler, they have shown with the CNPS9900 LED that they have not rested
on their earlier success. Its larger size allows for quiet operation and
outstanding performance.
Cooler Master Hyper N520 CPU Cooler Review @ Bigbruin.com
March 25th, 2009
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Overall, the cooler seems to be well made and so far the design intrigues me. The more compact size might be good for HTPCs or other computers with side panel fans that interfere with larger heatpipe towers. I just hope that the two ’smaller’ fans can compete with the noise level and cooling performance of a 120mm unit.
Best CPU Cooler Performance LGA1366 – Q1 2009 @ Benchmark Reviews
March 25th, 2009
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Throughout all of 2008, I made it my mission to test every high-performance CPU cooler that Benchmark Reviews received. The Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad processors did their part to separate the cream of the crop from our large collection of LGA775 coolers. In our previous Best CPU Cooler Performance article, Benchmark Reviews retired the LGA775 platform from its testing duties and made room for the up-and-coming LGA1366 socket. It didn’t take long to collect several CPU coolers designed for the Intel Core i7 CPU & X58 platform. This Best CPU Cooler Performance LGA1366 – Q1 2009 article focuses on a ! wide selection of performance-cooling products for overclockers. It’s a mistake to think that any LGA775 cooler can do just as well with the new LGA1366/Core i7 platform; primarily because the size and location of processor cores has changed.
Best CPU Cooler Performance LGA1366 – Q1 2009 @ Benchmark Reviews
AMD Phenom II In-Depth Performance Scaling Analysis @ Madshrimps
March 25th, 2009
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We previously tested the effects of overclocking different aspects of an AMD Phenom 1 powered system, today we delve into Phenom II performance scaling, from raw CPU speed, HT Link, Northbridge to HT Link and more. If you want to get the most out of your Phenom II system, this is a must read!
http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=909
Gigabyte GV-R487D5-1G -ATI HD 4870 – Review @ D3Reaction.com
March 16th, 2009
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If you have recently checked out our review of the nvidia GTX285, then you are sure going to be interested to find out the test results of Gigabyte’s version of ATI’s HD 4870, which is based on the RV770 core. The HD 4870 has been out in the market for a while now but is still a great card as it takes the memory to the new GDDR5 which, even with lower memory clock speeds, actually finds ways boosts its memory bandwidth over that of GDDR3, all with a 256-bit memory bus versus the 512-bit that all of the new NVIDIA GTX200 series cards are using.
Gigabyte GV-R487D5-1G -ATI HD 4870 – Review @ D3Reaction.com
Samsung LN52A630 LCD TV Review
March 16th, 2009
Whether or not the economic recession is here or if your current 27″ CRT TV just died on you like mine, you may be in the market for an affordable TV that offers a little more than just the basics. The Samsung A630 is just that. It doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of the 750, 850 or 950 series but it doesn’t cut any corners on the basics to keep the prices down.
GLOW Audio Amp One Review @ Madshrimps
March 16th, 2009
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Glow Audio’s Amp One reflects what many industry professionals see as the future of home entertainment. The role of the Personal Computer as a multi-media center. Apple has been on top of this for sometime but even Apple doesn’t build sound systems per se. So what does the GLOW Amp One offer.
G.Skill Titan 128GB SATA SSD FM-25S2S-128GBT1 @ Benchmark Reviews
March 16th, 2009
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For the past several years, G.Skill has built a reputation for offering premium-grade products at economy-level pricing. Similar to their competition, G.Skill offers enthusiast products in several different markets. The brand name has been built on a solid history of quality system memory product lines, and not long ago they introduced the very impressive G.Skill FM-25S2S-64GB SATA-II MLC SSD.
G.Skill Titan 128GB SATA SSD FM-25S2S-128GBT1 @ Benchmark Reviews
Motherboards and Video Cards at Cebit 2009 @ Madshrimps
March 16th, 2009
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Here at Madshrimps, we only have one business trip every year and that’s to Hannover, which is in Germany about six hours away from the home towns of the Belgian Madshrimps reviewers. Since the tradeshow is so close, there’s no point in rolling out our private jet, so we simply asked our driver to prepare our luxurious limousine and drive us to Hannover to check out the latest and greatest video cards and motherboards coming to end-users PCs this year!
Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 vs E8600: The battle of the caches!
March 16th, 2009
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A returning question on many enthusiast discussion forums is which Intel CPU to choose for your S775 setup, the high end E8600 or the more budget friendly 7 series? We take a closer look at the advantages of the E8600 and its 6Mb L2 cache, versus the more affordable E7400 with only 3Mb L2 cache, which one offers the best bang for the buck? Read on to find out.
Evolution Gaming Gear MP2 Mouse Pad Review at Overclockers Online
March 12th, 2009
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After rigorous testing (AKA weeks of gaming), the MP2 has left a good impression. Using my current mouse, the Creative Fatal1ty 1010, life was good as I effortlessly moved my mouse across the (nearly) frictionless cloth surface. As an avid gamer may be, he or she may want to look for the perfect mouse pad that suits their needs, may it be by texture (silky vs. “rough”), size, or even the surface art. Being that the MP2 offers all of this in a neat package, with the surface being “silky smooth”, there should be no disappointment if you decide to purchase this product.
Evolution Gaming Gear MP2 Mouse Pad Review at Overclockers Online
Chieftec HM-01B HTPC Case Review @ Bigbruin.com
March 12th, 2009
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Installing a system in the Chieftec HM-01B HTPC case was extremely simple, and the tool-less drive features may be the best I have ever used. Unfortunately not all aspects of the installation are tool-less, but it went quickly anyway. The internal layout gives you plenty of room for all the necessary components, with means to manage the wires neatly.
A look at DDR2, DDR3 and SSD Products At Cebit 2009
March 12th, 2009
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Memory manufacturers were quite well represented this year at Cebit. SSD drives captured most of the spotlights at the memory manufacturers’ booths, but we did see a lot of interesting DDR3 products as well. Have a look at the most important memory products at Cebit 2009 in the following roundup.
ASRock AOD790GX/128M AM2+ Motherboard @ Benchmark Reviews
March 12th, 2009
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Everybody knows that if you’re number 2, you try harder, What if you’re number 3 or 4, what do you do then? You look for Golden Opportunities to prove that you have first class products. ASRock did just that during the rise of the Core2Duo era, when overclocking nearly became a household word. ASRock built a stellar reputation with LGA775 motherboards that survived (and thrived) at the high Front Side Bus clock speeds that were required to get those Intel CPUs singing soprano. ASRock now has a new opportunity for market expansion, with the release of the AMD Phenom II CPUs; they once again have a chance to show the world that their products are second to none for supporting the latest and greatest CPUs, with an eye towards the enthusiast market.
CPU, VGA and Laptop Coolers At Cebit 2009
March 12th, 2009
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Come take a look at the latest CPU, VGA, Laptop and System coolers which were on display at Cebit 2009 from Arctic-Cooling, Scythe, Thermaltake, Glacialtech, Gelid and Spire. From a 200mm Godhand CPU cooler to a 1U cooling wonder, Cebit did have something new to offer this year for the cooling enthusiasts.
G.Skill Triple-Channel 1600MHz DDR3 Memory Kit @ Benchmark Reviews
March 12th, 2009
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With 64-bit Operating Systems nearing popularity as Windows 7 approaches, the 4GB system memory barrier is going to be a relic of the past. Still, there are several enthusiasts using 32-bit systems with Windows XP or Vista, which makes the G.Skill Triple-Channel DDR3 1600MHz CL8-8-8-21 memory kit F3-12800CL8T-3GBHK a perfect fit for overclockers. Benchmark Reviews tests the performance against synthetic and gaming benchmarks, and reports the results.
G.Skill Triple-Channel 1600MHz DDR3 Memory Kit @ Benchmark Reviews
Samsung SE-T084 Slot-in External Slim DVD-Writer Review at Overclockers Online
March 12th, 2009
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With the rise of the Blu-Ray and the steady downfall of the DVD, Samsung still backs up the DVD format by producing attractive internal and external drives. The Samsung SE-T084 is very well designed with its small form factor, sleek design, and quick connectivity. TruDirect is also a great program for users who want to write discs directly from their video camera.
