I enjoy the Epic Rap Battles of History in my free time but this one was geeky enough that I had to post it up. I hope you guys enjoy, also please let me know what you think :)

I found this over on reddit, I found it interesting because I heard people make comments about her during the e3 press conference as well. 

Over at PCGAMER they pointed out that 4.7 million watched MLG Spring Championship, breaking records from previous events and showing that eSports are still growing. I myself , and I know Adam would agree, would love to see a high quality 24 hour stream of different esports. Something I could turn on at any point in the day and just watch without having to dig around to find out what is playing at that time or looking up previous events or games. 

 

eSports are exploding in popularity right now. While previous years have seen significant growth, the Anaheim event proves that eSports command a large and fast-growing audience. The year-end totals from MLG should be fascinating.

http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/06/14/mlg-spring-championship-posts-record-shattering-numbers-for-viewership/

Engadget took a look at Intel's first phone in the android market. Last time I was in San Fransisco one of my friends from Intel was showing off one of their prototypes and promising crazy amounts of battery life. After reading Engadget's thoughts on the phone the battery life does sound like an improvement, I hope Intel continues to work on the rest of the phone to make their second offering something to remember!

 

In day-to-day use, we found the battery fared better, managing closer to two or three days between charges -- substantially better than many other smartphones we've used this year. Unsurprisingly, its runtime is directly related to how much you use it, but if you're not going to use those smartphone features, it will doggedly hold onto its initial charge very well -- close to that posited two-week mark.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/14/orange-san-diego-review/

As we inch closer to the weekend I can almost taste all the gaming I plan on getting in. But until then we still have to continue working. Here is todays affiliate news to keep everyone busy. Nothing huge was posted, but the girls of Computex article is catching my eye. I have to keep telling myself I have work to get done though ;).

Motherboards

AMD A75 Motherboard Roundup @ Neoseeker

Cooling

Deepcool Frostwin CPU Cooler Review @ Hardware Secrets

NZXT Havik 120 CPU HSF Review at Overclockers Online

Network

LaCie 2big NAS review: a solid NAS @ Hardware.Info

Input Devices

ROCCAT Kone[+] Gaming Mouse & Isku Gaming Keyboard Review @ Techgage

Gaming

Max Payne 3: Gorgeous, Gritty, And Dumb @ HotHardware

PSU’s

Cooler Master Silent Pro M2 720W Review @ Vortez

In Win GreenMe 650W Power Supply Review @ ThinkComputers.org

OCZ Fatal1ty 1000W Power Supply Review @ Legit Reviews

Memory

VisionTek Ultimate Performance PC3-17000 16GB Memory Kit Review

Storage

OCZ Vertex 4 128GB SSD Review @ Custom PC Review

Other

Share "Playstate" using MediaBrowser for WMC

Computex 2012 Show Girls @ techPowerUp

Last night I saw an interesting pair of pictures from the guys over at Maingear. It looks like they paid Snoop Dog a visit to install and setup his MAINGEAR F131 w/ NVIDIA 3D Vision. As it turns out Snoop is a bit of a PC gamer, indulging in a little Battlefield 3 in 3D when given the chance.  The custom green color isn't a shock at all considering its for Snoop. If you look close you can see an awful lot of smoke in the pictures as well, that table covered in munchies isn't going to eat itself. When money is no object like with Snoop, going with a custom PC from a boutique builder like Maingear is the perfect solution. Not only do you get the best rig, but you also get very personal service. In this case, the CEO of maingear stopping by himself. As for the PC itself, I'm told he is sporting Ivy Bridge and a GTX 680 along with an Nvidia 3D Vision 2 kit. 

For those of you who have been considering a mac for your next laptop, Engadget has taken an in depth look at the recently introduced Macbook pro. With an Nvidia based Kepler GPU pushing the crazy 2880 x 1800 resolution its something I would be all over if it was in my price range. Of course at over 2k for a 15 inch laptop, you are paying a very large premium to get the latest and greatest from apple. Engadget did have good things to say, like the quote below. Check out the link to read the whole thing!

