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FREMONT, California — March 6th, 2012 — Corsair®, a worldwide designer and supplier of high-performance components to the PC gaming hardware market, today announced the Vengeance® Cup online tournament for League of Legends, with a $10,000 total cash prize purse. Corsair has partnered with Esports Heaven, one of Europe's premier esports tournament websites, to create and run the Vengeance Cup tournaments.
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Montclair, NJ – March 5, 2012 – Ten One Design, creators of the Pogo Stylus and Pogo Sketch for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, is proud to unveil its Blue Tiger Stylus – the world’s first pressure-sensitive Bluetooth 4.0 stylus for iPad. Harnessing Bluetooth 4.0 technology, fully supported by the CoreBluetooth framework in iOS5, this stylus pairs directly with the iPad and features full pressure sensitivity, palm rejection capabilities and more.
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BALDWIN PARK, CA (March 5, 2012) – CyberpowerPC Inc. www.CyberpowerPC.com, a global manufacturer of custom gaming machines, today announced it will feature AMD’s new Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition and AMD Radeon HD 7850 GPUs across its entire desktop gaming PC line.
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Anyone need a dual socket 2011 Motherboard? EVGA has you covered with the new SR-X.
EVGA Announces the Classified SR-X Motherboard
- March 6, 2012 —
EVGA Corporation, the leading-edge 3D processor and motherboard manufacturer, announced the ultimate in high performance motherboards, the EVGA Classified SR-X. This motherboard sets a new standard for what is considered an enthusiast motherboard with dual CPU support, 4-way SLI support, SATA III 6GB/s, SAS, USB 3.0 and more. Whether you are an extreme power user, workstation, server admin, folder/cruncher; this is the ultimate board for you. This board was designed from the ground up to support the latest and greatest in technology, and be able to complete any task you throw at it faster than you ever thought possible.
New and Key features introduced on the EVGA Classified SR-X motherboard:
- Dual 6 Phase PWM
- 100% POSCAP Capacitors
- EVGA EZ Voltage Read Points
- Onboard Clear CMOS, Power and Reset Buttons
- NVIDIA 4-Way SLI Support
- PCI-E/DIMM Disable Switches
- More Gold Content in CPU Pins
- EVGA EVbot Support
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How’s everyone’s week going? Good I hope. Wednesday is here and that means Gaming News. This week, we have the Midweek Madness sale, Stacking is out on Steam, backlash on Metacritic over Mass Effect 3 and Left Field at the end. Get your F5 key ready, the iPad announcement is today but Gaming News starts now.
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We have been a little behind on our news coverage to say the least. So today you will get a big dose of affiliate news to keep you busy all week. The main attraction for today is the HD 7800 Series cards that launched today. We are still waiting on our cards to come in, expect to see our reviews next week.
