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AMD Performance Edition 8GB Memory Review
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 I led off by expressing surprise that with all that AMD has going on in its agenda to get back in the game that the company would get into the memory business. It does appear that AMD has found a good partner in Patriot. Patriot has been manufacturing some of my favorite sticks for a few years now and certainly have the experience to bring component specific performance to the table. While I did not get the technical answers I am curious about regarding why these AMD branded modules will work better with AMD components, it appears that they may do just that. They seemed stronger in some areas, and were definitely `plug-n-play` in my system finding the advertised speeds, timings, and voltages upon turning on the machine without messing around in the BIOS. They also ended up reaching a higher overclock (albeit slight) than the others as well. Again keep in mind that this is a representation of how the Performance Edition performed on my all-AMD machine. There may be more in way of optimizations to be had in other configurations."
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Lenovo ThinkCentre M91p Ultra-small Desktop PC
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The USFF version of Lenovo's ThinkCentre M91p packs a significant punch in a small package. Utilizing an Intel "S" low power processor and a 150W external AC power adapter, it's also incredibly energy efficient.
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Corsair Obsidian 550D Quiet Mid-Tower Case
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At first glance, the Corsair Obsidian 550D looks like a closed, airflow-starved, silence-oriented case. In reality, it incorporates a mix of noise reduction and performance features, giving it a hybrid nature similar to the Antec P280.
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Bitfenix RAIDER Midi Tower Review
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Quite a long time ago i announced that i would also perform product reviews based on requests made by you, the readers and although many things have happened during the past months (mainly the launch of this new project) i haven't forgotten about that and so a while ago i started looking into my emails for review requests. Well it seems that many of you are actually not bored (who knows, some may) by my extremely thorough PC Case reviews (at least pictures-wise) and have asked for a review of the latest midi tower manufactured by Bitfenix to hit the market called the RAIDER. Of course as some of you know if possible i always try to cover your requests and so the Bitfenix RAIDER Midi Tower is modeling for us today.
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EVGA GTX 680 SC+ Review @ Hardware Canucks
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EVGA`s new GTX 680 SC+ is looking to capitalize upon the popularity of NVIDIA`s latest creation and with a custom backplate alongside higher than reference clock speeds, it has a serious chance to capture a good portion of the high end market. However, is a $30 premium for this card money well spent? * *"
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Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Review @ TechReviewSource.com
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Touting an extremely slim profile, the Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 is a compact desktop PC with roots in entertainment. It has connections and features that allow it to fit right in with your HDTV and become an entertainment hub for videos, music and more. While it`s definitely not the speediest system out there, it does the job well."
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for the new processor on the Z77
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Today we've got a first look at three of the first motherboards using
Intel's new Z77 chipset, designed for the upcoming Ivy Bridge
processors. The time is not yet right to publish any benchmark scores
for the new processor on the Z77, but in the meantime we wanted to
fill you in on what the fuss over the new chipset is about:
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OCZ Octane 512GB SSD
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OCZ Vertex 4 may have the first drive we reviewed with the new Everest 2 controller but not that long ago, another Everest-equipped lineup was introduced: the Octane series. In this review, we take a closer look at the affordable Octane 512GB to see where it stands now that the Vertex 4 has smashed its way onto the scene.
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Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 64GB
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Devices such as the Patriot Supersonic and the Supersonic Magnum have been at the top of the food chain for some time. So does the new DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 do anything to change this? Starting at $125 for the 64GB model it is already more expensive than the Supersonic Magnum which costs just $100 for the 64GB model.
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Official PlayStation Vita Starter Kit @ TestFreaks
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The PS Vita is the newest handheld gaming system and with that, like anything else, comes accessories. Sure you could buy them from other companies but Sony had theirs ready at launch and one of them is what I have for review today that?s actually an entire kit aptly named the Official PlayStation Vita Starter Kit. In this kit you?ll find two cases, a screen protector, wrist strap, cleaning cloth and even a case to carry your memory cards and games so you can take them with you. If you?ve got a PS Vita then you need pick up this starter kit as it?s got everything you need to protect and take your Vita with you. "
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XFX's R7870 and R7850 Black Edition cards
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Targeting the mid-range, XFX's R7870 and R7850 Black Edition cards
sport increased core and memory frequencies to improve performance in
comparison to AMD's reference cards. Their custom heatsinks also
promise silent operation, but see if they make any noise in terms of
performance during games.
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Hitachi GST Deskstar 7K4000 4TB HDD Review
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When i first started using a personal computer i remember that i chose a configuration with an 300MB hard disk drive which was not only the highest capacity drive available at the time but it also cost as much as half of the entire system. Almost 22 years later technology has advanced to a level where a person can actually purchase one of the latest entry level 4TB hard disk drives (4000000MB) for less than USD350/300Euros, currently that is since prices tend to fall. Hitachi GST has already released 3 different 4TB HDD models in the market, two in their Deskstar consumer oriented line and one in their Ultrastar enterprise line. Today with us we have the high end consumer model, the Deskstar 7K4000 (HDS724040ALE640) and as usual it will go through rigorous testing to see just how well it performs compared to other hard disk drives in the market.
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China is enjoying increasing success with its own CPU
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China is enjoying increasing success with its own CPU developments, even though for now it is confined to the internal markets mostly. However, they are already undertaking the next step, and preparing to move into the GPU arena.
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OCZ Octane 512GB SSD Review @ Hardware Canucks
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OCZ Vertex 4 may have the first drive we reviewed with the new Everest 2 controller but not that long ago, another Everest-equipped lineup was introduced: the Octane series. In this review, we take a closer look at the affordable Octane 512GB to see where it stands now that the Vertex 4 has smashed its way onto the scene. * *"
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Gigabyte unveils motherboards equipped with 7 series chipsets in Beijing
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Following Intel's launch of 7 series chipsets, Z77, H77, Z75 and B75, on April 8, Gigabyte Technology on April 10 unveiled motherboards equipped with such chipsets in Beijing, China, according to the company. Gigabyte is expected to ship 20 million motherboards in 2012, growing 14.3% from 2011, according to industry sources.
As for motherboard makers' actions of selling their 7-series motherboards ahead of Intel's official announcement, sources from motherboard makers pointed out that Intel is considering punishing these players to avoid such behavior in the future.
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