It pushes and redefines the category, raising the bar higher than even its brethren can jump. If you can afford the premium and aren't set on a 13-inch model there's no reason to buy any Pro other than this Pro.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/13/apple-macbook-pro-with-retina-display-review/

Taipei, Taiwan - June 13, 2012 - ADATA™ Technology today announces the launch of the DashDrive UV110, a slim, compact USB 2.0 flash drive which comes in a range of four charming colors: navy blue, milk white, cotton candy pink, and caramel brown.

This colorful USB 2.0 flash drive offers simple data storage capabilities while still staying fashionable. The UV110 can match anyone's personal style, and can be stored easily in your pocket, purse, or bag thanks to its small footprint.

When stored away, users don't have to worry about losing the cap for the housing of the DashDrive UV110 includes a thumb-actuated sliding USB connector. The integral strap hole even allows users to attach this elegant flash drive to their keychain or hang around their neck. The UV110 is poised to appeal to those who are looking for an economical but high-value storage device that can match one’s personal style.

The DashDrive UV110 is available in four capacities: 4, 8, 16 and 32 GB.

Availability

The DashDrive UV110 is available at selective channels in the USA and Canada. Suggested MSRP are:

• 4GB: $5.99
• 8GB: $7.99
• 16GB: $13.99
• 32GB: $21.99

More information can be found on ADATA's website at:
http://www.adata-group.com/index.php?action=product_feature&;cid=1&piid=179&lan=us

Hey everyone and welcome to your humpday Affiliate news postings.

Video Cards

Sapphire HD 7970 Dual X Review @ OCC

Zalman Radeon HD 7950-Z VF3000 2GB Video Card Review

Sapphire HD 7950 FleX Review @ Neoseeker

Cooling

Cooler Master TPC812 @ Real World Labs

Spire TME III CPU Cooler Review @ Hi Tech Legion

Cases

MSI Ravager Computer Case/Chassis  @ TechwareLabs

Gaming

Max Payne 3 PC Review @ eTeknix.com

PSU’s

Xigmatek Centauro 1000 W @ techPowerUp

Input Devices

EPIC GEAR Meduza HOST Gaming Mouse Review @ Madshrimps

Other

AMD Licenses ARM Technology - ARM TrustZone technology Coming To APUs @ Legit Reviews

Favorite Mobile Apps for Summer 2012 @ ThinkComputers.org

Patriot Memory PBO Alpine Media Player @ Benchmark Reviews

COMPUTEX 2012 Coverage Featuring Antec, be quiet! and Rosewill (Video)

AMD Fusion Developers Summit Day 1 Keynote Coverage @ HotHardware

It’s been a busy week, normally I would wait until tomorrow to post up more news but things have been piling up quickly. Because of that you have a little extra to check out today. I hope everyone enjoys it.

CPU’s

Sandy Bridge for servers: Intel Xeon E5-2600 review @ Hardware.Info

Video Cards

Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB DDR5 Flex Edition Video Card Review @ Hi Tech Legion

Cooling

Noctua NH-L12 Low Profile CPU Cooler Review - BCCHardware

Storage

SanDisk Extreme SATA III 240 GB SSD Review @ Legit Reviews

Western Digital VelociRaptor 1TB 10K RPM Hard Disk Drive Review

MyDigitalSSD Releases BP3 and Smart mSATA SSDs

LSI Discovers SandForce 256-Bit Encryption Limited To 128-Bit

WD My Passport 2TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive Review @ Legit Reviews

Cases

Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced Black & White Edition Case Review @ Hardware Secrets

Input Devices

Cmstorm Sentinel Advance 2 Gaming mouse @ Rbmods

Steelseries SRW-S1 Steering Wheel Review - XSReviews

CM Storm Sentinel Advance II Laser Gaming Mouse @ techPowerUp

Memory

G.Skill ARES DDR3-2133 16GB Quad Channel Memory Kit Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Team Group Xtreem LV 8GB 2400MHz DDR3 Review @ Vortez

Other

EVGA Taiwan Office Visit 2012 @ Ninjalane

Thunderbolt on Windows Performance with Asus, Intel and Promise

Lenovo ThinkPad X230T Convertible Notebook

Overclock, Benchmark, Backup and Diagnostic Software Tools Roundup

I hope everyone had a great weekend; its Monday morning and things are back in full swing. That means it’s time for more Affiliate news. Let’s take a look at what our affiliates have posted over the weekend.