Video Cards
AMD Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition & 7850 Video Card Review @ Legit Reviews
AMD Radeon HD 7870 & 7850 Launch Review @ Neoseeker
AMD Radeon HD 7850 Video Card Review Review @ Hardware Secrets
AMD's Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition
AMD Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition Video Card Review @ Hardware Secrets
AMD Radeon HD 7870 and 7850 GPU Previews @ HotHardware.com
AMD Radeon HD 7850 & HD 7870 2 GB @ techPowerUp
MSI Radeon HD 7950 Twin Frozr III 3GB Overclocked Video Card
MSI Radeon HD 7770 1GB OC Edition
ASUS Radeon HD 7750 1 GB @ techPowerUp
Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB OC Edition Video Card Review @ Legit Reviews
Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 1GB OC Video Cards in CrossFire
How Far Have AMD & Intel Integrated Graphics Come Since 2006? @ Legit Reviews
GTX580 vs HD7970 - Head to Head Review @ Vortez
XFX Radeon HD 7770 Black Edition S Super Overclocked 1GB
Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Cards in CrossFire Overclocked
XFX R7970 Black Edition Review @ Vortez
XFX Radeon HD 7970 Black Edition Review @ Neoseeker
Motherboards
MSI Z77A-GD65 'Ivy Bridge' Motherboard Review @ Legit Reviews
MSI Z77A-GD55 Motherboard Video Preview @Hi Tech Legion
MSI Z77 Motherboard Preview @ eTeknix.com
MSI Z77A-GD65 'Ivy Bridge' Motherboard Preview @ Legit Reviews
ASUS Rampage IV GENE X79 Motherboard Review @ Hi Tech Legion
EVGA X79 FTW X79 Motherboard Review @ eTeknix.com
ASRock X79 Fatal1ty Professional Motherboard @ Hardware Secrets
ASUS P9X79 Deluxe Sandy Bridge-E LGA2011
ASRock Fatal1ty Z68 Professional Gen3 Motherboard Review @ Madshrimps
Gigabyte Z68X UD3H Motherboard Review @ Ninjalane
BIOSTAR TPower X79 Motherboard Review @ Legit Reviews
CPU’s
Intel Sandy Bridge-E i7-3820 CPU Review @ Madshrimps
Intel Core i7-3820 Quad-Core CPU Review
Cases
Cougar Evolution Mid Case Review @ XtremeComputing
InWin Buc 101 Mid Tower Computer Chassis @ TechwareLabs
Xilence Black Hornet Case Review @ Madshrimps
Cooler Master Storm Trooper Computer Case Review @ Bigbruin.com
Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus Mid Tower Case Review @ Hi Tech Legion
Cooler Master 690 II Advanced Black and White Mid-Tower Chassis Review @ eTeknix.com
Lian Li PC-Q25 SFF Chassis Review @MissingRemote
Rosewill Ranger-M MicroATX Mini Tower Computer Case Review
AZZA Fusion 4000 Review @ Neoseeker
Antec One Mid-Tower Chassis Review @ eTeknix.com
Aerocool Strike-X ST Review @ Vortez
AZZA Fusion 3000 Full Tower Case Review at Overclockers Online
NZXT Switch 810 Full-Tower Chassis
Storage
Patriot Memory Pyro 120GB 2.5” SATA III SSD Drive Review @ Madshrimps
Patriot Pyro SE 120GB Solid State Drive Review @ ThinkComputers.org
OCZ RevoDrive Hybrid PCIe Hybrid SSD Review @ Techgage
Samsung PM830 SATA 3 256GB mSATA SSD
Seagate Momentus XT 750 GB Hybrid HDD Review @ Hardware Secrets
SanDisk Extreme 240GB SSD with 24nm Toggle Mode Flash Review
OCZ RevoDrive3 PCI-Express 120GB SSD Review @ HardwareLOOK
OCZ Octane SATA 6GB/s Indilinx Everest SSD @ Benchmark Reviews
Plextor M3 / M3S 256GB Solid State Drive
OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G 240GB Solid State Drive Review @ ThinkComputers.org
Memory
Kingston HyperX Red Limited Edition DDR3-1600 2x4GB Memory Kit Review @ Hi Tech Legion
AMD Performance Edition 8GB DDR3-1600 Memory Kit Review @Hi Tech Legion
Kingston HyperX Genesis DDR3-1600 8GB Dual Channel Memory Kit Review @ ThinkComputers.org
G.Skill Ripjaws-Z DDR3 1866MHz 16GB Memory Kit Review @ eTeknix.com
Cooling
SilenX EFZ-120HA5 Performance CPU Cooler Review @ Hi Tech Legion
SilenX EFZ-120HA5 Heatsink Review @ Ninjalane