Samsung SE-T084 Slot-in External Slim DVD-Writer Review at Overclockers Online
Sparkle GeForce 9800 GTX+ Graphics Card Review @ Bigbruin.com
March 12th, 2009
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The strongest selling point of the Sparkle GeForce 9800 GTX+ is that it stays cool and quiet at all times, which coupled with an integrated HDMI port makes it a good fit for an HTPC. It can handle games just fine when the settings aren’t turned up too high, and the multimedia capabilities are more than adequate for any HD playback.
Sparkle GeForce 9800 GTX+ Graphics Card Review @ Bigbruin.com
Patriot 64GB Xporter Magnum USB Flash Drive Review at CCE Reviews
March 12th, 2009
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With the Xporter Magnum, Patriot has once again shown their aim at performance. Even after doubling the storage capacity of their previous Xporter they have managed to keep close to the same performance numbers with the Magnum.
Patriot 64GB Xporter Magnum USB Flash Drive Review at CCE Reviews
Xigmatek – AIO S80DP – Review @ D3 Reaction Reviews
March 6th, 2009
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Today we will be reviewing Xigmates’ AIO S80DP Liquid cooling solution. This product is like no other – it combines the advantages of liquid cooling and put it into a form factor of a standard air cooled unit. It is one of the only succeful thermal solutions I have seen, which eliminates the “mess†of water-cooling, but performs to almost the same level.
LanCool (Lian Li) Metal Boned K6 (PC-K6) Review at Overclockers Online
March 4th, 2009
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The LanCool Metal Boned K6 was a pleasant change from the other
gaudy, large cases I have reviewed recently. It does not have a window or
any other extraneous aesthetic features which serve no real purpose. It is
compact, stylish, minimalistic and elegant while still featuring a vast
array of features. With a removable motherboard tray, tool-less optical
drive bays, and unique hard drive mounting accoutrements, the Metal Boned K6
is not lacking in any sense, especially when considering that these features
are usually found in larger cases.
LanCool (Lian Li) Metal Boned K6 (PC-K6) Review at Overclockers Online
ASUS BC-06B1ST Blu-Ray Disc Optical Combo Drive @ Benchmark Reviews
March 4th, 2009
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It wasn’t more than a few months ago that Benchmark Reviews tested the ASUS BC-1205PT Blu-ray Drive, which was proven to be a future-proof asset with the format war recently ended in favor of BD media. But sometimes technology isn’t adopted quite as fast as we might think, because in the age of Blu-ray there are people out there who still haven’t made the transition into a DVD-burner. Unlike CDs and DVDs, Blu-ray Disc isn’t in every household, and since music and movies seem to work perfectly well on the older platforms there might not be any real need for such a premium storage device.
In this article, we do away with the benchmark tests and take a subjective look at the ASUS BC-06B1ST
ASUS BC-06B1ST Blu-Ray Disc Optical Combo Drive @ Benchmark Reviews
StarLight Creations Light Laptop Stands at CCE Reviews
March 4th, 2009
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Laptop stands are often accessories neglected by most. More often
than not, they only offer minor improvements and aren’t always the quietest
with their active cooling. StarLight Creations has come up with an
incredibly no-fuss simple laptop stand that works without fans.
Patriot Viper 6GB 1600MHz DDR3 Memory Kit @ Benchmark Reviews
March 4th, 2009
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When most shoppers compare system memory kits, they often look for the highest speeds for the best price. Everyone is different, but overclockers and performance enthusiasts generally aim for the best combination of low-latency high-speed RAM they can get find. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the performance of a top-speed triple-channel product for the Intel Core i7 platform. The Patriot Viper 6GB 1600MHz DDR3 memory kit PVT36G1600ELK will be compared against several other products and benchmarked for bandwidth and gaming performance. Are the higher speeds worth the money, or can this memory kit overclock to their level? By the end of this article, you’ll have your answer.
Patriot Viper 6GB 1600MHz DDR3 Memory Kit @ Benchmark Reviews