CPU

Intel Ivy Bridge Overclocking Guide @ ThinkComputers.org

Motherboards

Biostar TZ77XE4 (Z77) Motherboard Review @ eTeknix.com

ASRock Z77 Extreme9 Motherboard @ Hardware Secrets

Video Cards

Gigabyte GTX 670 OC 2 GB @ techPowerUp

XFX R7750 Black Edition DD Review @ Neoseeker

MSI HD R7770 Power Edition Review @ OCC

Cooling

be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 2 Dual Tower CPU Cooler Review

Thermaltake Frio Extreme CPU Cooler Review @Hi Tech Legion

Noctua NH-L12 Low Profile CPU Cooler Review @ Custom PC Review

Alpenföhn Matterhorn Pure Review @ Vortez

Phanteks PH-TC14CS Review @ OCC

be quiet! Dark Rock 2 CPU Cooler Review

Thermaltake Water 2.0 Performer CPU Water Cooler Review @ Legit Reviews

BitFenix Spectre Pro Fan Review @ OCC

PSU’s

Corsair GS500 Power Supply Review @ Hardware Secrets

Cases

Lian Li PC-Q09FN Mini-ITX Computer Case Review @ Hi Tech Legion

MSI Stealth Mid Tower Case Review @ ThinkComputers.org

InWin X-Frame Limited Edition Open Air Chassis Review

Thermaltake Overseer RX-I Case Review @ Neoseeker

Input Devices

ROCCAT Savu Optical Gaming Mouse Review

Steelseries SRW-S1 Racing Wheel @ Rbmods

Noctua NH-U12P SE2 CPU Cooler Review @ Hardware Secrets

Storage

CoreRise Comay Venus Pro 120GB SSD Review @ RWLabs

BIWIN shows off SSD With New Controller, World First Interview @ TechwareLabs

Memory

Topower Black-X 4GB 1600MHz DDR3 Review @ Vortez

G.SKILL ARES 2133MHz 16GB DDR3 Review @ Vortez

Patriot Viper Extreme Division 4 16GB DDR3 Review @ Vortez

Gaming

A Technical Look at Max Payne 3 @ Techgage

Audio

Sennheiser VMX 200 Bluetooth Headset Review - BCCHardware

Other

Zeo Bedside Sleep Management System Review @ Madshrimps

Computex 2012 Booth Babe Edition @ Ninjalane

Enermax dips into liquid cooling

Noctua explains active noise cancellation tech

Silverstone's Sugo SG09 packs big punch in small chassis

Sapphire flexes custom 7-series Radeons

The Ultimate Booth Babe Collection Final Cut - Computex 2012 Update

Asus VE228 21.5" LED 1080p Monitor Review @ eTeknix.com

COMPUTEX 2012 Coverage Featuring GIGABYTE, BitFenix, and CORSAIR (Video)

E3 Expo 2012 - Our Annual Booth Babe Special @ Legit Reviews

Thermaltake New Products at Computex 2012 @ TechwareLabs

Computex 2012 Booth Babes @ Hardware Secrets

AviiQ ReadyClips USB Cables Review @ ThinkComputers.org

AVADirect X79 Custom Gaming PC Review

The Awesome and Unusual and Crazy From Computex 2012 @ TechwareLabs

Computex 2012 Day 2 - Hotel Walk of Fame Part 1 @ Ninjalane

Computex 2012 Day 2 - Hotel Walk of Fame Part 2 @ Ninjalane

Hey guys/girls with Computex and E3 in full swing we have a whole bunch of news and affiliate news for everyone. It should help you get fast your humpday and through the rest of this week.

Video Cards

ASUS GTX680 DirectCU II Top review @ Hardware.Info

Cases

LIAN LI PC-Q05 Thin Mini-ITX Chassis Review @MissingRemote

Thermaltake Armor Revo Snow Edition Review @ OCC

Lian Li PC-C60

Cooling

Enermax ETS-T40-VD CPU Cooler Review @Hi Tech Legion

PSU’s

NZXT HALE82 N 750W Power Supply Review @ Hi Tech Legion

be quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 550-watt Power Supply Review