Cooler Master Hyper TX3 EVO Review @ Vortez
GELID Solutions GX-7 CPU Cooler Review
NZXT Havik 120 CPU Cooler Review @Hi Tech Legion
NZXT HAVIK 140 CPU Cooler Review @ Bigbruin.com
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler Review @ eTeknix.com
Noctua NF-N12 PWM 120mm fan Review @ XtremeComputing
Noctua NF-F12 Review - XSReviews
Corsair H80 High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler Review @ Hi Tech Legion
PSU’s
Thermaltake SMART 730 W @ techPowerUp
Silverstone ST1200-G Strider Gold Evolution Power Supply Review @ Ninjalane
Sentey GSP1000-SM 1000W Modular PSU - BCCHardware
Antec VP350 Power Supply Review @ Hardware Secrets
Antec High Current Gamer M 620W @ Vortez
NZXT Premium Power Supply Cables Starter Kit Review @ Hi Tech Legion
Thermaltake SMART Series 430W and 730W Power Supplies Review @ ThinkComputers.org
Thortech Thunderbolt Plus 1000 W @ techPowerUp
Enermax Platimax 850W Review @ Vortez
Thermaltake Smart 730 W Power Supply Review @ Hardware Secrets
Coolermaster GX Lite-700W @ Rbmods
Huntkey Jumper 600B Power Supply Review @ Hardware Secrets
Antec High Current Gamer 620M Watt Power Supply Review @Hi Tech Legion
Antec High Current Gamer M 620 W Power Supply Review @ Hardware Secrets
Enermax Platimax 1000-watt Power Supply
Corsair TX550M & TX750M Power Supply Review @ OCC
Input Devices
CM Storm Quickfire Rapid Keyboard @ Benchmark Reviews
Logitech Cube Grab-and-Go Mouse
Roccat Kone[+] Gaming Mouse Review @ Legit Reviews
Cyborg M.M.O.7 Mouse Review @ Hardware Secrets
SteelSeries Kinzu V2 Pro Edition Gaming
Thermaltake's Meka G1 and G-Unit keyboards
QPAD MK-50 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard @ techPowerUp
Roccat Isku Illuminated Gaming Keyboard Review @ eTeknix.com
Genius Ring Mouse @ TechwareLabs
EPIC GEAR Meduza HDST Gaming Mouse and Hybrid Pad Review
Epic Gear Meduza Gaming Mouse and Hybrid Pad @ Benchmark Reviews
Steelseries Sensei Fnatic Gaming mouse
Corsair Vengeance K60 Review - XSReviews
Qpad MK-85 gaming keyboard review - XSReviews
EPICGEAR Meduza Mouse and Pad Review @ OCC
Epic Gear Meduza Gaming Mouse with Hybrid Dual Sensor Technology @ TechwareLabs
SteelSeries Simraceway SRW-S1 Steering Wheel Review
Audio
ROCCAT Kave 5.1 Gaming Headset @ techPowerUp
Gaming
Crusader Kings II Review @ Techgage
Bridge Constructor PC Review @ eTeknix.com
Unstoppable Gorg PC Review @ eTeknix.com
Other
olloclip for iPhone 4 Review @ ThinkComputers.org
A Quick Look at Windows 8 Consumer Preview @ Techgage
An Introduction to FreeNAS - The Do-It-Yourself NAS OS @ Techgage
Sapphire VID-2X Display Expander Review @ Neoseeker
Wicked Lasers Spyder III Krypton 1 Watt Green Laser
Samsung Galaxy Note Smartphone Review @ HotHardware.com
MiPow Juice Cover for iPad 2 Review @ ThinkComputers.org
Zotac ZBOX ID80 Plus Mini PC Review @ HotHardware.com
AC Ryan Playon!HD Mini 2 Full HD Network Media Streamer Review @ Madshrimps
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review @ Tech-Reviews.co.uk
NewerTech Power2U USB Wall Power Outlet Review @ Legit Reviews
Cyberlink PowerDVD 12 Ultra Review @ Hi Tech Legion
Motorola Droid Razr Maxx Review @ HotHardware.com
Noontec A9 Smart TV Box Review @ eTeknix.com- Details
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FREMONT, CALIF., USA – March 5th, 2012 - Patriot Memory, a global pioneer in high-performance memory, NAND flash, storage, and enthusiast computer products, today expanded their Wildfire brand of SATA III solid-state drives with the launch of its new Wildfire Pro and Wildfire SE. Driven by the SandForce® SF-2281 processor, the Patriot Memory Wildfire Pro and Wildfire SE deliver true next generation performance for amazingly fast productivity, gaming, and HD content creation.