Cooler Master Silencio 650D @ techPowerUp

NZXT HALE82 N 650 W Power Supply Review @ Hardware Secrets

Gaming

Max Payne 3 Review @ Techgage

Storage

Sandisk Extreme 480GB SSD Review @ RWLabs

OCZ RevoDrive 3 120GB PCIe SSD Review - BCCHardware

Input Devices

CM Sentinel Advance II Mouse and RX Pad Review @ OCC

CM Storm Trigger Review @ Vortez

CM Storm Sentinel Advance II Mouse Review @ Hardware Secrets

Rosewill RK-8100 Gaming Keyboard Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Rosewill RK-9000BR Mechanical Keyboard @ Benchmark Reviews

Other

A quick look at Thunderbolt on the PC

E3 Expo 2012 Opening Day - Innovation Unveiled! @ Legit Reviews

TECH NEWS: The Ultimate Computex 2012 Booth Babe Collection Day One - Computex 2012 Update

Computex 2012 Booth Babes gallery 1 @ TechwareLabs

Pioneer Elite X-SMC4-K Music Tap Network Audio Player Review

CyberPowerPC Zeus Thunder 2500 SE Gaming PC Review @ HotHardware.com

Computex 2012 Day 1 - Hit the floor sleepy @ Ninjalane

ARCTIC MC001-BD Entertainment Center PC with Blu-ray Player Review

E3 Expo 2012 – NVIDIA GeForce Gloud Grid & Tegra 3 Demos @ Legit Reviews

Computex 2012 Booth Babes gallery 2 @ TechwareLabs

ZOTAC ZBOX Nano XS AD11 Plus Review - XSReviews

Twinsburg, OH - June 5th, 2012

Today AVADirect, a leading custom computer manufacturer, announced that they are now offering the new Nvidia GTX 680M graphics processing unit. The GTX 680M is based off of the GTX 680 desktop graphics processing unit that Nvidia recently released within the past two months. They produced ground-breaking performance benchmarks, and reached a whole new level of capabilities that were not tapped by the desktop graphics community. Now, the NVIDIA GTX 680M plans to do the same for mobile platforms across the world.

The GTX 680M includes all features the previous 670M series graphics cards offered. Specifications for the GTX 680M series graphics card includes:

The GTX 680M is a true Kepler-based design; not a resized, die-reduced design based on the previous 670M series mobile graphics cards. Due to this, heat output is significantly reduced. This make the GTX 680M a very worth contender compared to ATI's 7970M mobile graphics card, released within the last month. Accordingly to benchmarks, previously leaked to the public, the GTX 680M holds an average of a 30% increase over the ATI 7970M graphics card and a solid 80% over NVIDIA's previous GTX 580M mobile graphics card. As one can observe, from review the specifications above, NVIDIA has released a revolutionary graphics card that will improve and change the way we look at mobile graphic card performance forever.

AVADirect has begun offering the GTX 680M graphics processing unit in Clevo P170EM & P150EM notebooks. Although the option is available, AVADirect does not expect availability of the GTX 680M graphics processing units until the end of June 2012. Those interested in the GTX 680M solution are welcome to contact the AVADirect sales line for more information.

Rise and shine! It’s the first Monday of June and we have a few affiliate news postings from over the weekend. With both E3 and Computex starting today it’s going to be a crazy week for announcements, expect to see a lot going on.

Video Cards

MSI R7770 Power Edition Review @ Neoseeker

Cases

Cubitek ATX-ICE Case Review @ OCC

SilverStone Fortress FT03-MINI Case Review @ Hardware Secrets

Cooling

Noctua NH-L12 Low Profile Silent CPU Cooler @ HCW

Thermaltake Water 2.0 Pro Cooler @ TechwareLabs

Storage

Monster Digital 400GB Le Mans SSD Review

SSD Migration or Fresh System Installation – An SSD Primer

NZXT Aperture M Card Reader Review @ Ninjalane

Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB Solid State Drive Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Mushkin Chronos MX 120GB SSD Review @ Legit Reviews

Input Devices

Das Keyboard Model S Professional Mechanical Keyboard Review

Other

AOC D2357Ph Passive 3D Monitor @ Rbmods

TekRepublic TH Pro 7.1 Gaming Headset at Modders-Inc.com

Hey guys/girls welcome to your Friday Affiliate news posting. I hope everyone has been enjoying their week.