Offering high-end professional and enthusiast experiences, the Wildfire Pro and Wildfire SE are the performance flagships in Patriot Memory’s solid state drive ecosystem. With read and write speeds of up to 550MB/s and 500MB/s, the Patriot Memory Wildfire Pro and SE are designed for those who demand extreme performance to push the limits of power computing. With enhanced built-in overprovisioning while also utilizing wear leveling technologies such as DuraClass™ and DuraWrite™ , the Wildfire Pro will provide extended protection from strenuous professional applications. The Wildfire SE will also incorporates the same advance wear leveling technologies to protect against the wear and tear of high-end usage.
“This launch of our second generation Wildfire Pro and Wildfire SE brings enhanced overprovisioning, wear leveling and speed to the brand family,” said William Lai, Patriot Memory’s Product Manager. “Future looking, Patriot Memory will continue innovation to deliver true enthusiast performance for demanding professional applications.”
General details
- Sequential Read 550MB/s, Write 500MB/s
- SandForce® 2281 Controller
- Capacity: 100GB, 200GB
- TRIM Support
- Best-in-Class ECC protection
- DuraClass™
- DuraWrite
- SATA III Interface
- MTBF: > 1,500,000 hours
- 5-Year Warranty
- SandForce 2281 Controller
- Capacity: 120GB, 240GB, 480GB
- TRIM Support
- Best-in-Class ECC protection
- DuraClass™
- DuraWrite
- SATA III Interface
- MTBF: > 1,500,000 hours
- 3-Year Warranty
About Patriot Memory
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FREMONT, CALIF., USA – March 5th, 2012 - Patriot Memory, a global pioneer in high-performance memory, NAND flash, storage, and enthusiast computer products today launches its new Supersonic Boost XT USB 3.0 drive. Designed and built for even the most rugged applications, the Supersonic Boost XT will feature an ultra-durable rubberized housing for extreme protection. Offering transfer speeds of up to 90MB/s, the Patriot Memory Supersonic Boost XT will deliver excellent transfer speeds, perfect for those who rely on having fast access to their data and media while trying to manage a busy lifestyle.
Measuring in at just over 6 centimeters long and 2 centimeters wide, the Supersonic Boost XT also features a small and light form factor for superior portability. Continuing on with Patriot Memory’s award winning customer service, the Supersonic Boost XT will come with a 5-year warranty.
- Hi speed USB 3.0 compatible (backwards compatible to USB 2.0)
- High transfer speed, up to 90MB/sec
- Easy plug and play functionality
- Rubberized housing for durability
- Compatible with Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP®, Windows 2000®, Windows® ME, Linux 2.4 and later, Mac® OS9, X and later
Product Link: http://patriotmemory.com/
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March 1, 2012, Taipei, Taiwan - RAIDMAX, a computer chassis provider, is pleased to announce their new 600W Power Supply – RX-600AF. The RX-600AF provides reliable power to your PC while reducing electricity loss through its high efficiency design.
Energy Efficient
With certified 80 Plus Bronze efficiency, the RAIDMAX RX-600AF converts up to 85% of the input electricity into usable energy. This translates to less electrical usage and lower energy cost.
Effective Cooling
The powerful fan keeps the RX-600AF at optimal operating temperatures at regular usage. At times when you want to push your PC harder, the turbo fan controller gives the RX-600AF extra cooling ability anytime.
High-Performance Connections
RAIDMAX's newest power supply comes with numerous high quality connectors for secure connections to your hardware.
Classic Design
With its white finish and elegant white fan, the RX-600AF's simple aesthetic design is not such much eye-catching as it is eye-pleasing.
Protections
Including several safety precautions such as Short Circuit Protection (SCP), Over Voltage Protection (OVP), and Over Power Protection (OPP), the RAIDMAX RX-600AF ensures all your hardware is well powered while protecting them from power abnormalities.
Specifications
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MODEL |
RX-600AF |
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DC OUTPUT |
+3.3V |
+5V |
+12V1 |
+12V2 |
-12V |
+5VSB |
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MAX OUTPUT CURRENT |
24A |
22A |
0.5A |
2.5A |
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MAX COMBINED POWER |
150W |
432W |
6W |
12.5W |
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TOTAL POWER |
600W |
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Package Contents
- Power Supply
- Connectors
- M/B 20+4 pin x1
- CPU 4+4 pin x1
- PCI-E 6+2 pin x2
- SATA x6
- MOLEX 4 pin x4
- Floppy x1
For more information please visit:
http://raidmax.com/psu/rx_
About RAIDMAX
RAIDMAX was founded in 1988. The brand became well-known in early 2003 with its debut of the "Scorpio" PC chassis – the very first in the industry focusing purely on gamers. RAIDMAX's core-competence in offering price-performance PC cases makes the brand a top seller on many online shops in North America, Asia and Europe. RAIDMAX dedicates itself in designing innovative and exceptional PC chassis, in addition to providing the best cost-effective solutions to meet users' requirements. Visit the RAIDMAX website at: http://raidmax.com.
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Taipei, Taiwan – March 1, 2012, – ADATA™ Technology, a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules and NAND Flash application products, once again achieves a breakthrough in overclocking memory specifications with the launch of single 8GB 1600MHz CL9 and dual kit 16GB memory modules. As a market solution for 1600MHz 8GB low latency overclocking, the new modules support the latest quad-channel X79 platform, and meet the demands of enthusiasts for high density memory.
ADATA’s Product Planning Department DRAM Project Manager Alex Wu said: "In recent years, gamers and overclockers care about more than just the pursuit of extreme performance. Energy consumption has become a major consideration when purchasing electronics.” He added: "The new XPG Gaming V 2.0 1600G 8GB single and 16GB dual kit memory modules use voltage of only 1.35V, with 9-11-9-27 timing, and are compatible with the latest X79 four-channel platform. They provide gamers with the opportunity to significantly upgrade their RAM all the way to 64GB, in order to experience faster operation and performance of desktop computers."
In addition to high density, low-latency, low-voltage, and innovative heat conduction cooling technology, these modules are equipped with a unique heat sink and the industry's first high quality double copper 8-layer circuit board, which improves memory cooling and lowers power consumption. In addition, each chip is selected from original manufacturer 4Gb memory chips, and put through a rigorous screening and testing program to ensure the greatest degree of stability and durability, for more peace of mind for consumers.
ADATA Series memory modules come with a lifetime warranty1, providing the best protection and peace of mind.
Note 1 Ten year warranty in Germany, France and Austria. For more details, see the ADATA website at http://www.adata.com.tw/index.php?action=ss_main&;page=ss_prowar&lan=en
Availability
The new XPG Gaming series 1600G DDR3 memory modules are distributed through designated agents and resellers. For more information, please visit the ADATA website at
http://www.adata.com.tw/index.php?action=product&;cid=5&lan=en
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February 29, 2012, Taipei, Taiwan – Genius, a leading maker of computer peripherals, today announces the Imperator Pro, a professional gaming keyboard for MMO/RTS gamers. The newest addition to the GX Gaming Series, the Imperator Pro allows gamers to personalize their gaming experience and give them the tactical advantage in the midst of battle.
The Imperator Pro's 6 programmable macro keys under 3 game profiles allows gamers to assign up to 18 macros – giving users the ability to cast spells or specialized commands in a single keystroke. The fully customizable 16 million RGB backlight with three levels of brightness aids gamers under low light conditions, ensuring they never miss a key in the dark. To further enhance the gaming ambiance, the Imperator Pro also features a pulsating mode with three speed settings: slow, medium and fast. Both the backlight and pulsating functions can be easily disabled, if desired.