CPU’s

Intel Core i5-3470 Quad-Core CPU Review @ HotHardware.com

Intel i7-3770K Ivy Bridge CPU reviewed in Metku.net

Motherboards

ASRock X79 Fatal1ty Champion Motherboard @ Hardware Secrets

Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H WiFi Intel Z77 Express LGA 1155 @ techPowerUp

GIGABYTE G1 Sniper M3 Review @ Vortez

ASUS P8Z77-M Pro Micro-ATX Motherboard Review @ Hi Tech Legion

GIGABYTE X79-UD3 Motherboard Review @ Vortez

ASRock Z77 Extreme6 Motherboard @ TechwareLabs

Video Cards

Virtu Universal MVP Review

Sapphire HD 7770 Vapor-X 1 GB @ techPowerUp

HIS Radeon HD 7870 IceQ 2GB Graphics Card Review @ eTeknix.com

HIS HD7850 & HD 7870 GHz Edition Graphics Cards reviewed in Metku.net

Gainward GEFORCE GTX 680 2GB Phantom Video Card Review

PowerColor HD 7850 PCS+ 2 GB @ techPowerUp

Cooling

Thermaltake Water 2.0 CPU Watercooler Review @ Ninjalane

Prolimatech Genesis CPU Cooler Review @ Legit Reviews

Xigmatek Praeton CPU Cooler Review @ Hardware Secrets

EK Water Blocks EK-FC7950 Full Cover GPU Water Block Review

Arctic Freezer Xtreme Rev 2 Heatsink Review @ Ninjalane

Thermaltake Frio Extreme Cooler @ TechwareLabs

Cases

Silverstone's Temjin TJ08-E Evolution

CM Storm Trooper Gaming Case Review @ HardwareLOOK

Memory

Mushkin Redline PC3-12800 (994057) 16GB Quad Pack Memory Kit Review @ Hi Tech Legion

G.Skill Trident X 2400MHz Review @ OCC

Samsung Green DDR3 8GB 1600MHz 30nm Review @ Vortez

Audio

Corsair Vengeance 2000 Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset Review @ Madshrimps

Corsair Vengeance 2000 Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset Review @ Legit Reviews

Input Devices

Filco Majestouch-2 Ninja – Cherry MX Brown Review - XSReviews

CM Storm Sentinel Advance II High Performance Laser Gaming Mouse Review

CM Storm Sentinel Advance II Gaming Mouse Review @ ThinkComputers.org

CM Storm QuickFire Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review

PSU’s

43 PSUs from 500 to 700 watt @ Hardware.Info

Antec Earthwatts 650 Platinum and High Current Pro HCP-1000 Platinum Power Supplies

be quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 650 W Power Supply Review @ Hardware Secrets

Be Quiet Dark Power Pro 10 550 W @ techPowerUp

Super Flower Golden Silent 500w Review - XSReviews

Huntkey X-MAN 90 W @ techPowerUp

Thermaltake Dr. Power II Review @ Rbmods

Network

Sitecom N750 X6 WLR-6000 Wireless Gigabit Router Review @ Madshrimps

Storage

LaCie 2Big NAS 6TB @ TechwareLabs

Hornettek Shark USB 3.0 2.5-inch Hard Drive Enclosure Review @ ThinkComputers.org

CoreRise Comay Venus Pro 3 SSD @ Benchmark Reviews

MemoRight MS-701 240GB mSATA Solid State Drive Review

OCZ Vertex 4 256GB SSD Review @ Neoseeker

QNAP TS-EC1279U-RP Rack Mount 10GbE NAS Review

2x Mach Xtreme Technology DS Fusion 60GB SATA3 SSD in RAID 0

Kingston USB 3.0 Media Reader and MobileLite G3 Card Readers

SSD NEWS: OCZ Releases Agility 4 SSD at Record Low SSD Prices For a New Release

VisionTek Racer 120GB SSD Review @ Neoseeker

NZXT Aperture M Multimedia Card Reader and USB 3.0 Hub Review @ Hi Tech Legion

Other

Energizer Wall & Car USB Chargers @ Legit Reviews

Dell XPS One 27 All-in-One Desktop Review @ HotHardware.com

CyberPower Zeus Thunder 2500 SE Ivy Bridge Gaming System Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Newer Technology Power2U (USB Wall Power) Review

Inside the Apple III @ Hardware Secrets

Icron USB Ranger 2211 Range Extender @ Benchmark Reviews

Hey guys/girls welcome to your Memorial Day affiliate news. For most today is an extra day on your weekend. Because of that you may have the extra time to check out what our affiliates have been posting up recently.

Motherboards

Asus P8Z77-V Deluxe Performance Review at DecryptedTech.com

16 Intel X79 Socket 2011 motherboards round-up @ Hardware.Info

Gigabyte G1.Sniper M3 (Z77) Motherboard Review @ eTeknix.com

ASRock Z77E-ITX Motherboard @ Hardware Secrets

Video Cards

PowerColor HD 7850 PCS+ Review @ Neoseeker

MSI Radeon HD 7850 2GB Power Edition Overclocked Video Card Review

HIS Radeon HD 7870 IceQ 2GB Video Cards in CrossFire Overclocked Review

MSI R7850 Power Edition 2 GB @ techPowerUp

A brief look at Nvidia's GK110 graphics chip

Cases

SilverStone Raven RV03 Review @ Vortez

Corsair Carbide 300R Mid Tower Case Review @ TechwareLabs

Corsair Vengeance C70 Case Review @ Hardware Secrets

In Win BUC 101 @ techPowerUp

Thermaltake Armor Revo Snow Edition Full Tower Case Review @ Hi Tech Legion

Thermaltake Overseer RX-I Case Review @ Legit Reviews

Cooling

Thermaltake Frio Advanced and Frio Extreme Review @ OCC

Deepcool/Logisys Gammaxx 300 CPU Cooler Review @ Hardware Secrets

DEEPCOOL Ice Wind Pro Review @ OCC

Spire Coolgate 2011 CPU Cooler Review @ Legit Reviews

Xigmatek Dark Knight SD1283 Night Hawk Edition CPU Cooler Review

Thermaltake Frio OCK Review @ HCW

NZXT Cryo E40 Lightweight Notebook Cooler

SilenX Effizio EFZ-120HA5 Review @ OCC

Memory

Quad-Channel DDR3 Memory Round-Up: Kingston, Corsair, Patriot and G.SKILL @ HotHardware.com

Samsung Green DDR3 1600MHz 8GB 30nm Memory Kit Review @ eTeknix.com

Corsair 8GB 1866MHz CL10 Laptop Memory Kit Review @ Legit Reviews

GeIL Taipei Factory Tour - We almost broke an IC Testing Machine

Network

QNAP TS-419P II @ techPowerUp

TP-LINK TL-WR700N 150Mbps Wireless N Mini Pocket Router Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Thecus N4100EVO 4-bay NAS review @ Hardware.Info

450mbps routers reviewed: 14 of the fastest models @ Hardware.Info

Input Devices

Zowie AM Gaming Mouse @ techPowerUp

SteelSeries Kinzu V2 Pro Edition Review @ Vortez

Topre Realforce 105UB Review - XSReviews

CM Storm QuickFire Pro Gaming Keyboard Review @ Hardware Secrets

PSU’s

VisionTek 700-watt Modular Series Power Supply Review

Antec Earthwatts Platinum 650 Watt Power Supply Review @ Hi Tech Legion

Lepa G1600-MA 1600-watt Power Supply Review

Thermaltake ToughPower Grand 850W Power Supply Review @ Rbmods

Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold 1200-watt Power Supply Review

Thermaltake Dr Power II Power Supply Tester Review @ eTeknix.com

Storage

Western Digital Raptor WD1000DHTZ 1TB HDD Review @ Real World Labs

MyDigitalSSD BP3 512GB SATA III Solid State Drive (Phison S8 Exclusive) Preview

Crucial Adrenaline Review @ HCW

Gaming

Diablo III Reviewed: Blizzard's Brilliant, Blundering Wreck

Max Payne 3 PlayStation 3 Review

Super Monday Night Combat - PC Review @ eTeknix.com

Other

Cooler Master ARC Macbook and iPad Stand @ Benchmark Reviews

Asus' Ivy Bridge-powered N56VM notebook

Bayan Audio - Bayan 7 iPod Speaker Dock Review @ eTeknix.com

Microlab SOLO7C Review @ Vortez

Android vs. Windows Phone: The Case For Conversion @ HotHardware.com

Have Internet, will travel

Acer Iconia Tab A510 review @ Hardware.Info

LanOC Reviews is hosting a Facebook contest to win a XFX R7750 Black Edition DD graphics card! The person who has the most friends who "Like" the LanOC Facebook page will be the winner! To provide verification, at the end of the contest, you will be required to submit a screen shot of the LanOC page with the Facebook icon showing how many of your friends like this page.  To submit your entries, please post the screenshots on the LanOC Facebook page (submissions via the LanOC forums will not be accepted).