When switched to gaming mode, the windows key is deactivated making sure gameplay is not unexpectedly interrupted. The Imperator Pro is designed to have up to 18 anti-ghost keys. Additionally, the on-board memory prevents command block.
When not gaming, users can take advantage of the six easy access media keys for simple control of movies, videos and audio. The Imperator Pro has an optimal 3.8mm key travel distance resulting in perfect elasticity. During long gaming sessions, the palm rest support helps gamers stay comfortable.
Smooth, stable connections are guaranteed with the GX Gaming Series Imperator Pro. The durable braided cable with an anti-corrosive gold-plated USB jack ensures long-lasting, high quality connections. The Imperator Pro even gives gamers more places to plug in their USB-powered peripherals with its 2 built-in USB ports.
Package Contents
- Imperator Pro wired keyboard with 1.8m(6 feet) cable
- Imperator Pro CD driver
- Multi-language quick guide
System Requirements
- Windows 7/Vista/XP
- Available USB port
- At least 35MB of hard disk space
Imperator Pro YouTube video is available at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzyJFH39xCM
Product photos and detailed specs are available at:
http://www.geniusnet.com/wSite/ct?xItem=51777&;ctNode=3606&mp=1
Complete GX Gaming Series products available at:
http://www.geniusnet.com/wSite/np?ctNode=3603&;mp=1
About Genius
Genius is a leading international brand in computer peripherals. Established by KYE Systems Corp. in 1983, Genius offers PC products including computer mice, keyboards, web and security cameras, speakers, gaming peripherals, remote controls, headphones, digital cameras, digital camcorders and digital photo frames. The Genius consumer electronics range includes mobile phone accessories, Bluetooth headsets and iPod speakers. For six consecutive years, beginning in 2005, Genius was recognized as one of Taiwan's Top 20 Global Brands. For more information, you can visit the Genius website at www.geniusnet.com. The Genius company profile YouTube video is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyaWkIDodxI.
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29 February 2012, Taipei, Taiwan - Lancool, a manufacturer of mid- to high-end computer chassis, announces their new mid-tower PC chassis - PC-K65 - designed for ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards.
Equipped with 2 modular HDD racks, the Lancool PC-K65 supports up to six 3.5-inch HDDs and four 2.5-inch HDDs or SSDs, which can be set to face forward or backward. For those who prefer longer VGA cards the top cage module can be removed, giving users a full 415mm of interior space. The racks' tool-less design allows users to easily install their hard drives with the included thumbscrews. Vibrations are kept to a minimum with the rubber suspension.
The two front 140mm fans equipped with washable air filters and the rear 120mm fan keep hardware at optimum operating temperatures. For more cooling options the side panel has space for or two additional 140mm or 120mm fans. Adding even more cooling versatility, the PC-K65 has two holes for water tubes for users wanting to install a liquid cooling system.
Standard 5.25” optical drives are tool-lessly mounted on the PC-K65. The expertly designed cable clamp system keep wires neat and secured, allowing cool air to flow unobstructed throughout the interior.
With the strong and durable SECC steel body and easy-to-remove detachable aluminum front panel, the Lancool PC-K65 adds elegant aesthetics to its versatility and tool-less features making it an ideal choice for any computing environment.
Specifications
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Model |
PC-K65 |
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Case Type |
Mid Tower Chassis |
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Dimensions |
(W) 210mm x (H) 472mm x (D) 505mm |
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Front bezel Material |
Aluminum |
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Color |
Black |
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Side Panel |
SECC Steel |
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Body Material |
SECC Steel |
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Net Weight |
9.2 KG |
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5.25" drive bay (External) |
3 |
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3.5" drive bay (External) |
None |
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HDD bay |
3.5-Inch HDD x6 / 2.5-Inch HDD x4 |
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Expansion Slot |
8 |
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Motherboard |
ATX / Micro ATX |
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System Fan (Front) |
140mm Fan x 2 |
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System Fan (Top) |
None |
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System Fan (Rear) |
120mm Fan x 1 |
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I/O Ports |
USB 3.0 x 1 / USB 2.0 x 1 / HD Audio |
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Maximum Compatibility |
VGA Card length: 415mm |
For more on Lancool PC-K65:
http://www.lancoolpc.com/en/product/product06.php?pr_index=53&;cl_index=1&sc_index=25&ss_index=96&g=f
Lancool PC-K65 YouTube Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&;v=yqSSB5tAduw
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I have been saying for years that the next evolution of PC gaming would be setting up a uniform gaming platform for people to be able to have a lower buy in cost while still getting the premium experience that a PC can offer over console. This is because there are two things that consoles always have over PC's, a much lower buy in cost and a uniform platform for developers to create for. Its not that PC gaming NEEDS ether of those options to be popular, PC gaming just needs both of those options to overtake the popularity of console gaming. What am I getting at today in my early morning rants? Well over at the Verge they have a nice writeup on a rumored "Steam Box" that Valve may be shopping around. The most interesting part is they are looking to be similar to Android with an open gaming universe. That means that we could see multiple devices from different manufactures built on Valves specifications.
http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/2/2840932/exclusive-valve-steam-box-gaming-console
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Sunnyvale, Calif. -- (March 1, 2012) -- KoramGame Ltd., a leading developer and publisher of free-to-play online games, announced today that the closed beta test phase for Spirit Tales, a cute 3D fantasyMMORPG developed by X-Legend, will launch on March 15. Players may register at the official Spirit Tales official Spirit Taleswebsite and the company has also partnered with several gaming websites to distribute beta keys with in-game prizes.
With an extensive character customization and progression system, as well as in-depth pet capture andtraining, Spirit Tales offers unlimited possibilities for players to interact with the world. Its unique horizonview adds a refreshing perspective on the vast and whimsical environment, drawing extra attention to characters channeling their Spirit Form ability.
"We want players to be immersed in the world of Spirit Tales," says Yann Wang, General Manager. "To that end, we integrated a wide range of customization options so that players can feel like their characters are truly one of a kind."
In Spirit Tales, players will embark upon a journey across a colorful fantasy world, battling fierce creatures and capturing magical pets to call their own. Unlock a character's Spirit Form to unleash devastating attacks on monsters or opponents during exciting PvP (Player vs. Player) battles. With six unique character classes to choose from and over 40 million customization combinations, Spirit Tales is designed to offer players a high degree of in-game freedom and an "Epically Cute, Massively Fun" online gaming experience.
REGISTER NOW for Spirit Tales Closed Beta by visiting: Spirit Tales Closed Beta Registration
For updates and contest giveaways visit Spirit Tales on Facebook: Spirit Tales Facebook Page
Spirit Tales will be available in North America and Europe.
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Welcome to the 29th of February everyone. That’s right, Leap Year! We get an extra day of gaming this year for being good, or something like that. First off is a small preview of Super Monday Night Combat Invitational since I can now talk about it, we have the Midweek Madness sale and news at the end. Get your game faces on. Gaming News is here.
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Here are the affiliate reviews from earlier in the week.