The "Friends Helping Friends" contest ends on Saturday, 5/26/2012 at 6pm EST. If you have any questions regarding the contest or prizes, please contact us on the Facebook page or visit our website at http://www.lanoc.org.

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Hey guys/girls welcome to your mid-week affiliate news. I hope everything is going smooth so far this week. With no major product launch’s this week we have a nice variety of reviews today. Make sure to visit the site again tomorrow as we will have a very large motherboard roundup posted up for everyone to enjoy.

Video Cards

HIS HD7850 Fan 2GB (H785F2G2M) Review at Overclockers Online

VTX3D HD 7970 X-Edition 3 GB @ techPowerUp

Motherboards

Sapphire Pure Platinum Z77K Review @ OCC

GIGABYTE G1.Assassin 2 Motherboard Review @ Techgage

Intel Z77 Motherboard Round Up Featuring ASRock, ASUS, ECS, GIGABYTE, Intel, and MSI

Gigabyte G1.Sniper M3 Motherboard @ Hardware Secrets

Cases

Corsair's Carbide Series 300R System Enclosure reviewed in Metku.net

Corsair Vengeance C70 Midtower Case Review @ Legit Reviews

MSI Stealth Case Review @ Hardware Secrets

BitFenix Shinobi XL Computer Chassis Review

Cooler Master Silencio 450 Case review @ Rbmods

SilverStone Grandia SST-GD08B HTPC Chassis

Enermax Staray ECA3175-BL Mid-Tower Case Review @Hi Tech Legion

Cooling

Zalman CNPS8900 Extreme CPU Cooler Review @ Legit Reviews

Memory

G.Skill Trident X DDR3-2400 Memory Review @ Neoseeker

Crucial Ballistix Elite DDR3-1600 16GB Quad Channel Memory Kit Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Patriot Viper Xtreme Division 2 PC3-19200 8GB Memory Kit Review

Storage

Synology DS3612xs 12-bay NAS review @ Hardware.Info

Comay Venus Pro 3 128GB Solid State Drive Review

WD My Book Thunderbolt Duo 4TB review @ Hardware.Info

Comay Venus Pro 3 240GB SSD Review

ICY DOCK MB994SP-4S Mobile Rack Review @ ThinkComputers.org

Icy Dock MB994SP-4SB-1 Full Metal Quad Bay 2.5" SATA 6Gbps Backplane Review @ eTeknix.com

PSU’s

Xilence XQ Series 850 W @ techPowerUp

Gaming

Sniper Elite V2 PC Review

Warlock: Master of the Arcane Review @ Techgage

Hacks Decimate Diablo III Debut @ HotHardware.com

Input Devices

Cooler Master Quick Fire Pro Keyboard at Modders-Inc.com

Vengeance M60 Performance FPS Laser Gaming Mouse @ Real World Labs

G-Cube V-Track 310 Wireless Mouse @ Benchmark Reviews

Other

Thermaltake Commander MS-I & Tt eSPORTS Gaming Gear Giveaway! @ ThinkComputers.org

Small business inkjets review: how fast is ink? @ Hardware.Info

How I prepared for MOA Americas Qualifier @ Ninjalane

GTC (GPU Technology Conference) 2012 "Updated" @Hi Tech Legion

Charlotte, NC –  May 21, 2012 –  Verbatim, the global leader in data storage technology including portable hard drives, USB flash drives, CDs, Blu-ray discs and memory cards, has announced the retail availability of its latest stylish and innovative flash drives – the Store ‘n’ Go Micro USB Drive and the Micro USB Drive Plus. These rugged portable solutions feature a modern design for go anywhere storage that is tough enough to withstand rough handling.