CPU's
AMD ATI Chips Comparison Table @ Hardware Secrets
Intel Core i7-3820 Sandy Bridge-E Processor Review @Hi Tech Legion
Intel Details Digital Radios, Solar-Powered CPUs at ISSCC
Power Supply
Enermax Platimax 850 W Power Supply Review @ Hardware Secrets
Thortech Thunderbolt Plus 1200 W @ techPowerUp
Enermax Revolultion87+ 1000-watt Power Supply Review
Antec HCG-620M 620 W @ techPowerUp
Video Cards
Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 Overclock Edition 1GB Graphics Card Review @ eTeknix.com
AMD Radeon HD 7770 CrossFire Review @ eTeknix.com
XFX Radeon R7770 Black Edition Video Card@ Benchmark Reviews
ASUS Radeon HD 7770 DirectCU 1 GB @ techPowerUp
MSI Radeon HD 7770 OC 1 GB @ techPowerUp
HIS Radeon HD 7750 & HD 7770 CrossFire @ techPowerUp
XFX HD 7770 Black Edition Super Overclock 1 GB @ techPowerUp
PowerColor Radeon HD 7770 1 GB @ techPowerUp
HIS Radeon HD 7750 iCooler 1 GB @ techPowerUp
HIS Radeon HD 7750 1GB Graphics Card Review @ eTeknix.com
AMD Radeon HD 7750 CrossFire Review @ eTeknix.com
ASUS Radeon HD 7770 DirectCU 1GB GDDR5 Video Card Review @ Hi Tech Legion
AMD Radeon HD 7750 Video Card Review @ Hardware Secrets
ASUS Radeon HD 7750 1GB GDDR5 Video Card Review @ Hi Tech Legion
XFX R7770 Black Edition S Review @ Vortez
XFX Radeon HD 7770 Super Overclocked Edition Video Card Review @ Hardware Secrets
XFX Radeon HD 7770 Black Super Overclocked Edition DD Video Card Review @ Madshrimps
Motherboards
ASUS X79 Sabretooth Motherboard Review @ Madshrimps
Unboxing the Gigabyte X79-UD3 Motherboard @ ThinkComputers.org
Input Devices
FILCO Majestouch Ninja Tenkeyless Review @ Vortez
Corsair Vengeance K90 Performance MMO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review @ Madshrimps
Corsair Vengeance K90 Gaming Keyboard Reviewed in Metku.net
Corsair's Vengeance M90 Laser Gaming Mouse reviewed in Metku.net
Tt eSPORTS Theron Gaming Mouse Review @ eTeknix.com
SteelSeries Kana Black 1.1 Gaming Mouse Review
SteelSeries Sensei Fnatic Gaming Mouse Review @ Tech-Reviews.co.uk
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler Review @ Vortez
NZXT Havik 140 Heatsink Review @ Ninjalane
Maingear EPIC T1000 Thermal Cooling Solution Review @ Legit Reviews
EPIC T1000 Phase Change Thermal Interface Material @ DecryptedTech
Coolermaster Gemini II M4 Cooler Review @ HardwareLOOK
Coolermaster Hyper 612S CPU Cooler Review @ HardwareLOOK
Coolermaster Hyper 412S CPU Cooler Review @ HardwareLOOK
Storage
News: OCZ's Octane 128GB solid-state drive
LSI MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i RAID Controller Review
Runcore ProV Max 120GB SSD Review – Runcore Strikes Gold With SandForce Premium Firmware
MyDigitalSSD DDR2 Super Cache 32GB mSATA Solid State Drive Review
RunCore Pro V Max 120GB SATA III SSD Review @ Legit Reviews
Monitor
Samsung SA850 / S27A850D 27 Inch LED Monitor Review @ Tweaknews
Case
Coolermaster Hyper 412S Review @ XSReviews.co.uk
AZZA Fusion 3000 Full-Tower Chassis Review
In-Win XFrame Limited Edition Review @ HardwareLOOK
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Wednesday is back and that means its time for Gaming News. Nvidia has a new GPU driver out this week, Cities XL 2012 is the Midweek Madness sale, Alan Wake has made its money back in 48 hours, is SLi broken in Alan Wake? LAN support has been confirmed for DOTA 2 and Gaming Nights are back! Update that tired old computer, Gaming News is ready!
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Vienna, February 21st 2012 - Noctua today presented its new NH-L12 low-profile cooler for Small Form Factor cases and HTPC environments. The NH-L12 features a flexible NF-F12 (120mm) / NF-B9 (92mm) dual PWM fan setup that can be configured either for full performance in dual fan mode or extra-low profile (66mm) with the top fan removed.
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